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Doctor recommendations? 55 Replies

Can anyone recommend a good primary care physician in Albuquerque? My wife has been trying to deal with UNM Hospitals, but it has just been one headache after another. I don't know if she just has ...

Started by goosta in New to Albuquerque. Last reply by dolores 3 hours ago.

Place to watch fireworks

My wife and I don't really care for crowds nor traffic, but we love fireworks. Anyone have a favorite spot to park the car, set up a couple of lawn chairs and watch one of the local fireworks shows?

Tagged: July, of, 4th, fireworks

Started by Tricross in General Discussion 4 hours ago.

What to do on the 4th of July with small children? 2 Replies

A few friends and I have several small children each and would like to get ideas for stuff to do on the 4th of July and where to watch the fireworks at night. Any ideas?

Tagged: Independance, July, 4th

Started by Me Myself & I in General Discussion. Last reply by shotsie 4 hours ago.

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A blog post by Rudolfo Carrillo was featured18 minutes ago

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Last year, in a format and place similar to this one (but not oddly so), I meant to go on and on about the significance of the fourth of July holiday in this multiracial, post-colonial and only recently assimilated region of these here United Sta...

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Ben Moffett commented on Richard Romero for Mayor's blog post 'Richard Romero wants citizen input on public safety'1 hour ago

Adelante! Richard. Your views on community policing are right on target.

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Summer Fling Fundraiser at National Museum of Nuclear Science and History

July 18, 2009 from 7:30pm to 10:30pm

Enjoy delicious desserts and participate in the silent auction. A few of the auction items include: tickets to the Santa Fe Opera; Abiquiu Chamber Music Festival tickets including lodging at the Black Mesa B&B and dinner with the artists; pottery ...

dolores replied to goosta's discussion 'Doctor recommendations?'3 hours ago

I have seen her a couple of times. She is thoughtful and takes her time with you.

jenprosser added an event3 hours ago

Making Homemade Sodas at Sunstone Herbs, South Valley

July 11, 2009 from 10am to 12pm

Join us at Sunstone Herbs for a fun morning learning how to make homemade sodas. We’ll explore the soda making process while brewing up some homemade ginger ale. There will be plenty to sample and recipes for healthy alternatives to sodas will be ...

Tricross added a discussion4 hours ago

Place to watch fireworks

My wife and I don't really care for crowds nor traffic, but we love fireworks. Anyone have a favorite spot to park the car, set up a couple of lawn chairs and watch one of the local fireworks shows?

shotsie replied to Me Myself & I's discussion 'What to do on the 4th of July with small children?'4 hours ago

Rio Rancho also puts on a good show, if you're on the West side. But I second Balloon Fiesta Park - it's only a dollar or two, there's kids shows and lots of bands to listen to. Bring chairs and sun shade though - there's no trees, but lots of gra...

Jamie replied to Jamie's discussion 'Very sweet roo needs a home' in the group ABQ Chicken Keepers4 hours ago

Yes! Email me? Trauma222@comcast.net Thanks!

roadrunner lady replied to Noel's discussion 'Is there a real deli in town anymore?' in the group Chow Down in Burque Town4 hours ago

It only 7 hours to Chompys Deli in Scottsdale. I found that corned beef freezes well. I also made a mental note when they sliced for me last time..It was National Deli brand and boy was it good.

jeff replied to Noel's discussion 'Is there a real deli in town anymore?' in the group Chow Down in Burque Town5 hours ago

thanks - this boar's head worshiping must end! i secretly harbor the desire to open a deli some day, but until then, i'm craving the pastrami burrito at oki dog.... time to check the southwest fares.

Susan See is attending Imagination Included Photography's event5 hours ago

Opening: Light Streaks by Imagination Included Photography at Chroma Studios

July 3, 2009 from 6pm to 10pm

Please join me at Chroma Studios for the introduction of my Light Streaks series. There will also be many other photographers displaying their work.

Kelley updated their profile5 hours ago

Noel replied to Noel's discussion 'Is there a real deli in town anymore?' in the group Chow Down in Burque Town5 hours ago

There are fewer and fewer real delis anywhere. I grew up in L.A. and had the real thing. Then moved to New York City and had several there, of course. I've heard Chicago had some. I'm sure that most deli owners were immigrants and insisted that th...

Spring Griffin commented on Spring Griffin's blog post 'Two a Day: taking it a little easy'6 hours ago

Whichever one of you wrote this, you're both awesome gardeners so it's lovely to hear, thanks!

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Critical Mass

July 3, 2009 from 5pm to 7pm – UNM Duck Pond
Return of the Sultans

July 3, 2009 at 9pm to July 4, 2009 at 1am – Blue Jeans Lounge
Kimbob Sunday

July 5, 2009 from 5pm to 8pm – Albuquerque Center for Peace and Justice
Local favorite Alisa Valdez-Rodriguez, author of The Dirty Girls Social Club, returns to Bookworks!

July 7, 2009 from 7pm to 8:30pm – Bookworks

Featured Blog Posts

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Posted by Rudolfo Carrillo on July 3, 2009 at 9:42pm

Two a Day: taking it a little easy

I transplanted something and not only didn't it die, it grew a flower. I love Globemallow!

My Two a Day guideline had a bit of a hiccup this week in the form of me feeling funky on Thursday and bei… Continue

Posted by Spring Griffin on July 3, 2009 at 2:13pm — 2 Comments

Morning Fix: Holiday Weekend!

Looking for something firework-y to do for the holiday?
Try Balloon Fiesta Park.

Marty just

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Posted by Spring Griffin on July 3, 2009 at 6:30am — 3 Comments

ABQ. CPA:Citizen's Police Academy (APD)

I am in my third week of the Albuquerque Police Departments' CPA program, the 35th CPA class offered. It is a 12 week course (classes meet twice a week with optional weekend field trips) of fairly amazing adventures offered for free to Albuquerque residents by the Albuquerque Police Department. I am wondering if any of you DCF readers have been a participant?

Posted by Jeff Hartzer on July 1, 2009 at 9:03pm — 3 Comments

A Little Night Music

Albuquerque boasts a hugely talented coterie of professional musicians, of every conceivable style, instrument and body type. They're also a remarkably generous bunch, who seem to look for ways to give back to the community. So, please allow me to make a shameless plug for "… Continue

Posted by Matt on July 2, 2009 at 10:42am — 1 Comment

Morning Fix: Like a Moth to a Flame

Sir, we already have a Don Schrader

We love Marty! Wait,

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Posted by Spring Griffin on July 2, 2009 at 6:30am — 14 Comments

Stephanie Anderson, in memoriam

The news is gradually migrating around town that long-time OFFCenter artist Stephanie Anderson was the cook who was murdered in the Denny's robbery a couple of Saturdays ago. She was a mandala artist and bright-spirited, open hearted friend to many here in the Duke City.

My… Continue

Posted by Mary Tafoya on July 1, 2009 at 5:30pm — 2 Comments

Familia de Burque

I moved to Burque back in 2004 and quickly fell in love with it. One of the things I love is it's history. The flow of people and cultures through New Mexico over the centuries is truly amazing. I was lucky enough to come across a treasure trove of glass negatives that were taken by an Alb… Continue

Posted by Raine K. on July 1, 2009 at 12:09am — 11 Comments

Audio Books @ the Library

Softball was cancelled tonight so I took the intellectual road over to the public library to renew my library card to be able to download audio books online and whil… Continue

Posted by Sí Serrano aka psychomom on June 30, 2009 at 9:00pm — 8 Comments