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Every deal below is publicly advertised by the business itself — on its own site, its official page, its printed menu. We found it, checked it, and did the math nobody wants to do in line: what it saves you per visit, per week, per year. No business paid for a spot and nobody coordinated these — the Gazette dug them up.

The desk rule: if a deal can't point at a public place where the business advertises it, it doesn't run here. Every card names its source and the day we last verified it.
Sunday, September 27: 5 of the 18 deals below are live today. Tick I'd use this weekly on any card and the counter at the bottom does your year.
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Meow Wolf Santa Fe - House of Eternal ReturnSanta Fe
Every day
New Mexico resident discount: locals save up to 35% on admission any day with a valid photo ID
was $54.00 $32.00 save $22.00 41% off weekly: $95/mo · $1,144/yr back in your pocket
Valid NM photo ID required; residency verified at check-in
Advertised: meowwolf.com verified Sep 26
Cinemark Rio 24 XD and IMAXRio Rancho
Tue
Discount Tuesday: reduced ticket prices all day, every guest eligible; Movie Rewards members save extra
was $13.79 $6.00 save $7.79 56% off weekly: $34/mo · $405/yr back in your pocket
Not valid on new Tuesday releases, special engagements or holidays; online fee may apply
Advertised: cinemark.com verified Sep 26
Regal UA CottonwoodAlbuquerque
Tue
Regal Value Days every Tuesday: tickets $7.99 or less plus 50% off any size popcorn for Regal Crown Club members (free to join)
was $14.25 $7.99 save $6.26 44% off weekly: $27/mo · $326/yr back in your pocket
Free Crown Club membership required; premium formats extra
Advertised: regmovies.com verified Sep 26
New Mexico Museum of ArtSanta Fe
Every day · 10:00am–5:00pm
New Mexico residents with ID pay $7 instead of $12 every day
was $12.00 $7.00 save $5.00 42% off weekly: $22/mo · $260/yr back in your pocket
NM resident ID; same resident rate at the other state museums (History, Folk Art, Indian Arts)
Advertised: nmculture.org verified Sep 26
Cowgirl BBQSanta Fe
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri · 3:00pm–6:00pm
Happy Hour weekdays 3-6pm: discounts on all draught beers, house margaritas, well drinks and wines by the glass
advertised special — see the source for current pricing
Guadalupe district; kid-friendly with play area
Advertised: cowgirlsantafe.com verified Sep 26
Cowgirl BBQSanta Fe
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri · 11:30am–4:00pm
Daily Blue Plate Specials until 4pm: Monday BBQ chicken platter, Tuesday chiles rellenos, Wednesday pulled pork sandwich, Thursday chick-a-licious mac 'n cheese, Friday butternut squash casserole
advertised special — see the source for current pricing
Dine-in only
Advertised: cowgirlsantafe.com verified Sep 26
El Bruno Restaurant y CantinaLos Ranchos
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri · 11:00am–2:00pm
Weekday lunch specials 11am-2pm: $10.50 entrees - seven plates to choose from (enchiladas, tacos, sopapilla, burrito)
$10.50 as advertised — compare it to the regular menu
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque location
Advertised: elbrunonm.com verified Sep 26
El Bruno Restaurant y CantinaLos Ranchos
Tue · 11:00am–8:00pm
Tecate Tuesday: two tacos and a Tecate for $5, all day
$5.00 as advertised — compare it to the regular menu
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque location
Advertised: elbrunonm.com verified Sep 26
Gecko's Bar & TapasAlbuquerque
Tue · 6:00pm
Tuesday: three-for-two tapas after 6pm
advertised special — see the source for current pricing
Nob Hill location; everyday happy hour also runs 4-7pm
Advertised: geckosbar.com verified Sep 26
Guild CinemaAlbuquerque
Every day
Flat-rate tickets every day: $10 general, $8 students & seniors - independent and foreign films in Nob Hill
$10.00 as advertised — compare it to the regular menu
Single-screen art-house; showtimes vary
Advertised: guildcinema.com verified Sep 26
Joe's Pasta HouseRio Rancho
Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat · 11:00am–3:00pm
Lunch special Tuesday-Saturday 11am-3pm: two dishes for $13 or three dishes for $18 - soups, salads, sandwiches or pastas
$13.00 as advertised — compare it to the regular menu
Rio Rancho and Albuquerque locations
Advertised: joespastahouse.com verified Sep 26
La Salita RestaurantAlbuquerque
Tue · 11:00am–8:00pm
Taco Tuesday: two taco plates with two sides $6.95; Frito pies $6.95; Rio Grande NM lager drafts $2.50
$6.95 as advertised — compare it to the regular menu
Northeast Heights location
Advertised: lasalita.com verified Sep 26
M'tucci's Bar RomaAlbuquerque
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri · 3:00pm–6:00pm
Happy Hour Monday-Friday 3-6pm in the bar, lounge & patio
advertised special — see the source for current pricing
Bar, lounge & patio only
Advertised: mtuccis.com verified Sep 26
M'tucci's Bar RomaAlbuquerque
Tue · 3:00pm
Tuesday: Happy Hour runs all night, not just 3-6pm
advertised special — see the source for current pricing
Bar, lounge & patio only
Advertised: mtuccis.com verified Sep 26
Sonic Drive-InAlbuquerque
Every day · 2:00pm–4:00pm
Happy Hour 2-4pm daily: half-price drinks and slushes - or half price any time in the app
advertised special — see the source for current pricing
Drinks & slushes only; app orders half price all day
Advertised: sonicdrivein.com verified Sep 26
Sonic Drive-InRio Rancho
Every day · 2:00pm–4:00pm
Happy Hour 2-4pm daily: half-price drinks and slushes - or half price any time in the app
advertised special — see the source for current pricing
Drinks & slushes only; app orders half price all day
Advertised: sonicdrivein.com verified Sep 26
Tomasita'sSanta Fe
Tue
Tuesday Atrisco Plate: chile relleno, blue corn chicken enchilada & beef taco with Spanish rice and beans - $17.95 lunch / $18.95 dinner
$17.95 as advertised — compare it to the regular menu
Santa Fe Rail Yard location
Advertised: tomasitas.com verified Sep 26
Two CranesAlbuquerque
Tue · 11:00am–9:00pm
Taco Tuesday: pollo asada, carne asada, carnitas & shrimp tacos - your choice of three for $8
$8.00 as advertised — compare it to the regular menu
Old Town location; happy hour also runs 3-6pm
Advertised: twocranesnm.com verified Sep 26
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