New Mexico International Balloon Festival

During the month of October, the New Mexico landscape is dotted with color. Not only the landscape is brilliant with leaves and hues of pink and purple on the mountainside, but also the skies.

October is the annual hot air balloon festival in New Mexico, and if ever you want to spend some time in the state, September will be the appropriate month to do so. The hot air balloon festival is held outside of Albuquerque and began with just a few balloons taking off to drift across the skies in a wash of color. It has grown into an annual event where literally thousands of balloons take off and land in other areas.

Balloon chasers who follow specific balloons to destinations that are as far away as North Dakota are also part of the fun.

Beginning in 1972, the Albuquerque International Balloon Festival is well known as an attraction in the area and the first week of October sees the entire landscape dotted with the balloons.

In addition to the balloons, the hot air fiesta has you smelling roasted chilies and eating foods that are as much a part of the culture and the landscape of New Mexico as the balloons have become. The roar of the burners that all ignite simultaneously, the smell of the various foods being cooked, and the amazing sight of thousands of balloons lifting off at one time is something that simply can’t be missed.

Get yourself to this amazing spectacle at least once in your lifetime. The most photographed spectacle in the United States, the Albuquerque annual balloon festival is something to see.

Department Store Jobs in New Mexico

There are plenty of department store jobs out there, especially if you regularly check job boards for company openings you can also visit this website which list numerous department store jobs. The department chains all require a constant supply of talent for their sales operations in particular. Here is a sample of the current job openings at department store chains such as Target, Walmart, JCPenny and Kmart.

Job Openings at Target in New Mexico

1) Currently there is a vacancy for a “Store Team Leader” in Roswell. The successful applicant will be responsible for managing beTween 150 - 500 team members. 
2) The company is also looking for an “Executive Team Leader In Training” at its Farmington and Roswell locations.
3) Finally, an “Executive Team Leader Logisitcs” is sought after in Albuquerque. 

Job Openings at Walmart in New Mexico

The company currently is recruiting to fill 26 job openngs in New Mexico. The job openings are primarily positions centered around management and customer service and you can apply by submitting a Walmart application. Walmart presently has vacancies for such jobs as follow: 

1) In Las Cruces the company needs a “Market Health and Wellness Director”, a “Doctor of Optometry” and a “Pre Grad Intern” for its pharmacy. 
2) For its location in Los Lunas, Walmart needs a “Lift Driver” to work in the warehouse, a “G Orderfiller DD” and a “G Orderfiller MP” and a “Pre Grad Intern” for its pharmacy.
3) There are 3 opening in Rio Rancho. A “Staff Pharmacist” is required with a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy; a “Pre Grad Intern” enrolled in an accredited Pharmacy school; as well as a “Market Asset Protection Manager” who coordinates job-related activities and assignments for asset protection. 

Job Openings at JCPenny in New Mexico

JCPenny currently has 37 openings in New Mexico, many of which are in several locations and you can submit a JCPennys application to apply for them. The company is hiring an “Associate Salon Designer” in Albuquerque, Farmington, Las Cruces, Roswell and Gallup. It is filling a vacancy for the position of “Sephora Product Consultant” in Albuquerque in the Cottonwood Mall. The company is hiring “Service Specialists” in six locations. These of course are the friendly employees who are on the lookout for customers who need help or for merchandise that needs to be attractively arranged. 

Job Openings at Kmart in New Mexico

Kmart is looking for a “Store Manager” and many other position you can apply by submitting a Kmart application. Store Managers are responsible for the entire operation of a store’s operations and merchandising. Their role is to increase profitability in their assigned locations. They also have an importatnt role developing and training their staff to ensure that customer satisfaction is met according to store standards, as well as hiring new staff

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Check out the trailer for Stephen Turselli’s upcoming independent film “Bicycle Day” completely shot in New Mexico. This is being made by a group of insanely talented film workers/makers (and… I hate to name drop, but a couple of these cats (Turselli included) have worked on my favorite show ever: BREAKING BAD…) If anything, watch the trailer and if you feel inclined donate a couple of bucks to their Kickstarter or just pass it on. :) Good art, good people, good vibes. xoxo to all!

Old Towne Albuquerque-Something for Everyone

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In the center of Albuquerque lies a unique chance to step back into time and enjoy a glimpse of what the place used to look like. Visitors to Albuquerque, New Mexico should not miss Old Towne, a veritable Mecca for those who are interested in the history of New Mexico, as well as shopping and other sightseeing opportunities.

Old Towne Albuquerque brings you some of the best of all worlds. Step back into history and view things as they were back then. Bread and snacks, baked in an adobe oven are waiting for you on the street corners. Authentic Mexican foods such as you might have found at the turn of the last century. Albuerque comes alive each morning, as the street vendors come in, and the shops that line the perfect old streets offer you so much more than you might imagine.

Check out religion, history, culture, and the amazing cuisine that Old Town has to offer. Old Town even has some of the best shopping that you’re going to find, such as leather goods, beaded materials, even Indian beading and Native American silver workmen. You can watch them build the things that their culture are famed for, even including rug and blanket weaving. The next time you visit New Mexico, don’t miss the Old Towne Albuquerque display. The goods, the food, and the fun are something everyone should see once in their lifetime.

Sandia Tramway-Interesting Things to Do in New Mexico

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One of the most interesting and unique things that you’ll find to do in New Mexico lies close to Albuquerque, New Mexico, a real treasure trove of unique sights and sounds.. There, the longest tramway in the world is waiting for you to take a ride to the top of the Sandia mountains and spend a fun filled morning checking out the history, as well as some quite amazing cuisine.

The ride takes just a few moments to accomplish, but along the way, you’ll receive all of the thrills of a ride to the top of a nearly 8000 foot peak. You’ll see Albuquerque and the surrounding areas, as well as for miles in every direction. At one point, just when it appears that you’re not going to pass the side of a cliff wall, the tram lifts you smoothly to the next level, giving even the most hardy a slight thrill.

At the top of the tramway, once your ride is completed, you’ll find a restaurant that is quite literally fit for a king. The tram ride notwithstanding, the food at the top of the tram is literally amazing. Select from many different varieties of foods, from Hispanic to more finger foods if you like to satisfy your appetite, before you begin the descent to the bottom. At the top of the mountain, you may find things a bit cooler, so be sure to carry a sweater in the fall months, but don’t miss New Mexico’s favorite tram ride the next time you visit the state. New Mexico really is the Land of Enchantment.

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