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PNM Rebate for CFLs

I was making my way through Costco as quickly as possible today when I caught sight of a PNM rebate sign above a display of six-packs of energy saving compact fluorescent light bulbs. The bulbs are regularly priced at $11.69 but with a $6.00 PNM rebate taken off automatically at the register, they cost $5.69 per pack. I wasn't in the market for compact fluorescent light bulbs but that's the nature of Costco, I'm just lucky I didn't end up with… Continue

Added by Spring Griffin on January 17, 2008 at 5:55pm — No Comments

How Do You Like, or Not Like, Your Neighborhood Association?

Lately I've heard a lot from people who say their Neighborhood Association is broken.

There are widespread conflicts between board members, rival warring factions, seemingly everything but the actual engagement of weapons.

Or the opposite - total disengagement, people who don't even know they have a neighborhood association. Or when it meets. Or what it does. Or doesn't do.

I've got my own… Continue

Added by Ben Roberts on January 17, 2008 at 2:53pm — 22 Comments

Keep It Clean

I returned from getting my geek on at CES only to catch a lovely head cold. So no taste-testing for me this week. Everything seems bland right now. So I got to thinking after reading a comment about restaurant cleanliness in a discussion - how many folks keep up on the health inspection reports?

I used to browse them many years ago in the Journal before they stopped publishing all the gory details. Now you get the quick approved/not approved… Continue

Added by Edith Grove on January 17, 2008 at 1:35pm — 11 Comments

Good words about art...

“Through art, we can challenge many of our society's deepest assumptions, such as the boundaries between self and other, 'artist' and 'non-artist', present and past, male and female, young and old, 'normal' and 'abnormal'. The social artist builds upon the power of artistic creation and expression to spark new ideas, catalyze critical thinking, elicit new actions, inspire individuals and create visions. (excerpt from the DigiCare Foundation’s statement on Art and Social Change.)”

Added by The Harwood Art Center on January 17, 2008 at 11:21am — No Comments

Albuquerque Breaks Into Forbes' Top 20 Best Cities For Jobs

Forbes Magazine has just released its annual list of Best Cities for Jobs. Albuquerque is Number 14 13 this year, a huge jump from its Number 24 showing in 2007. Forbes' criteria for this list include:

Median Income …

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Added by Alexis on January 17, 2008 at 11:16am — 6 Comments

Historical Albuquerque RR Photos--Library of Congress

In a recent post, Raine K took us on a photographic stroll through the old railroad yard. Thousands of photos recently posted on Flickr, by the Library of Congress, include some from 1930-40's Albuquerque. Although more… Continue

Added by The Grand Panjandrum on January 17, 2008 at 10:42am — 2 Comments

Appointment at Noon

It's time to roll up a sleeve and be a Hero again!

United Blood Services comes to my job site which makes it very easy to sign up for an appointment to donate a pint and now they give you your Cholesterol Test Results in a fancy bar chart.

If you are healthy and able to donate, please make an appointment and help save a life.…

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Added by psychomom on January 17, 2008 at 10:18am — No Comments

Teen arts and entertainment center.

By- Cyrus Gould

Well, it’s 2008 now. Happy New Year! As Opera Winfrey would say, “another chance…

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Added by Cyrus on January 17, 2008 at 9:44am — 1 Comment

Tricklock Revolutions kicks off with 'wau wau'

Thanks to the Fixer who tipped me off to the Wau Wau Sisters tonight at the Revolutions Festival. I can't think of a more deliciously naughty way to kick off Albuquerque's best annual theatre festival.

See photos from the show

Trapeze duo set to 'Welcome to the Jungle'? It's that kind of baudy variety show. See…

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Added by chantal on January 16, 2008 at 11:00pm — 3 Comments

Do Social and Scientist go together?

Yes...if the meeting place is the

Explora Science Center's Adult Night!

Everyone (over 18) at Explora is a scientist on the very social Adult Night. Mingle among the curious, smart, and friendly as you explore over 250 hands-on exhibits.

The next Adult Night at Explora is Friday, January 18, 2008,…

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Added by Springsteen on January 16, 2008 at 6:14pm — 4 Comments

Los Griegos

You don’t have to hit me over the head to read the signs that I've been getting on DCF. Recent…

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Added by Adelita on January 16, 2008 at 2:23pm — 7 Comments

My Boyfriend is in Burque

Me and Ty go way back, I remember watching him on Trading Spaces when he was just a nobody but when I spotted him I knew he was gonna be a somebody.

The Martinez Family Home is getting an "Extreme Makeover" and there is still time to volunteer or drop by the site 24/7.

404 Grove Street SE,…

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Added by psychomom on January 16, 2008 at 12:38pm — 6 Comments

OK, so I'm a Youtube junky! Sue me.

Sometimes you have to see Albuquerque through a visitor's eyes to appreciate the old homestead. I found this video on Youtube and quite enjoyed it. The first third is dedicated to that "other" town north of here, but the rest of it is all about the ~~Chosen Land~~ Duke City. He even points out a coyote sighting in part of this cute little vacation summary. By happenstance, he put the original Elton John version of Rocket Man on the… Continue

Added by The Grand Panjandrum on January 16, 2008 at 12:34pm — No Comments

Burlesque Acrobats The Wau Wau Sisters Take On Albuquerque

Check out some burlesque acrobatic action when The Wau Wau Sisters perform at UNM's Theatre X tonight and tomorrow as part of the Revolutions International Theatre Festival.

The Wau Wau Sisters

Wednesday, January 16th at 8 p.m.

Thursday, January 17th at 10 p.m.

Tickets are $18 for general admission and $12 for students and seniors. This will… Continue

Added by Revolutions International Theatre Festival on January 16, 2008 at 12:11pm — No Comments

Captain Kirk sings "Rocket Man"

I sure do love me some Intertubenets. Nothing-Ever-Goes-Away. Nothing.

In yesterday's edition of the Morning Fix, Somegye gaves us a link to an article about the beginning of construction on the new home for the Rocket Racing League. Now many of you may not remember this, but today marks the 30th anniversary of William Shatner's performance of the Elton John/Bernie Taupin song "Rocket Man" at the 1978… Continue

Added by The Grand Panjandrum on January 16, 2008 at 12:04pm — No Comments

Ask an Indian...Q & A...January 15, 2008 (3)

How is Indian preference in the BIA and other agencies protected?

Protected? A little bit of hisotry on that. In the reservation era, the assimilation era- the policy was to assimilate Indian people, get rid of their language, get rid of their spirituality- the Religious crimes code was created. In the 1920's what is going on in Indian Country? the Merriam Report was published. The summary was that we need to recognize and invigorate Indian country. The person who promoted that was…

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Added by Heather on January 16, 2008 at 9:12am — No Comments

Ask an Indian...Q & A...January 15, 2008 (2)

When we hear the Native American Indian voice do we hear the true voice or do we hear a reaction formed by larger society?

Yes and no. We have been told how to live and 'be' since the day Columbus got here. The Indian Self Determination Act tells us how we are self determined.- Gil Vigil

There are several areas that we have developed our own resources for economic and educational growth. -Michelle Brown Yazzie

There at least 562 federally recognized tribes, you always…

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Added by Heather on January 16, 2008 at 9:09am — No Comments

My Church at the Railyard

I could write practically forever about how much I love the railyard that sits downtown on Second Street. But a picture being worth a thousand words and all that jazz I'll start with two.

The pic on the left - a mosque in Cordoba, Spain, the right - the Machine Shop at the railyards, taken yesterday from a second story office.

I've been drawn to the railyards for a while now. I've only lived in ABQ since 2004,… Continue

Added by Raine K. on January 16, 2008 at 9:02am — 18 Comments

Morning Fix: Check Our Water Mark

WATC?: School police force questions won't be answered this year.
ACLU, demonstrators taking authorities to court over 2007 Bush visit. Forget your Baby Jesus pictures at home, feel the business end of a sheriff's expandable baton.
ABQ police officer…

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Added by Somegye on January 16, 2008 at 5:45am — No Comments

Heather blogs live from 'Ask An Indian'

Wish I'd remembered that 'Ask an Indian' was happening tonight downtown... Fortunately, Heather was there and blogged about it for everyone. Here's her report:

Part 1:… Continue

Added by chantal on January 15, 2008 at 11:00pm — No Comments