Timeline
06:29
Find a quiet spot on the grass or a bench in Roosevelt Park. The historic park is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and offers a peaceful view before the crowds arrive. Wait for the sun to break the horizon.
07:14
Watch the sunrise. On January 15th the sun sets toward the WSW, but at sunrise it rises in the opposite direction. The golden light begins around 16:40, but for the early morning start, the sky will shift from dark to bright over the next hour.
07:44
Walk 16 minutes to Java Joe's for breakfast or coffee. The café opens at 06:30, so it is fully open and ready for you after your early start. Order a hot drink to warm up after the cool morning air.
08:29
Return to Roosevelt Park to sit and digest. The park is only 13 minutes walk from the Isotopes stadium area, making it an easy loop. Enjoy the morning light now that the sun is higher and the shadows have lengthened.
Local tip
The park is small and historic. It is best visited early to avoid the heat if you are there in summer months like July when sunrise is at 06:03.
Check before you go
- Java Joe's is open Mo-Su 06:30-15:30.
- Sunrise times vary by season: January 07:14, April 06:34, July 06:03, October 07:12.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Albuquerque (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).