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MAKING AN (ECONOMIC) IMPACT: Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta sees growth in attendance in 2025;  2026 event to celebrate Route 66

On Dec. 9, Visit Albuquerque hosted a webinar on the impact of the 2025 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in October. Tania Armenta, Visit Albuquerque president and CEO, led the discussion. Key points included: 2% increase in guest visits to 852,000 3% decrease in registered balloons to 537 5% decrease in daily non-stop seats at the […]

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City Announces New Leadership in Public Art Program

The city’s Department of Arts & Culture has selected Michael Ogilvie as its new Public Art Urban Enhancement Division manager following a competitive national search. Ogilvie stepped into the leadership role in November and brings a dynamic mix of experience, creativity, and vision to the department. Ogilvie has over 30 years of experience in the

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New Light-Based Art Installations Illuminate Downtown

Nine temporary light-based art installations envisioned by local artists will activate City Brights III, a unique partnership between the Department of Arts & Culture’s Public Art Program and Albuquerque ArtWalk. The installations will illuminate Downtown through spring of 2026. City Brights III will switch on two art installations during the December 5 ArtWalk in Downtown

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Indian Pueblo Cultural Center receives national recognition from the American Indigenous Tourism Association

The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (IPCC) received the award for Best Cultural Heritage Experience from the American Indigenous Tourism Association. The award was announced at the 27th Annual American Indigenous Tourism Conference (AITC) in Choctaw, Miss. The Excellence in Indigenous Tourism Awards honors outstanding professionals and organizations in the industry. In addition, they recognize the

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South Broadway Cultural Center Honors Our Lady of Guadalupe with Exhibit

The South Broadway Cultural Center’s annual exhibition commemorating the first apparition of Our Lady of Guadalupe — when she introduced herself to Juan Diego as the mother of God and of all humanity — returns this year with a special celebration. The exhibition opens with an artist reception from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, in

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