Any tips for a first time going to balloon fiesta with kids, for the dawn patrol? Greatly appreciated

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Leave your worst Albuquerque / Fiesta advice

Anyone here work at the Coca Cola place on Los Volcanes in August of 2022? Or anyone familiar with their work holidays? I'm trying to solve a mystery. Please help.

I was thinking about riding my motorcycle to the balloon fiesta. It’s my first time going, so I don’t know how parking and getting there will be riding versus a car. Has anyone done it and can suggest for/against?

Is there a really good chiropractor in ABQ? I want the full decompression. I have insurance and will pay extra for someone who does everything.

Has anyone been there? I know you can go in during weekdays and you don’t need a ticket, it’s completely free. But I’m just asking for your experience if you’ve been to there and be completely honest. Is it good? Were you able to visit the top floor? Is the view nice? Any other details I should know? I wanna know wether it’s worth it or not.

Like the title asks. I am in town for the balloon fiesta but noticed that they have either morning or evening sessions. When we got here, someone told us to just stay all day and they wont make us leave. Is this correct?

Hi there, I’ve been trying to find this answer through the ABQ website and images as well as searching this subreddit but cannot find any clear info. Would I be able to part a 25ft long RV in any or all of the parking lots on-site? I’m worried if there is any height restrictions or tight turns. Thank you!

Hello all,

Anyone know what a fair going rate is for piñon these days? I’ve seen some high prices here and there and wondering if you think the prices you’ve seen are justified. Roasted vs unroasted, price per pound vs sandwich bag size, etc.

Hi All, I'm interested in broadening my martial arts knowledge, and came across the website for ABQ Warrior Arts. They appear to teach what I'd like to learn; what throws up a red flag for me is that they do not list any membership pricing: https://abqwarriorarts.com/memberships/

I'm writing to see if any of you have visited the studio, if you are aware of pricing, and/or have positive or negative recommendations for their classes. Thank you in advance!

Currently 16. Need to find a job ASAP, anyone know of anywhere that's hiring around here or has any spots open currently? Idc much abt the pay or location I just need to get something soon. Any help is appreciated

Went to two concerts in the last month and going to another one tonight. Every time this army of people selling t-shirts are harassing everyone. I'm fairly certain they are selling counterfeit shirts(the musical acts don't get any money from), and they are everywhere. I've seen them almost get hit by cars, almost cause accidents, block people from exits etc.. Why does the venue allow this? Probably can't stop them from being on the road but certainly any Isleta property they could be banned from? Or am I mistaken and they work for the venue?

Hello! I’m thinking about going on a hike sometime next week and was curious if anyone knew of any that might give a nice view of the balloon ascension in the morning? Thanks!

The Balloon Fiesta is New Mexico is showcase so whoever decided to do a controlled burn and put the awful smoke in the air certainly defeats our image. The balloon Pilots have known for years that the Albuquerque box effect keeps the wins contained within the Rio Grande Valley. How come the guys doing the controlled Burns didn't figure that out?

Does anyone know of any good places to eat around here that are reasonably priced? I’m new to the area and I’m trying to get ideas for date night….

Just got word that Marble Brewery is filing for bankruptcy and will close all of their locations by December. 😐

I let the mystery snails in our tank breed and now we have way too many and to make matters worse, they all bunched up yesterday like they are having an important meeting and or plotting against me. I've declared in my house that all snail lives matter and we aren't killing any...but I'm wondering if anyone in Albuquerque wants some? I'm not responsible for what may or may not happen after you take them. DM me if you are interested.

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FRIDAY

Night of the Living Cover Bands 2024 - Night 1 - Launchpad - $10 - 21+ Doors at 7 

Deicide - Banished By Sin North American Tour w/ Krisiun * Inferi * Cloak- Sunshine Theater - **ALL AGES** - Doors at 7 - Box Office

¡VAMOS! Performances By Genderotic * Anjoxking * Lito Quico * Perrissima - InsideOut - $10 - 21+ Doors at 6

"Funky Cumbia Party" w/ Baracutanga, Super Verza, Sonido Cachimbo, DJ Henry - Sister - $17 + fees - 21+ - Doors at 7 -  Box Office

Maoli - Boots on the Ground Tour Pt. II  w/ Don Louis - Revel - **ALL AGES** - Doors at 7 - Box Office

Gordo - 1 Man, 10 Piece Band w/ Special Guest Josè Delgado - Revel Backstage - **ALL AGES** - Doors at 7 - Box Office

AC Slater: Vibe Check - Effex - $20 - 21+ Doors at 9 - Box Office

The Riddims * Burque Sol * Sweet Roll - Marble Downtown - **NO COVER** - 21+ - 4:30-11pm

Silver Skies Blues Trio - Marble Westside - **NO COVER** - 21+ - 6-9pm

First Friday w/ DJ Flo Fader - Tractor Nob Hill - **NO COVER** - 21+ - 8-11pm

DJ Clout - Tractor Westside - **NO COVER** - 21+ - 7-9pm

Basilaris Band * Mountain Medicine * Louis Gallardo - Echoes - $10 - 21+ Doors at 6:30

Picoso - Canvas - **NO COVER** - 21+ - 5:30 - 8:30pm

DJ Q - Canvas - **NO COVER** - 21+ - 9pm - 1am

Dyke Night w/ DJ iPad Baby * DJ Genderotic - Albuquerque Social Club - $5 for non members - 21+ Doors at 9

Brother’s Saga - Thirsty Eye Brewing - **NO COVER** - 21+ -7-9pm

Brandon Saiz Band - Dirty Bourbon - **NO COVER** - 21+ Doors at 8

Marmer * Ladykiller * Vulpes Inculta * Magpie Cemetery  - Longhair Records - $10 - **ALL AGES** - Doors at 7

Boss Hog Country - The Craftroom - **NO COVER** - 21+ - 6:30pm

The Eleanors and the Ukuladies - Canteen Brewhouse - **NO COVER** - 21+ - 6-9pm

Crazy Bird - Flock Of Moons Brewing - $10* - 21+ -7pm

Pam Tillis - Kimo Theater - **ALL AGES** - Doors at 6:30 - Box Office

SATURDAY

Night of the Living Cover Bands 2024 - Night 2 - Launchpad - $ - 21+ Doors at 7 

Fleshgod Apocalypse & Shadow Of Intent - The Black Opera Across North America with Ingested * Zenith Passage * Disembodied Tyrant - Sunshine Theater - **ALL AGES** - Doors at 6:30 - Box Office

Panteon Rococo w/ Los Domingueros - El Rey Theater - **ALL AGES** - Doors at 9 - Box Office

Hot Club Time Machine - DJ Tech Rider * DJ Trans Europe Caress- Sister - $5 - 21+ - Doors at 8 -  Box Office

Marca MP: Simplemente Marca Tour 2024 - Revel - **ALL AGES** - Doors at 7 - Box Office

Low End: A Drum N Bass party w/ Linvillain * Aawone * B12 * Donnie.mp3  * Mac Chedda - Juno - $5 - 21+ Doors at 7 

Pezz De La Groove - Marble Downtown - **NO COVER** - 21+ - 6-9pm

Benny Bassett - Tractor Nob Hill - **NO COVER** - 21+ - 7-9pm

The WesternHers - Tractor Westside - **NO COVER** - 21+ - 7-9pm

Almost Always Never * Burying Ceasar * Taillight Serenade - Echoes - $10 - 21+ Doors at 7

Blusol Band - Canvas - **NO COVER** - 21+ - 5:30 - 8:30pm

World Famous House Party With DJ Speed One - Canvas - **NO COVER** - 21+ - 9pm - 1am

(Shadow Play) - All Ages Goth Night w/ DJ Riff Rat - Ren’s Den - $5 - **ALL AGES** - Doors at 7

99 Jakes * Coldboy * Euser Contet * Zap The Leader - Minnow - $10 - **ALL AGES** - Doors at 7

Will Hanley & Friends featuring Karl Richardson - Thirsty Eye Brewing - **NO COVER** - 21+ -7-9pm

Lowmello * Jimmy Climbs * The Cold Rebels - Nob Hil Stage - $10 - 21+ - 6-9pm

CeeMo and The Lovers "Stimuants" Single Release Party w/ Megababe & LNSC Rob - ABQ Six-o-Six - $10 - **ALL AGES** - Doors at 8

Brandon Saiz Band - Dirty Bourbon - **NO COVER** - 21+ Doors at 8

SUNDAY

Bit Brigade Performs "Super Mario World" + "F-Zero" LIVE with Super Guitar Bros - Launchpad - $17 - **ALL AGES** Doors at 7 - Box Office

Kash'd Out * Dale and the Zdubs * The Riddims - InsideOut - $17 - 21+ Doors at 8 - Box Office

Armijo Family Scholarship Fund Benefit, Feat Band of Enchantments - Juno - $10 - 21+ Doors at 3

Misdemeanor - Marble NE Heights - **NO COVER** - 21+ - 2-4pm

One More Silver Dollar- Marble Downtown - **NO COVER** - 21+ - 3-6pm

SPEEDONE- Canvas - **NO COVER** - 21+ - 12 - 4pm

DJ Mel Man - Canvas - **NO COVER** - 21+ - 5:30 - 8:30pm

Partizani Brass Band - Canteen Brewhouse - **NO COVER** - 21+ - 4-7pm

how much hubris does your company have to have to be like "well, I see everyone hated the lime scooters, time to do the exact same thing!"

I support our troops (local street people stealing them for copper and batteries)

Semi new to abq but haven’t really seen any soccer stores or bigger outdoor stores with soccer gear/equipment, does anyone know any good stores for soccer? Equivalent to an academy. And also looking to play at the soccer field right beside mesa del sol, I’m just not sure if it’s public? If anyone has any info on it would be great, thanks for any input! Also looking for groups to play with. 20M

Anyone know of local farms or somewhere to buy milk, cheese, breads etc. looking to shop local rather than going to the store with all the additives and preservatives

In honor of the balloon fiesta starting tomorrow, I just wanted to share my favorite pic.

Hi, turns out park and ride tickets DO sell out if you wait until the day before opening day. We already have other plans for Sunday, what would be my best alternative plan for Saturday morning viewing? I thought there were cafes or breweries that open early and either have good viewing or run their own shuttle but trying to Google for those is not very useful. Would really appreciate any and all suggestions, fiesta is my mom's favorite thing to visit for and she brought her bf for it this year.

Aurora Forecasts have been released and it is looking promising to see auroras on Friday and Saturday evenings into the following mornings before dawn.

I don't anticipate them being bright enough to see with the naked eye unless you are in a dark area, but from the city, I am anticipating they might show up in photos.

:Product: 3-Day Forecast
:Issued: 2024 Oct 04 0030 UTC
# Prepared by the U.S. Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center
#
A. NOAA Geomagnetic Activity Observation and Forecast

The greatest observed 3 hr Kp over the past 24 hours was 3 (below NOAA
Scale levels).
The greatest expected 3 hr Kp for Oct 04-Oct 06 2024 is 7.00 (NOAA Scale
G3).

NOAA Kp index breakdown Oct 04-Oct 06 2024

             Oct 04       Oct 05       Oct 06
00-03UT       3.00         5.33 (G1)    6.33 (G2)
03-06UT       3.33         6.00 (G2)    6.67 (G3)
06-09UT       4.00         6.33 (G2)    6.33 (G2)
09-12UT       4.33         6.33 (G2)    6.33 (G2)
12-15UT       6.67 (G3)    6.33 (G2)    5.33 (G1)
15-18UT       6.33 (G2)    6.33 (G2)    5.33 (G1)
18-21UT       6.33 (G2)    7.00 (G3)    4.67 (G1)
21-00UT       4.67 (G1)    6.67 (G3)    4.33     

Rationale: G1-G3 (Minor-Strong) geomagnetic storms likely over the next
three days due to influences from the halo CMEs that left the Sun late
on 01 Oct and midday on 03 Oct. 

In town for just a day. High desert has been good to me in the past for flower. I have seen people comment on dark mtr but not sure what the current opinion is. Thanks