What's happening in New Mexico June 20-26? ABQ Taco Fest and more

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NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Check out community events around New Mexico from June 20 to 26.
June 20 Juneteenth Freedom Block Party – United We Dance Studios hosts a freedom and community event, a vibrant evening full of music, dancing, food, and fun for all ages. Shop through local vendors, participate in raffles and giveaways, and play dominoes and spades from 5 p.m. to midnight.
June 20 Festival Flamenco Albuquerque 2025 – The week-long festival kicks off on Friday. The lineup features 13 companies and over 100 artists from Spain and beyond.
June 21 Summer Mini Market – Shop local vendors, home decor, and coffee with food samples of curated jams, jellies, sauces, and barbeque sauces. This event is at Poulin Marketplace from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
June 21 Downtown Growers' Market – Visit Albuquerque's longest-running farmers' market for the largest selection of local farmers providing fresh produce, eggs, honey, meats, local goods, hot prepared foods on-site, and handmade art, crafts, and body care products. Every Saturday from April to mid-November, enjoy live music starting at 10 a.m.
June 21 ABQ Taco Fest – The creators of Boots in the Park are bringing another event to Balloon Fiesta Park on Saturday at noon. There will be tacos, margaritas, live music and more.
June 21 The People's Juneteenth – Visit Roosevelt Park from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. to celebrate resistance. Attendees can expect dynamic political education on Black history, beautiful cultural performances, family- and kid-friendly activities, free food, and more.
June 21 Winrock Artisan Market – Visit Winrock Park every Saturday for a one-of-a-kind market experience. This market is pet-friendly, with local artisans, food trucks, live entertainment, and family fun. It starts at 8 a.m. and ends at 12 p.m.
June 21-22 Poké Fest – You can celebrate Pokémon by GOing to the Embassy Suites Albuquerque from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. There will be Pokémon character appearances, vendors, and special guests among other activities. Admission is free.
June 22 Learning Day at the Rail Yards Market – This Sunday's market is dedicated to education, storytelling, and lifelong curiosity. You can browse books, zines, and handmade journals while connecting with educators and artists. The market is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
June 22 Pride Fashion Showcase – An event showcasing the creativity, identity, and expression of LGBTQ+ community, models, and performers in Albuquerque. All proceeds go to Equality New Mexico and PFLAG Albuquerque. The event is from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., with doors opening at 6 p.m.
June 20 Bernalillo Farmers Market – This market is back at Rotary Park in Bernalillo from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. SNAP is accepted, and certain vendors participate in WIC.
June 20 ScienceFest in Downtown Los Alamos – This festival kicks off on Friday with a concert from 6 to 9 p.m. at Ashley Pond Park. There will also be a night market featuring vendors, baked goods, and more.
June 20 Indoor Drone Zone – From 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Angel Fire Airport, you can get some hands-on drone experience. The event features live drone racing and guided demos.
June 20 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series – A Billy Idol tribute band is taking the stage at Ashley Pond Park at 2 p.m. Check out Generation Idol as part of the Los Alamos Summer Concert Series.
June 21 Juneteenth Celebration – The City of Rio Rancho is throwing a Juneteenth celebration. There will be live music, food trucks and more. Admission is free.
June 21 Animals of New Mexico: Species ID – Make like a furry detective and learn to ID the critters of New Mexico. This event at Fort Selden Historic Site is from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. It will include various skulls, bones, and pelts.
June 21 Color-Palette Studies at the O'Keeffe Museum – Teaching artist Sudeshna Sengupta is offering a look into O'Keeffe's color choices. The event is from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
June 21 Otero County Farmer's Market – Check out the only year-round farmers market in the area with many local farmers, crafters, bakers, and more, exclusively from Otero County. This event occurs every Saturday from 8:30 to 11 a.m.
June 22 New Mexico Wine Train – The wine train is going for a spin. You can take the Sky Railway for a wine-themed time from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. The ticket includes samples from local wineries, a complimentary glass of wine of your choice, a handheld charcuterie box and live entertainment.
June 22 The Goat Walk – Soak in the fresh air and walk among a herd of real-life goats in Abiquiu. Organizers invite you to see how the goats can teach patience, partnership, and protection one step at a time. Participants will be given sunflower seeds to feed the goats.
🔶 City of Albuquerque offering $500 grants for community block parties – The City of Albuquerque is giving out $500 grants to support block parties in certain parts of the city.
🔶 Construction begins on project in downtown Albuquerque – A construction project in downtown Albuquerque that will divert traffic is beginning Monday. Central Ave. is shut down near 1st Street for work on a new bridge crossing. Bus routes will also be detoured while construction is ongoing.
🔶 Union wins court case against UNMH's communication over layoffs – The relationship between UNM Hospital and Health Care Union Members has been rocky at times. A recent court decision came down in favor of the workers regarding the hospital's lack of communication regarding layoffs in 2023.
🔶 Possible measles exposure in Bernalillo, Santa Fe and Sandoval counties – Two travelers were diagnosed with measles during their visit to New Mexico. According to the New Mexico Department of Health, this has led to potential measles exposure in Bernalillo, Santa Fe, and Sandoval counties.
🔶 LIST: Open spaces in Albuquerque – Albuquerque is home to a myriad of open spaces scattered throughout the city. These spaces offer a convenient way to get back into nature without venturing out of town.
🔶 Albuquerque police to host first 'Bike with a Cop' – Some Albuquerque police officers will engage with the city's cycling community later this month as APD hosts its first 'Bike with a Cop' event on June 28.
🔶 New Mexico State Fair opens applications for 2025 Original Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge – Do you think you make the best green chile cheeseburger? The New Mexico State Fair is now taking applications for the annual Original Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge.
🔶 Juneteenth events and Black-owned businesses in Albuquerque – While the city of Albuquerque already celebrated the holiday at Civic Plaza, there are other events still to come. Here are some upcoming Juneteenth events happening around Albuquerque, as well as some local Black-owned businesses to support.
🔶 Island-inspired restaurant concept Hawaiian Bros coming to Albuquerque – An island-inspired restaurant concept called Hawaiian Bros has plans to come to Albuquerque.
🔶 Celebrating 50 years of service at the Assistance League of Albuquerque – The Assistance League of Albuquerque is an all volunteer nonprofit that aims to transform the lives of children and adults through community outreach. The organization currently supports nine philanthropic programs.
🔶 LIST: Fourth of July celebrations happening in New Mexico in 2025 – The Fourth of July is right around the corner, and several events celebrating the holiday are taking place in New Mexico this year. KRQE compiled the events into a list that can be found here.
🔶 New Mexico officials spread awareness about elder abuse – Sunday was Elder Abuse Awareness Day. State officials are continuing to try and spread the word.
🔶 New Mexico True showcasing stories of legends throughout the state – It's a special way to experience the Land of Enchantment through the lives of other New Mexicans. The New Mexico True Living Legends campaign is making the voices of real New Mexicans who personify the spirit of the state heard.
🔶 New Mexico non-profit raises awareness for hereditary brain disorder – One group is bringing awareness to a hereditary disease that has deep roots here in New Mexico.
🔶 How Local Economic Development Act funds help New Mexico businesses grow – For years, state and city grant funding has been used to grow businesses in New Mexico with the goal of keeping jobs here and boosting the economy. One local business who has expanded over the years said it's all thanks to that local funding.
🔶 NM Office of Superintendent of Insurance issues enhanced protections for Grant Co. – The New Mexico Office of Superintendent of Insurance has issued an emergency order for enhanced insurance protections and support for policyholders in fire-impacted areas over the next three months. This comes a day after Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham declared the Trout Fire in Grant County an emergency.
🔶 Supreme Court clears the way for temporary nuclear waste storage in Texas and New Mexico – The Supreme Court on Wednesday restarted plans to temporarily store nuclear waste at sites in rural Texas and New Mexico, even as the nation is at an impasse over a permanent solution.
🔶 'Kid Fire' in Valencia County bosque may be human-caused, burns 15 acres – The Valencia County Fire Department and Los Lunas Fire units are on scene of a Bosque fire south of Main St. in Los Lunas. According to VCFD, the fire may be human-caused.
🔶 U.S. Senate GOP bill could make millions of acres of public land in New Mexico 'eligible' for sale – A U.S. Senate Republican budget bill would sell off millions of acres of public land across the U.S. to developers, including more than 21,000 square miles in New Mexico. Some of that land encompasses Ski Santa Fe and the Sandia Mountains as well as areas of the Organ Mountains in Las Cruces.
🔶 Ruidoso looks back on the impact of the South Fork and Salt Fires – One year ago, fear and panic struck Ruidoso as a wildfire exploded. The entire village packed up what they could and left, with many coming back to nothing. The South Fork and Salt Fires left two dead, thousands of homes destroyed, and a long road to recovery.
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