For anyone making the trip, a couple recommendations.
Food
El Patio de Albuquerque - Whether you get the pork, chicken enchiladas or stuffed chili rallenos, when your server asks if want red or green sauce, the answer is always an unequivocal “Both”. Real, authentic New Mexican style cooking.
Beers
LaCumbre Brewing - If you like IPAs, Project Dank on draft is a must.
ExNovo Brewing
Boxing Bear Brewing
Safe travels and bring home a win.