Explore ABQ – Hike #1Downtown Growers’ Market (Albuquerque Country Club, Rio Grande Bosque, and Tingley Beach) DAY/DATE: Saturday, May 30TIME: 8 a.m.HOSTS: Lorena and George Rodriguez (Contact Lorena: 505-440-3069)APPROXIMATE DISTANCE: 5.5 milesDESCRIPTION: This hike is part of the Explore ABQ Series that will begin near and end at the Downtown Growers’ Market. The Market is…

DAY/DATE: Saturday, May 23, 2026 TIME: 8:00 AM MAP LINK: https://maps.app.goo.gl/5afGiZfEFrmaDYVq6 DESCRIPTION: Starting from Otero Canyon, the trail takes you through a rugged and scenic canyon, with rocky outcroppings and lush vegetation. As you hike through this section, you’ll be surrounded by juniper, piñon pine, and various shrubs. It can be quite rocky throughout, and the beginning…

                 MARBLE BREWHOUSE WHEN: Thursday, May 14, 2026 TIME: 4:30-6:00 PM ADDRESS: 2111 Marble Ave. NW, Albuquerque, NM  WHY: This will be an entirely informal meet-up with no agenda. Come, meet other pilgrims or pilgrims-to-be; have a conversation… or several. Enjoy the outdoor atmosphere amongst old and new friends.…

Join us on Holy Thursday, April 2nd as we make our way to the Santuario de Chimayo for a Holy Week Pilgrimage. Most people hike this route on Good Friday; we choose to hike Holy Thursday because it is less congested and there is less traffic. Richard Rindone will be in the support vehicle should anyone need…

TIME: 1:00-4:00 PM DAY & DATE: Sunday, March 22, 2026 WHERE: 4246 Howling Wolf Lane, Santa Fe, NM The home of Steve and Isabel Burns MAP LINK: https://maps.app.goo.gl/dudYqT5eiMdy3xyV9 DESCRIPTION: A little bit of business; a whole lotta good time! Come and enjoy meeting new and old friends. Share information or get information. As ever, this…

WHEN: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 TIME: 6:00-8:000 PM WHERE: Total Wine Uptown WHAT: Camino photo sharing WHY: Inspiration MORE: This is a snacky pot luck. Bring an easy finger food, nothing fancy or elaborate. Plates and napkins will be provided. You know you have some, (many even?) evocative photos from one or several of your…

Winter Solstice Walk in the Bosque WHEN: Sunday, December 21st TIME: 9:30 AM Montaño Rd. NW,  WHERE: Pueblo Montaño Picnic Area and Trailhead  The parking area is on the south side of Montaño Rd. just east of Coors, west of the Rio Grande. HOST: Suzanne Blazier The walking route I will take you on is…

DIRECTIONS: From Tramway, turn east onto Simms Park Road. When you reach the entrance booth, keep going to the right and follow the road all the way uphill until you reach the high point where there is parking and restrooms. The trailhead to Pino Trail is at the high point of that circular road in…

Join us for a walk to Bike in Coffee in Albuquerque.  Hosted by Suzanne Blazier If you have never been to Bike in Coffee you are in for a treat! It is a beautiful setting on farmland with trees and gardens, live music and a nice little kitchen where you order your brunch. This establishment is…

Let’s do it! I think it’s almost a year ago that we talked of hiking here. The time is now. Susan Clough and I did some recon here on the 21st of September. We are ready to take you to the Badlands! You will encounter a wide range of colorful rock formations. The area is…