By Liz Otero
New Mexico Shines with Enchanting Holiday Events
New Mexico is among the most beautiful places to be in the world during the holiday season. The state takes on a magical glow as nights fill with the flickering glimmer of neighborhoods decorated with sparkling lights and luminarias – or farolitos. In Albuquerque, residents and visitors can enjoy annual light and luminaria tours and displays, festive parades, Pueblo dances, holiday strolls, and the River of Lights, New Mexico’s largest illuminated walk-through attraction. Below is a guide to enjoying some of these most popular attractions the Albuquerque area has to offer:
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