Sing, Sing a Song: Best Karaoke Bars in New Mexico

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Slate Street Billiards Bar & Grille, Rio Rancho, NM

This is a place that loves throwing parties. They throw a karaoke one on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights from 9 p.m. until the last pop diva sings. The one caveat is no singing on UFC Fight…

This is a place that loves throwing parties. They throw a karaoke one on Thursday, Friday and…

10 Best Oyster Places in New Mexico

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K’Lynn’s Southern & Cajun Fusion, Rio Rancho, NM

Southern flavors are blended with Cajun spices for a unique mix of fare at this restaurant named for the chef behind all of the deliciousness. Oysters are plump, battered and deep fried and are…

Southern flavors are blended with Cajun spices for a unique mix of fare at this restaurant named…

The 7 Best Bagel Shops in New Mexico!

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Alicea’s New York Bagels & Subs, Rio Rancho, NM

Here you’ll find New York-style bagels which means you’ll get a puffy bagel with a moist crust that’s accented with the taste of salt and malt, added during the dough-making…

Here you’ll find New York-style bagels which means you’ll get a puffy bagel with a…

10 Coolest Coffee Shops in New Mexico

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Café Bella Coffee, Rio Rancho, NM

The specialty craft coffee served is fair trade and organic, single origin, micro-lot and locally roasted and is the base of brewed and specialty drinks. You can’t beat the Café…

The specialty craft coffee served is fair trade and organic, single origin, micro-lot and locally…

Kids (and Parents) Rejoice! New Mexico's Best Playgrounds

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A Park Above, Rio Rancho, NM

This park is six acres of fun where all children can play. Named “Best City Park” by Albuquerque Magazine, in addition to a playground complete with hills, tunnels, swings and slides, it…

This park is six acres of fun where all children can play. Named “Best City Park” by…

Traditional Vietnamese: Best Pho Restaurants in New Mexico

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Pho Bar, Rio Rancho, NM

Beef noodle soup, pho, is the national dish of Vietnam—it’s their comfort food chicken noodle soup. The pho here is … pho-nomenal. It’s all about the broth which is so…

Beef noodle soup, pho, is the national dish of Vietnam—it’s their comfort food chicken…

Dig In! New Mexico's Best Pasta

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Joe’s Pasta House, Rio Rancho, NM

Recipes straight from this restaurant owner’s Italian grandmother’s kitchen have helped put this eatery in Albuquerque Magazine’s Best of the City category for multiple years…

Recipes straight from this restaurant owner’s Italian grandmother’s kitchen have helped…

The 10 Best Sports Centers in New Mexico!

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Rio Rancho Sports Complex, Rio Rancho, NM

This is truly a place that has something for everyone on its enormous 78.5 acres. It has: baseball, soccer and softball fields, a skate park, tennis courts with lights, playgrounds, shady areas,…

This is truly a place that has something for everyone on its enormous 78.5 acres. It has: baseball,…

The 8 Best Pet Stores in New Mexico!

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Pet Food Gone Wild, Rio Rancho, NM

There’s more to owning a pet than just feeding it. Those who run this store know that. They offer low cost vaccine clinics, host events celebrating you and your dog, participate in fundraisers…

There’s more to owning a pet than just feeding it. Those who run this store know that. They…

Best Spots in New Mexico for a Kid's Birthday Party

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Eagle Ridge Gymnastics, Rio Rancho, NM

Score a perfect 10 with a birthday party at this gymnastics studio. Two trained teachers will help party-goers for one hour with a variety of activities including bouncing on the trampoline, rope…

Score a perfect 10 with a birthday party at this gymnastics studio. Two trained teachers will help…

Trendz Beauty Supply, Albuquerque, NM

Featured in 10 Best Beauty Supply Stores in New Mexico

The focus here is wigs, hair extensions, clip in hair, crochet hair, braiding hair and all of the products and accessories that go along with good care of these items, as well as for natural hair.… Read More

K’Lynn’s Southern & Cajun Fusion, Rio Rancho, NM

Featured in 10 Best Oyster Places in New Mexico

Southern flavors are blended with Cajun spices for a unique mix of fare at this restaurant named for the chef behind all of the deliciousness. Oysters are plump, battered and deep fried and are… Read More

La Luz Trail, Albuquerque, NM

Featured in The 15 Best Hiking Trails in New Mexico!

The tramway at the top of the Sandia Mountains, just outside of Albuquerque, isn’t the only way to get to the top of Sandia Peak. You can take La Luz Trail, too. This eight to nine-mile hike is… Read More

Popejoy Hall, Albuquerque, NM

Featured in The 10 Best Places for Live Theater in New Mexico!

With a seating capacity of close to 2,000 patrons, Popejoy Hall is the largest venue of its type in the state. It’s part of the University of New Mexico Center for the Arts which en-compasses… Read More

Kaktus Brewing Co., Bernalillo, NM

Featured in The 10 Best Breweries in New Mexico!

Sustainable brewing practices are the driving force behind this small nano-brewery. They pride themselves on using local and organic food and alternative energy. They have gardens, bee hives and… Read More

Quiet Waters Paddling Adventures, Bernalillo, NM

Featured in The 8 Best Boat Tours in New Mexico!

See a stretch of the Rio Grande River that traverses the spectacular volcanic topography of the Rio Grande Valley, the area where Spanish explorer Francisco Vásquez de Coronado campaigned in… Read More

Rebel Donut, Albuquerque, NM

Featured in The 8 Best Doughnut Shops in New Mexico!

The bakers behind this innovative doughnut shop are resisting convention and creating unique artisan doughnuts with an attitude. Named “Best of Albuquerque” many years running,… Read More

P'tit Louis Bistro, Corrales, NM

Featured in The 8 Best French Restaurants in New Mexico!

If you’ve never been to France, the food and ambiance at this charming restaurant will give you the illusion of sitting on the Champs-Élysées. Classic dishes are skillfully… Read More

Alicea’s New York Bagels & Subs, Rio Rancho, NM

Featured in The 7 Best Bagel Shops in New Mexico!

Here you’ll find New York-style bagels which means you’ll get a puffy bagel with a moist crust that’s accented with the taste of salt and malt, added during the dough-making… Read More

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