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Latest News: Tango Events in New Mexico

A chronological list of upcoming tango events (milongas, practicas, workshops) in New Mexico.
Tango Club of Albuquerque events are listed as "TCA."

Contact other event organizers to confirm dates and information. Scheduling, content, and details may change without notice.
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2025

Saturday, March 29

2:30–4:30PM | Albuquerque

TCA Practica at Albuquerque Square Dance Center (ASDC), 4909 Hawkins St. 87109. DJ: Max Cubillos. $5 everyone. Map link

Sunday, March 30

Class, 2:30-3:55PM; Practica, 4:00-6:00PM | Albuquerque

Sunday Practica + Class at Las Puertas, 1500 1st St. NW 87102. All levels class, 2:30-3:55PM ($17.50); Practica, 4:00-6:00PM ($5-10 sliding scale). Or $20 for class + practica. Sundays (except for 4/6, 5/4, 6/8). Teacher/DJ/Host: Puerta al Tango | Graham Stanford (610) 462-6392 | Email | Website | Facebook | Instagram | Map link

Monday, March 31

6:30-10:00PM | Taos

Tango at Casa Gallina at 613 Callejon Rd, Taos, NM 87571. All Levels Tango Lesson, 6:30-7:30PM; Beg/Int Tango Lesson, 7:30-8:30PM; Practica, 8:30-10:00PM. Weekly event on Mondays. Host: 8th Style Tango. Website

7:00PM (email or check Facebook to confirm) | Los Alamos

Los Alamos Argentine Tango Group Practica at Betty Erhart Senior Center, 1101 Bathtub Row 87544 in Los Alamos. Free event. Weekly event on Mondays. Email | Atom City Facebook Group

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Wednesday, April 2

6:50–9:30PM | Albuquerque

Free Tango at JUNO, 1501 1st St. NW 87102. Host: Albuquerque OpenTango. Tango warm-up starts at 6:50PM, class at 7:00PM, and dance (with traditional and alternative music, no tandas) at 8:00PM. Free, but please support the venue with food and beverage purchases. All are welcome. No partner necessary. Weekly event on Wednesdays. Website | Facebook | Instagram | Email

7:00-10:00PM | Santa Fe

Tango at The Hut, 1285 Clark Rd, Unit 1, 87507. Host: 8th Style Tango. Lesson, 7:00-8:00PM; Open dancing, 8:00-10:00PM. Light refreshments and snacks. Lesson + milonga $20; Milonga only $10. Weekly on Wednesdays. Website

Saturday, April 5

2:30–4:30PM | Albuquerque

TCA Practica at Albuquerque Square Dance Center (ASDC), 4909 Hawkins St. 87109. DJ: Kipp Chynoweth. $5 everyone. Map link

7:00-10:00PM | Santa Fe

SFT (Santa Fe Tango) Milonga Solana at Dance Station, 947 W Alameda St., Ste. B 87501. DJ: Shahin Medghalchi. $10 members, $15 non-members, $5 local tango teachers. BYOB and/or bring a snack to share. Email | Website

Saturday-Sunday, April 5-6

11:00AM–5:00PM both days | Albuquerque

Dancers' Musicality Workshops with Joaquín Amenábar musicality workshop intensive weekend at Las Puertas, 1500 1st St. NW 87102. "Joaquín Amenábar is a world-class musician, professor of musicality and author of several books. We are honored to host his return to Albuquerque." Registration is open. More info & registration: Webpage. Host: Puerta al Tango | Graham Stanford (610)462-6392 | Email | Facebook | Instagram | Map link

Sunday, April 6

7:00–9:30PM | Albuquerque

Special Sunday Milonga & live music with Joaquín Amenábar at Las Puertas, 1500 1st St. NW 87102. A special milonga with live music performed around 8:00PM with Joaquín Amenábar (bandoneón), Chip Miller (piano) and Nia Batiashvili (violin). $20. DJ & Host: Puerta al Tango | Graham Stanford (610)462-6392 | Email | Facebook | Instagram | Map link

Monday, April 7

6:30-10:00PM | Taos

7:00PM (email or check Facebook to confirm) | Los Alamos

Los Alamos Argentine Tango Group Practica at Betty Erhart Senior Center, 1101 Bathtub Row 87544 in Los Alamos. Free event. Weekly event on Mondays. Email | Atom City Facebook Group

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 & Thursday, April 10
7:30-9:30PM | Albuquerque
Joaquín Amenábar will teach two guided prácticas at Las Puertas, 1500 1st St. NW 87102. These prácticas will be in conjunction with (but not exclusive to) Joaquín Amenabar's April 5-6 workshops. Musicality practice and how to incorporate the classes into exploring this dance on a daily basis. $25 each practica; $40 for both. Drop-ins welcome (or get a full pass). More info: Webpage. Host: Puerta al Tango | Graham Stanford (610)462-6392 | Email | Facebook | Instagram | Map link

Wednesday, April 9

6:50–9:30PM | Albuquerque

7:00-10:00PM | Santa Fe

Saturday, April 12

2:30–4:30PM | Albuquerque

TCA Practica at Albuquerque Square Dance Center (ASDC), 4909 Hawkins St. 87109. DJ: Paul Akmajian. $5 everyone. Map link

Class, 6:00-7:00PM; Practica, 7:00-8:30 | Santa Fe

Santa Fe Tango Iconik Red Practica at 1366 Cerillos Rd. 87505. Free lesson & practica with rotating instructors. Second Saturdays monthly. Email | Website

Sunday, April 13

Class, 2:30-3:55PM; Practica, 4:00-6:00PM | Albuquerque

Class, 6:00-6:50PM; Milonga, 7:00–9:30PM | Santa Fe

Milonga Aldea at Aldea Community Center, 3 Nuevo Milenio 87507 in Santa Fe. DJ: Elizabeth Auden. Free all-levels class w/ Graham Stanford. Hosts: Stephanie, Carol, Fer, & Orlando. $10 cover includes snacks and nonalcoholic beverages. Alcohol is not permitted at the venue. Ample free parking. 2025 milongas on second Sundays of the month (except December). Next: 5/11 with DJ Shahin Medghalchi & free all-levels pre-milonga class with Liz. Email | Map link

Monday, April 14

6:30-10:00PM | Taos

7:00PM (email or check Facebook to confirm) | Los Alamos

Los Alamos Argentine Tango Group Practica at Betty Erhart Senior Center, 1101 Bathtub Row 87544 in Los Alamos. Free event. Weekly event on Mondays. Email | Atom City Facebook Group

Wednesday, April 16

6:50–9:30PM | Albuquerque

7:00-10:00PM | Santa Fe

Saturday, April 19

2:30–4:30PM | Albuquerque

TCA Practica at Albuquerque Square Dance Center (ASDC), 4909 Hawkins St. 87109. DJ: George Simmons. $5 everyone. Map link

7:30–10:30PM | Santa Fe

Two Moon Tango Milonga at 16 Camino Largo 87507 87509. DJ: Shahin Medghalchi. Host: Liz Haight. $15. Limited parking; please carpool. Monthly on 3rd Saturdays. Website | Directions

Sunday, April 20

Class, 2:30-3:55PM; Practica, 4:00-6:00PM | Albuquerque

Monday, April 21

6:30-10:00PM | Taos

7:00PM (email or check Facebook to confirm) | Los Alamos

Los Alamos Argentine Tango Group Practica at Betty Erhart Senior Center, 1101 Bathtub Row 87544 in Los Alamos. Free event. Weekly event on Mondays. Email | Atom City Facebook Group

Wednesday, April 23

6:50–9:30PM | Albuquerque

7:00-10:00PM | Santa Fe

Saturday, April 26

| Albuquerque

No TCA Practica today due to ASDC event.

Class, 6:00-6:45PM; Milonga, 7:00–10:30PM | Albuquerque

Practi*Longa Suerte Loca at Las Puertas, 1500 1st St. NW 87102. DJ: TBA. "A welcoming milonga (2/3 the floor) and practica (1/3 the floor) great for all-level dancers." $15. Preceded by a free class with Graham. Host: Puerta al Tango | Graham Stanford (610) 462-6392 | Email | Website | Facebook | Instagram | Map link

Sunday, April 27

Class, 2:30-3:55PM; Practica, 4:00-6:00PM | Albuquerque

4:00-7:00PM | Albuquerque

ATA's (All Tango Albuquerque's) Mixed Music Alternative Milonga at Lloyd Shaw Dance Center, 5506 Coal Ave SE 87108 (near San Mateo & Central). DJ: Elizabeth Auden. ATA's milongas are "mixed music" — a mix of traditional/ Golden Era (no more than 1/3), alternative, modern, and Nuevo — DJ’s choice. "Shorter tandas for more turnover... ATA's milongas are relaxed and informal, welcoming all styles of dancing and all kinds of music." Light snacks and drink provided. Please BYOW (Bring Your Own Water.) Still only $5. 2025 dates: 8/24 (Uma Pattabhiraman); 9/28 (Sofia Home); 10/26 (Simon Faro); 11/23 (Jeff Wallace). Email (Cynthia)

Monday, April 28

6:30-10:00PM | Taos

7:00PM (email or check Facebook to confirm) | Los Alamos

Los Alamos Argentine Tango Group Practica at Betty Erhart Senior Center, 1101 Bathtub Row 87544 in Los Alamos. Free event. Weekly event on Mondays. Email | Atom City Facebook Group

Wednesday, April 30

6:50–9:30PM | Albuquerque

7:00-10:00PM | Santa Fe

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Thursday, May 1

Saturday, May 3

7:00-10:00PM | Santa Fe

SFT (Santa Fe Tango) Milonga Solana at Dance Station, 947 W Alameda St., Ste. B 87501. DJ: TBA. $10 members, $15 non-members, $5 local tango teachers. BYOB and/or bring a snack to share. Email | Website

Monday, May 5
7:30–10:30PM | Albuquerque

Milonga Puertitas post-Encanto at Las Puertas, 1500 1st St. NW 87102. A bridging milonga for the local community and the visiting dancers to dance and socialize. $20 entrada. DJ: Martin Rybczynski (from Colorado). Host: Puerta al Tango | Graham Stanford (610) 462-6392 | Email | Website | Facebook | Instagram | Map link

Friday, May 9

7:00–10:30PM | Albuquerque
Milonga Onda at Las Puertas, 1500 1st St. NW 87102. A relaxed milonga with community-spirited ronda vibe. 3-song tandas in a T-T-T-vals-T-T-T-milonga cycle. All good souls & soles welcome. $15. 2nd Fridays monthly. Guest DJ: Steven Scott Smith (from Seattle). Host: Puerta al Tango | Graham Stanford. (610)462-6392 | Email | Website | Facebook | Instagram | Map link

Saturday, May 10

Class, 6:00-7:00PM; Practica, 7:00-8:30 | Santa Fe

Santa Fe Tango Iconik Red Practica at 1366 Cerillos Rd. 87505. Free lesson & practica with rotating instructors. Second Saturdays monthly. Email | Website

Sunday, May 11

Class, 6:00-6:50PM; Milonga, 7:00–9:30PM | Santa Fe

Milonga Aldea at Aldea Community Center, 3 Nuevo Milenio 87507 in Santa Fe. DJ: Shahin Medghalchi. Free all-levels class w/ Liz Haight. Hosts: Stephanie, Carol, Fer, & Orlando. $10 cover includes snacks and nonalcoholic beverages. Alcohol is not permitted at the venue. Ample free parking. 2025 milongas on second Sundays of the month (except December). Next date: 6/8 w/ DJ Fer. Email | Map link

Saturday, May 17

7:30–10:30PM | Santa Fe

Two Moon Tango Milonga at 16 Camino Largo 87507 87509. DJ: Paul Akmajian. Host: Liz Haight. $15. Limited parking; please carpool. Monthly on 3rd Saturdays. Website | Directions

Sunday, May 18
| Albuquerque
TCA Old Town Plaza Gazebo Milonga/Tango por la Tarde. May-September on 2nd & 4th Sundays with some exceptions. Free and open to the public. Donations are greatly appreciated. Bring your own chair(s) and water bottle. Parking available around or near the Plaza. Next dates: 6/22; 7/13 & 27; 8/10 & 24; 9/14 & 28. Map link

Saturday, May 24

Class, 6:00-6:45PM; Milonga, 7:00–10:30PM | Albuquerque

Practi*Longa Suerte Loca at Las Puertas, 1500 1st St. NW 87102. DJ: TBA. "A welcoming milonga (2/3 the floor) and practica (1/3 the floor) great for all-level dancers." $15. Preceded by a free class with Graham. Next date: 6/29. Host: Puerta al Tango | Graham Stanford (610) 462-6392 | Email | Website | Facebook | Instagram | Map link

Friday, May 30
7:00-10:00PM | Santa Fe
Meg-a-Milonga at Meg & Teddy's, 2300 Calle Halcon 87505. 5/30 DJ: Paul Akmajian. "Please bring wine or beverage or small bite to share. We will have wine glasses ready! Carpool if possible, parking is limited. Please park along ONE SIDE of Calle Halcon, on the same side as our house." Outdoor event, but may move inside due to weather. $5 admission (for DJs). Next dates: 6/13 (Shahin); 6/27 (Clara Whitmore); 7/11 (Fer); 7/25 (Shahin); 8/8 (Michelle McRuiz).

Saturday, May 31
6:00-9:00PM | Santa Fe

Santa Fe Tango Milonga & Picnic at the Santa Fe Plaza Bandstand. Details TBA.

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June 11-17

| Albuquerque
Save the dates — Monica Paz in Albuquerque. Workshop classes, Saturday/Sunday, June 14-15. Private lessons available. Details TBA.

Sunday, August 3
Albuquerque Tango Festival One-Day 1/2 Price Sale. Website

Thursday, October 30 — Sunday, November 2
Albuquerque Tango Festival. Website

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Tango Events in New Mexico is compiled and maintained by Karen Reck.
Please send any additions/corrections to her at webmaster@abqtango.org.