The city of Albuquerque's official Christmas tree was lit on Civic Plaza on Tuesday night.

Mayor Tim Keller and a group of children lit the city of Albuquerque's official Christmas tree at Civic Plaza on Tuesday night, ushering in the holiday season.

Twelve city employees spent two days building the tree that stands 36 feet tall and is adorned with 250 bulbs.

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