Shopping in Rio Rancho

One of the largest purveyors of sunny blooms and potted pokeys in the Albuquerque area, Great Outdoors dresses up local gardens with a colorful variety of flora that adjusts seamlessly to the New Mexico climate. Pile up a wheelbarrow with perennials ($8.15+) or cacti, including the compass cactus and saguaro ($12+), or give character to bland old-timey Western-movie sets with a lone tree ($32.50+). The agave, like a mohair sweater, uses its naturally absorbent qualities to sop up water while staying stylish ($15+).

Custom framing of any type of art, memorabilia, photography or any thing that should be displayed and preserved. We represent several local artists, and can acquire other original, lithograph or prints of most artists. Repair of frames and framing packages, new or antique, are one of our specialities.

At more than 1,000 Mattress Firm locations around the country, shoppers sink into plush mattresses, recline on firm beds, and belly-flop onto pillow tops. Knowledgeable staffers can help customers create an ideal bedtime environment by dispensing advice based on sleep preferences and illuminating the difference between the many kinds of mattresses. And to the delight of their customers, much of Mattress Firm's bedding wears the label of a premium brand, such as Sealy, Serta, Simmons Beautyrest, or Stearns & Foster.

The staff of ABQ Running Shop draws on more than 50 years of combined experience to fit each patron with shoes suited to their lifestyle, from casual walkers all the way to triathletes. Kicks designed by Asics, Mizuno, and other major brands cradle feet in flexible sheaths, providing traction and cushioning the impact of each stride. Shoppers can also find running apparel engineered to absorb sweat or pure Gatorade from pores, and accessories such as water bottles and high-energy snacks. In addition to explaining each product's features, the shop's specialists will give advice on various running topics, including how to train for a marathon. Patrons can put these tips into action alongside the staff during group training sessions.

PPFA–certified framer Colgate Craig fashions customized frames that spotlight magnificent works of art, photographs, and precious memorabilia. Frames bedeck pieces of all sizes to complement room décor, and conservation-quality protection preserves photos and memorabilia from aging with acid-free materials, UV-blocking glass, and cryogenic time capsules. Shadowboxes display larger, three-dimensional keepsakes securely on walls, and hand-carved frames and glass etchings offer customized touches to special pieces. The shop also displays a variety of local artwork, including ceramics, sculptures, Native American art, and stained glass. For patrons' convenience, the gallery offers delivery, shipping, and installation services, creating an easy way to get art into your home without the hassle of breaking into an art museum.

Albuquerque The Magazine packs its monthly glossy with colorful displays of city happenings as well as features, shopping tips, and interviews with local notables. Peruse the culture section for the scoop on arts events, plan cuisine outings with the restaurant guide, or browse the pet section to learn about doggie wedding venues. The photo-filled ode to New Mexico's largest city distinguishes itself with its community involvement, its insider coverage of local goings-on, and its aesthetic contribution to mousy coffee tables.