If you know me, you know I love a good library. I was in Rio Rancho and needed to do some work so I…read moredecided to stop by Loma Colorado- it is tucked away in a neighborhood and stands on a hill all by itself. I went while city voting was being done, but luckily they have plenty of parking so I had no issue finding a spot. You approach a librarian for a private room, which thankfully they had available. The WiFi was a tad spotty, but you are out in deep Rio Rancho so what do you expect! Kids area was large and clean, they even had an outdoor playground area. I also loved that they had a little bookstore on site. Keep in mind it is a $10 minimum for credit cards. I will def be back to work when I'm in the area!

Hands down one of the nicest libraries I've ever visited. It's clean, spacious, quiet, etc…read more Everything you could possibly want from a library. They have a wonderful selection of books, spanning a wide range of genres. You could spend a long time just browsing the shelves, looking for new books. Something that I thought was awesome, is that there's even a dedicated "teen room" for patrons under a certain age to hang out in and read. I'm too old to go in there, but you can see from the outside that it's well stocked with books and even has computers (for use with a library card).

Esther Bone has been a part of my life since I was young. The librarians were always friendly, they…read morehave great programing for kids, and are very child friendly. They offer computers and printing to use, plenty of classes, and you can reserve books from the different locations. This is my favorite small library that we can easily walk to.

It's a nice small library. Librarians are nice but one of them talks about others. I was able to…read moreget my resources and not have to get it from another library. There are plenty of computers to accommodate. Seating isn't so private, they are facing each other where everyone walks. So while reading people are walking in front of you. I accidentally left my coin purse at a table. I went back to get it unfortunately someone stole it. :( I know it was just coins but the coin purse meant a lot to me. I checked at front desk and no one brought it in. So I left in a sad vibe. Left my number there if anyone brought it in, but no calls yet.

I love this little library in my neighborhood. Very convenient, quiet, and calm!! The librarians…read moreand volunteers here are super sweet and helpful. Sign up for a library card if you enjoy audiobooks, or e-reading as well-- our library participates in "Libby" giving free renting access to SO MANY Ebooks and audio books!! So much better than Spotify or Audible for audiobooks, because it's free and essentially unlimited-- almost every audiobook I have wanted to read has been available!!

I went to sign up for my library card today, and the librarian who helped me could not have been…read moremore friendly. She answered my questions and explained the library had expanded far beyond media; now you can check out park passes, museum passes, and event passes. The library has a YA section, children's section, computers with internet to use, DVDs, CDs, etc. It was a clean and inviting space. Can't wait to start using my card!

It is clean and spacious, with about a dozen computers. I'm guessing that it is nice for kids…read more Not many of the books I've been looking for were available. The branch on San Mateo May be better for adults.

So I recently found out about an app called Libby that lets you rent books via the app and delivers…read morethem to your kindle to read. You can also rent audiobooks. In order to use the app you need to have a library card. Since I'm an avid kindle reader/Audible user I was super excited about this and wanted to start using it right away! I headed to the library and signed up for a card which was extremely fast and easy. Not only were the staff members that helped me very friendly and welcoming, but they were super knowledgeable about Libby and other similar apps. They gave me info on how to sign up and start using the app and gave me a digital media guide with detailed instructions on using the app. It was so helpful! I was only inside the library for less than 20 minutes but it seemed clean and spacious. Definitely looked like a nice spot to study or just relax and read.

I come from Seattle, the land of reading and libraries, but we don't have a friends of the library…read morebookstore anything quite like this. This is an excellent used book store with a huge selection.

Need something to read but don't want to spend a lot of money? How about a new movie or puzzle?…read moreThis is your stop! It's a non profit store selling used books, magazines, puzzles and more. Profits are directed to local libraries and literacy projects in Sandoval County. There's a great selection of all types of books - fiction, non-fiction, history, hobbies and more. Prices are reasonable - most things are $5 or less. I picked up 3 books for $9. New these books would have cost me over $50. The store relies on donations so the turnover is constant. Plus, everyone working there is a volunteer. I'll be clearing out my book shelf and take some with me to donate the next time I'm in the area. Lets see - inexpensive books purchases and helping to fund literacy? Sounds like a win-win to me.

A solid museum! Great exhibits, not too big or too small…read more Parking: They have their own parking lot and are right next to old town if you want to stroll around after your visit. Exhibits: When we visited there was a German art exhibit which we visited but were more into the locally focused exhibits since we were visiting from out of town I really enjoyed the Albuquerque history section as it was unique to the area and covered past to present . There was also a very impressive NM artist exhibit which we enjoyed The have a sculpture garden outside as well Amenities: They have a great restroom, water fountains, lockers to store your belongings, and a cafe Pairing a visit to the museum with a stroll around old town is a great way to spend the day

Enjoyed visiting here I was really touched by seeing the seesaw/teeter totter that was placed…read moreacross the border with Mexico for kids on both sides of the border to play on. Seeing it and the video showing what they did with it was probably my favorite thing to see in the museum! It was cool to see it and learn about it. I also enjoyed the paintings and other art pieces in that same room. In another room I enjoyed the food history and general history exhibits. I was asked to put my backpack in a coin operated locker. My general rating system: 1 star: I would stay away 2 stars: Has some good things about it but I generally don't recommend. 3 stars: Pretty good. I wouldn't go out of my way to go back but a decent place 4 stars: Great place. I would go back. 5 stars: I highly recommend stopping whatever you are doing and making plans to try it out! An Evie favorite!

I recently attended an event here. Everyday I wake up and discover there are wonderful places and…read moreexperiences in my little neck of the woods that I had no idea existed. The Old San Isidro Church in Corrales, NM is one of those unique 'hidden' places. It really isn't hidden if you open your eyes and pay attention. The Old San Ysidro Church is a beautiful window into the history of rural New Mexico. Come visit. Attend one of the free (yes, FREE!) Speaker Series during 2025 at the Old Church managed by the Corrales Historical Society. Soak in the history just by being in this wonderful old church building.

Located right across the street from Casa San Ysidro, the Old San Ysidro Church in Corrales is an…read more1868 building recognized on both the New Mexico Register of Cultural Properties and the National Register of Historic Places. It is open for "tours" - docents are available to point out features and answer questions (even when there are no current displays). And it is rentable for private events (suitable for a church setting). It is an absolutely beautiful setting for a wedding and can seat 150. Throughout the year there are art shows and monthly speakers - all free to attend. There is also a small "gift shop": the docents run a table with books, cards, and items baring San Ysidro and the scene of his miracle - an angel ploughing his farm land for him.

Corrales has a culture all its own! There is a friendly vibe that is almost palpable. The mom and…read morepop stores are full of quality unique items for great prices that you can't find anywhere else. It's hard to think of it as a Mecca for shopping but I love finding one-of-a-kind goodies and this is the right area to do it in! The restaurants also are a must! Chains are nowhere to be found! You'll find locally owned, quality fare with fresh ingredients made with the heart and the soul. There are several farms in Corrales that sell apples, chile, and other fruit and veggies. Anything you want fresh can be found fresh and you better believe a lot of the restaurants utilize those fresh ingredients as well! If you love local events and culture, there is always something going on in town, whether it is a parade or a farmers' market. There is also an old church that is now a museum. Also be sure to visit all the award winning wineries!

Corrales is a paradise Village in the middle of the busy life in surrounding Albuquerque and Rio…read moreRancho. The location along the Rio Grande River is majestic. The Bosque trail along the river is serene. The restaurants in the Village are yummy and varied! The shopping is unique! Check out the local artwork, wineries, food and historical sites! The Harvest Festival is a blast with music, food, corn maze, the pet parade, artwork, & the smell of green chili roasting. Enjoy!