Marybeth Lobato
Marybeth is an Albuquerque native who has been married to her husband, Jacob, since September 2018. They lived in Roswell, NM for the majority of their relationship and moved back to Albuquerque in December 2021. Together, they are parents to two beautiful children. Her daughter Ava passed away shortly after she was born in 2019. She gave birth to her son Carson in 2020, and her second son Camden in 2023. Marybeth enjoys coffee, matcha, a good book, white wine, and all the pizza. She can often be found with her family at a baseball game, a great Taco Tuesday, or a brewery. Follow Marybeth on Instagram.
Thanksgiving Round-Up
Thanksgiving conjures up all the homey smells and feels of fall and family. Whether you celebrate big or small, we hope we can provide you with lots of ideas and to help make your...
Guide to Halloween in the Albuquerque Area
Here are some local happenings that are sure to be SPOOKtacular! This post will continue to be updated, as more events are scheduled.
We’d like to thank Manzano Day School for sponsoring this Guide to Halloween.
Manzano...
Guide to Corn Mazes in the Albuquerque Area
Nothing says fall time like long stalks of corn to wander through. Some are scary and some are just fun. See below for all of Albuquerque's corn mazes open this fall.
*ABQ Mom's Guide to...
Guide to Fall Eats and Treats in the Albuquerque Area
The flavors of fall are just a plentiful as the changing colors. There's the front runner pumpkin and then crisp apples, cinnamon, caramel, and of course our very own New Mexico Green Chile.
Whatever your...
Guide to Apple Orchards in the Albuquerque Area
Move over, pumpkin spice. Apples with cinnamon. Apples with caramel. Or just apples on their own are the fall flavor so many of us crave. There are so many apple recipe options and don't...
Guide to Fall Festivals & Fairs in the Albuquerque Area
It's just about that time of year . . . when the weather is perfect for fairs and festivals. Fall in New Mexico means outdoor family fun, and there's certainly no shortage of it....
Where To See Fall Leaves In and Around Albuquerque
How lucky we are to live in such a beautiful, vibrant landscape. Our seasons are distinct, and fall in New Mexico arguably takes the cake. With all of its changing colors, New Mexico's fall...
Guide to September in Albuquerque
With fall arriving this month, there is a coolness in the morning air as we make our way to school. As summer continues its final descent, autumn will soon be upon us, along with...
Guide to Family-Friendly Hikes in the Albuquerque Area
I have always been and will always be an indoorsy girl. My favorite outdoor activities include eating on a patio and going to baseball games. I married a wildlife biologist. We have one son...
Guide to August in Albuquerque
Every August it feels like back-to-school sneaks up without warning, no matter how prepared we think we are. All of a sudden, it's school supply shopping, trying to implement a bedtime again, and looking...
An Albuquerque Area Back-to-School Guide
Back-to-school time is one of the busiest times of year for families, so we at ABQ Mom wanted to make your life a little bit easier and gather great resources all together in one...
How to Keep Science in Mind Year Round
When I was growing up, I always looked forward to weekends, holidays, and all the breaks. But then the days off from school would come, and I missed school. So I played school at...
Guide to July in Albuquerque
In what seems like the blink of an eye, summer is halfway through. There is still plenty of fun to be had in July before the rush of back to school. Don't forget to...
Guide to 4th of July in the Albuquerque Area :: Fireworks, Parades, & More
Hot dogs, baseball, apple pie, and fireworks. These are a few of my favorite things, and also things that can be enjoyed on 4th of July. We rounded up a list of activities in...