Tourism

Custom-built ‘Oppenheimer’ film set opens to visitors in New Mexico

50 Views   RIO ARRIBA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A new opportunity to tour the same set that was used during the award-winning “Oppenheimer” film is now available in New Mexico. Tucked away in the desert at Ghost Ranch, near Abiquiu, stand several buildings and dirt roads that were built specifically for the movie.

Sandia Peak Tram to reopen next week

59 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — After closing for two months to update the motor system, the Sandia Peak Tram will officially reopen next week. The Tram will officially reopen Thursday at 9 a.m. They will have a ribbon cutting, tours, a Little Bear Coffee pop-up shop and live music.

New Mexico restaurants and bar nominated for James Beard awards

109 Views   The semifinalists for the James Beard Awards have been announced and include several New Mexico spots. The awards honor and recognize talent and achievement in the culinary arts, hospitality, the broader food system and media. Two locations in Albuquerque and Santa Fe are semifinalists.

Zozobra balloon set for Balloon Fiesta this year

79 Views   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.

Virgin Galactic shares plunge after finance announcement

156 Views   Shares of Virgin Galactic, the space tourism venture founded by Richard Branson, are plunging after the British billionaire said he has no plans to invest more money in the company as he says it has “sufficient funds” already.

Sandia Peak Tram to close for major updates in 2024

157 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The Sandia Peak Tram will close for two months in early 2024 as crews update and upgrade the current drive and control system. The current system, which has been in use since 1966, will be replaced with what they describe as “a modernized, automated and more

This New Mexico boat tour offers a new take on Christmas lights

156 Views   CARLSBAD, N.M. (KRQE) – Once a year, near Carlsbad, rooftops, backyards, and boat docks are decked out in twinkle lights as visitors and locals alike head to the Pecos River. The Christmas on the Pecos boat tour brings something unique to New Mexico: Christmas light viewing from the

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