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Each season, the Albuquerque Convention & Visitors Bureau updates our visitors and friends regarding new and exciting changes and additions to our many Albuquerque, New Mexico tourist attractions. We also provide our community with updated information on Albuquerque, New Mexico events. For a review of recent news, please link on the articles below. Albuquerque rankings and media coverage are also updated regularly.

Albuquerque tops lists for affordable, accessible summer travel- Hotwire and TripAdvisor

Albuquerque was recently recognized by Hotwire.com® as one of the 2012 Top 10 Value Cities in the U.S. The recognition comes as a result of the site’s annual Hotwire® Travel Value Index study, showcasing the top 10 cities where consumers can get the most vacation for their money based on low rates, discounts, affordable entertainment and overall appeal. In addition to the Hotwire ranking, TripAdvisor® has recognized Albuquerque as one of the top 15 destinations to discover in 2012. View complete release.

Summer sweepstakes offers Centennial-themed vacation

To showcase the array of activities that make Albuquerque the place to be in 2012, the Albuquerque Convention & Visitors Bureau is giving away a trip. The three-night vacation revolves around the New Mexico Centennial celebration and is valued at $2,128. Travelers are encouraged to enter at www.ItsATrip.org/abqsummer through June 30, 2012. View Complete Release.

Albuquerque considered best location for viewing solar eclipse May 20th

On May 20th, the first annular eclipse in 18 years will be visible from the United States. Albuquerque is said to be the best urban location to view this "ultimate astronomical event." The type of eclipse is an annular eclipse, which occurs when the moon covers most of the sun's disk leaving a thin ring of light around the edge appearing as a "ring of fire." Several organizations in Albuquerque are inviting astronomy buffs and interested star and sky enthusiasts to visit Albuquerque for this rare viewing/educational event. View complete release.

Savor Albuquerque: Arts, Culture, Cuisine - June 7-16

The Savor Albuquerque festival recognizes our city's arts, culture and cuisine. The 10-day festival includes dance performances, food festivals, art exhibitions and more. Savor Albuquerque will culminate with the Centennial Summerfest on Saturday, June 16th. View complete release

25th Anniversary of Festival Flamenco Internacional de Albuquerque to take place in June

The National Institute of Flamenco in Albuquerque will host the 25th anniversary celebration of Festival Flamenco Internacional de Albuquerque, June 8-16, 2012. Albuquerque is known as the flamenco center of the U.S. Featuring nine days of performances by Spain’s greatest living artists, Festival Flamenco is an exciting opportunity for newcomers to entice their curiosity about the art form, and for aficionados to indulge in a flamenco immersion experience. View complete release.

Albuquerque celebrates New Mexico Centennial

This year, New Mexico celebrates 100 years of statehood since being admitted to the United States in 1912. This celebration includes year-long events and festivals featuring performances, educational programs and art exhibitions that depict the strong history and culture New Mexico possesses. Albuquerque's showcase event is the Centennial Summerfest that will take place in Downtown Albuquerque on June 16th, which will be the largest birthday celebration in the state. View complete release.

New Mexico Rail Runner expands weekend service

The new schedule will contain additional Saturday train times to provide passengers with more options between Albuquerque and Santa Fe for the upcoming summer season. View complete release.

Featured Events:

Albuquerque Comic Expo June 8-10, 2012

The Albuquerque Comic Expo, or ACE, is an Albuquerque comic book, pop culture and entertainment convention. ACE has a massive 106,000 square foot show floor that will feature exhibitors, vendors, a gaming area and more. www.abqcomicexpo.com

Ballet Pro Musica August 10-12, 2012

The National Ballet of Mexico joins La Catrina String Quartet and Jacqueline Helin, piano, in a unique partnership of Virtuoso Dancers and Virtuoso Musicians. The first Ballet Festival in America exclusively based on great chamber music masterpieces. www.balletpromusica.org

Latin Dance Festival August 23-26, 2012

This event showcases performacnes, social dancing to live salsa bands, weekend dance workshops and flims and lectures on the subject of Latin music dance and culture. www.abqlatinfest.com

Albuquerque in the national spotlight

Forbes ranked Albuquerque as one of the 16 top U.S cities to retire 2011 \
1st on MovieMaker Magazine's list of the 10 Best Cities to Live, Work & Make Movies in 2010
15th on Byways magazine list of the Top 50 Motorcoach Destinations of 2010
9th on Business Courier of Cincinnati list on Green Cities, 2010
6th on Men's Health's list of the Top 10 Leanest Cities in the US 2010
7th Best City for Arts, AmericanStyle magazine 2010
7th on Livability.com's list of the Top 10 Surprisingly Great Food Cities
Yahoo! Travel listed Albuquerque as one of the Best Made-Over US Towns Worth a Visit
17th on Bicycling magazine's list of America's Top 50 Bike-Friendly Cities 2010
13th Least Expensive Destination for Business Travelers, Business Travel News 2010
3rd on Livability.com's list of Golf's Best Kept Secrets: 10 Great Golf Cities 2010
No. 6 on Outside magazine's Best Cities in America 2009 list
2nd Best City of 2009 according to the Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Top 10 Cities, July 2009
Huffington Post: Featured as one of the 10 Best Cities for Local Food, 2009
USA 101: A Guide to America's Iconic Places, Events and Festivals (book): Albuquerque is one of the 10 Greatest Places to Find True Ameriana, 2009