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Where's that confounded BRIDGE? Bond election TOMORROW!

Posted on October 3, 2011 at 3:52pm 0 Comments 1 Like

Mayor Barry and about half of our city council have put forth an AQB Bond Issue that goes to voters TOMORROW, October 4th.

Half of the money would go towards the START of rebuilding the I-25/Paseo del Norte Interchange (Including improved bike trails and pedestrian access) and half the money would go towards the start of building a Sports Complex.

My feeling, as a Resident, a Realtor, and someone who has learned a fair amount about ABQ development over the past 5 years... is…

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GMO issue at the New Mexico Legislature 2011 - UPDATE

Posted on February 21, 2011 at 12:30am 0 Comments 1 Like

GMO issue at the New Mexico state legislature 2011

UPDATE: Due to a strong lobbying push from the large corporations that patent and market these GMOs, and the fact that the NM Chili Association is "in-bed" with these corporations, this bill was LOST on the house floor in the week following this post.

ON SHOULD KNOW: That, aside from permenently invading native, natural seed stock, one of the huge dangers of…

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Let it go

Posted on January 18, 2011 at 10:17am 0 Comments 0 Likes

Wow, this will put you outside yourself... in a GOOD way: Let it go: " " target="_blank">OK go, here it goes…

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The Urban Farmhouse

Posted on September 13, 2010 at 2:56pm 0 Comments 0 Likes

I'm watching some HGTV show about renovating and old farmhouse property in upstate New York. While it's a truely enchanting home and property, It always distubs me a bit when city folks "renovate" and old country house on a budget of $600,000 - demolishing the vast majority of the charm and original detail - does it really say "farm"? Will it ever BE a farm again?

Driving down Rio Grande Blvd, taking in all the McMansion ex-farmettes,… Continue

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Where I Live:: North Valley

About Me:: I'm not crazy but I'm crazy about Albuquerque and the incredible urban rural mix of this bassackwards western town.

Favorite Thing(s) About Albuquerque:: The History, the Bosque, the acequias, the horses, the new urban growth, and the blind faith that we can pull it all together.

My Website:: http://www.ABQhomeswithchris.com

What I'm Reading:: Duke City Fix

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Crista commented on Dee Cohen's blog post ABQ Pics: Armijo Schoolhouse

"Can't someone put a new roof on this building? Somehow? It hurts to see wonderful old brick buildings fall into disrepair..."

Mar 24

Crista liked Dee Cohen's blog post ABQ Pics: Armijo Schoolhouse

Mar 24

Crista commented on GriffinAssoc's event Southwest Chocolate & Coffee Fest

"I went today and while the variety of sweets and coffee was delectable and fun... there was a distinct lack of REAL FOOD - such that 3 of 7 in our group left early to go find some real brunch. It was also disappointed that about half the vendors did…"

Mar 23

Crista is attending GriffinAssoc's event

Southwest Chocolate & Coffee Fest at Expo New Mexico State Fairgrounds

March 23, 2013 at 10am to March 24, 2013 at 6pm

The Southwest’s largest gathering of chocolatiers, Coffee Roasters, Tea Houses, Cake, Donut and Candy Makers, Wineries & more. There will be Cooking Demos, Baking Contests, Chocolate Eating Contests and a Barista Latte Art Contest as well as live music. For kids there will be free games, bounce houses and face painting!See More

Mar 23

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Crista replied to Christy P's discussion Mean Girls Syndrome Cont.. in the group ABQ Chicken Keepers

"It's been a while.... how did turning off the light work out? Pinless Peepers? Any other update? Thanks!"

Jan 2

Crista replied to Christy P's discussion Mean Girl Syndrome Going On in the group ABQ Chicken Keepers

"I've heard that adding a ROOSTER to your flock will cutail agressive behavior between the hens. They benifit from have the agressive male to take control of the coop. Just ONE Rooster though, as two will likely, eventually, start fighting wiht…"

Jan 2

Crista replied to Daniele C. Kokidajo's discussion Three laying hens need forever home in the group ABQ Chicken Keepers

"Have you found a home for these chickens yet? Are they still laying? I have a great space for my 5 chickens who live outside all winter but have a large coop at night & free range in about 8x30 foot space all day. Shade, by the ditch,…"

Jan 2

Crista replied to Carolyn Thompson Hammack's discussion your rooster is waiting in the group ABQ Chicken Keepers

"What type of Rooster's do you have? Could you post a photo? I have 5 old hens, (3 white leghorns and 2 Rhode Island Reds). The Whites are still just barely laying (1-2 day) and I am considering letting them procreate.... it would be a new…"

Jan 2

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At 9:58am on September 13, 2010, Local Food NM said…: Hi Crista, My name is Lora Roberts. I work for the MRCOG (Mid-Region Council of Governments) Agriculture Collaborative, which hosts Local Food NM here as well as on Facebook. We've been going through a bit of a transition in the last few months as one of our key employees moved out of state, and I joined the team.
Our Facebook page, and our website (links below), are where we post most of our information at this point. But the goal is to get back in to making this site more active. We have an events calendar on the website that lists a lot of what's going on in Abq. The Facebook page is a great resource since we post, but so do other community members and organizations.

Our website: http://www.mrcog-nm.gov/agriculture-mainmenu-55
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Local-Food-in-New-Mexico/208572240771?ref=ts

Feel free to contact me if you have questions (localfoodnm@mrcog-nm.gov). Or if you're not already subscribed to our monthly e-newletter, please do by visiting this page:
http://www.mrcog-nm.gov/agriculture-mainmenu-55/enewsletter-mainmenu-270

Cheers,
Lora

At 9:49am on February 26, 2009, Troy Lancaster said…: Good morning Crista, it's so wonderful to here from you again. You did find me again and, you are lovely beyond reason as usual. You still have many things to say that inspire me ever onward. I'll try and show you some of my artwork from my upcoming show on 3/14/09. The title is,"Black, White and Red all over". It's going to be great, I have many amazing artist friends joining me and, I made it so that we could only use black, white, grey and red in our pieces...no pinks though, only true red or darker. I'm excited but, working hard to finish my last two paintings before we have to hang the show in 1 1/2 weeks. It's hard to find the time with life away from my art desk always calling me back. I'll get a hold of you on facebook, as I look at that often...maybe we can chat on it back and forth once in a while. If I'm on, you should try and catch me. I've got to run Crista but, I love you much and will talk to you soon I hope.
Love,
~Troy