In October, the weather in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is generally mild and pleasant. Daytime temperatures typically range from the upper 60s to mid-70s Fahrenheit (around 20-25°C), while nighttime temperatures can drop significantly, often falling to the 40s or low 50s Fahrenheit (about 5-10°C). The month is relatively dry, with occasional rain showers and an average rainfall of about 1 inch (25 mm). Albuquerque enjoys plenty of sunshine in October, with clear or partly cloudy skies being common. It can be breezy at times, especially in the afternoons. Depending on how the weather is the day of the wedding, you will likely want to wear something light and breathable, but have a little something extra to cover yourself at night in case it gets a little cooler.
At the reception each table will have beautiful Indian Pueblo Pottery as a center piece. The pottery belongs to Indian Pueblo Cultural Center and cannot be taken after the wedding. PLEASE DO NOT TAKE OR HANDLE THE POTTERY.
The dress code for the wedding is casual dress or nicer. Guests are asked to refrain from wearing jeans to maintain a more polished look. Additionally, women should avoid wearing white dresses to respect traditional wedding etiquette.
We will be having a buffet style dinner, so no need to fill out any meal questionnaires! The buffet will consist of dishes such as red chile demi glazed bison short ribs, blue corn encrusted chicken with a red chile honey sauce, portabello mushroom with wild rice as well as some salads and sides. The kitchen here at Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is award winning and everything we tried was delicious. We are excited for you to try it as well!
Albuquerque's high elevation of over 5,000 feet will affect visitors in different ways. When staying in Albuquerque, it may take your body a couple of days to adjust to the high altitude. At this elevation, the air is thinner, and you may become tired faster during physical activity. Albuquerque's high desert climate also causes people to dehydrate faster. It is important to drink a lot of water to keep your body hydrated; this is the easiest way to avoid altitude sickness. If you plan on visiting any of our excellent restaurants or bars while in town, you should be aware that alcohol may affect your body faster at higher elevations. Also, sunscreen is vital while vacationing in Albuquerque. Whether it is sunny or cloudy, summer or winter, the UV rays are stronger at higher altitudes. Visitors should wear a high-SPF sunscreen at all times to avoid sunburn, and wear sunglasses to protect their eyes.
Yes it does. We actually receive much more rain than people think. The average annual rainfall in the city is about 9.47 inches (24 cm). However, in the Sandia Mountains to the east, the annual rainfall is about 40 inches (102 cm), with an average annual snowfall of about 111 inches (282 cm). On those rare occasions when snow falls on the city of Albuquerque, it melts quickly. Residents say, "We like to keep the snow in the mountains, where it belongs."
Santa Fe is 59 miles away, which is about a 60-minute drive. Taos is 129 miles away, a drive that takes about two hours and 45 minutes.
In 1996, the New Mexico State Legislature passed a House Joint Memorial declaring "red or green?" as the official state question. The measure was passed to signify the importance of the chile industry to the state's economy; "red or green?" asks whether one prefers red or green chile when ordering New Mexican cuisine. Or if you can't decide you can always ask for "Christmas", which means a combination of both red and green chiles!
The word Albuquerque comes from the Latin words "albus" and "quercus," meaning "white oak." The first "r" in the city's name was discarded over time. The original town of Alburquerque (notice the different spelling) is in western Spain near Portugal and has a population of about 8,000.