A member of the University of New Mexico’s marching band made waves on social media before the team’s second-round loss to Michigan State in the NCAA men’s tournament on Sunday. Some March Madness fans were buzzing about a woman playing the flute when TNT cameras captured the band performing in the stands at Rocket Arena … Read more
A raging measles outbreak in West Texas, which has so far killed one child, has not abated and may have taken root in New Mexico, state health officials reported on Friday. The outbreak has sickened nearly 200 people — roughly 40 more cases than were reported on Tuesday — and has left 23 hospitalized in … Read more
An unvaccinated person who died in New Mexico has tested positive for measles, state health officials said on Thursday, possibly the second such fatality in a growing outbreak that began in West Texas. The officials have not yet confirmed that measles was the cause of death, and said the person did not seek medical treatment … Read more
As singles continue to complain about the dating scene, they’re checking out of theirs and searching for love anywhere they can — whether it be reading parties or even abroad. Tinder reported a surge in users who utilized its “passport” feature, which allows singles to check out the dating scene — or find a sexy … Read more
A New Mexico criminal case against actor Alec Baldwin stemming from the fatal shooting on the set of his movie “Rust” in 2021 ended on Monday, with a prosecutor dropping her appeal of the case’s dismissal. Special Prosecutor Kari Morrissey withdrew that appeal, according to a statement from the Frist Judicial District Attorney’s office. Baldwin’s … Read more
And you thought your vacation horror story was bad. The “world’s unluckiest traveler” has been named in a new contest of calamities — put on by a travel insurance provider. The most sordid saga — involving skydiving and a friend being hauled out in a bodybag (but not necessarily in that order) — turns out to … Read more
Ask anyone with a tax write-off: The silent auctions at the most begowned, jewel-encrusted philanthropic throw-downs contain splendiferous bargains. Those in the know snipe the deals on donated luxury goods, but all too often the world-weary crowds, paying $10,000 or more per table for soggy salmon meunière to support their pet cause, let them slip … Read more
Mexican officials may be rocking the boat with visitors by introducing a new tourist tax. A $42 immigration levy for every passenger on cruise ships that dock in Mexico was voted in by the country’s congress last week, The Associated Press reported. Stewart Chiron, a Miami-based cruise industry expert known as “The Cruise Guy,” told … Read more
Hey Americans, Eva Longoria feels bad for you poor slobs. In a recent interview with Marie Claire to commemorate her showbiz career as she nears her fifth decade, the politically active Texas native said one self-aware thing. “I’m privileged,” she proclaimed. It went downhill from there as she spoke about her new life in both … Read more
Victoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark has been crowned Miss Universe. Kjaer, an animal protection advocate who works in the diamond selling business, beat out Miss Nigeria at the end of 73rd edition of the competition in Mexico City. Miss Mexico placed third. It is the first time a Danish contestant has won Miss Universe. The … Read more
Next stop, the Spud State? National Geographic has published its annual list of “Best of the World” travel destinations for 2025 — and it’ll have you jetting everywhere from obscure Indonesian islands to less exotic locales, like Idaho. The picks reflect what the publication said is a hunger for more obscure destinations over the usual tourist … Read more
These guests have overstayed their welcome. As the spookiness of Halloween approaches, a new report reveals the most haunted hotels in the US — based on guests recounted tales of seeing, hearing, and even feeling so-called ghosts and other freakish phenomena. Travel booking engine Hotels.com, which noted a “significant rise in interest in spooky getaways” this … Read more
The indelible lead character from the “Breaking Bad” streaming series has a new starring role in a public service ad campaign against littering in New Mexico. The 15- and 30-second ad spots were unveiled Thursday at an arthouse movie theater in Santa Fe’s urban railyard district. Local officials hope actor Bryan Cranston ‘s brief reprise … Read more
It’s the taco the town. A Mexico City taqueria made history in May when it was awarded the first-ever Michelin star and now the taco stand — still the only one in the world with the coveted award — is coming to the Big Apple for a limited time. The humble family-owned El Califa de … Read more
Once upon a dime in Mexico. Mexico-bound tourists can take minimalist travel to the next level by paying approximately $20 per night to stay in an Airbnb that’s essentially a tent. That’s right, these campy quarters, located in the tourist hotspot of Polanco, Mexico City, entail a collection of pavilions inside a living room, Jam … Read more
Riding in a black SUV with tinted windows, lawyer Mariel Colón rolls up to the gates of a remote mansion, strolling past a security guard side-by-side with Emma Coronel, the wife of notorious drug lord Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán. Sporting suits and sunglasses, the pair stride into a dimly lit room full of slickly dressed … Read more
Take it on the road, folks. With so many places to go and a finite number of days to live, we can seek the stars to point the way to the best destinations. Just as astrology can indicate our sexual proclivities, ice cream allegiances and taste in power ballads, so too can it shine a … Read more
A Canadian man’s interest in public transportation prompted him to journey from his home to Mexico with one catch: he refused to take any Greyhound buses or Amtrak trains during his trip. William Hui, 40, set out for his Pacific coast trip on June 24, starting at his home city in British Columbia, the BBC … Read more
From smog-choked Mexico City to the cartel-infested jungles of Tulum, Mexico can be a lot. But tucked away from the tourist traps, from Baja to the Yucatán, are a rich collection of cultural gems. In these pint-sized places, where the car horns and screeching camote sellers disappear into a concert of mariachi music and the … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Round two of ‘M72’ is finally almost here. After wrapping the first North American leg of their two-year tour last November, Metallica is returning to the U.S., Canada, … Read more