News from Albuquerque, New Mexico - Winter 2011
El Pinto unveils the hottest chile in North America at this weekend’s 23rd Annual Fiery Foods Show
America’s hottest chile pepper is being revealed in Albuquerque, New Mexico as the essential ingredient in El Pinto’s limited edition Scorpion Salsa. The New Mexico Scorpion chile was cultivated and grown in the salsa and chile capital of the world, New Mexico, and is vying for its title as the hottest chile in the world. View release for details.
Sample tweet: Hottest chile in N. America to be unveiled this wknd in @See_Albuquerque http://bit.ly/fxXE2E @ElPinto @FieryFoods
Grab your girlfriends and getaway to Albuquerque
As we kick off March, we look forward to a month-long celebration of creative women throughout Albuquerque. The annual Women and Creativity Celebration showcases exhibits, performances and creative talents presented by arts organizations, artists, writers and business owners in Albuquerque and Santa Fe throughout March.
For women looking to vacation together, Albuquerque should be on your list of destinations to consider. Whether you and your girlfriends enjoy shopping and dining out or need some fresh air and relaxation time away from home, plan an escape to Albuquerque. View release for details or visit the website www.ItsATrip.org/girlgetaways.
Sample tweet: Gather your girlfriends to @See_Albuquerque for a fun #getaway http://bit.ly/hGFfCm
2011 Albuquerque events of interest:
Latina/o Visual Imaginary: Intersection of Word & Image, Through May 14th
A season-long Latino arts collaboration offers events throughout the city surrounding the Latina/o Visual Imaginary: Intersection of Word & Image exhibition at 516 ARTS. www.516arts.org
32nd Annual American Indian Week: Pueblo Days, April 23-May 1
Week-long celebration of dance and other events celebrating Pueblo Indian Tribes and other American Indian heritage. http://www.indianpueblo.org/
26th Annual Run for the Zoo, May 1st
Due to the popularity of this event, 2011 will offer a half marathon in addition to the traditional 5K and 10K runs. http://www.runforthezoo.org/
Savor Albuquerque, June 3-12
This annual event showcases the best of Albuquerque's arts, culture and cuisine including Festival Flamenco Internacional de Albuquerque. See event details.
Route 66 Summerfest, July 22-24
Celebrate Route 66 along Central Avenue with live music and entertainment, car shows, tours of historic Nob Hill, kids events, arts, sidewalk sales and mor
e. http://www.rt66central.com/
7th Annual Old Town Salsa Fiesta, September 24th
Celebrating all things salsa featuring salsa bands and dancers, kids’ activities and crafts, and the Best Homemade Salsa contest. www.cabq.gov/crs/salsafiesta.html
40th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, Oct 1-9
Join us for the 40th celebration of the largest hot air ballooning event in the world. Balloon Fiesta has grown to 500+ balloons aloft during a variety of events for nine days. www.ItsATrip.org/balloon-festival/
Day of the Tread, October 16
Bike from 12-100 miles or run from 5K to a marathon – all in costume – during this festive Halloween themed event (USATF certified). www.dayofthetread.com
Holiday Events, December
Get in the spirit with the River of Lights display at the ABQ BioPark’s Botanic Garden, Nob Hill Shop & Stroll (December 1st) and Old Town Stroll (December 2nd), a Luminaria Tour and more. www.ItsATrip.org/holiday
Sample tweet: #Albuquerque is full of events for 2011 http://www.itsatrip.org/events/spring/ via @see_albuquerque
Stay in touch with Albuquerque:
Media contact: Megan Mayo, Communications & Tourism Manager, media@itsatrip.org, 505-222-4349