AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBalloon Fiesta: Albuquerque’s nine-day event drew strong crowds and boosted sales for shops and restaurants, but wind grounded balloons on the final day. Sunport parking lots also filled up, with limited spaces expected through Monday, Oct. 12. Outdoor Access: New Mexico’s attorney general says the outfitter set-aside for hunting licenses is unconstitutional, putting a system used by visiting hunters under pressure. Separately, most residents who commented oppose repealing the Roadless Rule, which protects about 1.6 million acres of state forest from development and helps preserve quiet backcountry experiences. Fall Getaways: New Mexico made a new list of the country’s best places to visit in 2027; fall travel coverage highlights the state’s golden aspens. Santa Fe is also promoting a new hotel and the Margarita Trail this season. Roadside Stop: A second auction is selling antiques and collectibles from Russell’s Museum, the once-popular I-40 stop near Glenrio that has closed. The auction ends Oct. 20. State Parks: New Mexico is offering free entry at state parks through spring, a timely option for travelers planning outdoor trips.
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