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Local businesses, city light up the holidays Driver Shelley Karlson, her son Aiden (blue shirt) and nephew Ryder Olson get their photos taken at the “photo opportunity” preceding their drive through the Magical Mesa light show. Shelley said, “It was beautiful — we had a really good time.” They drove here from Albuquerque on Wednesday evening to enjoy the spectacle at the Rio Rancho Events Center. Gary Herron photo. If Clark Griswold of “Christmas Vacation” movie fame lived in the City of Vision and had his way, this is what he’d create: “A Magical Mesa Xmas.” It’s at the...

But not all is lost. While it may not be traditional, there are plenty of holiday lights to see across the state – all while adhering to New Mexico’s current health guidelines, which don’t allow more than five people to congregate. ALBUQUERQUE Old Town Christmas Tree The lights on the Christmas tree in Old Town were turned on Dec. 4 – and it was celebrated virtually. The Old Town Christmas Tree is one of the places families can see Christmas lights this holiday season while in the area. (Roberto E. Rosales/Albuquerque Journal) Plaza Don Luis in Historic Old Town has hosted this Albuqu...