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Support for our Veterans hasn't died in Albuquerque

I was raised in an Air Force family out here in an Air Force town. My grandfather retired out of Kirtland in '64 and my father worked for various departments on the base back in the 60's & 70's. Because of this I was allowed to see things on base reserved for military personnel only. We would attend almost every Thunderbird show and I went to functions on base at the officer's club. It was fun! When my family moved to the Bay Area, this Air Force kid was introduced to a Navy stronghold. I l… Continue

Added by Doug R on November 11, 2009 at 3:30pm — 3 Comments

I remember when, episode 2

When I last wrote about my early days in the Duke City I let you all know that I found my journals in my attic and came across a “review” of the now defunct restaurant, Adam’s Table. If you care not to follow… Continue

Added by Masshole in Fringecrest on November 11, 2009 at 10:30am — 9 Comments

N. Arizona Adventure (Part 12 of 12) – The Snowy Trip Home to Albuquerque

The snow storm that hit Flagstaff the day before was now stalled over the Four Corner Region. As we left Flagstaff (only 326 miles from Albuquerque) we headed east on I-40 into a sunny blue sky. Off to the north we could see the snow covered mesas but there was no snow on the ground around us. We finally started to see snow on the ground after Holbrook and shortly afterward the storm clouds near the border. Not since last January, when we moved to New Mexico, have I come into New Mexico from Ar… Continue

Added by Doug R on November 11, 2009 at 7:00am — No Comments

Morning Fix: Talking Code

Navajo code talkers in NY for Veteran's Day Parade.
Oh KOB,

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Added by sophie on November 11, 2009 at 6:30am — 32 Comments

Margaret Atwood

For those who haven't heard, Margaret Atwood is doing a reading at UNM on Monday evening from her new book, "The Year of the Flood," the post-apocalyptic/dystopic sequel (or is the prequel?) to Oryx & Crake. Atwood may be best known for her novel "The Handmaid's Tale." Her stuff is gruesome and creepy and edgy and gets under your skin. The reading is at 7pm in Woodw… Continue

Added by Dick Chingadero on November 10, 2009 at 10:16pm — 2 Comments

The Life, Death, & Rebirth of the Nob Hill Motel

NOB HILL--So many of the old motels on East Central have been torn down that it is a pleasure to watch the rebirth of one of them. The Nob Hill Motel opened for business in 1937, the same year U.S Rte. 66 first came through Tijeras Canyon and headed west straight out Albuquerque's Central Ave. When that motel… Continue

Added by Johnny_Mango on November 10, 2009 at 10:00am — 23 Comments

N. Arizona Adventure (Part 11 of 12) – Standin' on a Corner in Winslow Arizona

Well, I'm a standing on a corner in Winslow Arizona, and such a fine sight to see, It's a girl, my Lord in a flatbed Ford, slowin' down to take a look at me, Come on, baby, don't say maybe, I gotta know if your sweet love is gonna save me........... - Take it Easy by the Eagles When in Winslow there are really only two things to see - the La Posada Hotel and the monument to a song from the 1970's.… Continue

Added by Doug R on November 10, 2009 at 7:00am — No Comments

Morning Fix: Weed

Weed-related:

Former Governor (and decriminalization advocate) Gary Johnson might be running for president in 2012. He's for sure

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Added by sophie on November 10, 2009 at 6:00am — 10 Comments

Meet Daizy

Meet Daizy, the second Asian elephant born at Albuquerque’s Rio Grande Zoo! The first was her mother Rozie, who carried Daizy for a committed 22 months, the typical gestation period for elephants. Classified as endangered, elephants are targeted in a number of conservation efforts, one of which is the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Elephant Species Survival Plan, that works to boost elephant reproduction efforts in North American zoos and wildlife centers. The Association… Continue

Added by KNME on November 9, 2009 at 12:01pm — 3 Comments

John Sanchez is Back (Lock up your women and children.)

Joe Monahan blogged today about the possibility of John Sanchez running for Guv or Lt Gov. Being cursed with a long memory, I remember the "giant killer", as he was called when he defeated Raymond Sanchez here in the North Valley. I remember he abandoned us to concentrate on running for Guv in 2002 against Richardson. Yeah, I remember John Sanchez. Continue

Added by Kenny on November 9, 2009 at 7:36am — No Comments

N. Arizona Adventure (Part 10 of 12) – Flagstaff

As the story goes...... on July 4, 1876, a scouting party from Boston put a flag up on a ponderosa pine and that is how this city got its name. Flagstaff (6910 elevation) sits just south of the San Francisco Peaks that rise up over 5700 feet above the city. In the past Flagstaff relied on lumber, ranching and the railroad industries. Today, the city remains a major distribution hub for companies like Nestle Purina PetCare and Walgreens. Flagstaff has a very strong tourism sector, due to its pro… Continue

Added by Doug R on November 9, 2009 at 7:00am — No Comments

Morning Fix: Gambling it all away

Texas Hold Em as investment strategy? How'd that work out for you, Mr. Zangara?
Who knew? Albuquerque is home to a major

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Added by sophie on November 9, 2009 at 6:30am — 10 Comments

Hoof and Rail Trail

One day last week we got the urge to see what I call the "backside of the Manzanos." We headed south from Tijeras and wandered all the way down to Mountainair (pulling over in some of the little villages along the way). In Mountainair I found this beautiful Chevy parked near a store.

Standing there in the mi… Continue

Added by Doug R on November 8, 2009 at 4:30pm — 3 Comments

Abroad In The Land

Know what's awesome? Not in the continent-forming, solar flare, oceans rising to conquer the land sense, but in the d00d! sense of the word as it's used in parlance these days?

Road trips. Road trips rock. Give me a car (and while you're at it, a competent driver, because I don't like to eat and drive at… Continue

Added by Rob Creighton Garrison on November 8, 2009 at 12:56pm — No Comments

Amarillo in August an Author’s Life on the Road

New Mexico is becoming a center for authors in the southwestern region of the United States. This book gives a real and honest picture of what it takes to become a successful well read author in the current market. A short novelette of just 108 pages written by a local author, it is a bear all about the difficult often painful and frustrating journey to becoming a cult classic author in the southwestern part of this country. Written by Jonathan C. Miller this book starts with a honest if not un… Continue

Added by Mary Jane Collins on November 8, 2009 at 10:00am — No Comments

Nob Hill Nights (photo journal)

Friday night was November's rendition of Nob Hill Nights. The first one ever was last month, so last night's was the 2nd in what looks to be a promising venue. Lots of music from varied bands, which inspired dancing in the streets... yoga demonstrations....Capoeira demonstrations... free food from the likes… Continue

Added by Elaine on November 8, 2009 at 8:30am — No Comments

The Sunday Poem: Merimee Moffitt... The Seco Bar, 1973

It takes a special kind of poet to write a great poem about a bar. The only other ones that come to mind are The Shooting of Dan McGrew and… Continue

Added by The DitchRider on November 8, 2009 at 8:00am — 11 Comments

N. Arizona Adventure (Part 9 of 12) – Oak Creek Canyon

After we crossed the bridge north of Sedona's city limits we entered Oak Creek Canyon. This canyon is 12 miles long and climbs over 2500 feet up to Flagstaff along State Route 89A. The canyon is often described as a smaller cousin of the Grand Canyon because of it's scenic beauty. I'll let you decide from the photos below.

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Added by Doug R on November 8, 2009 at 7:00am — No Comments

Recovery Cat 11.7.2009

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Added by J. Paul Lanier on November 7, 2009 at 9:01am — No Comments

N. Arizona Adventure (Part 8 of 12) – Sedona

Are you looking for a place where there is energy flow that exists on multiple dimensions? Then I suggest that you head to Sedona and buy a map detailing its numerous energy vortexes. On this trip we were searching for the entrance to Oak Creek Canyon just north of the City of Sedona. Therefore, after visiting Montezuma Castle, we headed south a short distance on I-17 until we found State Route 260. Heading west on 260 we found Stat… Continue

Added by Doug R on November 7, 2009 at 7:00am — No Comments