Northern New Mexico Travel Guide

The Albuquerque Biopark is always good for a wild time, but now through Dec. 30 its nightlife lights up, too. The 15th annual River of Lights at the Rio Grande Botanic Garden features light sculptures depicting flora and fauna throughout the grounds at New Mexico’s largest walk-through light show. The live entertainment schedule is here. Gates are open 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. (closed Dec. 24 and 25); adults are $8, seniors and kids $4. For more information,... Read More

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYnPiMxJcxg[/youtube]Grab your breakfast burrito and camera, it’s the 40th annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, Oct. 1 through Oct. 9. The largest ballooning event in the world sees 750 balloonist from around the globe gather in the Duke City for camaraderie and competition. It’s been 40 years since the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta began  humbly at the Coronado Mall and has grown to the... Read More

Walk inside the Hotel Andaluz and you’ll discover one of Albuquerque’s premier boutique hotels. A recent $30 million renovation incorporated several green initiatives, and the staff members take care to follow through on promoting the hotel’s commitment to the local movement. So, when the concierge at the Andaluz mentioned tequila and micro-brews as being some of her top choices for drinking in Albuquerque, we knew we were going to get... Read More