Albuquerque Pumpkin Breaks New Mexico Record
A massive 1,056-pound pumpkin highlights the city's third annual Trunk or Treat event.
Live Poll
Do local community events like trunk-or-treats help increase your trust in city services?
Albuquerque Other News
Coverage of other news in Albuquerque focuses on live events and entertainment that falls outside primary genres. This includes seasonal programming, special attractions and cross-type happenings.
Seasonal Events
Tamron Hall Visited Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
The television host made an appearance during a Saturday morning balloon ascension in Albuquerque.
Cultural
Live Poll
Are large-scale public events in your area becoming more popular than they used to be?
Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta Draws Over 900,000 Visitors
The 2026 event saw attendance grow by nearly 50,000 guests compared to the previous year.
Civic
Live Poll
Do you believe international cultural festivals are important for your local community?
International Pilots Joined Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
Pilots from 17 countries gathered in Albuquerque to participate in the annual Flight of the Nations mass ascension.
Fairs and Festivals
Baby T-Rex Balloon Debuted at Balloon Fiesta
A prehistoric-themed balloon took to the skies in Albuquerque during the annual International Balloon Fiesta.
Other — General
Live Poll
Do you feel your local community provides enough support for youth arts and music programs?
Warehouse 505 Hosted Hardcore Battle of the Bands
Seven local rock and heavy metal groups performed at an Albuquerque youth arts space on Friday.
More in Other
Day to day, that means special cultural gatherings, new entertainment venues, community festivals and niche seasonal events. Reporting reaches across the city and the communities around it. These events are often sensitive to weather patterns and seasonal shifts that dictate when and where large groups congregate. Planning and permitting for large crowds represent the most frequent point of intersection between these events and city operations.