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Tingley Beach clean-up day needs volunteers

Tingley Beach clean-up day needs volunteers

The Albuquerque BioPark invites all supporters to help clean up algae and fishing line that have built up in the ponds. The BioPark is in need of volunteers for this clean-up day on June 29 from 3-5 p.m at Tingley Beach.

“We’ve seen an unusual amount of algae growth this year,” said Kathy Lang, Curator of Tingley Beach.

The BioPark is hoping to “get ahead” of the fast-growing algae with this clean-up day. Tingley Beach has three of the most heavily fished ponds in the state of New Mexico, and high levels of algae make fishing more difficult.

The clean-up day will ensure the public can enjoy the many outdoor activities Tingley Beach has to offer. If you are interested in volunteering, check in at the Tingley Station before the clean-up begins on June 29 at 3 p.m.

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Fourth of July at the International Balloon Museum

Fourth of July at the International Balloon Museum

The Red, White, and Balloons fundraiser welcomes the public to celebrate the birth of the U.S.A. at the Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum. The museum encourages the public to enjoy a day filled with food, family, fun, and fireworks. This fundraiser will be loaded with games and activities for children as well as music and live entertainment for the older crowd.

Tickets will provide access to the Balloon Museum, VIP parking, a traditional picnic dinner, and seats with the best view of Albuquerque fireworks. A balloon glow is planned, weather permitting.

Radisson unveils new name and results of $5 M redo

Radisson unveils new name and results of $5 M redo

 

 

 

Albuquerque's Park Inn by Radisson Hotel & Water Park has changed not only its name to Hotel Cascada, an Urban Resort this week in part of the grand opening events on June 21.

 

It has undergone an intense $5 million remodel and is no longer associated with the Radisson Hotels and Resorts. “We have completely different management and we are no longer affiliated with the Radisson,” said Amanda Molina, Public Relations for the Hotel Cascada, “We will have our unveiling with the State Secretary of Tourism, Monique Jacobson and host the ribbon cutting event 9 am.”

 

At the grand opening for the Hotel Cascada, Gemstone Hotels & Resorts will speak about the $5 million dollar renovation. As well as 200 children who have won one of 100 free water park passes will enjoy a VIP exclusive morning session.

 

"This Time. This Place." Photography exhibit

"This Time. This Place." Photography exhibit

Local photographers get the opportunity to exhibit their work showing City Open Space lands.

The exhibit of photographs displays images taken by local photographers that show New Mexico’s rich, cultural landscapes.

The photographers say the images call to mind the essence of Open Space as seen through their eyes, captured at a particular time and place.

On display will be images from each of the three major areas of our Open Space lands: the Rio Grande Valley and Bosque, the West Mesa, and the foothills of the Sandia Mountains.

The Open Space Visitor Center says the goal of this exhibition is to present the beauty of our natural environment as well as the tension between human influence and land preserve.

This event if free and runs until June 30, 2013. The Open Space Visitor Center is located at 6500 Coors Blvd., located east of Coors Blvd. at the end of Bosque Meadows Rd. which is between Montano Blvd. and Paseo del Norte.

 

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Ballet folklorico youth classes

Ballet folklorico youth classes

Registration is now underway for summer Ballet Folklorico classes for kids ages 5 to 12 years old.

Baile folklórico, translates to "folkloric dance" in Spanish. It is a term for dance that mixes ballet with the local Mexican folk culture. The South Broadway Cultural Center in coordination with Baila!Baila! Dance Studio says they are happy to invite the community to experience the fun of Ballet Folklorico.

The professional dance team and instructors at Baila! Baila! have years of combined experience in the art of ballet folklorico. In addition to learning the traditional dances from the various states in Mexico, the children will have a chance to learn the culture and geography. 

Classes will be held on Saturday mornings, July 13th, 20th and 27th from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm with a final performance the evening of July 27th.

Trade Alliance opens registration for trade mission to Taiwan

Trade Alliance opens registration for trade mission to Taiwan

Registration is now open for the Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Trade Alliance’s mission to Taiwan. This trip aims to provide local businesses with opportunities to find customers and business partners in Taiwan. From Sept. 1-9, Bernalillo County Commission Chair, Maggie Hart Stebbins, will lead the trade mission.

 

“Over the last couple of decades, Taiwan has evolved into a Who’s Who location for multinational corporations to do their product research and development” said Stebbins. “Our New Mexico companies are developing the technologies they are looking for.”

 

The trade mission will focus on SEMICON Taiwan, a large semiconductor tradeshow that covers a variety of subsectors, but is not limited to companies interested in SEMICON Taiwan.

 

Celebrate New Mexico's Rising Business Stars

Celebrate New Mexico's Rising Business Stars

Albuquerque Business First’s 40 Under Forty event honors young professionals who are climbing the charts in their industries and making an impact on the New Mexican Community.

 

The event will be held Friday, June 28 at Sandia Resort and Casino from 6 pm to 9 pm.

“Groundbreaking artists. Wickedly successful entrepreneurs. Advocates winning fights against injustice. Really successful people, all of them — and those are just the ones we had to decline this year,” said Rachel Sams, “Picking our honorees for the annual 40 under Forty awards is always difficult, and 2013 was no exception, as we received over 400 nominations.”

 

Join the Albuquerque’s Business First 10th Annual elegant evening affair where 40 under forty and Under 30 Honorees will begin the night networking with martinis and complete the night with a posh awards dinner honoring New Mexico’s future successors.