open space

It's getting so green in the irrigation ditches
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I came across this ca. 1910 Postcard of an Albuquerque Irrigation Ditch. It's visually looking that good down there right now, untouched 100 years later. The ones in the South Valley are so lush a... Continue

Tagged: nm, albuquerque, irrigation, acequias, ditches

Started by Hairy McLairy. Last reply by Bosque Bill May 7.

Griegos Drain Trail
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Check out Scott Hale's An Opportunity to Preserve Cultural Heritage and Capitalize on Exisiting Community Resources - Duke City Fix Also Ditches With Trails http://www.ditcheswithtrails.org/ [snid... Continue

Started by mjh. Last reply by Claude Morelli Apr 27.

Brendan's "Waterfalls in the foothills- Embudo Canyon"

Brendan has another good photo essay: Waterfalls in the foothills- Embudo Canyon - Duke City Fix http://www.dukecityfix.com/profiles/blog/show? Continue

Started by mjh Apr 19

Is '60 Hikes' worth the $?

Is the new hiking guidebook (60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Albuquerque) recommended? Or should I just check out an older title from the library? So many... where do I begin?

Started by Judy Apr 10

Hunting morel mushrooms

Hey, has anyone found morel mushrooms yet this season in the Sandias?

Tagged: sandias, albuquerque, mushrooms

Started by chantal Apr 4

"A quick hike before work"

Be sure to read "A quick hike before work" (with photos) Posted by Brendan on April 4, 2008 at 11:16am http://www.dukecityfix.com/profiles/blog/s Continue

Tagged: open, space

Started by mjh Apr 4

Spring Clean Up in the Foothills begins April 5
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Did you know that 2,650 acres of Sandia foothills are protected by the City of Albuquerque Open Space Division? And how about this: hiking can burn 390 calories per hour; biking 385 calories; and p... Continue

Tagged: sandias, foothills

Started by mjh. Last reply by chantal Apr 4.

Sandias
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Be sure to see Jan Lopez's pictures: Power of Place - The Sandias - Duke City Fix

Started by mjh. Last reply by Open Space Mar 24.

Rio Grande Bosque
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Too often, we think of the river as an impediment to getting from here to there. But the Rio Grande doesn't divide us -- it gives our city a heart. For Valentine's Day (our 27th anniversary), Merri... Continue

Tagged: bosque, hiking, alameda

Started by mjh. Last reply by bonnie Mar 20.

Open Space Volunteers Sought

The Open Space Visitor Center will be launching its volunteer program in February. Volunteers will be trained to greet visitors and educate them on the Open Space program and the Center's surroundi... Continue

Started by Bosque Bill Jan 25