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Frank Ray to perform at The Rio Grande Theatre

491 Views   KC Counts talked with the former Las Cruces police officer about becoming a successful musician, what advice he has for young people who want to make music a career, being a girl dad and more.

Zozobra balloon set for Balloon Fiesta this year

383 Views   SANTA FE, N.M. — Two of the most well-known traditions New Mexico is known for are coming together in one balloon later this year. The Santa Fe City Council voted 8-1 to approve $125,000 for a Zozobra balloon to fly in the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.

New dinosaur unlocked

500 Views   The identification of Tyrannosaurus mcraeensis changes what paleontologists previously understood about the geographical origin of the T. rex. The standing idea, Lucas said, is the T. rex originated in Asia and immigrated over a land bridge to get to North America.

Los Alamos Historical Society plans to preserve Oppenheimer house

388 Views   LOS ALAMOS, N.M. – There’s a new push to preserve the original house that J. Robert Oppenheimer and his family lived in while in Los Alamos. The city’s Historical Society says one of its main projects this year is to raise money for the restoration. They say the

Massive T. rex relative unearthed in New Mexico

533 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico is home to a new dinosaur species. Not only that, but the discovery is changing the timeline of when dinosaurs were walking around North America. A fossil found in southwestern New Mexico is part of the skull of a new species of Tyrannosaurus

Balloon Fiesta reopens search for executive director

498 Views   The board of directors for the world’s largest gathering of hot-air balloons is in search once again for an executive director.  During its search, Paul Smith will return to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta as its interim executive director. Director Sam Parks left the role earlier in December.

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