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Zozobra balloon set for Balloon Fiesta this year

Views 0 SANTA FE, N.M. — Two of the most well-known traditions New Mexico is known for are coming together in one balloon later this year. The Santa Fe City Council voted 8-1 to approve $125,000 for a Zozobra balloon to fly in the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.

New dinosaur unlocked

Views 0 The identification of Tyrannosaurus mcraeensis changes what paleontologists previously understood about the geographical origin of the T. rex. The standing idea, Lucas said, is the T. rex originated in Asia and immigrated over a land bridge to get to North America.

Los Alamos Historical Society plans to preserve Oppenheimer house

Views 0 LOS ALAMOS, N.M. – There’s a new push to preserve the original house that J. Robert Oppenheimer and his family lived in while in Los Alamos. The city’s Historical Society says one of its main projects this year is to raise money for the restoration. They say the

Massive T. rex relative unearthed in New Mexico

Views 0 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico is home to a new dinosaur species. Not only that, but the discovery is changing the timeline of when dinosaurs were walking around North America. A fossil found in southwestern New Mexico is part of the skull of a new species of Tyrannosaurus

Balloon Fiesta reopens search for executive director

Views 0 The board of directors for the world’s largest gathering of hot-air balloons is in search once again for an executive director.  During its search, Paul Smith will return to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta as its interim executive director. Director Sam Parks left the role earlier in December.

Meow Wolf highlighting Native American history

Views 0 Victor Ortiz began his work as an artist at the age of 6. He’s been on a mission to show people the importance of Native American culture through his art. SANTA FE, N.M. — From the Cochiti Pueblo to traveling the world, one artist has followed his dream but

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