Food & beer fair brings taste of normalcy

The Korean BBQ Pork Tacos are the Street Food Institute's most popular dish. Photo by John Acosta / NM News Port.

After a long hiatus from live events, the last weekend of March brought a return of The Great New Mexico Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival.

Gavin Moughan went to the scene and filed this report for the News Port.

Holy Posole!

By Rayes Gallegos / NM News Port Just before Christmas last year my father spent two nights in his room with what he thought was a headache. I, a paranoid COVID-19 germophobe, intent on not getting the virus, wiped every square inch of the house with Clorox wipes. Then, on Christmas day, my fears were… Continue reading Holy Posole!

A newcomer’s guide to an Albuquerque holiday

By Talullah Begaye / NM News Port It’s that time of year when snow dusts the Sandias, the wind carries the smell of piñon, lights twinkle and you’re ready to make memories with friends and family. Here are three things to do to keep people entertained (and more importantly to keep the peace.) Winter Wonderland at… Continue reading A newcomer’s guide to an Albuquerque holiday

COVID-19 calls for another year of virtual Thanksgiving?

By Brigid Driscoll / NM News Port Caroline Jamharian has been stressing about Thanksgiving since her grandmother canceled the traditional family get-together last year because of the pandemic. Jamharian, 20, said her large extended family includes many members who travel from afar so she’s been praying it wouldn’t get canceled again. Everyone in her family… Continue reading COVID-19 calls for another year of virtual Thanksgiving?