01-05-2025
Cheese, sheep and the solar system: 7 events this week
May 1—April showers bring outside events in May. This week brings you birds, sheep, stars and sites. More of an indoors person? There are events for you too.
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Cheese whizzes
The New Mexico Cheese Guild is holding fundraiser screenings of "Holy Cow" at the Guild Cinema at noon on Sunday, May 4, and May 25. Tickets for the event are $10, plus fees, and moviegoers have the option of adding on a cheese tasting box for an additional $9.50, at The Guild is located at 3405 Central Ave. NE. You can also catch the film from May 9-May 15 at the Center for Contemporary Arts, 1050 Old Pecos Trail in Santa Fe. Visit for more info.
Immersive history
"The bomb," an immersive multimedia installation by Smriti Keshari and Eric Schlosser, is coming to the University of New Mexico's Zimmerman Library through May 30. The exhibit explores the history, technology and threat of nuclear weapons. The exhibit is free to attend.
Bird's the word
Coronado Historic Site manager Wendi Laws will lead a bird walk from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, May 4. Eventgoers will get to experiment with tools to see how bird beaks determine their diet and create bird masks inspired by the site's feathered residents. The event is free for New Mexico residents and qualified individuals, and $7 for nonresidents at The Coronado Historic Site is located at 485 Kuaua Road, Bernalillo.
Star powered
The Albuquerque Astronomical Society and Rio Rancho Astronomical Society are joining forces to host an Astronomy Day event from 5-10 p.m. Saturday, May 3. The event will include solar observing, a special talk on "NASA Solar Missions" by Jim Greenhouse, space science director at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science, and more. The Rainbow Park Observatory is located at 301 Southern Blvd. NE in Rio Rancho. Visit and for more information. The event is free.
Fantastic fibers
Bosque Redondo Memorial is hosting a Fiber Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 3. Las Arañas Spinners and Weavers Guild will be on hand for live demonstrations and hands-on activities using wool from the site's Navajo-Churro sheep flock. There will also be sheep shearing, ranger talks, workshops and more. Admission is $7 and free for qualified individuals at The Bosque Redondo Memorial at Fort Sumner Historic Site is located at 3647 Billy the Kid Road, Fort Sumner.
Walk to remember
The 2025 Jane's Walk is set for this weekend, with departures planned for 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 3, and Sunday, May 4. This year's walking tours include the Fourth Ward Historic District, Huning Highlands, Raynolds Addition, Highlands, Nob Hill and Parkland Hills Addition. All walks are free and volunteer-led. Visit for more information.
Lending a hand
Keep Albuquerque Beautiful and Locker #505 are holding the 14th annual Recyclothes from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 3. Get a jump on spring-cleaning by bringing your gently used clothing. The event benefits Albuquerque students. The drive will also accept new underwear, new makeup kits, new hygienic products, and new and used toys. Learn more about Locker #505 at Hinkle Family Fun Center is located at 12901 Indian School Road NE (NW corner of parking lot).
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