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    The Albuquerque International Balloon Festival
    September 14, 2010, 1 Comment

    Every year during the first week of October, the skies over New Mexico, bloom with color as the balloons from the Albuquerque International Balloon Festival take to the air. Nothing rivals the grander of these gentle giants ...

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    River of Lights in Albuquerque
    November 27, 2009, Comments Off

    Celebrate the holidays with a river of glowing lights in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The city literally glows at night during the Christmas season, in part due to the traditional luminarias and also thanks to colorful lighted ...

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    Albuquerque Biological Park
    October 29, 2009, Comments Off

    The Albuquerque Biological Park is a terrific, kid-friendly place to enjoy while visiting the Southwest. The park is comprised of four different attractions — the Albuquerque Aquarium, the Rio Grande Bota ...

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    Top 10 Things to do in New Mexico
    May 9, 2011, Comments Off

    ...;s a fantastic way to capture the beauty, majesty and mystery of the Southern Rocky Mountains, and it’s lots of fun! The train departs from either Chama, New Mexico, or Antonito, Colorado. 4. Earth, Wind and Flyers: The Alb ...

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    Texas on Tour at the Albuquerque International Balloon Festival
    October 5, 2011, Comments Off

    Have you ever wanted to visit Texas, but never gotten around to it? Well now you can take a virtual tour with the Texas on Tour exhibit. This 5,400-square-foot, high-tech, interactive exhibit features virtual reality, green screen technolog ...

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    New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
    November 29, 2011, Comments Off

    Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the Museum of Natural History and Science offers a wonderful journey of exploration and learning. Meet New Mexico’s giant dinosaurs, walk through a volcano or explore the solar syst ...

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    Sandia Man Cave
    April 24, 2012, Comments Off

    ...ed in the first cave only, either lived of used it as a seasonal stopping point between 12,000 and 10,000 years ago. That still makes Sandia Man Cave one of the earliest known habitats for early man. About 25 miles outside of Alb ...

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    Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
    May 7, 2013, No comments

    Owned and operated by the 19 Pueblos of New Mexico, the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is a fantastic place to explore the Native American history and heritage of the Southwest. Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the center ...

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    Petroglyph National Monument
    December 12, 2009, 1 Comment

    ...les and horned masks you will see along the trail. Volcanic activity took place more than 100,000 years ago along the Rio Grande Rift. Five volcanoes — Butte, Bone, Vulcan, Black and JA rise above the flat plains just west of A ...

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    Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument
    July 10, 2011, Comments Off

    ...ence in ruins stabilization. There is no camping at the monument, but you can find plenty of places in Cibola National Forest and Manzano State Park. The best place to stay if you want a more civilized atmosphere is in nearby Alb ...

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