Central (Albuquerque Area)

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — After nearly 40 years of service and 4,726 firings, called “shots,” Sandia National Laboratories’ Saturn accelerator finally got a spa day. Of course, a rejuvenating break for one of the nation’s brightest X-ray generators did not involve a deep-tissue massage, a mani-pedi or a seaweed wrap. Instead, the accelerator…

(Albuquerque, N.M.) — The Albuquerque Convention Center is excited to welcome Leonid & Friends, presented by Danny Zelisko Presents, to the Kiva Auditorium on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 10, 2026, at 10 a.m. at Ticketmaster.com, with presale access available using code LEONID.  Leonid & Friends have blown the…

Albuquerque, New Mexico - Award-winning guitarist and songwriter Kenny Wayne Shepherd is celebrating his newly recorded 30th anniversary edition of Ledbetter Heights with a commemorative tour. The tour makes a stop at the Albuquerque Convention Center - Kiva Auditorium on June 17. Tickets for the Albuquerque show are available at DZPLIVE.com. Additional tour dates…

ALBUQUERQUE — The Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) is proud to announce that Aviation Deputy Director Gary Gilliard and longtime concessions partner Fresquez Concessions have received national recognition from Airport Experience News (AXN), highlighting the Sunport’s leadership in innovation, inclusion, and local partnerships. Deputy Director Gilliard was honored with the Best DE&I…

Albuquerque, NM – Tickets for the 2026 ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® will be available for purchase beginning April 3, 2026. Several ticket options will be available, including general admission, park & ride, and premium experiences. Tickets can be purchased online at balloonfiesta.com/Purchase-Tickets.   In recent weeks, the Balloon Fiesta…