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Morning Fix: Slurp

State breaks through restraints, gorges itself on steaming profits oozing from Intersections of Zombie Pre$idents.
Actually, the state demands the nutrient-rich zombie puss to cover debt costs on the $83 million metro courthouse -- the courthouse from which Manny Aragon and four others are accused of…

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Added by Somegye on March 6, 2008 at 5:30am — 13 Comments

Peter Pan comes to Popejoy Hall

When Peter Pan premiered in 1904, it was the first theater production which used technology to make people appear to fly. Other plays had created flying chariots or clouds on which people stood, but Peter Pan was the first that used technology to make a human appear to fly on their own. Although many people think of Peter Pan as a book, J. M. Barrie did not write the book Peter Pan and Wendy until after the premiere of the play.

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Added by Popejoy Hall on March 5, 2008 at 3:00pm — 1 Comment

All That Jazz!

I’m a band parent. My daughter is in the Jazz Band at Taft Middle School. It's not a required class or an elective. It's a volunteer band and she's in it because she loves music. This means that I have to have her at school for band practice at 7:20 every morning before school starts- it’s a big commitment for her. But that commitment paid off during the ever wonderful and famous Taft Band Nacho Night and Silent Auction!

When an…

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Added by Adelita on March 5, 2008 at 9:30am — 13 Comments

Morning Fix: Distractions

Motorist strikes, kills bicyclist near Commanche NE and Vassar. Officials consider pressing charges.
Flu claims first child of the year.
ABQ public libraries banning sex offenders.…

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Added by Somegye on March 5, 2008 at 5:30am — 7 Comments

Stay On or Get Off?

NM DOT started work on I-40 between Pennsylvania and San Mateo this week and my daily commute will be an ugly mess for a few months. I love the freeway and drive I-40 and I-25 everyday to work but it is always a tough decision for me to get off the freeway during traffic jams or construction delays. I'm sure if traffic gets too backed up I'll get off and find another route but for now I'm going to stay… Continue

Added by psychomom on March 4, 2008 at 1:49pm — 13 Comments

The Thousand Year Man: David Stuart

NM 550 & THE RIO GRANDE, BERNALILLO--Recent history in New Mexico encompasses the last thousand years. Actual documented human history here in the Land of Enchantment goes back another 9000, but the evidence is not so plentiful. Artifacts from 1000 years ago, on the other hand, are darn near everywhere. And certainly the most celebrated interpreter of the remains of the last thousand years is UNM professor David E. Stuart.…

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Added by Johnny_Mango on March 4, 2008 at 9:00am — 14 Comments

Morning Fix: Sweet, Sweet Commerce

Inspectors: Sandia National Labs has security improvements to make.
The Cradle Project now eyes Banque loft space for exhibit. More about the project.
Meet Derrill Mitchell,…

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Added by Somegye on March 4, 2008 at 4:45am — 8 Comments

Learning from Death

Each spring a beekeeper has to face the uncertainty of opening the hive(s) for the first time in the new year. It’s the ultimate evaluation of your skill as a beekeeper. Are your bees alive and well or are they sick, perhaps even dead? Is it dismal news or celebration?

For the first time in my brief beekeeping career, I had both to deal with this year. Two of my four hives were “dead-outs”, beek slang for dead hives. The other two… Continue

Added by NMBeek on March 2, 2008 at 12:30pm — 4 Comments

Morning Fix: Onward

Winter isn't quite finished.
Comparison, contrast of Chaco Canyon and Mesa Verde.
Frontierland mayor opposes expanded nuclear trigger production at LANL.
Rio Rancho…

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Added by Somegye on March 3, 2008 at 5:30am — 12 Comments

Journal Punsters Strike Twice In One Day

NOB HILL--Oh there have been memorable moments in the past: Albuquerque Journal headlines that really grab your eye because of their inherent ambiguity. Like the classic several years ago that read, “NASA To Probe Uranus.” Or the one during the last year of the Clinton administration that read, “Sex Offenders To Get Life Under Bill.” But yesterday! Yesterday there were two!

APS May Pull More Beef

Ever feel that…

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Added by Johnny_Mango on March 2, 2008 at 8:30am — 4 Comments

Monahan's Alligator Revealed!

Has Joe Monahan’s pet alligator been exposed? Parnelli Gonzales at Clearly New Mexico says it's Bruce Donisthorpe, veteran Republican campaign consultant and lobbyist for big defense contractors. So it goes in the latest chapter of “Joe Monahan and the Attack of the Roundhouse Alligators.”

Monahan's cozy relationship with Santa Fe lobbyists is legend. His… Continue

Added by Coco on March 2, 2008 at 9:30am — No Comments

Where're the art house theaters?

After many scouting trips to ‘Burque, the spousal unit and I are ready to make the move. We like the people, the weather, the culture, the food, the overall “vibe”.

One thing seems missing, though. We’re big movie goers, and I can’t seem to find a good art house theater in town. I know about the Guild, and that UNM sometimes shows flicks. But is that all there is? What can we look forward to? Help!!

Added by Oliver on March 1, 2008 at 9:17am — 7 Comments

The Possibilities 4, Golden West Edition

So, in lieu of imagining a new place/space in Albuquerque, I want to reflect on a place that was. The Golden West was, in my opinion, a pretty cool bar and live music venue. I remember seeing The Albuquerque Blues Connection play there a few years ago and having a really great night. More recently, I attended the Revolutions Theater Festival comedy night there, and was struck once again by the venue itself. Maybe not the best acoustics in town, but the old tin ceiling, western style bar,… Continue

Added by brendisimo on February 29, 2008 at 4:36pm — 11 Comments

Who's donating campaign $$ in Albuquerque?

Worse than stalking your neighbor's backyard on Google Earth is the Fundrace 2008 tool by Huffingtonpost. Above is a birds-eye view of Albuquerque's campaign donations colored by party affiliation as well as candidate, but it gets truly scary when you type in your address and hunt your…

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Added by chantal on February 29, 2008 at 9:30am — 13 Comments

Morning Fix: Good Riddance, February

Investigators looking over historic Golden West ruins; El Rey, Launchpad suffered damage from fire.
Sandia National Labs housing less nuclear material these…

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Added by Somegye on February 29, 2008 at 6:00am — 1 Comment

Launchpad Status After Golden West Fire?

A moment of silence for The Golden West Saloon. Good luck to Kathy Zimmer as she (hopefully) begins the process of rebuilding.

Anyone have any update on the state of Launchpad? I've heard major smoke and water damage, and the website says it is temporarily closed. What an… Continue

Added by Alexis on February 28, 2008 at 11:00pm — 15 Comments

7 Things... (Culinary Edition)

Inspired by Sophie's "7 things about Albuquerque that make my friends in other cities burn with jealousy" post, I'm submitting my own - foodie style.

Red and green chile -

This is obvious, but it has to be said. Nowhere else in the country do they have chile quite like what we have here. When I first moved to Albuquerque, I thought there was no way I would ever get into the chile culture. I was so very, very wrong. We have a friend in Houston who wants my enchiladas… Continue

Added by Edith Grove on February 28, 2008 at 1:46pm — 10 Comments

Morning Fix: Crime, Business

UPDATE: Golden West on fire.
Bernalillo convenience store clerk aquitted of selling alcohol in 2006 wrong-way crash that claimed a five members of a family.
Two arrested in connection with…

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Added by Somegye on February 28, 2008 at 6:00am — 1 Comment

Join the Self Serve Team for the NMAS AIDS Walk--March 29th

2008 NM AIDS WALK is March 29th

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Join the Self Serve Team!

The AIDS Walk will take place at Civic Plaza in Downtown Albuquerque on March 29, 2008.

Reasons to join:

* It's only a mile on a spring afternoon

* NMAS is an amazing organization that needs your help

* You'll be surrounded by tons of wonderful inspiring people

* We're giving away a $50 gift certificate to the… Continue

Added by Self Serve on February 28, 2008 at 2:09am — No Comments