Balloon Fiesta
Arguably the most iconic event in the state, New Mexico hosts the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta every October. It is practically a rite-of-passage for…
Albuquerque International Baloon Fiesta
Let Your Imagination Fly
Silent Lights
A Silent Disco Like No Other
Downtown Growers' Market
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Silent Lights
With six DJs, a light projection show that responded to body movement, and hundreds of students rocking out to their own…
Downtown Growers’ Market
Imagine eating a fresh apple or peach right off of the tree while a gentle breeze ruffles through your hair. Now…
Santa Fe Renaissance Faire
Whether it be dressing up as your favorite mythical creature, eating a massive turkey leg while watching two fully armored knights…
Very Large Array
Do you ever find yourself forgetting how small you are in our ever-expanding universe? Need a good reminder? Then look no…
SOMOS ABQ
The word “somos” means ‘we are’ in Spanish. It’s an effortless, lyrical term that captures the spirit of togetherness and community….
Outpost Ice Arena
Sometimes you need a break from the sweltering New Mexico sun. Luckily, a frosty refuge is just around the corner. The…
ARTECHOUSE
Art and New Mexico, much like green chile and cheeseburgers, go hand in hand. The Land of Enchantment has been attracting…
Old Barrel Tea Co.
Over the last decade, there has been a boom in the coffee industry, with what seems like a new café opening up on…
International Folk Art Market
This past weekend, the Santa Fe International Folk Art Market arrived in the capital. This eclectic art market showcases thousands of…
Ninja Force Gym
How many of us have sat down to watch an episode of American Ninja Warrior and thought to ourselves, “I can…
The Chocolate Cartel & Van Rixel Bros Gelato/Sorbet
The old adage “do what you love and love what you do” could not be any truer for the folks over…
Crepeology
If you have yet to catch crepe fever, there’s no time like the present! A quick trip to ABQ Uptown will put you…
The National Museum of Nuclear Science and History
Have you ever wanted to travel back in time while taking a step toward the future? If so, a trip to…
Santa Fe Railyard Market
A quick five minutes away from the heart of the capital lies the Santa Fe Railyard Market. As soon as the weather starts to warm…
El Malpais National Monument
At El Malpais, the endless landscape of the western horizon, dotted with small trees, and the seemingly vertical cliffs bordering the eastern skies ignite a feeling of true…
Cowgirl BBQ
Nestled in the middle of the Guadalupe District in Santa Fe lies a quaint establishment, Cowgirl BBQ. This rustic eatery is…
Santa Fe Opera House
Set atop the mesa outside one of the global art capitals of the world, the Santa Fe Opera House is an…
Tinkertown
Reminiscent of a life-size Where’s Waldo page, Tinkertown’s enormous and eccentric collection of hand carved faces and figures gaze out in…
Tia B’s La Waffleria
Every weekend in Albuquerque, students are faced with a decision: either treat yourself and get waffles, or sleep in. For those who don’t…
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
From permanent art and historical installations to the annually held American Indian Week, the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center transports visitors to…
Climbing Box Canyon
In the desert of Socorro, a climber’s paradise awaits against the rhyolite cliffs and boulders. Ideal for winter climbing and days of…
Ojo Caliente
Of the hundreds of spas and hot springs New Mexico is home to, Ojo Caliente is the original destination for rest…
Fiestas 2018
Every year, ASUNM Student Special Events hosts Fiestas – one of the largest music festivals in New Mexico and one of…
Sipapu Pond Skimming
Spring in Northern New Mexico means the snow starts to melt, the winter jackets can come off, and little puddles begin…
Bahama Buck’s
As spring rolls around and New Mexico heats up, Bahama Buck’s has the perfect way to cool off with their one-of-a-kind…
Lobo Men’s Basketball
There’s few events in New Mexico that can compare to the hype of a Lobo basketball game in The Pit at Dreamstyle…
Pyramid Rock
While most Lobo Life adventures stem from UNM’s main campus, Lobos find adventure no matter which campus they attend. A favorite getaway for those…
Sauce Pizza & Wine
Delicious, affordable, farm-fresh food is the standard at one of Albuquerque’s best new Italian restaurants, Sauce Pizza & Wine. Offering mouth watering mac…
San Antonio Hot Springs
The Jemez Mountains are home to plenty of volcanic activity, visible today at locations such as Soda Dam, the Valles Caldera, and…
The Gilman Tunnels
One of the countless attractions to Northern New Mexico’s Jemez Mountains, the Guadalupe River box canyon and Gilman tunnels should be on…
Explora
A science center that educates students with experiential and hands on exhibitions, Explora is far from what one would think of…
Little Bear Coffee
Providing all of Albuquerque with not only quality coffee, but humble and grateful service, Little Bear Coffee Co. is an opportunity…
Marble Brewery
In a city where the craft brewery industry is one of the fastest growing markets, there are literally dozens of brewery…
Bosque Del Apache
Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge is located in San Antonio, NM, just south of Socorro, NM. Since its establishment in…
ABQ Xcape Room
Welcome to a whole new level of immersive storytelling – at the ABQ Xcape Room, its all up to you and…
Lights Among The Ruins
Just outside of Jemez Springs site the historic ruins of the Gisewa Pueblo and the 17th century San José de los…
Hanging of the Greens
Every year at the beginning of December and the holiday season, groups come together to put on one of the oldest…
Los Poblanos Farms
In the heart of the South Valley is Los Poblanos Farms, famous for its lavender, incredible gardens, and one of the…
Camping at White Sands National Monument
Every Lobo makes at least one trip to White Sands in their lives, but most will only ever see the dunes…
Dia De Los Muertos & Marigold Parade
Dia de Los Muertos is an ancient tradition rooted in Mexico — celebrating life and honoring those who have passed away….
Wheeler Peak
It’s the highest peak in New Mexico, what more could you want? With incredible 360° views overlooking the Sangre de Cristo Mountains,…
Lobo Men’s Soccer
Lobo soccer has been tearing up the turf this season with a record of 8-3-1, but on Wednesday Oct. 18 at…
The Santa Fe Aspens
Once every year, mountainsides around New Mexico turn yellow. Nowhere does the foliage appear more vividly than in the Santa Fe…
Party in The Pit
Two DJ sets, a fractal light show from the Fractal Foundation, mini golf, free nachos, a photo booth and sign making – it sounds…
Abiquiu Lake
Abiquiu Lake is one of New Mexico’s largest and most scenic bodies of water. Against Georgia O’Keefe’s famed landscape, Abiquiu Lake is a…
New Mexico State Fair
Every year in September at Expo New Mexico, The Fair comes to town. One of the biggest and most celebrated events…
Red Rally
Every year, on the Thursday before the Lobos Football vs NMSU Aggies game, students gather on Johnson Field to burn a 25-ft. tall…
Zozobra
Once a year, Fort Marcy Park in Santa Fe turns into a bustling crowd of 40,000 people from around the state, all…
Stone Age Climbing Gym
Welcome to the largest indoor rock climbing gym in the Southwest. Stone Age has made its name in Albuquerque for having…
Ski Apache Zipline
One of the longest ziplines in the world is right here in New Mexico – living up to that hype and…
Angel Fire Bike Park
High in the New Mexican Rockies, Angel Fire Bike Park boasts one of the biggest downhill mountain biking parks in the…
Gravity Park
In need of full-scale exhaustion? The Lobo Life has found the spot for you. Gravity Park is the big kid playground…
Lavender in the Village
Once a year, down at Los Poblanos Organic Farm, lavender farms from all over New Mexico gather to present some amazing…
The 66 Diner
Just a few blocks west down Central Ave from campus, you’ll find the 66 Diner – as amazing a diner as…
Albuquerque Isotopes Baseball
With summer now in full swing, so is the Albuquerque Isotopes baseball season. Heading out to a game with friends is…
The Bisti Badlands
Welcome to where the West is still wild. The Bisti, otherwise known as the De-na-zin Wilderness, is over 60 square miles of uninterrupted…
The Kimo Theater
This is where Albuquerque’s historic Route 66 heritage lives. In the heart of downtown, The Kimo Theater has been a center for…
Valles Caldera National Preserve
In the heart of the Jemez Mountains, a meadow over 13 miles across flourishes in the crater left behind by an…
Dwan Light Sanctuary
In the mountains of Montezuma, New Mexico, hides a sanctuary for light. You read that right – The Dwan Light Sanctuary…
White Water Rafting in Taos
When the springtime sun finally melts the snowcapped Rocky Mountains, the Rio Grande turns into a wild play for watersports. With…
The Sandia Peak Tram
Every Lobo is familiar with the view of the Sandias from campus, and some may have even driven up to the…
The Blue Hole
A natural oasis in the heart of the desert, the Blue Hole is one of the most popular dive destinations in…
Nob Hill
Nob Hill, a neighborhood next door to main campus, is full of hidden treasures, remnants of iconic Route 66 and amazing restaurants. From old…
The Sandia Foothills
Just east of campus off Tramway Blvd., the Sandias begin their climb a mile into the sky. Named the Spanish word…
Diablo Canyon
Down an unsuspecting dirt road 15 miles outside of Santa Fe there is a hidden treasure for outdoor enthusiasts. Diablo Canyon…
Duran’s Pharmacy
Just outside of Old Town, Albuquerque lies a local staple in the community. Duran Central Pharmacy has been around since 1942,…
Los Lunas Decalogue Mystery Stone
The Los Lunas Decalogue Mystery Stone is located 16.8 miles outside of Los Lunas – about 41 miles from The University…
Vinaigrette
If you ever find yourself looking for a casual dining spot, Vinaigrette is the place to go. The modern bistro offers…
Taos Ski Valley
There are ski resorts, and then there is Taos Ski Valley. One of the most iconic and famous mountain resorts in…
Angel Fire Shovel Races
For the past 38 years, Angel Fire Resort has been hosting the most outrageous winter competition in New Mexico—if not the…
Green Jeans Farmery
Only a couple of miles from campus you can find Green Jeans Farmery, a collection of brightly colored shipping containers that…
Sunshine Theater
Just down Central Ave., Sunshine Theater is one of the best local venues to see performances from big-name musicians as well…
Ski Santa Fe
At 11,250 ft., these slopes are more than two miles above the sea and offer some of the best skiing in…
First Friday Fractals
Albuquerque is the fractal capital of the world thanks to the amazing work of The Fractal Foundation and their spectacular monthly…
Hiking Williams Lake
At the base of the highest mountains in New Mexico, the Williams Lake hike is one of the most beautiful in…
Prismatic Coffee
Prismatic Coffee is the perfect place to enjoy a no-frills, finely crafted cup of coffee. Located in the Sawmill District, it’s…
Tablao Flamenco
Tablao Flamenco is more than dinner and a show – it is a truly intense flamenco experience. Eclectic cuisine, delicious drinks…
The River Of Lights
The holidays glow each year at the ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden. The festive River of Lights is an imaginative world where LED…
The Taos Gorge
If you happen to find yourself venturing up north, the Taos Gorge is a must see. Hiking trails extend down to…
Chaco Canyon
In the high desert of northwestern New Mexico, Chaco Canyon’s ruins stand as one of the great historic sites of the…
White Sands National Monument
Astrophysicists say there are more galaxies in the universe than there are grains of sand on all the world’s beaches and deserts…
The Railyard Markets
The Albuquerque Railyards Market is a weekly event through summer and fall that draws growers, brewers, artists and more together to…
Mountain Biking Sandia
10,679 feet above the sea lies an adventure-land 1.5 billion years in the making. While most people experience the Sandia Mountains…
Meow Wolf
Inside an old Santa Fe bowling alley, Meow Wolf has broken space-time and turned it into a massive interactive art experience…
Tent Rocks
The Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument is an iconic hiking destination. Surround yourself with the canyons and tents of a landscape…
The Jemez Mountains
From Fenton Lake to Jemez Falls, the Valle Caldera to the many Hot Springs—Jemez is full of incredible natural wonders waiting to…
Deep Space Coffee
Deep Space Coffee is a new coffee shop in the heart of downtown. The quirky shop has been growing in popularity since…
Sandia Crest Trail
At ten thousand feet, Sandia’s Crest Trail offers spectacular views. At any time of day, the trail running the cliff face,…
The Bosque
On the banks of the Rio Grande, the Bosque offers a wonderful waterside nature walk just down the road from campus….