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New Mexico News This Week

In this Special Edition of Chile Street:

• A look back at the 57th annual Luminaria Tour

• The lights of the Santa Fe Plaza

• Happy New Year!

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Good morning! Today is Friday, Dec. 29. Here’s a look at the magical land of New Mexico as 2022 comes to a close.

2022 Luminaria Tour, Country Club neighborhood, Albuquerque. (Photo by Ryan Lowery)

The 57th annual Christmas Eve Luminaria Tour has come and gone, but here’s a look at this year’s tour through Old Town and the Country Club area.

Country Club neighborhood (Photo by Ryan Lowery)

Country Club neighborhood (Photo by Ryan Lowery)

Country Club neighborhood (Photo by Ryan Lowery)

San Felipe de Neri Church, Old Town Albuquerque (Photo by Ryan Lowery)

Old Town Albuquerque (Photo by Ryan Lowery)

San Felipe de Neri Church, Old Town Albuquerque (Photo by Ryan Lowery)

Old Town Albuquerque (Photo by Ryan Lowery)

Many readers may dispute the term “luminaria,” so we now head north to Santa Fe for a look at the lights on the Plaza, and the surrounding farolitos.

Santa Fe Plaza (Photo by Ryan Lowery)

Santa Fe Plaza (Photo by Ryan Lowery)

The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, Santa Fe (Photo by Ryan Lowery)

Santa Fe Plaza (Photo by Ryan Lowery)

That’s it for now. Have a great weekend and a wonderful New Year!

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