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"Albuquerque is magical and I am glad I found Casas de Suenos..." Mary Daniels, Chicago Tribune, Chicago, IL. Casas de Suenos Old Town Historic Inn.
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Albuquerque News from the Casas de Suenos Old Town Historic Hotel:
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 Order your official Albuquerque Vistors Guide for 2013!
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If you have not already done so, it is time to order your 2013 Official Albuquerque Visitors Guide.
Diverse cultures, authentic art and vibrant traditions have shaped the centuries-old story of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Come experience the history that continues to unfold with premier cultural events, distinctive attractions, museums and shopping. All of this at a fantastic value makes Albuquerque an ideal vacation destination. This guide will help you make the best of your next visit.
To order your personal visitors guide visit:
FREE 2013 ALBUQUERQUE VISITORS GUIDE
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A VISIT TO NEW MEXICO'S 19 PUEBLOS
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Casas de Suenos Old Town Historic Inn, Albuquerque New Mexico
Ancient Pueblo peoples or Ancestral Pueblo peoples were an ancient Native American culture centered on the present-day Four Corners area of the United States, comprising southern Utah, northeastern Arizona, northern New Mexico, and southwestern Colorado.
They lived in a range of structures, including pit houses, pueblos, and cliff dwellings designed so that they could lift entry ladders during enemy attacks, which provided security. Archaeologists referred to one of these cultural groups as the Anasazi.
Today, New MexicO is is home to 22 Indian tribes, comprised of 19 Pueblos, two Apache tribes (the Jicarilla Apache and the Mescalero Apache) and part of the Navajo Nation, which spreads through New Mexico, Arizona and Utah.Discover New Mexico's culture among ancient cliff dwellings and petroglyphs that serve as a glimpse into the lifestyles and beliefs of the area's earliest civilizations. The state is home to 22 Indian tribes, comprised of 19 Pueblos, two Apache tribes (the Jicarilla Apache and the Mescalero Apache) and part of the Navajo Nation, which spreads through New Mexico, Arizona and Utah. The Pueblos are Acoma, Cochiti, Isleta, Jémez, Laguna, Nambé, Okhay Owingea, Picurís, Pojoaque, Sandia, San Felipe, San Ildefonso, Santa Ana, Santa Clara, Santo Domingo, Taos, Tesuque, Zia and Zuni. Most are within an hour’s drive of Albuquerque.
Pueblo life is a window to another world and time. Not relegated to history books or museums, this is a living culture carrying on the centuries-old traditions of their ancestors. Visitors admitted into pueblos to view the dances are expected to respect the customs and traditions. Some pueblos have strict rules governing photography, sketching and tape recording.
We invite you to visit the Pubelos in New Mexico on your next visit to the Land of Enchantment.Visitors must abide by the laws and rules of the pueblo they visit. Most pueblos have a tribal office that can answer any questions. |
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Albuquerque rides into the American Girl lineup |
American Girl American Girl’s 2013 Girl of the Year doll is named Saige Copeland, and she’s from Albuquerque.
 Dan Mayfield- Reporter- Albuquerque Business First
Albuquerque will be on a lot of little girls’ minds in 2013.
American Girl’s 2013 Girl of the Year doll is named Saige Copeland, and she’s from Albuquerque, according to a report in the Wisconsin State Journal.
The new doll is a fourth grader who loves horses, and the $110 doll’s accessories include a horse and a hot air balloon.
“Things like this in pop culture that tie in to Albuquerque and New Mexico are always good for tourism,” said Megan Mayo Ryan, senior communications and tourism manager at the Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureau Friday. “It puts us out there in a market that wouldn’t be thinking about Albuquerque, for one, and those things are great for us.”
American Girl, a division of Mattel (NASDAQ: MAT), had $102 million in sales in 2012, according to the company’s last annual SEC filing, up from $86.5 million in sales in 2011.
Saige is also part of the latest American Girl movie, which filmed in Albuquerque a few months ago, Mayo said.
The film, which stars Jane Seymour, is about a 9-year-old girl in Albuquerque who is devastated when her best friend comes back from summer camp with another best friend.
The closest American Girl doll store is in Denver. The dolls, which feature a variety of characters from around the country and from various time periods, have been a hit with collectors and girls.
American Girl spokeswoman Julie Parks was unavailable for comment on Friday
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GOVERNOR SUSANA MARTINEZ ENCOURAGES NEW MEXICANS TO LEARN A WINTER SPORT |
Governor Signs Proclamation Declaring January "Learn a Winter Sport" Month
ALBUQUERQUE
– Members of the New Mexico Tourism Department and Ski New Mexico were in Albuquerque this morning to celebrate the kickoff of "Learn a Winter Sport Month," which was declared by Governor Martinez in order to encourage New Mexicans to learn how to ski or snowboard this winter.
Skiing and snowboarding lessons are available during the month of January at New Mexico’s ski areas. Additionally, Ski New Mexico has joined a local media outlet to take part in a nationwide effort to encouraging youngsters to learn a winter sport.
"Here in New Mexico, we are lucky to be able to enjoy the outdoors year-round," said Governor Susana Martinez. "This is a great time to get out and be active with your family while supporting an important part of New Mexico’s economy. Winter sports are a major part of what makes New Mexico a tourism destination and we regularly have some of the best snow and terrain in the country."
New Mexico is home to eight alpine resorts and three cross country resorts dotted throughout the state and offers pristine landscapes, outstanding terrain and a great value. Recent winter storms have doused New Mexico with the powdery white snow, making for great ski conditions.
Additionally, the ski industry is a vital economic component of the winter economy for New Mexico, generating nearly half a billion each year and employing over 2,500 people.
"You don’t have to travel very far to enjoy winter sports in New Mexico," said Tourism Secretary Monique Jacobson. "We have everything from skiing to snowboarding to snowshoeing, and I encourage families to take advantage of this opportunity to learn a life-long sport and enjoy the activities that the winter season has to offer."
For information on resorts offering affordable opportunities for youth to learn a winter sport, contact Ski New Mexico at 505-858-2422 or www.skinewmexico.com. |
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The experts at Fodor's Travel selected Albuquerque as one of the Top 25 Places to Go in 2013. "Breaking Bad," regional cuisine, rich culture and affordability help the Southwestern city rise to the top of recent travel lists.
Albuquerque, New Mexico (PRWEB) December 18, 2012
The experts at Fodor’s Travel announced Monday that Albuquerque has been named among the Top 25 Places to Go in 2013. Fodor’s editors have chosen Albuquerque as a hot travel destination because of its excellent value for visitors, calling the city an affordable getaway for nature lovers and families. Albuquerque’s visibility on the AMC show “Breaking Bad” has also helped elevate the destination’s profile for travelers.
"The places on our Go List are our ‘must-dos’ for the coming year. Travelers should add these far flung and domestic destinations to their 2013 itinerary," said Arabella Bowen, Executive Editorial Director at Fodor's Travel. The cities were selected by Fodor’s senior editorial team who began with an initial list of 75 global travel spots, narrowing them down to the final 25 locales on the Go List after heated internal debate.
The story highlights a slower pace of life and calls out the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, the ABQ BioPark and Gruet Winery as highlights. Two local lodging boutique properties were called out by the editor – Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm and the Hotel Andaluz - and appropriate for this time of year, Fodor’s mentions the Luminaria Tour at the holidays as a special time to visit Albuquerque. The complete story is available here: http://www.fodors.com/go-list/2013/.
In addition, Albuquerque has been highlighted as one of 20 Awesome Winter Foodie Destinations by Zagat.com again focusing on Los Poblanos. The story says “If you haven’t experienced the great Southwest, now is the time and Albuquerque the place to start.”
Just west of Albuquerque, the Acoma Pueblo was also named one of “12 most extreme places in America worth visiting” by BudgetTravel.com and showcased on FoxNews.com. The list is a compilation of longest, coldest, hottest, biggest and oldest. That’s where Acoma “Sky City” Pueblo comes in; it is said to be one of the oldest sites in North America.
For more Albuquerque rankings, visit http://www.ItsATrip.org/albuquerque/whats-new/top-ranking.aspx. |
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