You can always use Uber, both in ABQ and Santa Fe.
Kiddos used to Uber downtown because the parking downtown is terrible.
Taxis are hard to find unless you’re at the airport. You’ll need to call and request one.
But except for a some hotels and restaurants and city, state and federal government offices, there is not much Downtown. Busy during the day, but pretty deserted at night.
Tractor is pretty good… The brewery is in an gritty industrial area (Wells Park) that’s squeezed in between Downtown & I-40. Tractor has 3 taprooms–one in Nob Hill (bit hard to find–it’s in an alley behind a couple of businesses off Central Ave), Four Hills (Tramway & Central, near the east I-40 entrance to the city) and the Westside.
IMO, Marble has better beer. (http://www.marblebrewery.com) My Ds like their Double White and IPA, but I’m partial to the Wildflower Wheat. Marble has 3 locations–the main brewery is on Marble Avenue near downtown. Plus they have 2 taprooms–one in the NE Heights and one on the Westside. Marble at the brewery location has a limited menu (snacks & sandwiches) but there are food trucks in the parking lot most evenings.
http://www.marblebrewery.com
La Cumbres is the biggest and best known outside of NM. Multiple award-winning beers.
http://www.lacumbrebrewing.com
There are probably 25+ breweries in ABQ. About half that number in Santa Fe.
Avoid Kelley’s…
Two Fools Tavern in Nob Hill serves over 50 different beers with about 20 on tap. Two Fools is a faux Irish pub with real Irish food.