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	<copyright>&#169; 2009 Albuquerque CVB</copyright>
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		<title>Andaluz Opening Date Re-Scheduled for October 1, 2009</title>
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			<p>7/1/2009 12:00:00 AM</p>
			<p>ALBUQUERQUE, NM &#8211; Citing unavoidable delays in receiving products from the factory, it was announced today that the official re-opening of Andaluz (formerly the La Posada de Albuquerque) has been delayed from September 1 to October 1. &#8220;We&#8217;re...</p>
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		<title>Locals share their passions to encourage travel to Albuquerque</title>
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			<p>6/25/2009 12:00:00 AM</p>
			<p>Albuquerque, NM &#8211; In an effort to engage potential visitors to discover all of Albuquerque, New Mexico&#8217;s unique offerings, the Albuquerque Convention &amp; Visitors Bureau (ACVB) has recruited 11 locals in 10 categories to help tell the city&#8217;s...</p>
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		<title>ACVB Launches Albuquerque Concierge Excellence (A.C.E.) Training Program  </title>
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			<p>6/24/2009 12:00:00 AM</p>
			<p>ALBUQUERQUE,  NM  &#8211; To  help enhance the Albuquerque visitor experience, the Albuquerque Convention and  Visitors Bureau (ACVB) has partnered with CNM to develop the Albuquerque  Concierge Excellence (A.C.E.) training program. The program objective...</p>
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		<title>New Education Building at National Hispanic Cultural Center Awarded Top Environmental Certification</title>
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			<p>6/23/2009 12:00:00 AM</p>
			<p>Governor Bill Richardson today announced that the newly completed Pete V. Domenici Education Center at the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque has been awarded the top environmental certification, LEED Gold, by the U.S. Green Building Council....</p>
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		<title>Ghost Ranch and the Faraway Nearby: Photographs by Craig Varjabedian </title>
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			<p>6/22/2009 12:00:00 AM</p>
			<p>At the heart of Northern New Mexico&#8217;s legendary Ghost Ranch, a semicircular arc of red-orange cliffs catch and transmute the drama of New Mexico&#8217;s roiling skies in varied, often startling ways. Spreading beyond these Cliffs of Shining Stone in...</p>
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		<title>Vintage Albuquerque Offers Popular Food, Wine and Art Events June 24-27</title>
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			<p>6/19/2009 12:00:00 AM</p>
			<p>(ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., June 18, 2009) -- Vintage Albuquerque events, from wine tastings to gourmet dinners prepared by top chefs, are scheduled for June 24-27 in a number of locations throughout the Albuquerque area.   Funds raised from these popular summertime...</p>
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		<title>Artist Collaboration Creates New Understanding of the Land </title>
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			<p>6/18/2009 12:00:00 AM</p>
			<p>ALBUQUERQUE, NM --- This summer and fall more than 25 New Mexico art organizations are joining together to present LAND/ART, a collaboration of environmentally inspired art. This six-month explorative project will examine relationships of land, art and community...</p>
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		<title>Ensuring Top-Notch Customer Service and Destination Knowledge Focus of Hospitality Event </title>
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			<p>6/18/2009 12:00:00 AM</p>
			<p>MEDIA ADVISORY    &nbsp;  What: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ensuring Top-Notch Customer Service and Destination Knowledge Focus of Hospitality Event&nbsp;  &nbsp;  Where: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hilton Albuquerque Hotel  &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;...</p>
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		<title>Arabian Horse Industry’s Largest Youth Event At Expo New Mexico  </title>
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			<p>6/17/2009 12:00:00 AM</p>
			<p>The Arabian horse industry&#8217;s largest event for youth, the Youth National Arabian and Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show, moves into Expo New Mexico in Albuquerque, July 25-August 1, 2009. The eight-day event combines top-level equine competition in...</p>
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		<title>New Mexico Museum of Natural History &amp; Science Presents a Lecture on Chaco Astronomy</title>
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			<p>6/16/2009 12:00:00 AM</p>
			<p>Albuquerque, NM&#8211;The New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science welcomes Anna Sofaer and Paul Pino for a lecture entitled, Chaco Astronomy, Wednesday, June 17, at 7 p.m.

High on a butte in New Mexico's Chaco Canyon at summer solstice in 1977,...</p>
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		<title>Music, art and cultural events infuse the city of Albuquerque this summer &amp; fall</title>
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			<p>6/16/2009 12:00:00 AM</p>
			<p>Albuquerque, N.M. &#8211;Visitors will enjoy a diverse array of events in Albuquerque this summer and fall.&nbsp;During any given week choose from concerts, festivals, markets, exhibits, sporting events and more.&nbsp;Visit www.itsatrip.org for additional...</p>
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		<title>Experimental Geography</title>
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			<p>6/15/2009 12:00:00 AM</p>
			<p>Experimental Geography opens June 28 at The Albuquerque Museum and explores the distinctions between geographical study and artistic experience of the earth, as well as the juncture where the two realms collide and possibly make a new field altogether. The...</p>
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		<title>Performance Poet to Perform at National Hispanic Cultural Center</title>
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			<p>6/10/2009 12:00:00 AM</p>
			<p>Poet Janine Pommy Vega will perform her poetry at the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) on June 30 at 6:00 PM in the Salo´n Ortega of the History and Literary Arts building. It is a FREE EVENT held in conjunction with Acequia Booksellers of Albuquerque....</p>
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		<title>“La Danza de la Pluma” to be presented in New Mexico</title>
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			<p>6/9/2009 12:00:00 AM</p>
			<p>Metamorfosis Documentation Project (Armando Espinosa Prieto and Craig Johnson) is completing a collaborative project with the community of Teotitl&#225;n del Valle, a village in southern Oaxaca, to document La Danza de la Pluma (The Feather Dance). 

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		<title>Help celebrate the 70th birthday of ANDALUZ by sharing your experiences at the hotel and win one of 7 free weekend getaways</title>
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			<p>6/8/2009 12:00:00 AM</p>
			<p>In order to celebrate the 70th birthday of the historic property ANDALUZ is offering seven (7) free weekend getaways to the people who submit their unique and charming memories of the Historic ANDALUZ Property. 

When:                 Submissions will be...</p>
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		<title>ABQ Trolley Co. presents The Sandia Sundown tour </title>
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			<p>6/8/2009 12:00:00 AM</p>
			<p>Albuquerque, NM - ABQ Trolley Co., in conjunction with Sandiago's Mexican Grill at The Tram, announce the first ever "Sandia Sundown" tour. This unique, custom tour will be a way for Albuquerque visitors and locals to enjoy an all-inclusive, guided tour to...</p>
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		<title>Release of new Disney/Pixar film "Up" inspires Albuquerque High Flying Adventure Sweepstakes</title>
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			<p>5/28/2009 12:00:00 AM</p>
			<p>ALBUQUERQUE, NM (May 28, 2009) &#8211; In the new Disney/Pixar film Up, opening in theaters Friday, May 29th, a balloon salesman ties 1,000 helium-filled balloons to his house in search of adventure. You can experience the adventure of a lifetime witnessing...</p>
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		<title>Albuquerque named to Kiplinger’s 10 Best Cities of 2009</title>
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			<p>5/26/2009 12:00:00 AM</p>
			<p>Washington, DC (May 26, 2009)&#8212;Kiplinger&#8217;s Personal Finance has named its 10 Best Cities of 2009, selecting locales offering solid employment opportunities and the talent to create new, well-paying positions. A healthy job market means these cities...</p>
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		<title>Disney's A Christmas Carol Train Tour</title>
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			<p>5/26/2009 12:00:00 AM</p>
			<p>FROM SNEAK PEEKS OF EXCLUSIVE 3D FILM FOOTAGE TO SUMMERTIME SNOW &#8211; DISNEY PULLS OUT ALL THE WHISTLE STOPS FOR 40-CITY TRAVELING EXPERIENCE 

Departing Los Angeles May 22; Tour to Cover More Than 16,000 Miles 

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		<title>Giraffe Born at Rio Grande Zoo</title>
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			<p>5/21/2009 12:00:00 AM</p>
			<p>The ABQ BioPark welcomed a newborn reticulated giraffe calf on Thursday, May 21 at 4:55pm.  The male calf was born to 14-year-old Kashka and 10-year-old Buccaneer.  Dozens of visitors witnessed the birth and the newborn&#8217;s first steps about 30 minutes...</p>
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		<title>21st Annual Hoop It Up 3 on 3 Basketball Tour, Presented By Sports Authority Comes to Albuquerque, NM</title>
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			<p>5/21/2009 12:00:00 AM</p>
			<p>Hoop It Up, the largest 3on3 basketball tour in the world, will bring top-notch competition, entertainment and excitement to Albuquerque, New Mexico on Saturday and Sunday, June 13-14, 2009. The event will take place at Civic Plaza on the Downtown Streets,...</p>
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		<title>The American Bicycle Association BMX Spring Nationals Races to the Duke City</title>
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			<p>5/19/2009 12:00:00 AM</p>
			<p>ALBUQUERQUE, NM &#8211;Duke City BMX will once again host the American Bicycle Association (ABA) Spring Nationals May 22-24, 2009. The race is the largest BMX event in New Mexico and it draws riders and guests from across North American and beyond.  According...</p>
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		<title>THE ALBUQUERQUE MUSEUM OF ART &amp;HISTORY</title>
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			<p>5/14/2009 12:00:00 AM</p>
			<p>Experimental Geography opens June 28 at The Albuquerque Museum and explores the distinctions between geographical study and artistic experience of the earth, as well as the juncture where the two realms collide and possibly make a new field altogether. The...</p>
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		<title>Locals share their passions to encourage travel to the Duke City</title>
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			<p>5/12/2009 12:00:00 AM</p>
			<p>In an effort to engage potential visitors to discover all of Albuquerque&#8217;s unique offerings, the Albuquerque Convention &amp; Visitors Bureau (ACVB) has recruited 11 locals in 10 categories to help tell the city&#8217;s story. The national campaign...</p>
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			<p>4/30/2009 12:00:00 AM</p>
			<p>Albuquerque, NM - ABQ Trolley Co. owners Jesse Herron and Michael M. Silva, Jr. announce the arrival of Albuquerque's newest city tour company. ABQ Trolley Co. will begin service on Tuesday, May 5th. ABQ Trolley Co. brings a much needed city tour service...</p>
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		<title>Arabian Horse Association Youth Nationals a Staple at Expo New Mexico</title>
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			<p>4/30/2009 12:00:00 AM</p>
			<p>The Youth National Arabian and Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show comes to Expo New Mexico for the 17th time, July 25 &#8211; August 1, 2009. The event, which has become a summer staple for the Albuquerque community, attracts thousands of the country&#8217;s...</p>
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		<title>The “Un-Road Trip” passes through Albuquerque</title>
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			<p>4/28/2009 12:00:00 AM</p>
			<p>Albuquerque, NM &#8211; Boaz Frankel is making the &#8220;Un-Road Trip&#8221; across the country for 10 weeks and stopping in Albuquerque on Wednesday, April 29th. The goal of the trip is to criss-cross the country using every possible mode of transportation...</p>
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		<title>Hyatt Regency Tamaya Receives Industry's Top Awards and Accolades</title>
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			<p>4/27/2009 12:00:00 AM</p>
			<p>The Pueblo of Santa Ana-&#160;The Hyatt Regency Tamaya, located between Albuquerque and Santa Fe in New Mexico, has received 15 industry awards and accolades between 2007 and April, 2009 by the leading travel, golf, and professional meeting publications for...</p>
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		<title>New Mexico's First Bioblitz</title>
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			<p>4/20/2009 12:00:00 AM</p>
			<p>Families, ecology enthusiasts and arm-chair naturalists are invited to participate in New Mexico&#8217;s first BioBlitz, a 24-hour biological inventory where scientists together with the public explore all the living organisms found at the Rio Grande Nature...</p>
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		<title>The Albuquerque Museum's 25th Annual Car Show </title>
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			<p>4/20/2009 12:00:00 AM</p>
			<p>One of Albuquerque's largest car shows takes place every May at The Albuquerque Museum of Art &amp; History. 
On Sunday, May 17 car lovers will gather for the 25th Annual Albuquerque Museum/New Mexico Council of Car Clubs Automobile Show. Hundreds of antique,...</p>
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		<title>Carolyn Pollack Jewelry Unveils New Collection to Celebrate Earth Month</title>
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			<p>4/7/2009 12:00:00 AM</p>
			<p>Albuquerque, NM -- Carolyn Pollack Jewelry unveiled its new Mesa Verde designer sterling silver and natural gemstone collection today to highlight environmental awareness during Earth Month.The Mesa Verde collection of necklaces, bracelets and earrings is...</p>
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			<p>4/7/2009 12:00:00 AM</p>
			<p>Albuquerque master artist and arts activist, Robert Hooton&#8217;s work will be celebrated in an intimate installation, Robert Hooton / Albuquerque Elders, at the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History through May 31, 2009.The 16 works in this installation...</p>
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			<p>4/7/2009 12:00:00 AM</p>
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516 ARTS and LA Artcore present a collaborative exhibition in both Albuquerque and Los Angeles, featuring 20 artists from diverse backgrounds and communities in our two western cities as well as a video program. Concurrent installations will be on view...</p>
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			<p>4/7/2009 12:00:00 AM</p>
			<p>In the summer and fall of 2009 a group of New Mexico arts organizations will join together to present LAND/ART,exploring relationships of land, art and community through exhibitions, site-specifi c art works, a speakers series,performances, tours, excursions...</p>
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			<p>4/7/2009 12:00:00 AM</p>
			<p>L A N D A R TArt &#8226; Nature &#8226; CommunityWHEN: June 27 - 28, 2009WHERE: The Albuquerque Museum, 2000 Mountain Rd. NW, 505-243-7255, www.cabq.gov/museum516 ARTS, 516 Central Ave. SW, Albuquerque, 505-242-1445, www.516arts.org&amp; outdoor locationsHOW...</p>
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			<p>4/6/2009 12:00:00 AM</p>
			<p>As a result of average winter snowpack in our northern and Colorado&#8217;s San Juan Mountains and the predicted average runoff from those regions, reservoir levels are projected to be good in much of New Mexico for the Memorial Day and Independence Day holidays....</p>
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			<p>3/30/2009 12:00:00 AM</p>
			<p>Albuquerque celebrates American Indian Week with a variety of festivities. 
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Traditional Native American Dance Performances
April 18 &amp; 19 
Great American Indian Dancers&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11am &amp; 2pm&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Plains
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			<p>The new National Museum of Nuclear Science &amp; History will open its doors on April 4, 2009. This &#8220;new&#8221; Museum has served as a national resource through its collections and programming for 40 years. Formerly the National Atomic Museum, which...</p>
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			<p>La Bella Spa Salon is rightsizing its business and consolidating to its flagship location at 10126 Coors Blvd. NW in early April. This decision allows the company to retain all of its employees, while expanding hours, physical space and&nbsp; continuing to...</p>
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			<p>The NAACP Southwestern Region VI will conduct its 61st  Annual Training Conference March 26-28, 2009 at the Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown Hotel. The theme for the Conference is NAACP CENTENNIAL: &#8220;100 YEARS AND THE STRUGGLE CONTINUES.&#8221;  Region VI...</p>
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			<p>In what has to be one of the greatest breaks from tradition in its long and storied history, the University of New Mexico&#8217;s &#8220;The Pit&#8221; in Albuquerque will host the world&#8217;s best bull riders and bulls for three days of non-stop competition...</p>
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			<p>ALBUQUERQUE, NM &#8211; Thousands of recreational vehicle (RV) enthusiasts plan on getting their kicks on Route 66 in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the nation&#8217;s largest RV rally &#8211; officially called The Rally &#8211; convening Fri., April...</p>
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			<p>Albuquerque, NM &#8211; Albuquerque, New Mexico was ranked as the second most affordable destination in the country by AAA in 2008. In addition to being a great value all of the time, the Albuquerque Convention &amp; Visitors Bureau has joined together with...</p>
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			<p>The Aquarium&#8217;s Shark Exhibit has some new residents!&nbsp; Two Pacific zebra sharks were moved to the shark tank last week to acclimate to their new digs and are now on exhibit.&nbsp; &#8220;The zebra sharks look quite different from our other sharks,...</p>
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			<p>Cedar Crest, NM&#8211;The Sandia Mountain Natural History Center will kick off their first event of the season this Saturday, March 7th. The Center&#8217;s popular &#8220;First Saturday&#8221; series offers visitors a chance to explore nature in the beautiful...</p>
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			<p>ALBUQUERQUE, NM &#8211;  Saenz Productions and the world-famous Greg Jackson&#8217;s Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Gym will team up to host the first-ever Duke City Mixed Martial Arts Series fight on March 14th at the Albuquerque Convention Center. The Duke City...</p>
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			<p>Laurie Anderson is one of the seminal artists of our time. Her genre-crossing work encompasses performance, film, music, installation, writing, photography and sculpture. Anderson will perform Burning Leaves: A Retrospective of Song and Stories at the KiMo...</p>
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			<p>Albuquerque—The New Mexico Museum of Natural History &amp; Science is showcasing the best in nature photography with the North American Nature Photography Association&#8217;s exhibit, &#8220;NANPA Award Winners: 1997-2009.&#8221; 
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			<p>ALBUQUERQUE, NM- Eva Encinias Sandoval, director of the National Institute of Flamenco (NIF) recently announced that after 22 years of continuous production, Festival Flamenco Internacional de Alburquerque will be suspended in 2009. The ten-day event features...</p>
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			<p>Albuquerque &#8211; The National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) is proud to present Women &amp; Creativity 2009, a month-long celebration from March 1 - 31 promoting women in the arts. This festival is sponsored by Mark Pardo Salons and runs the entire month...</p>
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			<p>The momentous opening of the Alvarado Hotel in May of 1902 was reported in newspapers from Los Angeles to Topeka. For most travelers this majestic hotel was their first impression of Albuquerque. For over sixty-five years the hotel was a busy center of travel...</p>
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			<p>Government, civic and business officials from New Mexico, Chihuahua, Mexico, and AeroMexico commemorated February 9, 2009 the historic launch of the first scheduled airline service between Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Chihuahua City, Chihuahua, Mexico.
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			<p>Albuquerque, NM, February 11, 2009—Kim Vejil believes every couple in love should have a beautiful setting for their most important wedding day. The owner of Casa de Colores, a hacienda type bed and breakfast just minutes from Old Town that features an authentic...</p>
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			<p>Albuquerque, NM &#8211; The Albuquerque Convention Center will host more than 1,000 youth fencers from across the country during the Junior Olympic competition this weekend, February 13 &#8211; 16, 2009.
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			<p>Albuquerque, N.M. &#8211;Visitors will enjoy a diverse array of events in Albuquerque this spring.  During any given week choose from concerts, festivals, markets, exhibits, sporting events and more.  Visit www.itsatrip.org for additional events and details...</p>
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			<p>ALBUQUERQUE, NM &#8211; With the Albuquerque Thunderbirds playing a series of road games this weekend, Tingley Coliseum will once again play host to the Shrine Circus, while Bob Gerding&#8217;s Outdoor Adventure Hunting &amp; Fishing expo and the New Mexico...</p>
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			<p>Albuquerque, NM (January 13, 2009) The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (IPCC), in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention presents, &#8220;Through the Eyes of the Eagle:&nbsp; Illustrating Healthy Living for Children,&#8221; a national...</p>
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			<p>The Sandia Mountain Volleyball Classic returns for its third year to Albuquerque May 16t and 17, 2009, attracting top level competition from around the nation and offering multiple divisions for event participants.&nbsp; Set at the foothills of the majestic...</p>
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			<p>Albuquerque, NM - The Albuquerque Convention &amp; Visitors Bureau (ACVB) is pleased to report that amidst the current economic conditions, Albuquerque is among a few destinations that saw increases in lodging demand for 2008. The newly released Smith Travel...</p>
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			<p>Albuquerque, NM &#8211; With news of the challenging economic times all around us, Albuquerque is an affordable getaway option for the year&#8217;s most romantic weekend. With Valentine&#8217;s Day falling on a Saturday this year, it&#8217;s a great excuse...</p>
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			<p>Albuquerque &#8211; The National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) is proud to present Carnaval Celebration: Carnaval Dance Party to kick off the beginning of the Lenten season. This celebration is a two night event that will be held on Friday, February 20...</p>
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			<p>ALBUQUERQUE, NM &#8211; The new National Museum of Nuclear Science &amp; History will open its doors to the world on April 4, 2009. This &#8220;new&#8221; museum has served as a national resource through its collections and programming for 40 years. Formerly...</p>
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			<p>ALBUQUERQUE, NM &#8211; Albuquerque welcomes the Go West Summit Tradeshow from January 26-28, 2009.&nbsp; Hosting Go West is an excellent opportunity to showcase Albuquerque and New Mexico&#8217;s tourism offerings for an international audience.
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			<p>ALBUQUERQUE &#8211; The National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) is pleased to announce a concert by Gabriel Alegr&#237;a&#8217;s Afro-Peruvian Sextet on Saturday, February 14th, 2009 at 8 pm.&nbsp; The NHCC is located at 1701 4th Street SW on the corner...</p>
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			<p>Albuquerque, NM &#8211; The Albuquerque Convention &amp; Visitors Bureau (ACVB) announces its new interactive Google Maps on www.itsatrip.org.  As indicated by the ACVB&#8217;s internal survey, maps are one of the most important features on a travel planning...</p>
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			<p>Albuquerque, NM &#8211; The National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) is proud to announce a free public reception for the opening of two exhibitions on Friday, February 6, 2009 from 6 pm &#8211; 8 pm in the art museum.&nbsp; The NHCC is showcasing the work...</p>
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			<p>ALBUQUERQUE &#8211; The Albuquerque Hilton Hotel, a landmark in the city&#8217;s midtown area for nearly 40 years, is undergoing a comprehensive $14 million &#8220;greenovation&#8221; that will incorporate energy and water conservation and feature a fresh,...</p>
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			<p>1/5/2009 12:00:00 AM</p>
			<p>ALBUQUERQUE &#8211; The National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) is proud to announce two evening shows by acclaimed performance group Culture Clash in their latest production Culture Clash in AmeriCCa at 8 pm on January 23 and 24, 2009.   Culture Clash visits...</p>
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			<p>12/30/2008 12:00:00 AM</p>
			<p>ALBUQUERQUE, NM &#8211; For the 12th year in a row, the Albuquerque Convention &amp; Visitors Bureau (ACVB) was recognized with a Gold Service Award by Meetings &amp; Conventions magazine. This prestigious award commends ACVB&#8217;s Convention Services staff...</p>
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			<p>12/17/2008 12:00:00 AM</p>
			<p>ALBUQUERQUE-Mayor Martin J. Ch&#225;vez and ABQ RIDE Director Greg Payne are pleased to announce the launch of the new Albuquerque International Sunport/Downtown Nonstop Express Route. The route begins service today, the same day as the inaugural Rail Runner...</p>
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		<title>Collections Tours Offer Behind-The-Scenes Look Into The New Mexico Museum Of Natural History &amp; Science</title>
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			<p>12/4/2008 12:00:00 AM</p>
			<p>ALBUQUERQUE, NM &#8211; The New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science is offering visitors a view behind-the-scenes with tours of the Museum&#8217;s Bioscience and Geoscience collections.
Geoscience tour participants will gain entry to the Museum&#8217;s...</p>
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516 ARTS is pleased to announce Chicana Badgirls: Las Hociconas opening Saturday, January 17, 6-8pm, as part of a series of programs focusing on activism and feminism. This exhibition brings together the multimedia work...</p>
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			<p>12/2/2008 12:00:00 AM</p>
			<p>ALBUQUERQUE &#8211; Mayor Martin J. Ch&#225;vez and ABQ RIDE Director, Greg Payne, announced today that ticket sales for the 2008 Luminaria Tour are headed for another sell out. Only about 2,055 tickets remain after the first weekend of sales. 
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			<p>12/2/2008 12:00:00 AM</p>
			<p>ALBUQUERQUE, NM &#8211; The National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) presents the Feast of Guadalupe Concert &amp; Celebration on Tuesday, December 16 at 7 pm in the Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts.&nbsp;The NHCC is located at 1701 4th Street SW.&nbsp;&nbsp;This...</p>
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the United States for its annual convention themed "Telling Our Story -
Weaving Our Future" November 5-8, 2008. The Arc is the world&#8217;s largest
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			<p>ALBUQUERQUE &#8211; Paa-Ko Ridge Golf Club is ranked as the third best public golf course in the United States, according to a newly released Readers&#8217; Choice Poll by subscribers of Golf World magazine, a Golf Digest publication.	The ranking was a stunning...</p>
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			<p>ALBUQUERQUE, NM—On October 26th ghouls, goblins and creepy, crawly, scary things from all over the city will emerge to run, bike or walk in the annual Day of the Tread event to benefit Carrie Tingley Hospital Foundation and Casa Esperanza.  The 2008 Day of...</p>
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			<p>Albuquerque, NM &#8211; The National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) is proud to present renowned performance artist Guillermo G&#243;mez-Pe&#241;a in his latest production &#8220;El Mexorcist 2 &#8211; America&#8217;s Most Wanted Inner Demon&#8221; Thursday,...</p>
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Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum is celebrating the 30th
anniversary of the historic flight that commemorates the first Atlantic
crossing in a helium-filled balloon and Albuquerque&#8217;s unique place in its
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			<p>Albuquerque, NM  - The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (IPCC) and the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) are proud to announce the first annual From Field to Feast Celebration, October 4 &#8211; 18, 2008.  This two-week community festival celebrates the...</p>
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			<p>The National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque announces the opening of &#8220;Meso-Americhanics (Maneuvering Mestizaje) de la Torre Brothers and Border Baroque&#8221; September 12, 2008, 6 p.m., with a free public reception in the Center&#8217;s Art...</p>
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Sponsored by the Central New Mexico Community College Foundation
In its 40 year history, Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) has transitioned from a technical/vocational...</p>
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			<p>Abuquerque, N.M. &#8211; Visitors will enjoy a variety of distinctive events in Albuquerque this fall. During any given week choose from art exhibits, music concerts, sporting events, cultural festivals and more.  Visit www.itsatrip.org for additional events...</p>
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			<p>The Pueblo of Jemez announces the opening of a new exhibition focusing on the history of formal education in the Jemez Valley, featuring the 100-year-old school at Jemez Pueblo.  The new exhibit - &#8220;Remembering Our School Days: Education in the Jemez...</p>
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			<p>Mayor Martin Ch&#225;vez, UNM President Dr. David J. Schmidly and ABQ RIDE
Director Greg Payne are pleased to announce an agreement between the City of
to provide shuttle service to all UNM Lobo home football games during the 2008
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Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (IPCC) officially opened its new east entry
expansion project on August 22, 2008 marking six months from the time ceremonial shovels opened
ground last February.
New Mexico State Governor
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			<p>Pueblo of Acoma, N.M. &#8211; The opportunity to ride through the Acoma and Laguna reservations returns with the 7th Annual Tour de Acoma on Sunday, September 28, 2008. The annual event takes riders on a 25, 50 or 100-mile trek and offers the chance to ride...</p>
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			<p>Ski New Mexico announced the grand opening of the New Mexico Ski Museum on August 7, 2008. The museum is located at the base of Sandia Peak Tramway and was created to document the history and development of skiing in New Mexico.
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			<p>ALBUQUERQUE &#8211; The Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureau (ACVB) is pleased to announce the Board of Directors for the fiscal year 2008-2009. The new board was elected by a unanimous vote at the 2008 ACVB Annual Luncheon.
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			<p>Scalo presents their new &#8220;Wine Down Wednesday,&#8221; tasting wines from around the world with the gourmet cuisine of Scalo Northern Italian Grill.&nbsp; The first three weeks of every month you receive a four course dinner with four to five fabulous...</p>
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			<p>Artspace 116 announces Bare Ground, an exhibit of sculpture and ceramic vessels byAlbuquerque artist Elizabeth Fritzsche. Bare Ground is about creating from an intuitive mind,from a deep human response, inviting the viewer to become the art, exposing the...</p>
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			<p>Albuquerque, N.M. &#8211; Visitors will enjoy a variety of distinctive events in Albuquerque this fall. During any given week choose from art exhibits, music concerts, sporting events, cultural festivals and more.&nbsp; Visit www.itsatrip.org for additional...</p>
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			<p>Beginning Friday, September 5, 2008 from 5-8:30 P.M., First Friday ARTScrawl tousr selected galleries and exhibits across Albuquerque. On September 19 from 5-8:30 P.M. ARTScrawl will be celebrated in Old Town and along historic Mountain Road. On September...</p>
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			<p>Ski New Mexico announces the grand opening of the New Mexico Ski Museum and the dedication of a commemorative plaque honoring the late New Mexico ski pioneer Robert J. Nordhaus on Thursday (August 7, 2008), beginning at 10 a.m. at the Museum&#8217;s location...</p>
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			<p>Abuquerque, N.M. &#8211; Visitors can enjoy four new exhibits displaying history, art, culture, science, the sport of ballooning and other lighter-than-air craft at the Anderson-Abruzzo International Balloon Museum this fall.&nbsp;&nbsp; 
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			<p>Albuquerque, NM, July 23, 2008—In a press conference on July 8 at the Historic KiMo Theatre, Mayor Martin J. Ch&#225;vez announced that the first-ever Gospel Music Festival held in Albuquerque, and perhaps the first in New Mexico, will be presented at the...</p>
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			<p>ALBUQUERQUE, NM &#8211; Change is in the air &#8211; literally. The National Museum of Nuclear Science &amp; History construction project for its new museum has begun taking shape: the first steel has been placed on the site. The 555 cubic yards of concrete...</p>
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			<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Albuquerque &#8211; The Youth National Arabian and Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show (Youth Nationals) will celebrate its 16th year in Albuquerque,...</p>
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			<p>Corrina Burns, Tourism Marketing ManagerCorrina Burns joins the ACVB as tourism marketing manager, bringing seven years of experience in the tourism industry as Public Relations and Marketing Director for Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort &amp; Spa. Burns has a...</p>
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			<p>Barbara Marcus, Human Resources Barbara Marcus joins ACVB as the new Human Resources Manager. She has over 20 years in the field of Human Resources, coming to us most recently from New Mexico Mutual where she was the Human Resources Manager there as well....</p>
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			<p>Albuquerque &#8211; The Albuquerque Convention &amp; Visitors Bureau congratulates two staff members who were recently promoted.
Bonnie Miller, Senior National Sales ManagerBonnie Miller was recently promoted from National Sales Manager responsible for East...</p>
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			<p>Albuquerque, NM&nbsp; - The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (IPCC) and the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) are proud to announce the first annual From Field to Feast Celebration October 4 &#8211; 18, 2008.&nbsp; This two-weeklong community festival...</p>
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			<p>Come out to the Rio Grande Zoo on Saturday, August 2nd from 4:00 to 10:00pm for One Wild Night of music, dancing and fun, featuring Kathy Mattea and nine other bands. You&#8217;ll hear everything from blues to folk, bluegrass, Celtic, country and world music...</p>
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The summer of 1978 saw a number of newsworthy events. A Pope died and another was installed. The first baby created by in vitro fertilization was born.&nbsp; The Shroud of Turin went on public display for the first time in 45...</p>
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			<p>Washigton, D.C. -- Two new surveys of AAA travel agency and auto travel managers reveal that rising fuel prices are affecting Americans&#8217; travel plans this summer. From one-on-one interactions with AAA members, 95 percent of AAA auto travel managers...</p>
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		<title>New Mexico Sports Authority Presents Legendary Pete Sampras in "Pit" Exhibition</title>
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			<p>The New Mexico Sports
Authority, a program of the New Mexico Tourism Department, is joining ProLink
Sports-Entertainment-Media of Austin, Texas to host &#8220;the greatest tennis player
of all time,&#8221; Pete Sampras, and ATP Tour star Sam Querrey in...</p>
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ALBUQUERQUE, NM &#8211; The National Atomic Museum has contracted with Worldwide Aircraft Recovery Ltd. of Nebraska to move two of its largest artifacts: a B-29 and a B-52 bomber, both of which have been stored at the Museum&#8217;s...</p>
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			<p>Sumner &amp; Dene is honored to host the Plein Air Painters of New Mexico "Painting the Land of Enchantment" 4th Annual Paintout Exhibition &amp; Sale August 1-28. There are two receptions for the exhibition, Friday August 1 plus August 15, 5-9pm.&nbsp; 120...</p>
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			<p>Are you dreaming of a getaway vacation being involved in the events and activities of the most photographed event in the world? Have you eve dreamed of flying in a hot air balloon and experiencing the quiet wonder of floating over beautiful desert and mountain...</p>
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Albuquerque, NM &#8211; The National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) is proud to announce the opening of Meso-Americhanics (Maneuvering Mestizaje) de la Torre Brothers and Border Baroque on Friday, September 12, 2008 at 6 pm with a free public reception...</p>
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			<p>Through September 7In Contemporary Rhythm: The Art of Ernest L. Blumenschein 
The art of Ernest Blumenschein (1874-1960) is celebrated in the comprehensive exhibition In Contemporary Rhythm: The Art of Ernest L. Blumenschein.&nbsp; The exhibition will present...</p>
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. &#8211; Travelers
looking for an affordable vacation should head to Albuquerque.

AAA recently released the results
of the 2008 Annual Vacation Costs Survey, ranking the least and most expensive
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			<p>Albuquerque, N.M. - The National Basketball Association announced today
the affiliation system for the 2008-09 NBA Development League season.&nbsp; Each NBA team has one NBA D-League affiliate
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			<p>Acoma, NM - The best red and green chili anywhere in the Southwest will be in .
&nbsp;Sky City Casino and the International
Chili Society (ICS) present the 2008 New Mexico State and Regional Chili Cook
Off June 28th and 29th.&nbsp; 
Returning
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&#8211; &#8220;Trappings: Story
of Women Power and Clothing,&#8221; created by Two Girls Working, comes to New
Mexico June 13th-August 16th. This unique collection of art creates conversations about the meaning and
expression of power.
Two Girls Working,...</p>
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			<p>Mayor Martin J. &nbsp;Ch&#225;vez announced that on Saturday, &nbsp;August 16, &nbsp;Old Town&#8217;s 4th Annual Salsa Fiesta will be bigger and better with an expanded competition, more activities, more entertainment and an &#8220;arts crawl&#8221; that...</p>
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			<p>ALBUQUERQUE &#8211; Mayor Martin Ch&#225;vez and ABQ RIDE Director Greg Payne announced today two summer programs designed to provide the whole family with transportation options for activities, concerts, shopping and entertainment.&nbsp; 
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&#8220;Transit...</p>
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			<p>ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. &#8211; ESPN Regional Television, a subsidiary of ESPN, Inc., announced today that the 2008 New Mexico Bowl will be played Saturday, Dec. 20 in University Stadium on the campus of the University of New Mexico. The third annual game will...</p>
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			<p>Mayor Martin Ch&#225;vez and the Open Space Division Invite You to &#8220;Join Us on the Trail&#8221;During the 16th Annual National Trails Day Event
On June 7th, 2008 join the Open Space Division for the 16th Annual National Trails Day (NTD) event.&nbsp;...</p>
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		<title>Annual Festival Flamenco Internacional de Alburquerque Infuses New Mexico with World Class Artistry</title>
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			<p>Albuquerque, N.M. &#8211; The 22nd Annual Festival Flamenco Internacional de Alburquerque comes to Albuquerque, New Mexico June 6-15. This festival is the largest in North America, and the Festival Flamenco de Jerez, Spain has recognized it as one of the...</p>
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			<p>Dated Events - Sign up in advance as space is limited
June 14&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cochiti Drum Making Workshop. Come make your own drum. 10:00 am &#8211; 3:00 pm. Gabe Yellowbird, of Cochiti Pueblo, will be offering a hands-on...</p>
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			<p>ALBUQUERQUE &#8211; Mayor Martin Ch&#225;vez and ABQ RIDE Director Greg Payne announced today two summer programs designed to provide the whole family with transportation options for activities, concerts, shopping and entertainment.&nbsp; 
&nbsp;&#8220;Transit...</p>
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			<p>The City of Albuquerque welcomes Eliza Gilkyson to Summer Nights at the Aquarium and Botanic Garden on Thursday, June 5. Summer Nights consists of a series of musical concerts performed on Thursday evenings in the beautiful setting of the Rio Grande Botanic...</p>
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			<p>"Into America&#8217;s West" features New Mexico this week on the Travel Channel. The one-hour program is scheduled for Thursday (May 22, 2008) at 11 p.m. and rebroadcast Saturday (May 24, 2008) at 6 p.m. on the Travel Channel. Be sure to check local listings.
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			<p>In the first ever partnership between the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center and the Albuquerque BioPark, children from the Pueblo of Acoma will plant a corn field with Acoma heirloom seeds at the Albuquerque BioPark&#8217;s Heritage Farm on Sunday, May 11.&nbsp;...</p>
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			<p>The art of Ernest Blumenschein (1874-1960) is celebrated in the comprehensive exhibition In Contemporary Rhythm: The Art of Ernest L. Blumenschein.&nbsp; Opening Sunday, June 8, with a reception and programs from noon to 4:00 pm at the Albuquerque Museum...</p>
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			<p>Soukous legend KANDA BONGO MAN (Democratic Republic of Congo), precociously talented newcomer and son of the late Ali Farka Toure, VIEUX FARKA TOURE (Mali)and Germany's madcap genre-busters 17 HIPPIES have all been confirmed to perform at Globalquerque! New...</p>
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"with a voice so vari-colored and many octaved that its difficult to imagine it as the product of a single larynx"&nbsp; NY Times
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Downs captures some of Mexicos many voices she was captivating in every sense. Blessed with a pliable voice...</p>
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			<p>CHICAGO, IL &#8211; March 31, 2008 - The four members of the ECHO Carving Team have set their sites on once again capturing a seat in the Annual ECHO Chain Saw Carving Series Championship, scheduled to occur this year under the canopy of the world famous...</p>
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			<p>CHICAGO, IL &#8211; March 31, 2008 - The 4th Annual ECHO Chain Saw Carving Series Championship is traveling to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta this fall to garner &#8220;wishes&#8221; for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Mexico.&nbsp; 
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			<p>ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. &#8211; The Albuquerque Convention &amp; Visitors Bureau (ACVB) was honored with two gold awards at the annual Cumbre Awards Dinner for the New Mexico Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).
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			<p>Albuquerque, NM &#8211; Dawn of the Dinosaurs: New Mexico&#8217;s Triassic, the only Triassic Exhibit Hall in North America, opens its doors to the public at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science at 9:00 AM on May 17, 2008. Dawn of the Dinosaurs...</p>
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			<p>Albuquerque, NM &#8211; The National Video Game Association is pleased to announce the first National Video Game Championships and Super Conference. The event will be held at the Albuquerque Convention Center May 21-25, 2008.
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			<p>Who:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; First Battalion, Seventh Marines Vietnam 1965-1970 is a nonprofit organization of approximately 1,000 former Marines who served in the battalion during the Vietnam War.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;...</p>
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When:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Wednesday, May...</p>
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			<p>Albuquerque, N.M. &#8211; Visitors will experience local flavor during a myriad of events in Albuquerque this summer.&nbsp;During any given week choose from cultural festivals, art exhibits, craft fairs, theater performances, sporting events and more. Visit...</p>
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			<p>AAA releases 2008 Vacation Costs Survey &amp; Recommends Travelers Budget $244 Per Day 
According to the 2008 edition of AAA's Annual Vacation Costs Survey the recommended travel budgetfor two adults traveling together in North America is $244 per day for...</p>
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			<p>Isleta Pueblo, NM &#8211; The expanded Isleta Casino and Resort Hotel and Convention Center is slated to open July 1, 2008. The new resort hotel will have luxurious guest rooms and suites in close proximity to the new convention facilities. The property is...</p>
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			<p>ALBUQUERQUE - Mark your calendars because you don&#8217;t want to miss the 22nd Annual Festival Flamenco Internacional de Alburquerque!&nbsp;Once again, the University of New Mexico department of Theater and Dance, The National Institute of Flamenco, the...</p>
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			<p>Albuquerque, NM. The Albuquerque Folk Festival celebrates its tenth year at EXPO New Mexico on Saturday, June 21, expecting to attract more than 3,000 music, dance and folk arts fans to participate and learn during a full day of 120+ non-stop performances,...</p>
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			<p>Sumner &amp; Dene presents &#8220;Lori Gordon Assemblages, One Person Show&#8221;, June 6 - 28, with a reception for the artist, Friday June 6, 5-9pm. New Orleans artist, Lori Gordon was a landscape painter prior to Katrina. While cleaning up from the hurricane...</p>
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			<p>Ski New Mexico members experienced 4 percent increase in skier days over the recently-completed 2007-20008 ski season compared to the highly-successful 2006-07 season.
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&#8220;Ski season in New Mexico was incredibly exciting,&#8221; said Michael Cerletti,...</p>
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WHEN:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;June 13 - August 16, 2008
EVENTS:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Opening reception: Friday, June 13, 6-8pm music with CK Barlow&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Panel...</p>
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			<p>WHAT: Nature Journaling for Beginners
WHERE: Open Space Visitor Center | 6500 Coors Blvd NW between Monta&#241;o and Paseo del Norte at the end of Bosque Meadows Rd.
WHEN: Saturday, May 24, 2008 | 9:30 AM - Noon
FEE:&nbsp;10 dollars
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		<title>The 25th Anniversary of the formation of Turquoise Trail Association</title>
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			<p>This year, 2008 is the 25th Anniversary of the formation of Turquoise Trail Association, a group of business owners and artists that live along Highway 14, also called Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway. The group&#8217;s aim is to bring public attention...</p>
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Albuquerque film production company Trifecta+ Entertainment announced today their short film &#8220;Sweetie&#8221; will screen at the Cannes Film Festival in France during the 48 Hour Film Project&#8217;s &#8220;Short Film...</p>
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			<p>May 18, 2008 at 2:00 p.m.
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Bernalillo, NM-Famed architect John Gaw Meem designed the Coronado State Monument as part of the New Deal. Meem is regarded as one of the most important and influential architects to have worked in New Mexico. On Sunday,...</p>
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			<p>Albuquerque, NM —The Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum will open its newest exhibition, Native Americans and Ballooning, on April 20 just prior to the 25th Annual Gathering of Nations Powwow held in Albuquerque. 
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;With apologies to Kermit The Frog&#8217;s song &#8220;It&#8217;s Not Easy Being Green,&#8221; the International Green Ideas Show (IGIS) intends to prove otherwise!
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			<p>Albuquerque, N.M. &#8211; The Gathering of Nations Pow Wow, which is North America&#8217;s largest, celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2008. The annual event takes place at the University of New Mexico Arena (the PIT) in Albuquerque April 24-26, 2008. 
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			<p>4/14/2008 12:00:00 AM</p>
			<p>Albuquerque, NM- This year marks the 25th anniversary of &#8220;North America&#8217;s Biggest Powwow,&#8221; the Gathering of Nations, and Southwest Stages is proud to bring the powwow to fans across North America with 12 hours of live radio coverage from...</p>
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			<p>Albuquerque, NM - Celebrating its twenty-second anniversary, The Collector&#8217;s Guide announces the new Volume 22. This once-a-year printed guidebook to the art of New Mexico has just been released, with close to 200,000 copies to be distributed around...</p>
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			<p>ALBUQUERQUE, NM &#8211; When the historic La Posada de Albuquerque Hotel reopens late this year, it will feature a completely renovated interior, as well as a new name &#8211; Andaluz, as announced this morning by Historic Hotels, LLC. 
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			<p>Albuquerque &#8211; Albuquerque will host the 21st annual National American Indian Science &amp; Engineering Fair (NAISEF), the only national American Indian science fair, March 27-29, 2008. The event will take place at the Albuquerque Convention Center....</p>
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			<p>BOULDER, Colo. &#8211; Forty-eight of the nation&#8217;s best Division I and Division II men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s collegiate rugby teams will compete in the USA Rugby National Guard College Club Playoffs, April 18-20, at the Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque.&nbsp;&nbsp;...</p>
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			<p>3/25/2008 12:00:00 AM</p>
			<p>The Pueblo of Santa Ana, N.M. &#8211; Santa Ana Star Casino, one of New Mexico&#8217;s leading Native American gaming casinos, received the prestigious Marketer of the Year award in the Integrated Marketing Campaign category for its &#8220;This Is MY Casino&#8221;...</p>
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			<p>3/18/2008 12:00:00 AM</p>
			<p>The Tourism Association of New Mexico (TANM)is pleased to announce the finalists for the annual Tourism Industry Association Recognition Awards, known as the TIARA Awards. &#160;These awards help bring greater awareness to the importance of the tourism industry...</p>
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		<title>Alchemy: Collage &amp; Assemblage</title>
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			<p>3/10/2008 12:00:00 AM</p>
			<p>WHEN: April 12 - May 31, 2008
EVENTS: Saturday, April 12, 6-8pm: Opening receptionThursday, April 17, 8pm: Cut Up or Shut Up!, an evening of collage fi lmsSaturday, April 19, 10am: Poetry &amp; The Absurd, Dada writing workingSaturday, May 3, 2pm: Gallery...</p>
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			<p>3/10/2008 12:00:00 AM</p>
			<p>WHEN: April 12 - May 31, 2008Opening reception: Saturday, April 12, 6-8pmGallery Talk: Saturday, May 3, 2pm
WHERE: 516 Central Avenue SW, between 5th &amp; 6th Streets, Downtown Albuquerque
HOURS: Tuesday through Saturday, 12-5pm
IMAGES: Please contact...</p>
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The New Mexico Tourism Department is among 13 western states that have signed an historic agreement with U. S. government agencies pledging mutual cooperation in promoting tourism on federal lands while protecting natural, historic and cultural resources.
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			<p>3/3/2008 12:00:00 AM</p>
			<p>Albuquerque, NM &#8211; March 3, 2008 &#8211; Mesa del Sol officials early this morning joined Dr. Udo Ungeheuer, chairman of SCHOTT&#8217;s board of management and a host of New Mexicans including Gov. Bill Richardson and Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chavez,...</p>
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			<p>3/3/2008 12:00:00 AM</p>
			<p>WHAT: Anne Cooper: Viridis
WHEN: May 16 - June 20, 2008Artist Reception (Downtown ArtsCrawl): Friday, May 16, 5-8pmGallery hours: Monday - Friday 9&#8211;5 and by appointment
WHERE: Artspace 116, 116 Central Ave SW Suite 201, downtown Albuquerque
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		<title>Bill Brandt: A Retrospective</title>
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Albuquerque - British master photographer Bill Brandt&#8217;s wide ranging work is explored in a comprehensive exhibition Bill Brandt: A Retrospective opening Sunday, March 2, 2008, at the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History with a lecture by Nancy Sutor...</p>
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			<p>Albuquerque, N.M. &#8211; Spring events showcase Albuquerque, New Mexico&#8217;s unique Southwestern appeal for visitors. During any given week visitors can choose from cultural festivals, art exhibits, craft fairs, theater performances, sporting events and...</p>
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			<p>Albuquerque, N.M. &#8211; What do you get when you bring together more than two million pounds of bowling balls, at least 126,000 bowling shoes, more than 12,000 matching shirts and 63,000 bowlers from all over the country? Answer: The world&#8217;s largest...</p>
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			<p>Albuquerque, NM -- The National Atomic Museum is preparing for a &#8220;moving&#8221; experience. Site preparations have begun at the new site of the Museum in southeast Albuquerque and the firm of MV Industries Inc. has been chosen to provide the construction...</p>
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			<p>Acoma, NM -&nbsp;Acoma Business Enterprises is asking all of its patrons to &#8216;Bear with US&#8217; as they begin construction at Sky City Casino Hotel on March 9 through April 1, 2008.&nbsp; Acoma will be replacing carpets on the casino floor and painting...</p>
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		<title>Trappings: Stories of women, power and clothing</title>
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			<p>WHEN: June 13 - August 16, 2008
EVENTS: Opening reception: Friday, June 13, 6-8pm music with CK BarlowPanel Discussion: Saturday, June 14, 2pm Downtown Artscrawl: Friday, August 15, 5-8pm
WHERE: 516 Central Avenue SW, between 5th &amp; 6th Streets, Downtown...</p>
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			<p>Santa Ana Pueblo, N.M. (February 13, 2008) &#8211;The Hyatt Regency Tamaya introduces open-range, western-style riding under the turquoise skies of New Mexico with the new &#8220;Saddle Up &amp; Spa&#8221; Dude Ranch Experience package (www.tamaya-stables.com)...</p>
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			<p>2/12/2008 12:00:00 AM</p>
			<p>Albuquerque, NM&nbsp;&#8211; A new two-story east entrance to the 32-year-old Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (IPCC) will begin to emerge this month thanks to the state of New Mexico. 
The $2 million project adds close to 19,000 sq. ft. to the main building...</p>
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			<p>2/11/2008 12:00:00 AM</p>
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WHAT: Giving Shelter 

A sister exhibition to The Cradle Project

WHEN: March 1-29, 2008 
Reception: Saturday, March 8, 6-8pm 

See page 2 for exhibition programs throughout the month

WHERE: 516 Central Avenue SW, between 5th &amp; 6th Streets,...</p>
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* What: The 2008 United States Bowling Congress Open Championships staff will be hosting an end-of-construction open house to offer local media a look at the completed transformation of the Albuquerque Convention Center into a 60-lane state-of-the-art bowling...</p>
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WHAT: Fernando Delgado: Compositions

WHEN: April 11 - May 9, 2008

Artist Reception: Friday, April 11, 5:30 - 7:30pm

Gallery hours: Monday - Friday 9&#8211;5 and by appointment

WHERE: Artspace 116, 116 Central Ave SW Suite 201, downtown Albuquerque

MORE...</p>
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The National Hispanic Cultural Center announces the opening of &#8220;Caminos Distintos: Patrocinio Barela and Edward Gonzales in New Mexico&#8221; on February 22, 2008, at 6 p.m. with a free public reception in the Center&#8217;s Art Museum.
This exhibition,...</p>
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			<p>ALBUQUERQUE &#8211; The Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureau (ACVB) announced today that its advertising campaign created in partnership with advertising agency McKee Wallwork Cleveland received three Gold Adrian Awards from the Hospitality Sales &amp;...</p>
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			<p>Reception February 1, 2008 at 6pm * Eastdale Shopping Center (Eubank &amp; Candelaria NE)Work will remain hanging throughout the month.Siegfried Hahn was born in Randfontein, Transvaal, South Africa. He became an American citizen in 1973.
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			<p>Albuquerque - On May 17, 2008, the only Triassic Exhibit Hall in North America opens its doors to the public at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science. DAWN OF THE DINOSAURS: NEW MEXICO&#8217;S TRIASSIC is dedicated to the plants and animals...</p>
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			<p>Albuquerque, N.M. &#8211; The Astana Cycling Team, led by Johan Bruyneel, formerly of Team Discovery, will train in Albuquerque January 23 &#8211; February 4, 2008. The 2008 Astana team includes eight-time Tour de France team director and Astana General Manager...</p>
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			<p>What:&nbsp; Presentation:&nbsp; Building a Carreta - Historical Representation of Early Spanish Transportation(sponsored by the Friends of Coronado State Monument)
Who:&nbsp; Lecturer/Presenter: Gary Williams, who built the caretta ("Little Cart," generally...</p>
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			<p>At this time the Gathering of Nations is set to celebrate the 25th annual Gathering of Nations Pow Wow. With more than 3000 Native American singers and dancers converging on the University of New Mexico Arena (the PIT) in&nbsp;Albuquerque New Mexico, April...</p>
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			<p>12/20/2007 12:00:00 AM</p>
			<p>ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. &#8211; Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureau President/CEO Dale Lockett and Albuquerque Convention Center General Manager Tom Morton officially welcomed the United States Bowling Congress and the 2008 USBC Open Championships at a kickoff...</p>
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			<p>12/18/2007 12:00:00 AM</p>
			<p>* What: Media welcoming and kick off event to officially introduce the 2008 USBC Open Championships to Albuquerque, N.M.
* When: Thursday, Dec. 20. The event will begin promptly at 2 p.m.
* Where: Albuquerque Convention Center (East Complex NE Exhibit Hall)&nbsp;
*...</p>
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		<title>Acoma Sky City Fan Fest has Expanded</title>
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			<p>12/17/2007 12:00:00 AM</p>
			<p>Get there early! Kickoff for New Mexico Bowl II between Nevada and New Mexico is 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 22, but the bowl day festivities start much earlier. The Acoma Sky City Fan Fest will run from 10 a.m. until 2:15 p.m. in the parking lots to...</p>
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			<p>12/11/2007 12:00:00 AM</p>
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ALBUQUERQUE &#8211; When was the last time you actually received a pair of free tickets to a major sporting event? Well, when the New Mexico Lobos face off with the Nevada Wolf Pack in New Mexico Bowl II, Pontiac hopes to bring a host of fans to the Albuquerque-based...</p>
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		<title>An “upscale joint” is coming to Albuquerque’s Nob Hill in early 2008</title>
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			<p>12/11/2007 12:00:00 AM</p>
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ALBUQUERQUE, NM — Nob Hill Bar &amp; Grill, a new venture by owner Matthew Ludeman in partnership with Ambrozia Caf&#233;'s Chef Sam Etheridge, is set to open in early 2008 at 3128 Central Avenue in Albuquerque&#8217;s Nob Hill area. The restaurant will...</p>
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			<p>12/5/2007 12:00:00 AM</p>
			<p>Acoma, NM--Sky City Casino Hotel is now offering FREE shuttle service to and from Sky City Cultural Center.&nbsp;Beginning November 29, 2007 the shuttle service will pick up at Sky City Casino Hotel at 8:00 am, 11:00 am and 1:30 pm and return to the casino...</p>
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			<p>12/5/2007 12:00:00 AM</p>
			<p>Albuquerque - The New Mexico Italian Film Festival will open with three major attractions on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008. An entire afternoon of Italian music,&nbsp;Italian film, Italian food and Italian wine, will be served up for 650 Festival patrons. The second...</p>
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			<p>12/5/2007 12:00:00 AM</p>
			<p>Albuquerque - Embrace the holiday spirit at the Rio Grande Botanic Garden during the daylight hours through the month of December.&nbsp; December Garden Holidays focuses attention on various themed displays visible throughout the facility during the day....</p>
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		<title>ACVB Recognized for Outstanding Website with Two National Awards</title>
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			<p>12/4/2007 12:00:00 AM</p>
			<p>Albuquerque, NM—The Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureau&#8217;s (ACVB) redesigned website, http://www.itsatrip.org, was recently awarded with the Standard of Excellence WebAward in the Regional Category by the Web Marketing Association and a Gold 2007...</p>
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		<title>Nevada Accepts Invitation to New Mexico Bowl II</title>
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			<p>12/2/2007 12:00:00 AM</p>
			<p>The University of Nevada Wolf Pack has accepted an invitation to play in the second edition of the New Mexico Bowl. The Wolf Pack will represent the Western Athletic Conference in the contest. 
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"We are proud to have the Wolf Pack coming to Albuquerque...</p>
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		<title>New Mexico Lobos to Return to New Mexico Bowl</title>
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			<p>12/2/2007 12:00:00 AM</p>
			<p>The New Mexico Bowl is pleased to announce that the University of New Mexico Lobos have accepted an invitation to play in the 2nd annual New Mexico Bowl. The Lobos played in the inaugural game one year ago and once again, with an 8-4 overall record, have...</p>
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			<p>11/26/2007 12:00:00 AM</p>
			<p>ALBUQUERQUE—Mayor Martin Chavez and ABQ RIDE Director Greg Payne are pleased to announce the upcoming 2007 Luminaria Tour.&nbsp;The event will take place on the evening of December 24th and tickets will go on sale Friday, November 23rd, 2007.&nbsp; 
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			<p>11/26/2007 12:00:00 AM</p>
			<p>Albuquerque—Get in the holiday spirit in Old Town, which will be aglow with luminarias, festive decorations and open for evenin