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the top 5 reasons to move to Santa Fe, New Mexico — where the quality of life is second to none   1) The Food Whether it’s the world-class restaurants or local events and markets, the food in Santa Fe is incredible. You can even take a cooking class at the Santa Fe School of Cooking to recreate the unique tastes of New Mexico at home. Here you’ll find something for every taste and soon you’ll know how to answer … Read More

Veronica Ortiz had dreamed of owning a paleta store and when she and her husband, John, stopped at the Paleta Bar in Bernalillo, they decided they wanted in. Just over a year later, they are co-owners of three Paleta Bars as well as a Paleta Bar Café in Albuquerque, along with their partners, Marcos and Yesica Palafox. So, what is a paleta? Basically, John explains, “paleta” is what an ice pop is called in Mexico. But the Paleta Bar doesn’t … Read More

After a one-year forced hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® presented by Canon is coming back stronger than ever! The 49th annual event was postponed in 2020, the only year it was not held since the event was established in 1972. This year, for nine days in October, the skies will once again be converted into an enchanted world of uniquely shaped balloon rodeos, twilight balloon glows and vibrant balloon-filled skies. General tickets for the 49th annual event … Read More