Local Albuquerque Holiday Gift Guide

Living in Albuquerque, we are fortunate to have so many incredible small businesses and artisans, making it easy to buy local this holiday season. There’s also something undeniably special about shopping small and finding thoughtful and uniquely crafted gifts that you won’t see anywhere else.

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Check out this selection of treasures from local shops, ensuring the gifts you’re giving are as special as the people you’re giving them to.

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The flour sack towels from Kei & Molly are hand-printed in small batches and feature New Mexico-inspired scenery and designs.

Squidily Designs‘ colorful prints bring warmth and whimsy to any space. I currently have this print in my office, which is the perfect backdrop to any Zoom call.

Everything from Los Poblanos Farm Shop is incredible, but we especially love the lavender mist, which can be used as a room, linen, or body spray. Los Poblanos now has another shop location called Town and Ranch, featuring a curated selection of barware, objects for the home and the complete line of Los Poblanos lavender apothecary products.

While you are there, you can also pop into their tasting room.

There are a lot of talented candle makers in Albuquerque, but one of my personal favorites is 1706 Handmade Co. With sophisticated scents like camphor + sage or sea salt + amber, your house will smell fancy and elegant.

If you’re looking for a gift that’s both meaningful and beautifully crafted, FlickerMill Candles is a must. Hand-poured here in Albuquerque with non-toxic ingredients, these candles offer unique, comforting scents that create a cozy atmosphere in any home.

What makes FlickerMill especially special is its story: the company was born from a dream to grow their family, funding IVF treatments through their candle sales. With wholesale pricing at 45% off for purchases of 10 or more, holiday gifting is effortless and impactful with FlickerMill Candles.Upside Goods is another favorite local candle company that, not only, makes beautiful candles, but also gives back to organizations focused on mental health. All candles are made with clean ingredients, and packaged with recyclable and biodegradable materials. You can clean and refill your vessels when you are done. Not sure what scent someone likes? You can even purchase a candle making class, so you can have a girl’s night!

Megan’s Pantry is a contributor favorite! Whether you are shopping for home goods and accessories, herbs, tea blends, or a spa day set, Megan’s Pantry has you covered.

Tuxberry and Whit is another favorite with the ABQ Mom team! Grab a custom made baseball hat for any of the men in your life, a cotton throw for yourself, an art print for your out of town bestie, and a few extra greeting cards to have on hand.

Food and Drink

You can’t go wrong with the official cookie of New Mexico. Celina’s Biscochitos offers several tasty versions of this holiday treat.

VARA Winery & Distillery has locations in Santa Fe and Albuquerque and features many Spanish and American wines. ABQ Mom Vanessa recommends the Garnacha.

Give the gift of caffeine with a bag of whole or ground beans from Cutbow Coffee.

I never understood the hype around EVOO until I tried New Mexico Green Chile Extra Virgin Olive Oil. It has such a unique and distinct flavor, and it’s incredible on pizza, popcorn, and bread.

Do you need a personalized gift for someone out of state? New Nuevo has you covered! This is your one stop shop for all things New Mexico. New Nuevo is a favorite for our whole team, and is definitely not to be missed. I love that you can personalize a gift box, and they will ship for you! The perfect gift, especially if you are a last minute shopper like me.

Apparel and Jewelry

My husband loves his wallet from Big Head Leather because it’s compact and fits nicely in his jeans (or in my purse, lol).

Ooh! Ahh! Jewelry is known for its affordable luxury and has something for everyone. I love this Serene Turquoise New Mexico made silver ring.

Half Full Designs allows you to customize your hat by offering many New Mexico-inspired patches, which fit beautifully in front of the hat.

Brotique 505 is one that is frequently shopped in preparation for an ABQ Mom Favorite things party. They have apparel, accessories, home goods, stickers, and so much more. Located in Tin Can Alley, it is a great spot to grab a bite, and get some shopping done!

Kids

Books are probably my favorite thing to gift. You can never have too many! Good Night New Mexico will make bedtime reading extra special.

This t-shirt from Guerilla Graphix pays homage to advertising icon and local hero, Smokey the Bear. My toddler regularly wears his “bear shirt” with pride!

Duran’s Central Pharmacy is an Albuquerque staple, and one of the most unique shopping experiences in town. It may be the only place where you can get some tamales, fill a prescription, and get some shopping done. They have toys for littles, home goods for your tough-to-buy for in-laws, and some lavender products for yourself.

We hope this helps you this holiday season. Are we missing your favorite local product? Let us know in the comments!

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