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Tourism Department focuses on boosting rural tourism
SANTA FE – At a time where more US travelers are shifting towards shorter-duration and lower-cost travel the Land of Enchantment is primed to capitalize on these noteworthy travel trades through the New Mexico Tourism Department’s Cooperative Marketing Grant Program. According to the US Travel Association, American travelers continue to prioritize travel but with a…
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Music Fiesta™ Returns to the ExxonMobil Albuquerque InternationalBalloon Fiesta® with New Format
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® is excited to announce the return of Music Fiesta, Saturday, Oct. 10, presented by New Mexico Honda Dealers. For the first time, performances will be incorporated into the evening events, including the Night Magic™ Glow powered by ExxonMobil and the AfterGlow™ Fireworks Show. Multi-platinum country music…
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ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® Unveils 2026 Official Serigraph Poster
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® has officially released its fan-favorite collectible, the 2026 Official Serigraph Poster, created by local painter and muralist Travis Bruce Black. Continuing a tradition established in 1979, Balloon Fiesta partners with renowned artists to bring original fine art to collectors and ballooning enthusiasts worldwide. This year’s edition…
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TEDxABQ Coming to Albuquerque Rail Yards with “Reframe” Theme Exploring New Perspectives
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. –TEDxABQ is back again, this time at the historic Albuquerque Rail Yards on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026. The event will bring together creative thinkers, innovators and storytellers for a full day of inspiring talks and immersive experiences centered around this year’s theme, “Reframe.” Doors will open at 10 a.m., inviting attendees to explore…
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Local Running Coach and Air Force Veteran Joe Tassone to be honored with 5K Race
ALBUQUERQUE, NM — Registration is open for the inaugural JT 5000, a 5K race to celebrate the life and legacy of Joe Tassone, a retired Air Force E9 Master Sergeant and local running coach. The event is Sunday, Aug.16, 2026 at Expo New Mexico, 300 San Pedro Drive NE, where runners will celebrate Tassone’s lifelong…
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Tribal Energy Alternatives Presents “Powering Tribal Energy Futures” Concert Featuring an All-Native Artist Lineup
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Tribal Energy Alternatives (TEA) is proud to present “Powering Tribal Energy Futures,” an unforgettable evening of Native music, culture, and community on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at Kiva Auditorium in downtown Albuquerque. The concert begins at 6:30 p.m., with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. The event will showcase an exciting lineup of acclaimed Native artists from across North America, celebrating Indigenous…
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Supreme Court rules that teenager’s emergency room statements cannot be used as evidence in prosecuting her for the death of her newborn
SANTA FE – The state Supreme Court ruled today a physician-patient confidentiality privilege remained in effect when an Artesia teenager made statements in the presence of police as a doctor confronted the then-high school senior about her dead newborn found in a hospital bathroom trashcan. New Mexico’s highest court unanimously affirmed an Eddy County district…
