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By car, New Mexico feels like a far-off place. But with low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines offering 85-minute flights to Albuquerque, our funky neighbor to the south is more accessible than ever. This fall, catch the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta (October 5 to 13)—the world’s largest hot air balloon fest—and then use our 48-hour guide to explore the Duke City from the ground up.

LAUREN PUCKETT

SATURDAY 9 A.M. Sustenance is required to power any whirlwind tour, so load up at Frontier Restaurant. The decades-old spot is known for dishing out the heartiest green-chile-topped breakfast burrito in town—though its gooey sweet rolls might be even better—and plenty of kitsch. The barn-shaped spot seats more than 300 diners, who feast under the gaze of multiple John Wayne portraits. 11 A.M. From Acoma to Zuni, the vibrant cultures of New Mexico’s 19 Pueblo tribes are always on display at the 43-year-old Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. Through October 20, the iconic Zia sun symbol will be featured in an exhibition that celebrates its history and questions its cultural ownership. No need to wander far for lunch: The on-site Pueblo Harvest restaurant sources many ingredients from nearby tribal communities to…

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5280 Traveler (Digital) - 1 Issue, 2019

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