Grab your binoculars for a day of birdwatching at Rio Grande Nature Center State Park. One of New Mexico's 35 state parks, this 270-acre natural oasis borders the Rio Grande river.

A variety of wildlife makes a home within the park's meadows and forests. In fact, a hike at Rio Grande Nature Center State Park might put you face to face with a cottontail rabbit, turtle, muskrat, or a porcupine. Winged creatures are a frequent sight here, as well, including butterflies, moths, bees, dragonflies, and birds, the latter of which is one of the park's main attractions. The park's position along the Rio Grande Flyway invites layovers from migratory birds, so you can never predict exactly which feathered friend you'll meet upon your visit.

Rio Grande Nature Center State Park is open 8 a.m to 5 p.m. daily. The visitor center is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

Rio Grande Nature Center State Park
2901 Candelaria NW
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 344-7240
http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/SPD/riograndenaturecenterstatepark.html
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Was history always your favorite subject in school? Do you love to share fun historical facts in conversations with friends? If you’re an avid history buff with a love for learning, these fascinating websites that feature the most important events from that particular day are sure to brighten your mornings.

Computer History
If you’re interested in technology, this site will surely get your gears turning. The Computer History Museum website posts daily facts about that day in history, describing famous inventions, births and deaths of computer scientists, and even product launches that changed the world of computers. If you missed a day, the handy calendar icon even allows you to choose a particular date and read facts that were already posted.

Today in Literature
Bookworms of all ages will love the facts posted on Today in Literature. The site uses short blurbs to describe famous books that were released on each individual day, and it also allows you to backtrack to days you might have missed. If you’re interested in a particular author or book, the site also offers links to check out the full story as well.

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For an alternative to the usual burger, check out Holy Cow, a popular burger joint in Albuquerque. Here, burgers are sourced from grass-fed cows that were raised humanely, hormone- and antibiotic-free. Holy Cow extends the sustainable and fresh preparation techniques to all areas of the menu, offering hand-cut French fries and local craft beers.

This hip burger joint has a welcoming, colorful interior with ample seating in comfortable chairs. No burger meal would be complete without a sweet finish, so spring for the traditional root beer float or a thick, rich milkshake.

Visit Holy Cow's website for more information and hours of operation!

Holy Cow 
700 Central Southeast
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 242-2991
http://www.holycownm.com/
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