A New Mexico tradition is back after a year off. The New Mexico Bowl brought the crowds back to the land of enchantment UTEP and the state of Fresno faced each other at University Stadium. With the bowl relocated to Texas last year, the comeback is good for Albuquerque’s economy. Damian Lara, Albuquerque Economic Development Director said, “Part of that is that our tourism is essential to Albuquerque’s sustainable economy.” In recent years, the bowl has seen nearly 25,000 people. Lara said, “This equates to approximately $ 2 billion in sales that will flow into the city and employ approximately 44,000 people in the hospitality and tourism industries. We are therefore very excited that the New Mexico Bowl is returning to New Mexico here. ”Fans who cheer for the University of Texas-El Paso are happy to be in the land of enchantment. UTEP fan Jamie Simmonds said, “We” We went downtown, which was really nice, and we went to the convention center. The culture is amazing. ”Locals who welcome tourists are important to Lara. “We help tourists know where to go. What’s the most popular spot in town, be it a restaurant or a microbrewery, that makes all the difference for tourists and visitors here in Albuquerque, ”said Lara. Fresno State fans say they are happy to be in a new town and to support their team. More than 16,000 people attended the 2021 New Mexico Bowl.
ALBUQUERQUE, NM –
A New Mexico tradition is back after a year off. The New Mexico Bowl brought the crowds back to the land of enchantment UTEP and the state of Fresno clashed at University Stadium.
With the Bowl moving to Texas last year, the comeback is good for Albuquerque’s economy.
Damian Lara, Albuquerque Director of Economic Development said, “Part of this is that our tourism is essential to Albuquerque’s sustainable economy.”
In the past few years, the bowl has seen nearly 25,000 people.
Lara said, “She represents approximately $ 2 billion worth of revenue coming into the city and employs approximately 44,000 people in the hospitality and tourism industries. We are therefore very pleased that the New Mexico Bowl is returning to New Mexico here. “
Fans cheering the University of Texas-El Paso are happy to be in the land of enchantment.
UTEP fan Jamie Simmonds said, “We went downtown, which was really nice, and went to the convention center. The culture is incredible. ”
Locals who welcome tourists are important to Lara.
“We help tourists know where to go. What the locals’ favorite place to be, be it a restaurant or a microbrewery, makes all the difference for tourists and visitors here in Albuquerque, ”Lara said.
Fresno State fans say they are happy to be in a new city and to support their team.
More than 16,000 people attended the 2021 New Mexico Bowl.
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