AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSpace & Tourism: A wayward SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage is set to slam into the Moon on Aug. 5, creating a new crater and a dust cloud that astronomers worldwide will watch—another reminder that New Mexico’s spaceport era is part of a much bigger story. Road Safety in Albuquerque: The city added two new speed cameras (Tramway near Lomas NE and Paseo del Norte near Barstow NE) and plans more on Coors by early August, bringing the total to 38. Outdoor Getaway Ideas: Rio Arriba County is being pitched as a weekend base for Carson National Forest hikes and scenic drives, with highlights around Rio Chama and nearby lakes. Hidden Lakes: Trampas Lakes in the Pecos Wilderness is spotlighted as a remote, glacier-carved alpine destination reached by a 12-mile round-trip hike. Local Culture & Books: Albuquerque author Caroline Starr Rose is set to bring her “Packhorse Librarian” story to Bookworks and Books on the Bosque with readings and signings. Travel Convenience: Ruidoso is getting new nonstop flights from Denver via Contour Airlines, giving locals and visitors easier access to Lincoln National Forest adventures. Family Travel Budgeting: New Mexico’s tax-free weekend is helping families offset back-to-school costs, with shoppers reporting big savings on supplies. Route 66 Nostalgia: A new roundup spotlights classic roadside motels along Route 66, from neon icons to retro motor courts.
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