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In Albuquerque’s New P.E. Program, No One is Picked Last
‘New P.E.’ brings everyone into the fitness movement
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Albuquerque Lays Claim to the “Best Coffee in the West”
If green chile is dear to the hearts and stomachs of all New Mexicans‚ then piñon is dear to their souls.
The Governor Wants Green
Gov. Bill Richardson wants film and TV producers to think green whenever they work in Albuquerque and all of New Mexico.
World’s Largest Gathering of American Indians Meets in Albuquerque
Make plans to attend the world’s largest gathering of American Indians.
Four-Legged Friends Have Plenty of Places to Roam in Albuquerque’s Dog Parks
Dog parks are a relatively new idea in the United States‚ and they are already popular with many four-legged friends in Albuquerque.
Chocolate Fantasies? The New Mexico Museum of Natural History Offers Them
What do the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science and chocolate have in common?
Tingley Beach Offers Swimming, Fishing and Lots of Waterbird Watching
Tingley Beach offers plenty of swimming and fishing opportunities‚ but the spacious outdoor refuge also has plenty of waterfowl sightings.
Finding a Great Workforce, Swedish Mattress Company Sets Up Shop in Albuquerque
When Tempur-Pedic decided to open a new plant to meet the demand for its Swedish mattresses‚ it saw several posi tive factors in Albuquerque.
Family-Owned French Mortuary Has Served Albuquerque Families for a Century
French Mortuary has been serving the needs of Albuquerque families for a century.
Come for the Funky Ride at Cranky Franky Car Wash
It’s not an amusement park ride‚ but try telling that to the kids who go through the Cranky Franky Car Wash.
Salad Days Are Here to Stay at Grove Café & Market
You know a café has earned its share of regulars when one of its salads has a fan club.
Cascade Gardens Spa and Wellness Center Eases Away Tensions
The way the owner of Cascade Gardens Spa and Wellness Center sees it‚ your clients will feel good only if your staff feels good.
Arts Festival Is No. 1 in the Southwest
Three times a year, the Rio Grande Arts and Crafts Festivals bring artists, tourists and attention to Albuquerque.
Skaters Show off Their Stuff at Los Altos Skate Park
It has a street course, half pipe and two bowls where kids can execute ollies, kickflips, 50-50s, aciddrops and fakies. Pardon?
Chili Ristras: Not Just for Decoration
Chilies grow green, but many Albuquerque residents like to see red.
Take the Albuquerque Art Deco Tour
Give your eyes a treat by taking a self-guided Albuquerque Art Deco Tour, with a number of interesting sites on exhibit.
Great Outdoors a Well-Kept Secret in This “Anti-Resort” Town
Everyone knows New Mexico as the Land of Enchantment, but the state’s nickname could just as easily be the Land of Really Fantastic Outdoor Recreation.
Albuquerque International Ballon Colors the Skies
If you come to Albuquerque in October, be prepared for a whole lot of hot air – and for the unforgettable sight of hundreds of brilliant balloons floating through the desert sky. The 37th edition of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, by far the largest balloon event in the world, takes place Oct. 4-12, 2008.
World’s Longest Aerial Tram Provides Spectacular Views
Louis Abruzzo, president of Sandia Peak Ski and Tramway, first rode what is still the world’s longest passenger aerial tram as a boy in 1966 – the year the tram opened. Since then, he’s gone up and down the mountain hundreds of times.
Ancient Carvings Etched in Lava at Petroglyph National Monument
The Petroglyph National Monument honors a landscape shaped in prehistoric times by erupting volcanoes and molten lava – a landscape still revered by the descendants of ancient peoples who carved their marks into the basalt boulders volcanoes left behind.
Three Centuries Later, Old Town Still the Heart of Albuquerque
Old Town Albuquerque has been the hub of community life for centuries. The American Indian farming community expanded into a bustling crossroads for North American trade when Spanish settlers founded the city in 1706 .
From Pueblos to Pagodas, Albuquerque’s Cultural Institutions Shine
From pueblos to pagodas, Albuquerque’s cultural institutions shine
Albuquerque is Full of Kid-Friendly Activities
With more than 300 days of sunshine a year and a variety of museums, parks and outdoor activities, Albuquerque is a destination that children and adults can enjoy together.
Albuquerque Reads Program Gives Kids a Boost
Albuquerque Reads gives struggling students a needed boost
At Albuquerque’s New P.E. Program, No One is Picked Last
Super jocks aren’t the only ones in the spotlight in Jamie Williams’ gym classes.
BRYCON Construction Pioneers “Clean Rooms”
BRYCON Construction started in 1990 in Rio Rancho with five employees and flew under the radar for years because it built high-tech “clean rooms” for only one client.
Castillo Ready Mix Fabricates Concrete Structures
Castillo Ready Mix is not a concrete company. It did start out that way, in 1984, but the company now fabricates specialized concrete structures.
Unirac Installs Solar Panels
Solar power is hot, but once a family or business decides to turn the switch, buying the panels is only the first step. How do you mount them?
Office Alternatives Provides Virtual Space
Office Alternatives opened in March 2005 in the Journal Center area and doubled its space in 2006, a clear sign that managing partner Deb Austin was onto something.
Film Industry Sets Up Shop in Accommodating Albuquerque
Film industry sets up shop in an accommodating Albuquerque
Dancers Shine at Salsa Under the Stars
Drum roll, please. The annual Salsa Under the Stars concert series is held each summer at the Albuquerque Museum Amphitheater near Old Town.
Open Since 1300 A.D., Sandia Pueblo Goes Modern
Now that’s an old pueblo. Sandia Pueblo has been in existence at its present site since A.D. 1300, and today it owns and operates many ultramodern resort facilities.
Gathering of Nations Powwow Draws Thousands
The 25th annual Gathering of Nations Powwow took place in April 2008, with most of the events occurring at the University of New Mexico Arena.
Light, Space and Freedom Draw Artists to Albuquerque
Light, space and freedom draw artists to Albuquerque
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Red or Green?
Be prepared to answer the red or green question when ordering New Mexico cuisine. The two types of chiles are key ingredients in the cuisine here.
College Students Have Wealth of Options in Albuquerque
For those seeking a large university with a vast curriculum‚ there is the University of New Mexico.
New Mexico Scorpions Hockey Team Now Plays in Santa Ana Star Center
When a minor league hockey team stays in one community for five years‚ it is considered a success story.
Golfers Have Plenty of Places to Play in Albuquerque
How about this for challenging? A resort golf course in Albuquerque measures a whopping 7‚772 yards and has two par 5s that are 630 yards and 610 yards.
Unser Racing Museum Documents Legendary Racing Family
Trophies‚ racing uniforms and photos used to decorate the Albuquerque home of race car champion Al Unser Sr.‚ but now they fill the Unser Racing Museum instead.
New Mexico Symphony Orchestra Has Been A Cultural Mainstay for 75 Years
The New Mexico Symphony Orchestra has been making sweet music in its hometown of Albuquerque for 75 years.
Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum Documents the History of Ballooning
Albuquerque is known worldwide for its International Balloon Fiesta in October‚ but visitors can learn even more about the hot-air machines at the Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque Inter national Balloon Museum.
National Hispanic Cultural Center Is a Prime Entertainment Destination
Trivia question: Where is the largest Latino cultural center in the United States? The answer is Albuquerque.
History and Business Come Together in Old Town
By all accounts‚ Old Town is the heart of Albuquerque. It is where the city began.
Famous Roadway Is the Center of Nob Hill-Highland District
Route 66‚ that fabled road of song and story‚ is still a busy thoroughfare dotted with colorful reminders of its glory days as the road to California.
New Mexico Wineries Are Making A Name for Themselves
New Mexico wineries are really making a splash.
Highland High School Teacher Is Honored as a Second-Language Educator
When Lupe Martinez stands before her Spanish students and says‚ “The world is flat!” she is not promoting some Columbus-era geographic controversy.
Amy Biehl High School Makes Its Home in Downtown Albuquerque
For generations‚ the handsome red clay‚ tile-roofed building has stood as a witness to Albuquerques past.
Lovelace Health System Helps Keep Albuquerque Residents in Tip-Top Shape
Providing good health care for a community requires more than just outstanding medical services and staff – it is also about being in the right place at the right time.
The Real Estate Market Is Booming in Albuquerque
When Meryl Manning Segel looks out the window of her Northeast Heights home each evening at dusk‚ the bright streaks of electric pink and orange glowing across the sky never cease to amaze her.
Albuquerque’s Restaurant Scene Boasts an Array of Toothsome Treats
Got a hankering for hot Kung Pao chicken? A penchant for pumpkin ravioli? OK‚ maybe you would just like a big ole steak.
Albuquerque Has Made Quite an Impression With Public Art
A city full of public art. It is something most communities dream of. In Albuquerque‚ those dreams are an eye-popping reality.
Paseo del Bosque Trail Is One of the Best Bike Rides in the West
Green space may be disappearing in many cities‚ but not in Albuquerque.
Fast Facts About Albuquerque
Albuquerque remained a small town until the latter part of the 19th century and the arrival of the railroad.
The city sits at 5,314 feet above sea level, making it the highest metropolitan area on the American mainland.
Albuquerque At A Glance
Albuquerque is in north central New Mexico‚ nestled between the towering Sandia Mountains and the Rio Grande Valley.
Albuquerque Thunderbirds Groom Players for the NBA
Pro basketball is now holding court in Albuquerque.
Popejoy Hall Hosts Theater, Orchestra Productions
The late Johnny Cash performed here‚ and so have B.B. King‚ Yo-Yo Ma and Marcel Marceau.
Eclectic Museums Reflect Albuquerque’s Distinct Flavor
J.C. Zachary Jr. was known as the “King of Turquoise.” He was a lapidary and stone trader who also created fine jewelry.
Albuquerque Accolades Include Top 100 Cities in America Ranking
Albuquerque‚ New Mexicos largest city‚ has earned quite a glowing reputation in recent years – and now boasts a long list of accolades to prove it.
Old Town Albuquerque Rich with Historic Treasures
For a peek at the culture of an earlier era‚ all you have to do is meander along the streets of Old Town‚ the citys first neighborhood.
Presbyterian Hospital Takes Stand with Non-Smoking Campus
Hospitals‚ by nature‚ are places of healing. So‚ it makes perfect sense that they try to do everything possible to keep patients well.
Albuquerque’s Award-Winning Instructors Passionate About Educating
One wanted to do his part to help preserve the Spanish heritage of New Mexico. The other has a passion for the English language.
