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Undefeated Light Heavyweight Atif Oberlton to Face Deon Nicholson in Matchup of Hard-Hitting Contenders on Saturday, Nov. 7 Live on Dazn from Kiva Auditorium in Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, NM – Undefeated light heavyweight contender Atif Oberlton will face Deon Nicholson in a matchup of hard-hitting 175-pounders on Saturday, Nov. 7 live exclusively on DAZN from Albuquerque. The 10-round showdown will serve as the co-main event to Abraham Perez’s homecoming title defense against Yankiel Rivera at Kiva Auditorium. Tickets for the Nov. 7…
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Balloon Museum Receives $400,000 Donation from UMB Financial Corporation Charitable Foundation
ALBUQUERQUE – The Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum and its foundation announced a $400,000 donation from the UMB Financial Corporation Charitable Foundation. The funds will go toward the Museum’s Outdoor Balloon Adventure, an immersive and educational ballooning exhibition located on the back lawn overlooking Balloon Fiesta Park. The donation provides naming rights for the…
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Pin Trading Connects Guests at ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta®
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — For more than five decades, custom lapel pins featuring beloved special shapes, intricate designs and vivid colors have played an integral role in celebrating and enhancing the ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® experience. Interest in these commemorative keepsakes continues to grow each year, bringing together pilots, local guests and international visitors at Balloon Fiesta…
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NEW MEXICO ANNOUNCES RATES FOR 2027 SMALL GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE MARKET
Santa Fe, NM – The New Mexico Office of Superintendent of Insurance (OSI) has approved 2027 health insurance premium rates for the small group health insurance market. As of March 2026, over 31,000 New Mexicans were enrolled in a small group plan. The average increase across small group plans is 19.8%. These rates take effect…
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New Mexico Live Burn Demonstration Shows How Wildfire Mitigation Works Best as a System
Richburg, S.C. & Socorro, N.M., October 7, 2026 – The New Mexico State Fire Marshal’s Office, in collaboration with the New Mexico Office of Superintendent of Insurance (OSI) and the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), hosted a live fire demonstration showcasing the effectiveness of science-backed mitigation actions required to achieve a Wildfire Prepared…
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Observe New Mexico Elections (ONME) Kicks Off Observation Effort as Early Voting Begins for 2026 General Election
Santa Fe, N.M. – Early voting has kicked off at county clerk offices statewide Tuesday, October 6, 2026, for New Mexico’s General Election. Observe New Mexico Elections (ONME) begins its fourth observation effort in the state as General Election early voting begins. The 2026 New Mexico General Election ballot includes candidates for U.S. Senator and…
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“It’s a Beautiful World” to Lead Flight of the Nations at the ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta®
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — “It’s a Beautiful World” hot air balloon will lead the Flight of the Nations this year at the ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® on Wednesday, Oct. 7. Every country flying off the field will be honored by its flag flying on the balloon. “It’s a Beautiful World” was built for Balloon Fiesta’s…
