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New Mexico Open sets 72-year sponsorship record
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The 2026 New Mexico Open at Turtleback Mountain Golf & Resort has secured more sponsorship support than any tournament in its 72-year history, led by a $50,000 commitment from New Mexico True. The money is funding a bigger purse, free spectator…
Outdoor recreation boom reshapes travel demand in Santa Fe
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Outdoor participation is setting new records nationwide, and regional tourism hubs like Santa Fe are adjusting as hikers and mountain bikers steer lodging choices toward trail access.
New Mexico Open lifts purse to $137,000
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The 2026 New Mexico Open at Turtleback Mountain Golf & Resort is raising its professional purse to $137,000, with a $30,000 winner’s check.
Sandia Heights artists open 13-home studio tour in Albuquerque foothills
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The 23rd annual Sandia Heights Artists Studio Tour returns Sept. 12-13 with 40 local artists showing work in 13 homes and studios in Albuquerque’s foothills.
Beachmate Shovel expands into 100 Walmart stores
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Beachmate said its Made-in-USA Beachmate Shovel is rolling out to 100 Walmart stores nationwide as the Charleston brand pushes its flagship beach tool into one of the country’s largest retail channels.
AI broadcast personality set for live golf debut at New Mexico Open
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The 2026 New Mexico Open at Turtleback Mountain Golf & Resort could become the first professional golf tournament to feature an autonomous AI broadcast personality interacting live with human hosts.
Regional day trips reshape family vacations in Northern New Mexico
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Family travel in Northern New Mexico is shifting toward flexible itineraries, regional day trips and stays outside downtown cores.
Arizona lands 19 Michelin Guide selections in Southwest debut
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Arizona restaurants earned 19 selections in the first Michelin Guide Southwest, including seven Bib Gourmand honors and three individual awards.
Outdoor recreation boom reshapes tourism demand in Santa Fe
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Trail use is climbing across the U.S., and destinations with strong hiking and biking networks are seeing new demand from active travelers.
Armadillo Workforce Housing expands fleet for data center buildouts
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Armadillo Workforce Housing said Aug. 24 it is expanding its modular housing fleet to serve data center and infrastructure construction projects across the U.S. The move adds capacity in Texas and New Mexico as demand grows for rapid-deployment…
Porter+Craig sets Pride weekend theatrical release for 'Sugar Beach'
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‘Sugar Beach,’ an award-winning queer coming-of-age drama from director Noely Mendoza, opens in select theaters June 26, timed to Pride weekend.
Eternal Alaska rebrands as Eternal Legacy Service with two memorial journeys
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Eternal Alaska has expanded nationwide and rebranded as Eternal Legacy Service, adding destination memorial services beyond Alaska.
ECN sets three fall 2026 conferences on refinery transition and orphan wells
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Energy Conference Network has announced three fall 2026 conferences in Long Beach, Houston and Pittsburgh focused on California refinery decommissioning and orphan, idle and marginal wells.
Meta trial puts youth social media harms back in focus as documentary releases Oct. 6
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A new documentary about Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen will arrive on Oct. 6, 2026, as Meta faces a seven-week federal trial in Oakland over claims its platforms were engineered to addict children.
Brett Cassort turns a 5,000-mile road trip into new art collection
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Artist Brett Cassort is unveiling a new body of work shaped by a 5,000-mile journey across six states, with the collection set to debut at the Reno Tahoe International Art Show on Sept. 17-20 before heading to Los Angeles.
Sanchez reimagines 'Suavecito' with new video and live plans
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The New Mexico duo Sanchez has released a new version of the classic “Suavecito” and a music video that pairs retro style with a Rosie the Riveter-inspired concept.
RefillGenie adds Spanish-language access for same-day prescription refills
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RefillGenie now offers Spanish-language access to its text-based prescription refill service across 49 states and Washington, D.C. The Jersey City telehealth company says it has treated 15,000 patients as it expands a 24/7 option for people who…
Kitty Harper’s Ma Prison lands Mindfield Film Festival screening
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Kitty Harper’s award-winning short drama Ma Prison will screen Aug. 29 at Guild Cinema in Albuquerque during the 9th Annual Mindfield Film Festival.
My Hero Academia concert launches sold-out world premiere footage ahead of tour
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My Hero Academia in Concert has released photos and video from its sold-out world premiere in Japan as the live anime experience prepares to tour the U.S. and Europe beginning Sept. 12 in Farmington, New Mexico.
Route 66 documentary launches centennial roadshow across eight states
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A new feature-length documentary on Route 66 will roll out with more than 40 screenings starting Sept. 1 in Chicago and ending Nov. 7 in Los Angeles.
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