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SteveJ

Rail Runner to Santa Fe!

I just wanted to highlight my excitement about the start of the Rail Runner to Santa Fe on Dec. 17th. When do you think the train will be extended to Socorro....and later to Las Cruces? Or points ...

Tagged: Train, Runner, Rail

Started by SteveJ in General Discussion 8 minutes ago.

ABQSkippy

Jonesing for Christmas Music 21 Replies

Skippy: "Hi, my name is Skippy and I am addicted to Christmas music!" All: "Hi Skippy." I admit it, I am an addict. I have a serious "jones" for Christmas music. I start playing my CDs and cassett...

Started by ABQSkippy in General Discussion. Last reply by jeffh 9 minutes ago.

Magic Juggler

Get $5.00 for free! 1 Reply

The Magic and Juggling Shop in Nob Hill is feeling the holiday spirit and is offering a free $5.00 gift certificate to anyone who creates an online an account at http://magicandjuggling.com This mo...

Tagged: gift, certificates, money, shop, magic

Started by Magic Juggler in Announcements. Last reply by usemoreglue 30 minutes ago.

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Spring Griffin

Local Etsy of the Week: Metalmoco

This week's local Etsy seller (the first in a while) does that thing that I love; posts beautifully photographed product photos. The lighting, the framing, the background-bless his heart for being attentive to these critical details.… Continue

Posted by Spring Griffin on December 2, 2008 at 5:00pm — 2 Comments

Albuquerque Commentator

Cross Parking On The Sidewalk

Yes I get cross about this practice. Are the “Community Service” officers ( ABQ Police Cadets ) and APD allowed to ticket vehicles that park across side walks blocking pedestrians ( wheel chairs as well ) from using portions of the side walk? Is it only parking enforcement… Continue

Posted by Albuquerque Commentator on December 1, 2008 at 3:38pm — 9 Comments

Johnny_Mango

Dying From Homelessness: The Vigil

NOB HILL--"I don't believe it," I said. Lisa LaBrecque didn't flinch. She said it again. "For the last couple of years, 50 to 60 people have died of homelessness each year. This includes those whose health problems were exacerbated by living on the streets as well as those… Continue

Posted by Johnny_Mango on December 2, 2008 at 10:00am — 15 Comments

Marci Blaze

Hire These Guys

I don't think I've given Albuquerque enough credit for being home to some really smart advertising folks. But that all changed today. Driving down the street I noticed a van for Royal Plumbing. White van...purple lettering...so? Their tagline! "Where A Royal Flush Beats A Full House." How can you not hire these guys?

Posted by Marci Blaze on December 1, 2008 at 8:10pm — 4 Comments

Somegye

Morning Fix: Adjustments

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Posted by Somegye on December 2, 2008 at 5:30am — 9 Comments

Albuquerque Commentator

Parking Anarchy

I saw this posting on one of the City's Parking Kiosks on Harvard Street in the UNM area over the weekend. “Meter Maids Have The Weekend Off For Thanksgiving” My question is what do you think about disseminating information about City operations that may lead to contravening… Continue

Posted by Albuquerque Commentator on December 1, 2008 at 3:33pm — 10 Comments

Barelas Babe

Blue-Green the Cat

About 11 years ago, my family took a trip to the Animal Humane Association of New Mexico here in Albuquerque. The children were small, ages 8 and 3, and we were ready to give two homeless cats a home. So we walked through the buildi… Continue

Posted by Barelas Babe on December 1, 2008 at 10:00am — 15 Comments

Raine K.

My Brightest Diamond with Clare & the Reasons - WOW!

First - I must thank the awesome Sophie, and Neal Copperman of AMP for giving me tickets to see My Brightest Diamond tonight!! This was a truly mindbending experience - I feel like I have been give… Continue

Posted by Raine K. on December 1, 2008 at 12:03am — 3 Comments

Somegye

Morning Fix: Hard Fall

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Posted by Somegye on December 1, 2008 at 6:00am — 4 Comments

Samantha Anne Scott

Not Your Typical Bankers, Not Your Typical Bank?

In today's ABQ Journal, Winthrop Quiqley reports that First Community Bank has joined the growing list of banks applying for the… Continue

Posted by Samantha Anne Scott on November 29, 2008 at 12:00pm — 13 Comments

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2250 miles and 3 Dozen Frontier Tortillas later

Dying From Homelessness: The Vigil

Shop & Stroll Sale at Self Serve!

Morning Fix: Adjustments

Hire These Guys

Cross Parking On The Sidewalk

Parking Anarchy

12x12: 144 square inches of DELIGHT

Morning Fix: Hard Fall

My Brightest Diamond with Clare & the Reasons - WOW!

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Free Japanese

Denish To Host National Lt. Gov. Meeting

Wednesday: Obama Set to Announce Gov. Bill Richardson as Commerce Secretary

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Richardson to Be Named Commerce Secretary Tomorrow

The Daily Word 12.02.08

Caldera To Be Obama's Director of White House Military Office

12/6: NM Wilderness Alliance Holiday Party

Agenda Setting Tricks

Obama Names Louis Caldera Director of White House Military Office

Thanks, Royal Thai Government

12/12: SAGE Council Holiday Prayer & Petroglyph Run

Rio Rancho School District Fires Nearly All Subs

Holiday Not-Shopping Blues

Late Night Music Show

Freedom of Speech on Trial - Dec. 8

Richardson Expected To Be Named Wednesday; Waiting For Obama To Make It Real For Bill, Plus: Senate's Sanchez Told To "Get Tough" On Renegade Jennings

 

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