High Desert Cluster · Albuquerque, New Mexico
Rio Grande Valley Golden Retriever Club 2027
May 14–15, 2027 — 2 shows at Expo New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico — part of the High Desert Cluster, May 14–17, 2027
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Part of the High Desert Cluster — May 14–17, 2027, at Expo New Mexico (New Mexico State Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall), Albuquerque, New Mexico. This specialty runs Friday–Saturday, May 14–15, with the Rio Grande Kennel Club all-breed shows — see Friday–Saturday → · see Sunday–Monday →
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May 14–15, 2027 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This specialty runs Friday–Saturday, May 14–15, with the Rio Grande Kennel Club all-breed shows of the High Desert Cluster. This is a placeholder listing built from official event records — the full weekend guide (judges, ring times, specialties, plan-your-visit details) publishes when the 2027 premium is released.
At a glance
Dates
May 14–15, 2027
Friday, May 14 — Rio Grande Valley Golden Retriever Club #2027297201 Approved
Saturday, May 15 — Rio Grande Valley Golden Retriever Club #2027297202 Approved
Cluster
High Desert Cluster
May 14–17, 2027
Specialty, Friday–Saturday, May 14–15, with the Rio Grande Kennel Club all-breed shows — see Friday–Saturday → · see Sunday–Monday → · Full High Desert Cluster weekend →
Venue
Expo New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
300 San Pedro NE Albuquerque, NM 87108
Pending — listed venue from official event records; the 2027 venue is pending confirmation until the premium is published.
Host club
Rio Grande Valley Golden Retriever Club
Superintendent
Onofrio (Friday); Jack Bradshaw Dog Shows (Saturday)
Entries
Entries close Wednesday, April 28, 2027
Event status
Approved by AKC (verified October 16, 2026). Superintendent differs by day: Onofrio on Friday, Jack Bradshaw Dog Shows on Saturday.
AKC event numbers
2027297201, 2027297202
Plan your visit
Find the venue
The venue
Expo New Mexico
300 San Pedro NE Albuquerque, NM 87108
Albuquerque, NM
Dog-friendly lodging
- Home2 Suites by Hilton Albuquerque Downtown-University — 1660 University Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM. Near the university area, a short drive from Expo New Mexico. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
- Hotel Zazz — 3711 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM. Boutique hotel on Central Ave near the fairgrounds. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
- Hilton Garden Inn Albuquerque Uptown — 6510 Americas Pkwy NE, Albuquerque, NM. Uptown hotel a short drive from the fairgrounds. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
Always confirm the pet policy when booking.
Flying in
- ABQ — Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), about 5 miles / ~12 minutes away.
Getting there
Expo New Mexico is at 300 San Pedro NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108, just north of I-40 at the San Pedro exit.
Restaurants
- Loyola's Family Restaurant (Breakfast, Lunch) — 4500 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM. Classic New Mexican diner on Route 66.
- Cafe Da Lat (Lunch, Dinner) — 5615 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM. Vietnamese cafe.
- Pho 1 (Lunch, Dinner) — 913 San Pedro Dr SE, Albuquerque, NM. Vietnamese noodle house.
- Sunset Grill (outdoor seating; Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) — 5608 Central Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM. American grill.
Attractions
- ABQ BioPark — 2601 Central Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM. Zoo, aquarium, botanic garden and Tingley Beach.
- Indian Pueblo Cultural Center — 2401 12th St NW, Albuquerque, NM. Museum of the 19 Pueblos of New Mexico.
Venue guide — shared by every show at this location. Last verified 2026-09-27. Per-show details for this weekend (RV, admission, grooming) are below.
Listed venue from official event records; the 2027 venue is pending confirmation until the premium is published.
Documents
2027 premium — not yet published. The premium list for this show has not been released yet. Judges, entry fees, and the full schedule arrive with the premium, and this page upgrades to the complete weekend guide when it does.
Show chairs and superintendents: send the premium to [email protected] and this listing becomes the full guide.
Sources: InfoDog official event records, May 2027 — AKC Event Search cross-check in progress. Cluster: High Desert Cluster — Rio Grande Kennel Club; AKC event records (Onofrio).