376 Views NEW YORK, NY — Five New Mexico chefs have been announced as semifinalists for best chef in the 2023 James Beard Awards. The James Beard Awards highlights chefs who demonstrate high standards in their leadership and culinary skills, along with chefs who are making a positive impact in local communities.
415 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A new WalletHub study lists two New Mexico cities made the “Most Sinful Cities in America.” WalletHub compared more than 180 U.S. cities across 38 key indicators of vices and illicit behavior. Its data set ranges from violent crimes per capita to excessive drinking to adult entertainment
412 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A few perennial tourist destinations in Northern New Mexico are getting new acclaim as two of the 50 best places to travel in the world in 2023. The latest ranking comes from Travel Lemming, a roughly six-year old online travel guide that says it has more than six-million
441 Views The Federal Aviation Administration has adopted a new rule that requires balloon pilots who carry passengers to obtain a second-class medical certificate when flying. The certificate is the same standard that other commercial pilots are required to hold.
458 Views “We’re pleased with it. We’re having to do a little bit more inventory runs so we can keep the stores stocked,” Indy White, owner of Pur Life, said. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta often draws in tens of thousands of crowds, but this year, balloons aren’t
399 Views Balloonists from all across the nation gather yearly to fly their hot air balloons at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, which runs until Sunday, Oct. 9. One such balloonist this year is Kelli Keller — originally from South Dakota and winner of the U.S. Women’s National Balloon Championship.
440 Views The 50th Annual Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta begins on Oct. 1 and runs through Oct. 9. Organizers are planning a huge event to celebrate the big anniversary. Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s Balloon Fiesta.
520 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Chile is woven into the fabric of New Mexico’s history and culture. But is the industry on the cusp of a massive shift? There is concern amongst some farmers over the chile industry’s ability to survive in the coming years.
453 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Sandia Peak Ski Area officials recently announced they will be closed this winter, for the second year in a row. The lack of snow on the mountain for the past five years has created a snowball effect. For the first time in at least the
448 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Special shape balloons are some of the biggest stars of the Balloon Fiesta. This year’s 50th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta will feature 118 special shape balloons with 19 new balloons from all over the world.
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