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If you like casinos, there are several Native American casinos between Albuquerque and Santa Fe. One of the nicest is enroute, just outside of Albuquerque. We used to go there for concerts when we lived in Albuquerque...but they have gambling, spas and restaurants. You can often see a small herd of buffalo on their grounds (across the road).

You are too early for balloon festival https://balloonfiesta.com/ , but you might see some almost any time there. They usually are seen on the north end of town, near Balloon Fiesta Park https://www.cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/parks/balloon-fiesta-park.