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  • Travel Guide New Mexico tm,Spaceport America, July 2010 update

    The next chapter in space transportation is being written right now in the State of New Mexico. Forward-thinking pioneers are developing both vertical and horizontal launch vehicles using the power of free-market enterprise. As the worlds first purpose-built commercial spaceport, Spaceport America is designed with the needs of the commercial space business in mind. Unique geographic benefits, striking iconic design, and the tradition of New Mexico space leadership are coming together to create a new way to travel into space. When it comes to outer space, New Mexico is bringing it down to earth!

    Published 1 week ago

    By TravelGuideNewMexico

  • Travel Guide New Mexico tm, Rainbow Ryders, Hot Air Ballooning

    For hot air ballooning in Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Albuquerque, Rainbow Ryders rises above the rest with daily, year-round balloon rides for weddings, groups, conventions, company retreats and special occassions. We even have gift certificates for Rainbow Ryders hot air balloon flights! Specializing in hot air balloon rides in Phoenix, Scottsdale and Albuquerque year round, Rainbow Ryders is THE authorized hot air balloon company for the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.® Our hot air balloon company has been in business under the same ownership for 27 years, offering safe, fun and memorable hot air ballooning adventures in Albuquerque, NM and in Phoenix / Scottsdale, AZ. Rainbow Ryders offers balloon rides every morning at sunrise year-round, weather permitting. Sunset balloon flights are offered during the winter months. Rainbow Ryders, Inc. 5601 Eagle Rock Avenue NE Albuquerque, NM 87113 505-823-1111 http://rainbowryders.com/

    Published 1 week ago

    By TravelGuideNewMexico

  • National Hispanic Cultural Center Timelapse

    The National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) is dedicated to the preservation, promotion, and advancement of Hispanic culture, arts, and humanities. That includes staging art exhibitions and programs in the visual, performing, and literary arts. We provide venues for visitors to learn about Hispanic culture throughout the world. In this timelapse movie the museum galleries are being reset with yet another example of NHCC's art collection.

    Published 4 weeks ago

    By NmToDe

  • Travel Guide New Mexico tm, Rio Rancho, New Mexico Economic Development

    The City of Rio Rancho is located on the southern border of Sandoval County. Sandoval is the State of New Mexico's second most populous and fastest growing County. Sandoval County comprises the northern section of the Albuquerque MSA and encompasses 3,716 square miles of diverse geography and people. It includes the incorporated municipalities of Bernalillo, Cuba, Corrales, Jemez Springs, Rio Rancho and San Ysidro, numerous unincorporated communities, the chartered community of Cochiti Lake, all or portions of nine Indian pueblos, three Navajo Chapters and part of the Jicarilla Apache Reservation. The municipalities of Rio Rancho, Bernalillo, and Corrales all border each other in Southern Sandoval. State: The State of New Mexico is also one of four minority-majority states in the Union. Taking into account New Mexico's largest university (University of New Mexico in Albuquerque) and the state's most populous MSA (2008: 840,737), the Albuquerque/Rio Rancho metro area offers a unique and cultural experience. City: The City of Rio Rancho comprises over 100 square miles of land and is just 30 minutes from the Albuquerque International Sunport and 45 minutes from Santa Fe, the cultural center of the Southwest. The City of Rio Rancho has an estimated 2010 population of 85,639, and as the state's fastest-growing city, is setting high standards for both quality of life and conducting business. Rio Rancho residents also enjoy a moderate four-season climate, affordable housing options, and one of the state's lowest crime rates. Rankings: In 2010, RIo Rancho was named the 51st Best Place to Live by Money Magazine. Rio Rancho was named the "Best Place to Raise Kids in New Mexico" for 2009 and 2010. In April 2008, RIo Rancho was named "Best Place to Live and Launch" by Fortune Small Business Magazine. In 2005, Rio Rancho was named in Money Magazine as one of America's Best Places to Live for the second year in a row. For the past nine years, Men's Fitness Magazine has ranked the Fittest and Fattest Cities in America; in 2007, Albuquerque ranked first for the fittest city in America, moving up from number 13 in 2006. Education: Rio Rancho has an educated population with approximately 25 percent of its citizens holding a Graduate, Bachelor or Associates Degree; at least 91 percent have high school diplomas. As a community, Rio Rancho values education. The school district is considered among the best in the state with a state-of-the-art high school that focuses on technology-related programs. A second high school has been built on a 150-acre campus east of the City's Central Business District. The presence of Intel in the community also draws a highly-educated trailing spouse population. As the newest city in a state saturated with tradition and history, Rio Rancho uniquely combines the convenience of modern master-planning and pro-business government with the cultural values intrinsic to its geographic location. The City borders historic municipalities like "Duke City" (Albuquerque), the Town of Bernalillo, the Santa Ana Pueblo, and the Village of Corrales. Rio Rancho is proud of its cultural heritage within New Mexico and allows its residents a progressive location from which to enjoy it. With the creation of a central business district, the development of a major university and community college, low cost of living, and a rapidly growing population, the City of Rio Rancho is solidly fulfilling its nickname and self-imposed mandate as "The City of Vision."

    Published 1 month ago

    By TravelGuideNewMexico

  • Travel Guide New Mexico tm Chama, New Mexico Visitor's Guide

    In February 1880, the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad began construction of the San Juan extension, a route that went from Alamosa, Colorado to Silverton, Colorado by way of Cumbres Pass, Chama and Durango. Railroad service to Chama began in February, 1881 and facilities for servicing railroad equipment, a depot, warehouses and stockyards were set up along the route surveyed for the railroad The brief period of construction from 1880-1881 was one of the most exciting episodes in the areas history and Chama almost immediately became a boomtown. The possibilities for development attracted both industrious and disreputable characters from all around. Individuals interested in developing the coal mines in Monero rapidly appeared on the scene as did representatives of the lumber industry, laborers, engineers and contractors to build the railroad and buildings required to accommodate the mass of people attracted to the booming railroad town of Chama For many years Chama remained a rowdy and exciting place to be. It was a very prosperous town with plenty of work and a great deal of entertainment in the forms of saloons, gambling houses, moonshine stills, etc. Groceries were expensive and outlaws, such as the Clay Allison gang, regularly held up the railroad pay car construction camps with large payrolls, saloons and gambling houses In the past, the main industries of the area were logging, mining and sheep and cattle ranching. Before the logging industry clear-cut much of the timber, the vast grasslands one now sees, were hundreds of square miles of forest. In pre-logging days the forest was so thick that it was difficult for a man on horseback to negotiate his way through the trees. The sheep industry operated on a grand scale until the depression and the terrible winter of 1931-32 combined to nearly wipe out the sheep industry Chama, New Mexico offers a unique blend of cultures. In the shops and cafes you will hear a mix of English, Spanish and Native languages, often used in concert. And youll hear a lot of laughter. Serious conversations often turn to the environment and politics, as big changes are again underway. The local economy, once fueled by agriculture, is increasingly fed by tourism and new businesses started by transplants from more congested urban areas.

    Published 1 month ago

    By TravelGuideNewMexico

  • Travel Guide New Mexico tm, Los Lunas. New Mexico, A Growing Place

    Let's take a look at Los Lunas...one of the fastest growing communities in all of New Mexico, and a wonderful place to live! The history of Los Lunas dates back to the 1500's. The old trade route...El Camino Real... passed through this lush, green valley...and in later years...old Route 66! Today...Los Lunas is a thriving community... with a unique combination of city and solitude.......a country lifestyle with city conveniences. This rapidly expanding community has grown to encompass 17 schools......a UNM campus.....more than a hundred businesses and two business parks, providing a broad range of employment opportunities. You'll also enjoy numerous city parks...a fabulous recreation center...visitors' center...library...museum.... ...plenty of shopping, from boutique to big box stores...and wonderful restaurants offering a broad variety of cuisine. It all adds up to more than enough reasons to put Los Lunas at the top of your list when looking for a new home. Let's take a closer look!

    Published 1 month ago

    By TravelGuideNewMexico

  • Travel Guide New Mexico tm, Los Lunas, New Mexico, A Convenient Place

    Let's take a look at one of the most convenient places to live in all of New Mexico! Los Lunas! Imagine driving north from Los Lunas to work and shop...without crossing the Big I! The drive is beautiful...and in about 20 minutes, you can be at your office in downtown Albuquerque... catch a flight at the Sunport...or shop in Old Town. Imagine heading to the zoo with your kids...spending a relaxing afternoon at the Bio Park...enjoying a round of golf....or cheering on the Isotopes. It's an easy drive when you start from your home in Los Lunas! Imagine the convenience of having a UNM campus....plenty of shopping...great restaurants...and the Rail Runner Express and shuttle .......and a local airport...just a couple minutes from your home! It's all part of the Los Lunas lifestyle....small town living with big city conveniences. No wonder so many people are putting Los Lunas at the top of their list when...shopping for a new home. Let's take a closer look!

    Published 1 month ago

    By TravelGuideNewMexico

  • Travel Guide New Mexico tm, Rio Rancho Economic Development 2010

    The City of Rio Rancho is located on the southern border of Sandoval County. Sandoval is the State of New Mexico's second most populous and fastest growing County. Sandoval County comprises the northern section of the Albuquerque MSA and encompasses 3,716 square miles of diverse geography and people. It includes the incorporated municipalities of Bernalillo, Cuba, Corrales, Jemez Springs, Rio Rancho and San Ysidro, numerous unincorporated communities, the chartered community of Cochiti Lake, all or portions of nine Indian pueblos, three Navajo Chapters and part of the Jicarilla Apache Reservation. The municipalities of Rio Rancho, Bernalillo, and Corrales all border each other in Southern Sandoval. State: The State of New Mexico is also one of four minority-majority states in the Union. Taking into account New Mexico's largest university (University of New Mexico in Albuquerque) and the state's most populous MSA (2008: 840,737), the Albuquerque/Rio Rancho metro area offers a unique and cultural experience. City: The City of Rio Rancho comprises over 100 square miles of land and is just 30 minutes from the Albuquerque International Sunport and 45 minutes from Santa Fe, the cultural center of the Southwest. The City of Rio Rancho has an estimated 2010 population of 85,639, and as the state's fastest-growing city, is setting high standards for both quality of life and conducting business. Rio Rancho residents also enjoy a moderate four-season climate, affordable housing options, and one of the state's lowest crime rates. Rankings: In 2010, RIo Rancho was named the 51st Best Place to Live by Money Magazine. Rio Rancho was named the "Best Place to Raise Kids in New Mexico" for 2009 and 2010. In April 2008, RIo Rancho was named "Best Place to Live and Launch" by Fortune Small Business Magazine. In 2005, Rio Rancho was named in Money Magazine as one of America's Best Places to Live for the second year in a row. For the past nine years, Men's Fitness Magazine has ranked the Fittest and Fattest Cities in America; in 2007, Albuquerque ranked first for the fittest city in America, moving up from number 13 in 2006. Education: Rio Rancho has an educated population with approximately 25 percent of its citizens holding a Graduate, Bachelor or Associates Degree; at least 91 percent have high school diplomas. As a community, Rio Rancho values education. The school district is considered among the best in the state with a state-of-the-art high school that focuses on technology-related programs. A second high school has been built on a 150-acre campus east of the City's Central Business District. The presence of Intel in the community also draws a highly-educated trailing spouse population. As the newest city in a state saturated with tradition and history, Rio Rancho uniquely combines the convenience of modern master-planning and pro-business government with the cultural values intrinsic to its geographic location. The City borders historic municipalities like "Duke City" (Albuquerque), the Town of Bernalillo, the Santa Ana Pueblo, and the Village of Corrales. Rio Rancho is proud of its cultural heritage within New Mexico and allows its residents a progressive location from which to enjoy it. With the creation of a central business district, the development of a major university and community college, low cost of living, and a rapidly growing population, the City of Rio Rancho is solidly fulfilling its nickname and self-imposed mandate as "The City of Vision."

    Published 1 month ago

    By TravelGuideNewMexico

  • Travel Guide New Mexico tm, Chama Video Guide

    In February 1880, the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad began construction of the San Juan extension, a route that went from Alamosa, Colorado to Silverton, Colorado by way of Cumbres Pass, Chama and Durango. Railroad service to Chama began in February, 1881 and facilities for servicing railroad equipment, a depot, warehouses and stockyards were set up along the route surveyed for the railroad The brief period of construction from 1880-1881 was one of the most exciting episodes in the areas history and Chama almost immediately became a boomtown. The possibilities for development attracted both industrious and disreputable characters from all around. Individuals interested in developing the coal mines in Monero rapidly appeared on the scene as did representatives of the lumber industry, laborers, engineers and contractors to build the railroad and buildings required to accommodate the mass of people attracted to the booming railroad town of Chama For many years Chama remained a rowdy and exciting place to be. It was a very prosperous town with plenty of work and a great deal of entertainment in the forms of saloons, gambling houses, moonshine stills, etc. Groceries were expensive and outlaws, such as the Clay Allison gang, regularly held up the railroad pay car construction camps with large payrolls, saloons and gambling houses In the past, the main industries of the area were logging, mining and sheep and cattle ranching. Before the logging industry clear-cut much of the timber, the vast grasslands one now sees, were hundreds of square miles of forest. In pre-logging days the forest was so thick that it was difficult for a man on horseback to negotiate his way through the trees. The sheep industry operated on a grand scale until the depression and the terrible winter of 1931-32 combined to nearly wipe out the sheep industry Chama, New Mexico offers a unique blend of cultures. In the shops and cafes you will hear a mix of English, Spanish and Native languages, often used in concert. And youll hear a lot of laughter. Serious conversations often turn to the environment and politics, as big changes are again underway. The local economy, once fueled by agriculture, is increasingly fed by tourism and new businesses started by transplants from more congested urban areas.

    Published 1 month ago

    By TravelGuideNewMexico

  • ANGEL FIRE SLEIGHRIDE

    This resort community has a ski slope at its heart, but not all of the snow-sliding is downhill.

    Published 1 month ago

    By NmToDe

  • CHAMA TRAIN MURAL

    A local muralist turns a blank outside wall of the state visitor center into a work of art that reflects the "engine" behind this small town's economy.

    Published 1 month ago

    By NmToDe

  • TEXAS TOUR PART 2

    The New Mexico Tourism Department took some of the best of the state on the road into neighboring Texas. It was Summer of 2002, and the motorcade included the newly-purchased Mobile Visitor Information Center, or Moby VIC.

    Published 1 month ago

    By NmToDe

  • TEXAS TOUR PART 1

    The New Mexico Tourism Department took some of the best of the state on the road into neighboring Texas. It was Summer of 2002, and the motorcade included the newly-purchased Mobile Visitor Information Center, or Moby VIC.

    Published 1 month ago

    By NmToDe

  • Travel Writers Visit NM

    There aren't critics much tougher than travel writers. Accustomed to seeing the best any location has to offer they were duly impressed by the Land of Enchantment during this tour.

    Published 1 month ago

    By NmToDe

  • Taos Humane Society

    This story from 2003 chronicles the unique efforts of the Taos Humane Society to find homes for dogs.

    Published 1 month ago

    By NmToDe

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