Give yourself the better portion of a day to visit Cottonwood Mall, New Mexico's largest indoor shopping mall. With as many as three shopping levels, this mall harbors just about everything you need. Anchored on one end by J.C. Penny's and on the other by multi-screen Starport theater, it will take some time to see it all. Strategically positioned in the center of it all is a huge, upstairs food court that looks up at an upside-down landscape and skyscapers of Albuquerque.
Do not let the misspelling of the name fool you (chile, the plant and its products, is spelled with an "e"), there is authentic Chile merchandise inside Chili Patch USA. Salsas run the gamut from mild to hot, hot, hot. You can purchase ristras, and Chile ristra lights, as well as, aprons, T-shirts caps, neckties and bibs. Special New Mexican gifts like Pinon coffee, Chile pistachios and popcorn can be purchased then shipped anywhere in the world.
Treasure House Books & Gifts is a charming shop known for its impressive selection of books about New Mexico or by local writers. From regional cookbooks to mystery novels set in Albuquerque to local history books, this bookstore has it all. The collection also contains general books, such as dramas and children's books. There is also an impressive collection of CDs, music, and local souvenirs. Treasure House Books & Gifts even holds events, such as author readings.
Keller's Farm Stores is a speciality grocery store that has been in business since 1946 and enjoys a strong customer following. Shoppers have come to expect the finest products available in the grocery business at this market. Gourmet foods and a full selection of health food without preservatives or additives are offered. A deli featuring great salads, soups and sandwiches made with fresh cold cuts and fresh ground sausage keep the regulars coming back!
For anything having to do with chile, you will find it at this store offering all types of unique gift ideas for chile lovers. Red and green chile products from world renowned Hatch, New Mexico are sold here and, when in season, fresh chile is roasted on site. Find frozen chile, salsas and sauces, tasty tamales, cook books, cards, pinon nuts and pinon coffee plus Southwestern gifts galore. If that is not enough, check out the beautiful Kachina dolls, Indian jewelry and pottery, gift baskets and year-round fireworks for those very special times.
What will probably impress you most about Warpath Traders is the sheer volume of its inventory. Dozens of display cases contain literally thousand of items to choose from. The style of the necklaces, bracelets and rings is unquestionably Southwestern and Native American. The materials are mostly silver and turquoise, although polished stone is the material of choice for the carvers. There is a large selection of kachinas, ranging in size from six to twelve inches in height. The cordial staff will answer any question thoroughly and enthusiastically.