The best Black Friday deal in New Mexico might be a piece of pottery or a leather wallet made by the person handing it to you. Thanksgiving weekend here turns into one giant, spread-out craft fair.
One juried show fills an exhibit hall with about 175 artisans from across the country. Another market stretches about seven blocks, with crafts, food trucks, and street performers mixed in with the honey and peppers.
I love that mix. Instead of wrestling over a TV at a big-box store, you can hunt for pottery, jewelry, holiday wreaths, and jams…