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Route 66 Centennial Traveling Exhibit – Gallup, NM
Event Category: Route 66Celebrating the rich legacy of the Mother Road, America’s Main Street, the Route 66 Centennial Traveling Exhibit will be on view in Gallup, NM at the Rex Museum, May 9 - December 31, 2026.
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Santa Rosa Days
Event Category: Route 66Celebrate the start of summer at Santa Rosa Day, a vibrant Memorial Day Weekend tradition in Santa Rosa, New Mexico! Families, friends, and visitors from across the region gather to enjoy a full weekend of community spirit, live entertainment, and outdoor fun in the “City of Natural Lakes.”
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Route 66 Centennial Speaker Series in ABQ, May 23
Event Category: Route 66Monthly historical lecture series for Route 66 Centennial in 2026 in and near Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. Sponsored by Albuquerque Historical Society, East Mountain Historical Society, Historic Albuquerque, Inc., Los Ranchos Historical Society. Support from City of Albuquerque, City of Rio Rancho, and Bernalillo County. All events are free and…
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NM CreativeCon Pueblo of Pojoaque Buffalo Thunder Casino
NM CreativeCon is a statewide celebration of New Mexico’s creative community, taking place from March through June 2026.
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Americans for the Arts(AFTA) Con 2026 – ABQ
AFTACON 2026 from June 2-5 in Albuquerque, New Mexico is where we gather to shape the future of arts and culture and organize for impact that extends far beyond four days in June. Your voice becomes part of coordinated national action.
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Gallup Summer Indian Dances & Art Market
Event Category: Route 66Experience authentic traditional dances from a variety of New Mexican area tribes, featuring traditional drum, rattle, and flute instruments along with explanations regarding the cultural traditions that surround these dances. Dates: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from June 2 to August 5, 2026
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Taste of Nob Hill (Route 66 Centennial Celebration Event)
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Route 66 Celebration in Downtown Santa Rosa
Event Category: Route 66Celebrate the spirit of the Mother Road at the Route 66 Celebration in Downtown Santa Rosa! Join us for two days of music, art, classic cars, and community as we honor the history and culture of Historic Route 66.
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NM CreativeCon Albuquerque National Hispanic Cultural Center
NM CreativeCon is a statewide celebration of New Mexico’s creative community, taking place from March through June 2026.
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Downtown Grants Spokes on 66 Car Show
Event Category: Route 66Join us in Downtown Grants for Spokes on 66 — a Route 66-inspired car show packed with classic cars, custom builds, live music, vendors, and family fun. Whether you’re showing off your ride or just soaking it all in, it’s an event you won’t want to miss
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PRSA Travel & Tourism Conference 2026 – ABQ
Event Category: Local EventsPresented by the PRSA Travel & Tourism Section, the annual conference brings together key media and professional development experts to address the evolving changes in the media and public relations landscape. The 2026 conference will be particularly relevant to the nation’s communicators with the opportunity to gather, reconnect, and seek…
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2026 AgriFuture Educational Institute – ABQ
Event Category: Local EventsAspiring agricultural professionals, students and producers from across New Mexico will have a unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders and learn about real-world agriculture at the AgriFuture Educational Institute, set for June 15-17 at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in Albuquerque.
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Workshop: Tackling Vacant, Deteriorated Properties in NM – ABQ
Event Category: Local EventsA growing coalition of New Mexico stakeholders has been working with national experts at the Center for Community Progress to explore better solutions to the challenge posed by vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated (VAD) properties—which are harming the health, safety, and vitality of communities across New Mexico. Please join us for…
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Route 66 Centennial Speaker Series in ABQ, June 27
Event Category: Route 66Monthly historical lecture series for Route 66 Centennial in 2026 in and near Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. Sponsored by Albuquerque Historical Society, East Mountain Historical Society, Historic Albuquerque, Inc., Los Ranchos Historical Society. Support from City of Albuquerque, City of Rio Rancho, and Bernalillo County. All events are free and…
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Michael Wallis at the Albuquerque Museum
Event Category: Route 66As part of the 2026 Wild West History Association Annual Roundup, you’re welcome to a free evening event with author Michael Wallis to celebrate the museum’s Route 66 Centennial Exhibit. More info can be found at https://wildwesthistory.org/roundup/.
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Route 66 Summerfest – ABQ
Event Category: Route 66Route 66 Summerfest is the premier centennial festivity for Albuquerque! This year’s event will celebrate all the eras of Route 66 along the one-mile stretch in Nob Hill. This party will feature all of your favorites with live music, fresh food and treats, shopping from local artisans, activities for the…
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Gallup Route 66 Rides
Event Category: Route 66Classic cars, aerial displays, family activities and a nostalgic Route 66 weekend.
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Route 66 Centennial Speaker Series in ABQ, July 25
Event Category: Route 66Monthly historical lecture series for Route 66 Centennial in 2026 in and near Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. Sponsored by Albuquerque Historical Society, East Mountain Historical Society, Historic Albuquerque, Inc., Los Ranchos Historical Society. Support from City of Albuquerque, City of Rio Rancho, and Bernalillo County. All events are free and…
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104th Annual Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial
Event Category: Route 66Founded in 1922, it is one of the state's oldest continuous cultural events, featuring a rodeo, parades, the Ceremonial Queen pageant, and traditional performances.
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Quay County Fair – Tucumcari
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MainStreet Frames Preservation photography exhibit opening reception – Santa Fe
Event Category: Local EventsCornerstones Community Partnerships and New Mexico MainStreet invite you to New Mexico MainStreet Frames Preservation, a photography exhibition celebrating preservation projects from MainStreet communities across New Mexico. This exhibition is more than a collection of photographs—it is a celebration of the people, partnerships, and communities that are preserving the places…
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Route 66 Centennial Speaker Series in ABQ, August 22
Event Category: Route 66Monthly historical lecture series for Route 66 Centennial in 2026 in and near Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. Sponsored by Albuquerque Historical Society, East Mountain Historical Society, Historic Albuquerque, Inc., Los Ranchos Historical Society. Support from City of Albuquerque, City of Rio Rancho, and Bernalillo County. All events are free and…