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Early alarms are worth it for views like these. 🎈☀️ The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is officially here, filling New Mexico skies with color through October 11!

Whether you're heading out for Dawn Patrol, a Mass Ascension or an evening glow, there's nothing quite like Balloon Fiesta season in New Mexico.

Who's going this year?

Things are heating up in Placitas! 🌶️ Come hungry to the 9th Annual Chili Cook-Off tomorrow and sample some delicious red and green chile, vote for your favorites and support a great local cause.

All voting proceeds benefit the 4H-Bullsnakes Club!

📅 October 3 | 12:30–2:30 p.m.
📍 La Puerta Real Estate, Placitas

Fall fun is waiting in Jemez Springs! 🎃🍂 Head to the Jemez Springs Fall Festival tomorrow for hayrides, a pumpkin patch, farmers market, live music, food, games and more.

Plus, don't miss the official inauguration of the Jemez Springs Pet Mayor! 🐾

📅 October 3 | 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
📍 25 Civic Center Lane, Jemez Springs

Experience art, culture and community at the Red Rocks Indigenous Market! 🎨 This weekend, shop directly from 75+ Indigenous artists, enjoy Indigenous cuisine and traditional performances, and take in the beautiful scenery of Jemez Pueblo.

📅 October 3–4 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
📍 Jemez Pueblo Visitors Center
🎟️ Free admission

Make it part of your weekend in Sandoval County!

Start your engines! 🚗 The 5th Annual Sandoval County Car Show rolls into Bernalillo this Saturday. Bring the family, check out an impressive lineup of cars and enjoy a fall Saturday in Sandoval County!

📅 October 3 | 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
📍 301 S. Camino del Pueblo, Bernalillo
🎟️ Free for spectators

New Mexico’s outdoor industry is coming together in Ruidoso! 🌲 Registration is open for the 2026 Outdoor Economics Conference & Expo, October 14–16, featuring industry conversations, networking, outdoor experiences and more.

Learn more and register: https://www.outdooreconomics.com/

City of Rio Rancho Fall Festival at Campus Park, 2516 King Blvd. NE, on Saturday, October 24, from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Cabezon Community Center at 505-892-4499 or email

Village of Jemez Springs, NM, October 3, 2026, Fall Festival, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 25 Civic Center Lane. Farmers Market, hayrides, bouncy house, games, food, and live music. Don’t miss the inauguration of the Jemez Springs Pet Mayor.

This Saturday, the Red Rocks Indigenous Market at the Walatowa Visitors Center, 7413 Hwy 4, Jemez Pueblo, NM, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., free admission; shop Indigenous art from artists and enjoy native flavors. See you there!