Albuquerque Area Shopping

SHOPPING MALLS

Albuquerque has three of the largest shopping malls in New Mexico.

Coronado Center

Here you will find anchor stores like Macy's, Sears, Foley's, Mervyn's and JCPenney, along over a hundred specialty stores and kiosks. Located on the east side of town this center has remodeling plans in the works.

Cottonwood Mall

The Cottonwood Mall is located on the west side of town just south of Rio Rancho. Anchors include Dillard's, Foley's, JCPenney, Mervyn's, and Sears. The Cottonwood Mall is the largest mall in New Mexico.

Winrock Center

Currently undergoing major renovation plans, Winrock currently houses the largest Dillard's location in New Mexico. The center is located just off the I-40 on the east side of town.

Warehouse Stores

Costco, Sam's Club, Home Depot, and Lowe's all have multiple locations in Albuquerque.

Grocery Stores

The major grocery chains are Albertsons, Raleys, Smiths and Wal-Mart Super Stores.

Wild Oats, Whole Foods and La Montanita Co-op are national chains that feature natural and organic foods. Both have several locations in Albuquerque. Trader Joes is on the way, but there is one in Santa Fe for die-hard fans.

Kellers Farm Store carries gourmet and specialty items, includes a full service butcher shop and has multiple locations in Albuquerque.

Fresh Herbs, Inc. on Juan Tabo in East Albuquerque features fresh herbs, specialty produce and exotic mushrooms and supplies to many of the area's best restaurants as well as retail customers.

SPECIALITY SHOPS

Specialty shops can be found throughout Albuquerque. The Plaza in Old Town has more than 40 different galleries and specialty shops.

Pier One and Cost Plus both have locations in Albuquerque. Jackalope carries imports from around the world and has locations in both Bernalillo and Santa Fe.

Just north of Albuquerque off the I-25 is Traditions! A Festival Marketplace offers shoppers the chance to sample many forms of New Mexican culture.

New Mexican design furniture stores are plentiful and include Strictly Southwestern in both Albuquerque and Santa Fe.

Traditional furniture stores abound especially on Menaul north of the I-40.

Circuit City, Best Buy, Office Depot, Barnes and Noble, Michaels, Hobby Lobby, Petsmart, Target, K-Mart, Burlington Coat Factory and most other major retailers have locations in Albuquerque.

CORRALES SHOP AND STROLL
The Discover Corrales - Arts Alive First Thursday is held the first Thursday of each month from 5 PM to 9 PM. The majority of merchants whose shops front Corrales Road participate in the event, which first began in October 2005.

INDOOR MERCADO

The Indoor Mercado at I-40 and 12th Street NW is an all-season alternative. Vendors sell everything from fresh-baked bread and pastries to Native American jewelry and African baskets.

FLEA MARKET AT NEW MEXICO STATE FAIRGROUNDS

Bargain hunters flock to the State Fairgrounds Flea Market on Saturdays and Sundays year-round. The outdoor marketplace brings hundreds of vendors and shoppers together in one place for a weekend of shopping fun. Admission is free, but there is a small fee for parking.

MADRID SHOPPING

On the Turquoise Trail on the way to Santa Fe, the quaint ghost town of Madrid has wonderful shopping. Much of the old coal mining housing is now brightly painted reminiscent of San Francisco, and has been converted to shops and studios. There are many galleries, artist studios, jewelry and specialty shops to choose from.

OUTLET MALL

On the south side of Santa Fe, the Outlet Mall is home to 24 TRUE factory outlet stores. Here you will find Bass, Big Dogs, Liz Claiborne, Jones NY, Coach, Brooks Brothers, Nine West, Sunglass Hut, Van Heusen and Wilsons Leather.

SANTA FE BOUTIQUES AND GALLERIES

People come from around the world to shop in Santa Fe. It is one of the top art markets in the world. In and around Santa Fe you will find a spectacular array of art, clothing, kitchen and other specialty shops. Make sure you explore the side streets beyond the Plaza. Also the Guadalupe District provides a myriad of shops, galleries, restaurants and the Santa Fe Farmers Market.

Galleries line the narrow Canyon Road, perhaps the oldest street still in use in the country. The road follows a 13th-century Indian trail. In the 1920s, artists began moving into the small houses and the road's artistic heritage continues today.

NATIVE AMERICAN GOODS
Native American goods can be found throughout New Mexico, but probably the safest place to buy Native American goods is "El Portal" in the plaza at Santa Fe. All participants must be approved and are required to demonstrate their technical mastery of art and craft skills as part of the application process. The program is monitored and work is inspected daily by the Portal Committee. The program is administered by the Museum of New Mexico. Prices are reasonable and there is no sales tax as the making of goods is considered to be a religious practice. You also have the opportunity to speak directly with the artist or a member of the artist's family. This direct contact with the artist makes the purchase memorable and you will find purchases from "El Portal" to be among your favorite things.

The Sandia Pueblo's Bien Mur Indian Market Center off of Tramway and the I-25 is a craft market with Native American goods.

Nowhere are the jewelry and crafts of Navajo, Zuni, and Hopi tribes less expensive than in Gallup. The most intriguing places to shop are the trading posts and pawnshops, which provide a surprising range of services for their largely Native American clientele. Plan a visit to the El Rancho Hotel a historical hotel that was home to movie stars while filming Westerns in the 1930s to the 1950s.

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