September 29, 2011 12:04:55 pm
Spaceport Construction Phase One Nearing Completion
The first phase of construction of the New Mexico Spaceport Authority, which includes the terminal, hanger and operations center, is nearly complete. Construction will be finalized by the end of the year, with the first passenger flights targeted for late 2013.
Virgin Galactic, the 20-year leas... » continue reading
September 29, 2011 11:18:57 am
Will We Have the “Box” for Balloon Fiesta?
The “Albuquerque Box” brings pilots from around the world every year to fly in the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. This unique weather phenomenon allows different wind speeds and directions to exist at different altitudes. Pilots are then more able to control their flight direction by changing altitudes to match where they want to go. In a sport where you go literally where the wind goes, the “Albu... » continue reading
September 28, 2011 10:27:14 am
40th Balloon Fiesta Hosts nearly 100 Special Shapes
The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta will open its 40th celebration on Saturday, October 1, 2011 with nearly 100 special shapes.
Five special shapes are scheduled to make their first appearance at this year’s Fiesta, including the world’s largest butterfly balloon called “Betty Jean” an... » continue reading
September 27, 2011 11:13:24 am
Santa Fe Ranked #1 for Cleanest Air
The World Health Organization (WHO) ranked Sante Fe, New Mexico, as having the cleanest air in the world in its first ever survey on air pollution. The survey was based on the levels of airborne particles smaller than 10 micrometers (also known as PM10s) measured in almost 1,100 cities worldwide.
Santa Fe was followed by Canada’s Whitehorse, the capital of th... » continue reading
September 23, 2011 10:18:45 am
Albuquerque Makes Best Cities List
Bloomberg Businessweek has named Albuquerque number 15th on its American’s Best Cities List.
The online journal looked at 100 of the country’s largest cities for a variety of quality of life features: the number of restaurants, bars... » continue reading
September 23, 2011 10:11:48 am
Albuquerque Makes Best Cities List
Bloomberg Businessweek has named Albuquerque number 15th on its American’s Best Cities List.
The online journal looked at 100 of the country’s largest cities for a variety of quality of life features: the number of restaurants, bars... » continue reading
September 22, 2011 1:12:17 pm
Albuquerque Maize Maze Opens
The Rio Grande Community Farm has opened the 14th Annual Maize Maze, an event which attracts thousands to make their way through the 7-acre corn maze. This year’s maze was built in conjunction with the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science and features a dinosaur theme. In addition to completing ... » continue reading
September 22, 2011 9:50:38 am
Albuquerque August Homes up 26.42%
The Greater Albuquerque Association of REALTORS® (GAAR) announced August home sales have increased 26.42 percent from August, 2010. There was also a 7 percent increase in homes sales from July, 2011.
Total sales volume also increased 13 percent, with $127.7 million in sales in August.
For more on August metropolitan home sales, please see the » continue reading
September 22, 2011 9:48:32 am
Albuquerque August Homes up 26.42%
The Greater Albuquerque Association of REALTORS® (GAAR) announced August home sales have increased 26.42 percent from August, 2010. There was also a 7 percent increase in homes sales from July, 2011.
Total sales volume also increased 13 percent, with $127.7 million in sales in August.
For more on August home sales, please see the GAAR » continue reading
September 22, 2011 9:16:36 am
UNM Anderson School of Management Among Top 100 Business Schools
The University of New Mexico Anderson School of Management was included on the Aspen Institute’s list of world’s top 100 business schools. The Aspen Institute looked at relevant course work, student exposure, business impact and faculty research as part of its criteria.
The » continue reading
September 21, 2011 12:23:56 pm
New Mexico Unemployment Rate Lower than National Average
New unemployment rates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor show New Mexico’s jobless rates dropping 2 percent in the last year to 6.6 percent. While still higher than pre-recession rates, New Mexico is faring better than the national unemployment rate of 9.1 percent for August, 2011.
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September 20, 2011 12:23:09 pm
Albuquerque Ranked on Best Places to Retire List
CNN Money ranked Albuquerque as one of the Best Places to Retire. The rankings factored in cost of living, median home prices and the amenities the city offers to residents. Albuquerque’s positive features included its diverse landscape and culture.
For more on Albuquerque’s ranking, see » continue reading
September 20, 2011 11:46:34 am
Albuquerque ranked on Best Places to Retire List
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September 14, 2011 9:41:02 am
Sandia National Labs Receives $4 Million Energy Grant
Sandia National Laboratories has been awarded a $4.1 million energy grant as part of a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) package to speed innovation, deployment and lower costs for offshore wind energy systems.
Sandia will use the grant to design Vertical Axis Wind Turbines which may reduce the cost of offshore wind energy generation.... » continue reading
September 13, 2011 12:49:36 pm
Two UNM Career Fairs This Week
The University of New Mexico will host two Career Fairs this week which are open to UNM students, alumni, and members of the community. The fairs will give job seekers the opportunity to meet with recruiters from local, national and international companies.
The Sciences & Engineering Career Fair will be Wednesday,... » continue reading
September 12, 2011 9:58:38 am
87th Burning of Zozobra
The 87th Burning of Zozobra took place September 8th, 2011 at Fort Macy Park in Santa Fe. This New Mexico tradition allows locals to burn away their hardships along with the 55-foot tall Zozobra bogeyman marrionette. For pictures of this years' event, please see the Albuquerque Journal. Additional information about the history of Zozobra is available on Zozobra.com.
Recreation & CultureSeptember 06, 2011 11:28:23 am
Balloon Festivals & More Fun Activities in the Fall in Albuquerque, NM
A crisp autumn breeze provides the perfect climatic backdrop for balloon festivals in Albuquerque. The annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® is one of the most world-famous balloon festivals, generally held the first and second weeks of October each year. Known as the world's largest hot air balloon ... » continue reading
Climate, Recreation & CultureSeptember 06, 2011 11:22:20 am
ABQ Teen Wins National Civil Air Patrol Contest
An Albuquerque teen has won a national contest sponsored by the Civil Air Patrol to come up with a slogan to keep kids off drugs. There’s not many of us who can say we knew what we wanted to be when we were 13, but Spencer Graham says he’s known all along he wanted to be a fighter pilot. He’s created a new slogan that he hopes will encourage thousands of kids to follow their dreams and stay off drugs.
