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COVID-19 Update from Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham includes rising cases and results in tougher restrictions

July 9, 2020 by Nichole Harwood

Thursday, July 9, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and health officials addressed New Mexico on the administration’s COVID-19 response. 

COVID-19 Update – July 9, 2020

Posted by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday, July 9, 2020

The update was live-streamed on the governor’s official Facebook page at 4 p.m. July 9. Grisham began her address by updating New Mexicans on the COVID-19 Case Update announcing the total number of positive cases at 14,251 total with 238 new positive results as of Thursday. There are currently 154 individuals currently hospitalized with 32 on ventilators. New Mexico has had a total of 533 deaths, with six new deaths as of Thursday. 

 

Grisham urged New Mexican’s to practice social distancing regardless of age. Of the new deaths on Thursday, two of which included individuals in their thirties. 

 

“I’m asking everyone immediately to wear your mask, restrict where you’re going if you can work from home, work from home. Do not engage in unnecessary activities where you’re coming into contact even with family members because it’s contributing to the transmission in this state,” Grisham said. 

 

After updating New Mexican’s on the rise of COVID-19 in New Mexico Grisham amended several public health orders to take place effectively Monday, July 13.  These orders Grisham told New Mexican’s were to help flatten the rising curve of COVID-19 in New Mexico.

 

Effective Monday, July 13 Indoor seating at restaurants and breweries are prohibited. 

 

-Restaurants and breweries may continue to operate patio or outdoor seating at 50% of maximum occupancy adhering to COVID-Safe Practices

 

-Restaurants may continue to provide carry out and delivery services

 

– Breweries may continue to provide curbside pickup services

 

*Restaurants who remain open despite the prohibition could face up to a $5,000 a day fine. 

 

Effective Monday, July 13, State Parks are not open to out-of-state residents

 

-Visitors must demonstrate proof of residency (state ID, state license plate) or will not be permitted entry

 

-Camping at state parks remains prohibited; state parks are open for day-use only

 

-Visitors must adhere to physical distancing. *The virus can still spread in groups when closely congregating outdoors. 

 

School reopenings are currently depending on how the state is containing the virus currently, no contact sports (football, soccer) will be permitted this fall. 

 

-Modified schedules to be evaluated for potentially later in the school year.

 

-Other non-contact sports are under review and will likely have delayed starts to seasons. 

 

*Fall sports will not happen if schools cannot reopen. 

 

After the announcement, Grisham opened the floor to media members, where she answered questions regarding no contact sports as well as the future of New Mexico sports teams, including New Mexico United. While no decision regarding these teams has been officially made, Grisham said she would be updating New Mexican on the administration’s decision soon. 

 

Near the end of the announcement, Grisham thanked New Mexican’s for their hard work while cautioning citizens who are not taking the virus seriously. 

 

“I’m going to do my very best. I owe that to all the New Mexicans who have been wearing masks every day who have been socially distanced, who are getting deliveries who aren’t leaving their houses, who are telecommuting for work, who are homeschooling their kids, who are entertaining their kids and their families, who haven’t seen their loved ones in assisted livings or in nursing homes, I could go on. To those New Mexicans, I say thank you for saving countless lives.” Grisham said. “And to the New Mexicans who may have made a mistake or weren’t very sure, who didn’t understand the public health order and for those of you who think you just don’t have to adhere the message is: We all have to do it, and that’s what we expect going forward.”

 

The full press release going over the governor’s amendments and restrictions can be found here.

 

Filed Under: Around the web, Featured, Magazine, That Just Happened Tagged With: abq restautants, Albuquerque, Bar, breaking news, Covid-19, national parks, New Mexico, patio, Restaurants

Order a T-shirt to Support Your Local ABQ Restaurant Workers

April 8, 2020 by Josh Vanlandingham

Support local restaurant workers

ABQ-Live the Magazine has always had a close-knit connection with the bar and restaurant industry.

COVID-19 has affected everyone’s lives, but restaurant service industry employees—who we all normally interact with often—might be stuck in an even bigger limbo than most.

In a partnership with the Serving New Mexico Fund, ABQ-Live has released the “I Love You, Tacos” shirt for sale in a limited capacity.

The Serving New Mexico Fund offers financial assistance to the restaurant and other hospitality workers facing unanticipated hardship. The fund is part of the Hospitality Industry Education Foundation, a 501 (c) 3 Charitable Organization. You can find out more about the foundation on their website at https://www.nmrestaurants.org/serving-nm-fund/

Ready to Order a Shirt ? Find the order form HERE

A portion of the proceeds made from the “I Love You, Tacos” shirts will be donated to the Serving New Mexico Fund. 

Filed Under: Around the web, Featured, Magazine Tagged With: Albuquerque, charity, Clothing, Covid-19, Downtown, local, New Mexico, NM, Nob Hill, Restaurants, Service Industry, Serving New Mexico Fund, T-shirt, Uptown

Local Restaurants that offer Pick Up and Delivery Options

March 27, 2020 by Nichole Harwood

By ABQ-Live Staff

Hungry? Below is a list of local restaurants in the Albuquerque area open for delivery

JC New York Pizza – offering FREE delivery and carryout 

Located in: Albuquerque

Address: 215 Central Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Menu: Selflane.com

Phone: (505) 766-6973

Order: selflane.com

Japanese Kitchen Sushi Bar & Steakhouse – offering curbside pick up and delivery through Selflane. 

Address: 6511 Americas Pkwy, Albuquerque, NM 87110

Menu : Selflane.com

Phone: (505) 872-1166

Order: Selflane.com

Two Cranes Bistro and Brew – offering delivery through GrubHub, Selflane as well as curbside pick-up. Any order over $10 receives a free roll of toilet paper and you can buy 6 rolls for 4.50. 

Located: 901 Rio Grande Boulevard Northwest Suite 

Phone: (505) 295-3970

Order: grubhub.com, seamless.com, selflane.com, doordash.com

Filling Philly’s Downtown – offering delivery and carryout

Address: 301 Central Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Menu: toasttab.com

Phone: (505) 208-0228

Order: ubereats.com, toasttab.com, doordash.com

Christi Maes –  is offering curbside and take out 

Address: 1400 San Pedro Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110

Menu: christymaes.com

Phone: (505) 255-4740

Order: doordash.com, seamless.com, grubhub.com

Cocina Azul –  is offering delivery through Grubhub and carryout 

Address: 5916 Holly Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113

Menu: Cocina Azul Menu

Phone: (505) 831-4500

Order: grubhub.com, seamless.com, doordash.com

Rio Bravo Brewing Company –  open from 12-8 pm for to go (carryout and curbside delivery) orders as well as 6 Packs, Kegs and New Growler Fills

Address: 1912 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Menu: riobravobrewing.com

Phone: (505) 900-3909

Monroes – open for carryout, delivery, and curbside. In addition, any purchase of 3 jars of Chile or $25 or more gift card gets you a free roll of toilet paper.

Address: 1025 4th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Menu: monroeschile.com

Phone: (505) 242-1111

Rock and Brews ABQ – offering carryout and delivery.

Address: 4800 Montgomery Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109

Phone: (505) 340-2953

Menu: rockandbrews.com

Yanni’s Modern Mediterranean -open for Grubhub and carryout

Address: 3109 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106

Menu: yannisabq.com

Phone: (505) 268-9250

Order: seamless.com, grubhub.com

Two Fools Tavern – doing to go from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. People can call 505-265-7447

Address: 3211 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106

Menu: Two Fools Menu

Phone: (505) 265-7447

Frontier Restaurant – offering take-out orders placed in-store and orders placed over the phone. 

Address: 2400 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106

Menu: Frontier Menu

Phone: (505) 266-0550

O’Hare’s Grille & Pub – carryout available

Address: 4100 Southern Blvd SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124

Menu: O Hare’s Menu

Phone: (505) 896-0123

Order: doordash.com

El Patio – carryout and delivery

Address: 10500 4th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114

Menu: elpinto.com

Phone: (505) 898-1771

The Last Call – Carryout and delivery

Address: 420 Central Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Menu: Last Call Menu

Phone: (505) 300-4911

Gino’s Pizza – carryout and delivery

Menu: ginosnystylepizza.com

Phone: (505) 883-6000

Order: ginosnystylepizza.com, slicelife.com, doordash.com, seamless.com, eatstreet.com

Fork and Fig – carryout and delivery

6904 Menaul Blvd NE C, Albuquerque, NM 87110

Menu: Fork and Fig Menu

Phone: (505) 881-5293

Asian Pear – carryout available through phone

Address: 8101 San Pedro Dr NE d, Albuquerque, NM 87113

Menu: Asian Pear Menu

Order: doordash.com

Phone: (505) 766-9405

M’tuccis Italian Restaurant – carryout and delivery 

Address: 6001 Winter Haven Rd NW M, Albuquerque, NM 87120

Menu: M’Tuccis Menu

Phone: (505) 503-7327

Five Star Burgers– carryout and delivery

Address: 5901 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109

Menu: Five Star Burger Menu

Phone: (505) 821-1909

Oak Tree Cafe – carryout and delivery

Address: 4545 Alameda Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87117

Menu : Oak Tree Cafe Menu

Phone: (505) 830-2233

Desert Valley Brewing Company– open for carryout and local delivery

Address: 3700 Ellison Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114

Menu: www.desertvalleybrewing.com/all-day-menu-1

Phone: (505) 899-8494
Order: doordash.com

Chile Chicken Nashville Hot Chicken– open for carryout and local delivery

Address: 3105 Eubank Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111

Phone: (505) 293-1700

La Reforma – open for carryout and delivery

Address: 8900 San Mateo Blvd NE suite i, Albuquerque, NM 87113

Menu: lareformabrewery.com

Phone: (505) 717-1361

Los Compadres Restaurant– open for carryout and delivery

Address: 2437 Central Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104

Menu: compadresabq.com

Phone: (505) 452-8091

Order: grubhub.com, seamless.com, doordash.com

Cinnamon Cafe – curbside pick-up

Address: 5809 Juan Tabo Blvd NE Suite A, Albuquerque, NM 87111

Menu: cinnamoncafeabq.com

Phone: (505) 492-2119

Additional lists can be found here courtesy of AroundABQ505. If you know of more restaurant lists email them to publicrelations@abq-live.com.

Filed Under: Around the web, Bon Appétit, Featured, Magazine Tagged With: ABQ foodies, abq live, abq restaurants, Albuquerque, carryout, delivery, JC New York Pizza, Monroes, New Mexico, nm food, Restaurants

Photo Pit : New Year’s Eve 2018

January 7, 2019 by Kori Kobayashi

Were you out and about for New Year’s Eve in Albuquerque? Well you fought the cold and we salute you for it! Enjoy a handful of photos from multiple bars and restaurants across the 505. Our favorites include Blue Agave Republic, Poki Poblano, Nob Hill Bar and Grill, The Library and Effex Nightclub. Be sure to stop by and see what each amazing venue has to offer.

Photos by ABQ-Live photographer Martin Saenz

Filed Under: Events, Featured, Nightlife, Photo Galleries Tagged With: 2018, Albuquerque, bars, Clubs, Events, New Mexico, New Years Eve, nightlife, party, Restaurants

10 Things I Love About Groundstone

December 15, 2017 by Chef Marc Quinones

When I heard that one of Albuquerque’s longest restauranteurs, Russ Zeigler who opened his first establishment here in 1977, decided to open a casual neighborhood friendly restaurant smack in the middle of Albuquerque I couldn’t wait to get down there to find out all about it! The result was a multi hour conversation with some of the most genuine individuals I have had the pleasure of meeting. Oh, and tons of incredibly tasty food. Here’s 10 of the many things I loved about Groundstone.


1. The Heisenburger. This has quickly become an iconic hit and the second I bit into this bad boy I knew it was the real deal. Akaushi Beef topped with Smoked Cheddar, Bueno Green Chile, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Onions, Lettuce, Tomato and Green Chile infused Mayo on a local Fano Bakery bun. The thought process behind this winner was spot on. I’m still licking my fingers.

2. Owner Russ Zeigler and his wife Maddie. Russ has owned and operated a few different restaurants over the last 4 decades including Assets Grill (formerly Liquid Assets), Sandiago’s Mexican Grill, and High Finance which was a long time fine dining staple in New Mexico. I’m pretty sure that all of you at some point have taken the tram up to the peak to eat at High Finance for a special occasion meal. When I sat with Russ and his lovely wife Maddie, we spoke for hours about many different things. See, I’ve met many many owners over the years but something was different about this one. Not to say that anybody I’ve met prior was disingenuous, but sitting with Russ and hearing his story was something that came across as rare. His passion and commitment to doing things the right way is what this business is all about. He really really cares about your dining experience. And that was great to see. During an era where a lot of people only care about the bottom line, it was nice to meet and get to know someone who puts the dining experience first at all times. Hat’s off and tons of respect to Russ for never wavering on that.

3. The Stacked Shake. Normally I would put dessert as one of the final items but this one was so good it deserves a spot on the top! Read this carefully, Hand spun vanilla shake stacked with chunks of brownie, Heath toffee bar, wafer and whipped cream served in a chocolate chip rimmed glass… Thasssss riiiiiight! No more words needed.

4. Fried Green Chile Strips. Fresh Bueno Green Chile cut into strips, hand battered and then deep fried until ultra-crispy. If that’s not enough then they serve it with an avocado ranch dipping sauce. Incredible balance of flavors that will excite your taste buds. Nom nom nom.

5. Warm & Friendly Service. Something that is becoming a lost art is alive and well at Groundstone. The staff here goes above and beyond to ensure that you will want or need for nothing. They do it the old fashioned way, with a genuine smile and attentive detail. It’s one of Russ’s core values and it’s amazing to see how he has made sure everyone on his staff shares that same quality.

6. Chef Patrick Correa. When I sat with Chef Patrick I saw a passionate fire in his eyes that kinda reminded me of myself. Originally from Isleta Pueblo, Chef has traveled and got his culinary degree from Le Cordon Bleu. He brings a tremendous skill set to the table and his desire to please your palate is both genuine and appreciated. With Chef Correa at the helm the forecast for Groundstone remains quite pleasant.

7. The Yellowfin. Ok friends, you gotta hear me out here. Russ and Chef went out of their way to source Sashimi grade Tuna. And only charge you $14.50 for a huge chunk of it. That’s love! It’s served with sweet chili kale, cucumber, pickled ginger, avocado, and a sesame soy glaze. Seriously good stuff.

8. The Décor. The term “Groundstone” represents the idea of ground beef and the stone upon which really great pizza is baked. When you walk When you walk into the dining room you can really feel the spirit of both a classic hamburger, and tremendous pizza cooking in the back. The floors, walls and overall vibe of the place just screams Groundstone. It’s cool to see how Russ was able to tie the feel of his place to the name. Brilliant stuff right there.

9. The Stockyard. This pizza is REAL PIZZA! Pepperoni, Italian Sausage, Canadian Bacon, Fire Roasted Red Peppers, Red Onions, Olives, Roasted Garlic, Mozzarella, Fontina & Garlic infused Olive Oil is what rounds this tiger out. These ingredients play well together in the sandbox and the crust is not to be outdone. There’s some heavy skills going on to put a pizza like this out.

10. Spinach, Beet & Goat Cheese Salad. If I’m going to put a salad on my top ten list then it needs to really be high level stuff. This fits the bill. With grape tomatoes, red onion, toasted almonds and a pomegranate vinaigrette this is the type of salad you write home about. Or take a picture of, or order another to take home, or don’t share with your friends, or fight over, or… Ok, enough. You get my point.

Written by Chef Marc Quinones | Photography by Kori Kobayashi


Groundstone is located at

5001 San Mateo Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 404-8287




Filed Under: Featured, Magazine Tagged With: 10 Things I Love, Albuquerque, Chef Marc Quiñones, Cuisine, Dessert, Fried Green chile, Groundstone, Heisenburger, Pizza, Restaurants, Russ Ziegler, San Mateo

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