NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Check out community events around New Mexico from July 11 to 17.
Albuquerque
- July 11 ABQ Artwalk – The Summer Series continues with a huge lineup of participating venues, art exhibits, markets, and performances from 5 to 9 p.m.
- July 11-13 New Mexico Tattoo Fiesta – The event features over 400 artists, and the whole community is invited to immerse themselves in the world of tattoo art. The tattoo fiesta also includes different events, entertainment, and more.
- July 12 July Family Day – Don’t miss the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science’s last Family Day of 2025. Learn about fossil identification and how it’s done. There will be a paleontologist, geologist, and naturalist present to help visitors identify potential fossils and photos of animal traces. This event is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- July 12 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.
- July 12 Celebration of Lavender – The Los Ranchos Art Market is holding its celebration of lavender over two weekends. Guests will be able to enjoy all the images, colors, scents and flavors of lavender. This event is from 8 a.m. to noon.
- July 12 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.
- July 12-13 ToonFusion Animation Expo – Visit Expo New Mexico to meet voice actors, attend panels, and browse through merchandise. A full schedule of events is available online.
- July 13 Rail Yards History Day – This special Sunday celebrates the rich industrial and cultural legacy of the historic Albuquerque Rail Yards. Expect vintage vibes, creative community programming, and plenty of chances to reflect on how far Albuquerque has come as a city rooted in resilience and transformation. This event is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- July 13 Psychic/Healing Fair and Outdoor Market – From 12 to 5 p.m., step into a world of insight and transformation. Gifted readers and energy practitioners will offer tarot, mediumship, spiritual counseling, and energy work.
- July 17 Third Thursday: “Light, Space and the Shape of Time” – Enjoy a free night at the Albuquerque Museum with science, technology, sentiment, and perception. Soak in the beauty of each unique artwork and create your own ethereal art experience in Gallery 2 before it closes on July 20. This event is from 5 to 8:30 p.m.
New Mexico
- July 11 Bernalillo Farmers Market – This market is every Friday at Rotary Park in Bernalillo from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. SNAP is accepted, and certain vendors participate in WIC.
- July 12 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.
- July 12-13 Music Mountain Long Dog Derby – It’s time for the Music Mountain Long Dog Derby in Ruidoso — the Grandaddy of the Weenie Races with high stakes and long dogs.
- July 13 Placitas Jazz Festival – Starting at 7 p.m. in Placitas, enjoy a night of jazz featuring Hillary Smith Jazz Quartet, Dimi Disanti, and a Miles Davis Tribute featuring Mali
- July 14 Camp Papercraft – Join Portales for a week of papercraft fun. Make origami (and race folded frogs), create your own paper, create a group piñata to be smashed on Friday, as well as other crafts. This event is from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- July 14 Summer Camp at the Museum of Space History – This Alamogordo camp is making a comeback in July with three one-week camp sessions. Two classes will be offered each week. Galactic Explorers is open to cadets entering third through fifth grades, while Galactic Challengers is open to cadets entering sixth through eighth grades.
- July 14-18 Outdoor Adventures – Join Los Lunas for an unforgettable experience filled with fun, exploration, and the great outdoors.
- July 17 Creative Connections: An Evening of Arts and Crafts – Every third Thursday of the month, join fellow artists, crafters, and makers to enjoy a fun-filled evening of fellowship and creativity in Portales. This event is from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
- July 17 Beat the Heat Fiesta – Healthy Climate New Mexico is helping organize Beat the Heat Fiestas around the state this summer. These family-friendly events are a chance to learn hands-on ways to respond to heat-related illness, share support for heat protections for NM workers, grab a snack, and receive other freebies. This event is in Gallup from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
- July 17-20 Carlsbad’s Biggest Carnival – The grandest carnival ever to light up Carlsbad is rolling into town. The Midway will be bursting with vibrant energy, offering a wide variety of attractions for everyone to enjoy. There will be plenty of kid-friendly rides, like charming carousels and gentle spinning attractions, perfect for the little ones, as well as an exhilarating selection of thrill rides for adrenaline enthusiasts.
Albuquerque Notices
🔶 Artists invited to apply for Bernalillo County’s COVID Memorial Public Art Project – Bernalillo County is inviting artists to submit proposals for a public art project that will be part of the New Mexico COVID memorial, which is the nation’s first publicly funded COVID memorial. Applications for the art project will be accepted July 11 – August 1.
🔶 ‘Ground Up Garden Stewardship Program’ returns to Santa Fe Teen Center – The Ground Up Garden Stewardship is returning to the Santa Fe Teen Center this summer. The program offers local teens the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in sustainable farming while also developing life and career skills.
🔶 National non-profit works to support New Mexico youth after federal cuts to Job Corps – A national education nonprofit is stepping up to support New Mexico students after federal cuts all but shut down a program dedicated to helping at-risk youth. Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) is quickly expanding its reach in New Mexico.
🔶 City of Albuquerque seeking school supplies for families experiencing housing insecurity – The City of Albuquerque is hosting a back-to-school donation drive to support 65 families experiencing housing insecurity.
🔶 AFR recruiting for 105th cadet class – Albuquerque Fire Rescue (AFR) serves the Duke City year-round and is made up of more than 700 men and women, keeping us safe around the clock. Now, AFR is hiring for its 105th cadet class and wants you to join the team.
🔶 Albuquerque Public Schools accepting submissions for ‘You Need a Teacher’ campaign – Albuquerque Public Schools are honoring educators with their “You Need a Teacher” campaign. They’re looking for former APS students who have successful careers to nominate a teacher that helped them get to where they are now.
🔶 Brother of man who died from Albuquerque house explosion speaks out – We’re learning more about a house explosion in northeast Albuquerque, believed to have been sparked by fireworks. KRQE News 13 sat down with the brother of one of the two people injured in the flames.
🔶 New Mexico State Fair offering discounted rodeo tickets starting July 3 – The New Mexico State Fair is offering discount rodeo tickets to celebrate the Fourth of July. Tickets will be available for $10 and will include premium seats for rodeos on September 10, 11, and 14.
🔶 ABQ BioPark offers behind-the-scenes tours of Heritage Farm – Highland cows, miniature donkeys, sheep, goats and more can be found at ABQ BioPark’s Heritage Farm. And if you’re wanting to get an even closer look, the BioPark is offering behind-the-scene tours of the farm.
🔶 Ruling settles debate on Albuquerque Fire Rescue staffing requirements – It’s been around for nearly two decades, but an obscure Albuquerque Committee designed to break up fights between the mayor and Albuquerque City Council has now made its first-ever ruling, stepping into a debate over who holds power over staffing Albuquerque firefighters.
New Mexico Notices
🔶 Young pueblo artists create high-sensory interactive art lab in Taos – A group of young Indigenous artists from the Pueblo of Taos are continuing their mission to preserve their cultural history and language through art. Hoping to serve as a hub for Indigenous people across the pueblos.
🔶 Family of missing Los Alamos National Laboratory employee seeks help from public – It’s been more than a week since a northern New Mexico woman went missing. Though there has been an extensive search effort, not much has shed light on what happened to Melissa Casias.
🔶 Los Alamos Historical Society working to open Oppenheimer home to the public – A Los Alamos home was featured in one of the biggest summer blockbusters. Now, a group is trying to open it up for the public to see in person, but they’ll need help. J. Robert Oppenheimer moved into the home in 1943 and lived with his family during World War 2 as he worked on the Manhattan Project, when the atomic bomb was built.
🔶 Española Humane dealing with mold in dog kennel area – A northern New Mexico animal shelter is asking the public for help after discovering a mold issue in its dog kennels. “Our cat area is not affected, our office area is not affected, our clinic is not affected, our exam rooms are not affected; it is only in the dog kennel area,” said Mattie Allen, Director of Communications, Española Humane.
🔶 New rule at First Judicial District Court could speed up criminal cases – Criminal cases in the First Judicial District Court will soon go to trial quicker. The court, which covers Santa Fe, Los Alamos, and Rio Arriba Counties, will implement a new scheduling rule next year.
🔶 New Mexico Supreme Court clarifies attorney’s fee cap in worker comp cases – The New Mexico Supreme Court has clarified the cap someone can receive in attorney fees in a workers’ compensation case. The ruling stems from a case involving a Human Services Department employee who injured his knee after slipping on ice, developed an infection after one surgery, and then had an allergic reaction after a second surgery.
🔶 Ruidoso Downs takes another blow as severe flooding once again sweeps through area – Flooding in Ruidoso has once again impacted Ruidoso Downs Race Track, resulting in another blow to the community, which relies heavily on tourism. Ruidoso Mayor Lynn Crawford announced Wednesday that the Rainbow Futurity, the second leg of the Triple Crown Series, will not take place this weekend because of the damage.
🔶 Want to become a background actor in New Mexico? Here’s how – Movies, TV shows, advertisements, music videos, and other productions film all across the state year-round, and these productions often require background actors. Becoming a background actor isn’t as challenging as it seems. Here are some tips on how to be an extra in New Mexico.
🔶 Las Vegas holding donation drive for Ruidoso – The City of Las Vegas is taking donations to bring to Ruidoso residents affected by flooding. City officials said they wanted to return the kindness others gave to them.
🔶 Ruidoso residents begin long road to recovery following historic flooding – Dozens of people spent the day cleaning up what’s left of their homes and businesses after deadly flooding on Tuesday in Ruidoso. Even with the mess and destruction, people here say they’re lucky to be alive and a part of this mountain community.
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