I usually go out of my way to leave positive reviews because I know how much they help businesses…read more Unfortunately, I can't honestly do that here. The venue itself is beautiful, but our experience on the wedding day was incredibly disappointing. The communication leading up to the wedding was responsive and great, and our questions were answered promptly which we were very impressed with. However, responsiveness beforehand did not translate into execution on the wedding day. They reassured us that Marina was a certified wedding planner and that we didn't need to hire another one or a day of coordinator. That couldn't be more wrong. Our signature cocktail ingredients that we purchased ourselves and brought were misplaced. Instead of acknowledging the mistake, our family was led to believe they had forgotten to bring them. Several family members, and I during the wedding spent 30-60 minutes searching the venue and scrambling to find them or replacement ingredients. During the wedding they never offered to replace them or reimburse us for the hundreds of dollars they had lost. We had even spent time brewing tea specifically for the cocktails, which ultimately wasn't used either even though it was there. Before the wedding, I offered to batch the cocktails in advance to avoid exactly this type of problem. I was reassured that it wasn't necessary. When the missing ingredients were eventually found days later, we were asked to come pick them up after the wedding ourselves so they could be returned. There was no offer to reimburse us for the inconvenience until we pressed them for it. A simple phone call that night could've saved everything but there was no communication. If your guest count decreases before the wedding but they already charged you for plating or other things don't expect them to offer you a refund unless you press them for it either. When we arrived about 45 minutes before guests were scheduled to arrive, almost nothing had been set up yet, and the coordinator was in the office just eating. They ask you to assign your own friends and family to handle tasks that I expected the venue staff to coordinate. The reception tables were also not in the order requested. While we were still loading our belongings after the reception which was literally at 10pm sharp, the venue lights were turned off on us. I was literally loading things in my wedding dress with no help from the venue. My husband, the groom, also felt the bartenders hired from Nature Pointe were rude to him--on his wedding day! Also in general they don't allow caterers to cook anything on site so if you want anything that is supposed to be crispy or made on site, it's impossible, which makes the menu very limited. The "wedding planning" they offer is a sheet of vendors they know of and it's minimal and outdated. I understand that people have difficult days or personal circumstances, and I genuinely try to extend grace. Had someone simply acknowledged the mistakes, apologized, or attempted to make things right, I likely would have felt very differently. People often describe their wedding as one of the most important days of their lives. Thankfully, we were surrounded by wonderful family, friends, and incredible vendors who made the day special despite these issues. But many of the stressful moments we experienced were preventable. 3 months later I'm still disappointed and surprised that this all happened. If I were planning my wedding again, I would definitely choose a different venue AND not rely on reassurance that they have a day-of-coordinator.

Great gated community in the east mountains. High end…read morehomes. Olympic size pool, sauna, steam room Clubhouse with multiple amenities Offering private weddings.

I was here for a dear friends wedding. It was very nice and intimate. The style of the chapel…read morespeaks New Mexican. The woodwork on the ceiling beams inside is beautiful! The acoustics were fantastic! No microphones or speakers are needed. There is a nice pipe organ on the balcony. I would have loved to hear it play in there. Another nice thing about the chapel is the proximity to the duck pond.

I was recently at a wedding at UNM's lovely Alumni Chapel. It brought back memories of my own…read morewedding 15 years ago. I love this wonderful and intimate space. I'm not sure how many people fit in the chapel, my guess is about 125, but that's just a guess. There is a beautiful Retablo at the front of the church, and it has an old world feel, with its rounded adobe walls and wonderful New Mexico flavor. You do have to be affiliated with UNM, either as a student, a faculty, or an alumni. But, boy oh boy, it's one of the best perks of being an alumni, at least it was for me when I was getting married. Since I'm never planning on getting married again, I can now only remember, smile, and enjoy other people making beautiful memories at the start of their lives together.

Quaint and Humble this little spot is precious and the art displayed is off the hook. I'd buy them…read moreall if I could. Applause to all the artists and owner for recognizing our local talent and providing a spot for them to consign their work. Love love love the little outside fair area on Saturdays. Bravo. Check it out. It is absolutely inspiring.

The OT Circus quick response to the pandemic by offering Facebook online auctions regularly was a…read moretrue gift. I have supported and met some amazing artists! They are very community minded and provide zoom workshops and events also. We are so lucky as a city to have this wonderful organization in our midst!

Great place to run your dogs in the open field! People are usually friendly and dogs well behaved…read more Be aware- there is HUMAN POOP everywhere, especially closest to the softball diamonds. Lots of homeless folks live in the park at night, and there's no budget for maintaining the park and they lock bathrooms unless there's a softball tournament. If your dog rolls in human poop like ours, be warned and keep on leash at all times. Also, watch where you step. People don't clean up after their dogs either.

Great place for softball games! Came here to support my cousin and they've played here a few times…read morealready. Dog park is near by. It's so cute to see all the dogs playing and chasing each other. The restrooms need to be fixed, they use portable restrooms. The actual restrooms are closed, I don't know why. They could also use a concession stand during tournaments because most people bring coolers but some other items would be nice like snow cones, hot dogs, nachos. Things like that. Other then that it's a nice place.

ABQ Event Support has provided their services for several events I have attended, including two…read moreweddings that I have been a bridesmaid for. They were professional, knowledgeable, responsive to all issues, and provided well-equipped staff. During both of the weddings I was a part of, they helped immensely in making the day run smoothly for the bridal party and guests! I would highly recommend their services to anyone hosting a wedding or other event.

I highly recommend this company! ABQ Event Support has been providing valet services as well as…read moreevent set up and clean up for Old Town Farm for two years. All of their personnel have been reliable, professional and cheerful. We've come to rely on these capable young men for all our events. Linda Thorne Old Town Farm Bike In Coffee

I really like this museum! It's smaller than I thought, but very well laid out and extremely…read moreinformative. I was quite shocked to see my hometown in IL had some ballooning history and even more shocked to see Benihana involved in ballooning!

During our visit to Albuquerque we didn't get to see any wild hot air balloons but saw so many at…read morethe museum! The museum is beautiful and colorful. I love the subtle nod to hot air balloons in the architecture of the building and the high ceiling that allow the beautiful arrangement of balloons to be displayed. It was not busy during our visit which was great to basically have the museum to ourselves. I do wish there was a guide on how to walk through the museum as we headed for the middle section first, before realizing that there was somewhat of a flow through history. The museum is full of information and great stories of the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, balloons in general, and how they have shaped history. Who knew there was so much to learn about hot air balloons! The children's area was fantastic and interactive, that all ages can enjoy! There were a couple of exhibits down during our visit, but overall would definitely recommend during your visit to Albuquerque!

The Tamarind Institute is simply amazing. I visited recently for a meeting and was blown away by…read morethe level of quality, the diversity of their prints, and the impact they make in the larger art community. If it's open when you are in town it is well worth a visit.

More education and training-based than gallery (it's called an institute, after all), the Tamarind…read moreis a fun tour and immersive experience at the crossroads of tutelage, mastering and marketing the arts. That's more like a six-way intersection, not a crossroads, I guess, but hey, even cooler. Internationally renowned for graduating some talented future-focussed creatives, it's well worth a gander, particularly for a solid appreciation of what makes a print a true Print. The work on the walls revolve, reflecting who's been there, lately, although you'll love the permanent installations by the front door. After a brief tour of collections, the best part of your visit will be the lower levels, where students live and work together, creating startlingly vibrant prints. If you're lucky enough to get a comprehensive overview of the place, as I did, you'll see just how these works are pressed and honed, an extraordinary and ancient process that can't be duplicated by modern ink jets. This is one of those hidden gems tucked aside a college campus that I just assumed, during my five years at UNM, was simply classrooms. Not. Call to arrange your visit, and enter through the doorway next to the parking lot, southwest of Central.

What a great experience. Misty and Andy did an excellent job guiding us thru some of Old Town's…read moreghostly spots. Misty's excellent telling abilities drew everyone in. Andy was "Johnny on the spot " as her assistant. I highly recommend this fun tour!

We've been on more than a dozen different ghost tours in various cities throughout the years. This…read moreone was a bit slow. The guide Emily tried to use her theatrics but everything felt rehearsed. A few of the tales were interesting but we would have liked to see some proof of these occurrences. The good news is...it killed two hours of our time.