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New Mexico city OKs funds to lure 'The Bachelor'

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A sharply divided Santa Fe City Council has voted to spend up to $100,000 to try to lure "The Bachelor" to the northern New Mexico city. Councilors approved by a 5-4 vote on Wednesday a funding request from the convention and visitors bureau to try to get the ABC dating show to film an episode in Santa Fe. Supporters say Santa Fe could use a tourism boost and the filming could showcase some of the city's attractions. But Councilor Bill Dimas says the show is awful and having it set in a city wouldn't encourage him to visit. "The Bachelor," which debuted in 2002, features an eligible bachelor who goes on a series of dates to choose a potential bride from a pool of 25 women.Read more on NewsOK.com

 

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