Discover Bookworks, Lilly Barrack, Pfeifer Studio, Willow, Dry Cleaning Plus and Pennysmiths Paper! On Rio Grande Blvd, formerly known as Rural Route 2, the Rio Grande Shops at Flying Star Plaza are in the heart of Albuquerque's North Valley. Large cottonwood trees and pastures surround the plaza. Ride up on the bridle path behind the center and hitch your mount to the hitching post. On crisp nights sit before an enormous stone fireplace with your canine companion in the Flying Star Cafe's "Petio" or stroll the adjoining before sitting down to a dinner.