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Albuquerque, New Mexico

Population: 448,607

Filled by impressive pueblo architecture and with the striking Sandia Mountains occupying the skyline, Albuquerque embodies the image of a Southwestern utopia. Its regional flavor is reflected in the quaint Old Town district, where distinctive local art and jewelry shops can be found alongside the expansive Albuquerque Museum of Art & History. New Mexican cuisine is one of the city's sources of pride; almost everything is served with a choice of the town's famous red or green chile. In October Albuquerque's premier event, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, sees crowds flocking to watch hundreds of brightly colored hot-air balloons rise up into the sky as exciting cultural heritage events take place on the open ground below.
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Efforts to prolong life of nukes is successful

SantaFeNewMexican.com - Sat Nov 21

ALBUQUERQUE a ' An independent panel says the United States can extend the life of aging nuclear weapons for decades with existing programs, a finding that activists contend means there's no need for the nation to design replacements for the nuclear arsenal.

Golden loot easily sold in Albuquerque

KRQE Albuquerque, New Mexico - Fri Nov 20

Burglary victims often wonder forever what happened to precious items, and now KRQE News 13 has followed the tracks of two accused crooks whose gold loot was sold for scrap and melted down.

Why are emissions tests only required in Albuquerque?

KOB-TV - Fri Nov 20

Emissions tests are only required for cars in one county in the state, which has a few viewers questioning its fairness.

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