Duke City Fix - Life, food, events, and community in Albuquerque, NM

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Jonesing for Christmas Music 17 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 Adelita 14 minutes ago.

1st time buying house in ABQ 12 Replies

We are in the process of buying a house in the North Valley - a home that needs TLC - any advice? Thank you

Started by Anneke in New to Albuquerque. Last reply by Erika Ruth 1 hour ago.

Submission Opportunity for Women with Disabilities

ANNOUNCEMENT: Submissions Request "WITH THE POWER OF EACH VOICE" Twenty-plus years ago, a group of diverse women with disabilities came together to write an anthology entitled, " With the Powe...

Started by Kamarie in Announcements 1 hour ago.

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Events

Today

Amy Biehl Youth Spirit Awards

December 2, 2008 at 5:30pm – KiMo Theater

December 3

Wednesday

ASUNM Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair

December 3, 2008 at 11am to December 5, 2008 at 6pm – UNM Student Union Building Ballrooms
NM Chapter Association of Women In Communications

December 3, 2008 from 11:15am to 3:15pm – Tanoan Country Club
Best of the City Party 2008

December 3, 2008 from 6pm to 11pm – Santa Ana Star Casino

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Featured Blog Posts

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

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

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

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

Morning Fix: Adjustments

NMBW examines the good and bad of Eclipse Aviation's hardships.
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Posted by Somegye on December 2, 2008 at 5:30am — 9 Comments

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