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this one: Comfort Suites
900 Louisiana Blvd., N.E.

is very close to the fair grounds, and about 1/2 mile from the restaurant. Safe area. (between the fair and where the amerisuites and the restaurant are. all on Lousiana blvd.

these three are right near the airport, safe area:

Quality Suites
1501 Gibson Blvd

(NM424)
Sleep Inn Airport
2300 International Ave SE

(NM030)
Comfort Inn Airport
2300 Yale Blvd., S.E.