It takes months — and a lot of patience — to curate the Holiday Marketplace at Casa Rondeña Winery.
The annual event will take place at the Los Ranchos de Albuquerque-based winery from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, and Sunday, Dec. 8.
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