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Fred C Dobbs

Florida County to Seize Homes with Red Light Cameras 3 Replies

I know this is not in the Duke City, but gee wiz. Is this really what America is about in the new century? Is this a good thing? This from thenewspaper.com Home seizure for unpaid red light ticke...

Started by Fred C Dobbs in General Discussion. Last reply by Sarah Anonymous 2 minutes ago.

mombat

How about them VP choices? 36 Replies

I was suprised that Obama chose Biden as his running mate. I am even more suprised by McCain's choice Sarah Palin, the governor of Alaska. I can't decide if it is brilliant or crazy or both. I woul...

Started by mombat in Politics. Last reply by Granjero 3 minutes ago.

Robin

Free Friday Funnies Event blog 2 Replies

See more information here: If any DCF'ers attend this event tonight, please blog about it...and don't hold back...would like to hear what you think, the good, the bad, the funny, the not-so-funny....

Tagged: live, laff-off, comedians, Tonight, Civic-Center

Started by Robin in Announcements. Last reply by Robin 1 hour ago.

dr fractal

Bombay Grill closed?? 20 Replies

i just read that my favorite indian restaurant in abq closed down this week. does anyone have any information about what happened? this was the one place that the whole family could agree upon, and...

Started by dr fractal in General Discussion. Last reply by dr fractal 5 hours ago.

Ron Da Bomb

Candidate for Change 7 Replies

I try to make it a point not to get involved in political discussions, but this made me change my mind... WIDTH="384" HEIGHT="304">

Started by Ron Da Bomb in Politics. Last reply by cathyray 10 hours ago.

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"everything could be worked out so well"

i. At six twenty am, while rosy-fingered dawn was leaking through the blinds in his bedroom, a man awoke and he shook the night from his hair. “Damn”, he said,”I think I left my wallet in the truck”. And he reache… Continue

Posted by Rudolfo Carrillo on August 29th, 2008 at 1:30pm — 2 Comments (Add)

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Posted by Somegye on August 29th, 2008 at 5:29am — 2 Comments (Add)

Size Matters: Madness at the dog park, or Who Made You Queen of the Dog Park?

Steph and Chloe hit the Bullshead dog park today after dropping me off at work. We take Chloe there often because of the proximity to work. The park is split into two sections, a big dog area and a small dog area. Until today Chloe has been able to enjoy the benefits of being neither… Continue

Posted by Sleeplessgrl on August 28th, 2008 at 6:55pm — 12 Comments (Add)

Tickets! Tickets! Femme-O-Lition Saturday night!!!

The lovely ladies behind the Femme-O-Lition Derby have offered 4 free tickets to Saturday night's performance at the KiMo! What's the Femme-O-Lition? It's part theatre, part circus & totally amazing! It's also one night only in Albuquerque (following what I've decided… Continue

Posted by sophie on August 28th, 2008 at 4:00pm — 3 Comments (Add)

Poetry on the Bus is HERE!

abq ride bus poetry
A packed house @ 117 Gold
Kudos to Duke City Fix, 100 Gold, Sadies, Mayor Martin Chavez, Greg Payne and Abq. Ride for the beautiful job on the POETRY ON THE BUS reception; for the gorageous book of the selected poems; and for the LITERARY ARTS on the WALL artshow (Yes, poems are art pieces!) at 117 Gold. We know the literary art pieces will look just as snappy on the ins… Continue

Posted by Jeff Hartzer on August 28th, 2008 at 3:30pm — 4 Comments (Add)

Winners of Poetry on the Bus

Jordan Martinez, with his poem for Poetry on the Bus

Big love to all the winners of this year's Poetry on the Bus program! I just returned minutes ago from the opening reception to share some snapshots with you. The down… Continue

Posted by chantal on August 28th, 2008 at 3:30pm — 6 Comments (Add)

No Dirt Left Behind (NDLB)

Folks! Come out for a free public workshop at our Action Buzz Neighborhood Gardens THIS Saturday, Aug 30th.


(The Harwood: sowing seeds of art and veggies, at your community art center.) WHAT: FREE Public Workshop @ the Action Buzz Neighborhood Gardens WHERE: 1255 8th Street N… Continue

Posted by The Harwood on August 28th, 2008 at 12:00pm — No Comments (Add)

Wanna Be On TV? Get Your Own Show!

Something interesting from my inbox. New Local TV Channel Presents Opportunity Call for Community Partners/Proposals for Programming Quote...Unquote, the operator of Channel 27, is planning to launch a second channel on February 1, 2009. This noncommercial digital channel will emphasize "local origination" programming primarily devoted to New Mexico arts and culture. The intent is to showcase the vibrant Albuquerque community by engaging as many communi… Continue

Posted by Kelly on August 27th, 2008 at 5:36pm — No Comments (Add)

3600 Horsepower: That's One Powerful Bird

Do you have a little train geek in you? Want to know why the NM Rail Runner Express uses bio-diesel? What's the weight of the cars vs. the locomotive? When can you start riding the train to Santa Fe? What are the challenges associated with laying rail on La Bajada hill? Watch on: … Continue

Posted by Mr Cog on August 28th, 2008 at 11:00am — 2 Comments (Add)

Martini Mike's Hangover Report - Journal Pavilion Edition

“There's many who've tried to prove that they’re faster But they didn't last and they died as they tried” – Judas Priest, “Hell Bent For Leather”. Last night I attended the long awaited “Metal Masters Tour” show at Journal Pavilion in the desert w… Continue

Posted by Martini Mike on August 28th, 2008 at 8:30am — 14 Comments (Add)

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Size Matters: Madness at the dog park, or Who Made You Queen of the Dog Park?

Just made me smile

Tickets! Tickets! Femme-O-Lition Saturday night!!!

It's back! The Albuquerque Cultural Conference

Winners of Poetry on the Bus

Poetry on the Bus is HERE!

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