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A blog post by The DitchRider was featured

The Sunday Poem: Adam Rubinstein... Dreams and Streets I

At the heart of Adam Rubinstein's attempt to revisit this neighborhood is a girl. In my own life as a young boy, her name was Carol. Although I wanted to walk with her home from school, I was too shy...and contented myself with following half a blo…

17 minutes ago

The DitchRider added a blog post

The Sunday Poem: Adam Rubinstein... Dreams and Streets I

18 minutes ago

Kelly Vickers replied to CityLink Telecommunications's discussion 'CityLink Fiber, fastest ISP in ABQ'

I would love to break the strangle hold Comcast has on this city. Let me know when you're available residentially in Nob Hill.

1 hour ago

jack replied to Adelita's discussion 'Share your stories' in the group Born in 'Burque

Rita I remember Mr Swiss ice cream store up on Morris & Candelaria because I lived just off of Morris on a street called Gretta. We played at a Matheson park that was on Morris and that park is still there!

3 hours ago

jack replied to Adelita's discussion 'Share your stories' in the group Born in 'Burque

Hey Rita, In high school I worked at the Big Boy restaurant on central. I also worked at the one at the Conrado mall.

3 hours ago

jack commented on Doug R's blog post 'You know you're in New Mexico when......'

Great post Doug! The Dog House and Tingley Beach, wow! I can't wait to get back home!

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Mary Ellen "Maria Elena" Ipiotis updated their profile

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JMG commented on Rudolfo Carrillo's blog post '"it's just a brief smile crossing your face"'

Okie's

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Mary Ellen "Maria Elena" Ipiotis left a comment for Sophie Ipiotis

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georgia richter kincaid commented on J. Paul Lanier's blog post 'Recovery Cat 3.20.2010'

I hadnt seen godzilla in many years. good one

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Stella Bell updated their profile

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Stella Bell commented on Aerychk's group 'Albuquerque Freeschool'

@ spoon I might! Also, coming up soon I might be able to offer a demo/one-on-one workshop on oxyacetylene welding basics and/or metal sculpture basics. I just got some equipment and am arranging a workspace, so I'll keep the community posted!

10 hours ago

Sophie Ipiotis joined Mary Ellen "Maria Elena" Ipiotis's group

~~~ RADIOWAVES ~~~

KUNM FM 89.9 Raices (roots) Saturday afternoons 2:00PM - 5:00PM, Espejos de Atzlan, Monday nights 7:00PM -10:00PM, Salsa Sabrosa, Friday nights 7:00PM - 10:00PM... musica muy delicioso y caliente para la gente (4 the people)

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spoon updated their profile

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spoon commented on KT's group 'ABQ Chicken Keepers'

One of my hens recently became egg bound. Of all the things I tried, soaking her in warm water seemed to help the most. After 20 minutes of soaking, she finally popped the little rubberized ball out. Yuck! Has anyone else experienced this?

11 hours ago

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Events

March 20

Saturday

Alice in Wonderland and other Children's Stories

March 20, 2010 at 2pm to March 21, 2010 at 2pm – Rodey Theatre, UNM Campus

Today

Avenue Q

March 21, 2010 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm – Popejoy Hall

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Featured Blog Posts

The Sunday Poem: Adam Rubinstein... Dreams and Streets I

Posted by The DitchRider on March 21, 2010 at 8:00am

"it's just a brief smile crossing your face"

An old tree who's rootedness has been oft demonstrated, I bore a pome about Burque, one time.

I held out that fulsome object so that everyone could have a good look, then made words from it too. I said it to myself and whoever else would listen (to an audien

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Posted by Rudolfo Carrillo on March 19, 2010 at 9:00pm — 6 Comments

Tickets! Tickets! NMSO Fantasia Pops Saturday matinée & night!

Oooh! DCF readers just loooove the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra! And they love you back, homies, and are giving away boucoups tickets to this weekend's Fantasia Pops performances. We have 15 pairs of tickets to the 2pm matinée and 5 pair… Continue

Posted by la sirena on March 19, 2010 at 11:30am — 2 Comments

Morning Fix: Lobo Nation...

A quick word of thanks to Adelita and the DCF staff for allowing me to do a week of the Morning Fix.

No More Red Light Cams at Coors Boulevard, Paseo del Norte and both interstates 25 and 40

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Posted by Ron Da Bomb on March 19, 2010 at 6:30am — 10 Comments

You know you're in New Mexico when......

while sitting in the Dog House's parking lot..... three guys on a Backhoe (one driver and two holding on) drive up, place their order and leave 10 minutes later with their hot dogs.

It don't get any better than that!

Posted by Doug R on March 18, 2010 at 7:30pm — 13 Comments

Tickets! Final giveaway of the day: Martin Hayes & Dennis Cahill on Friday!!!

It's been raining tickets today, but like every rain outside of Seattle, this one too must end. We're giving away tickets to a fantastic post-Paddy's Day show: Martin Hayes & Dennis Cahill!

Martin Hayes and Dennis Cahill… Continue

Posted by la sirena on March 18, 2010 at 11:15am — 3 Comments