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Has anyone lived in Albuquerque? Info would be appreciated.
Posted on 6/24/16 at 12:36 am
Posted on 6/24/16 at 12:36 am
My wife is probably taking a job in Albuquerque. I've driven through before, but haven't spent any time there. My questions:
- How is the town overall?
- What areas would you concentrate on as far as housing goes; what areas should we avoid (high crime).
- How are the people? What's the culture like?
I'd really appreciate any info you can give. We'll be taking a trip in a few weeks to search for housing and get a feel for the town.
- How is the town overall?
- What areas would you concentrate on as far as housing goes; what areas should we avoid (high crime).
- How are the people? What's the culture like?
I'd really appreciate any info you can give. We'll be taking a trip in a few weeks to search for housing and get a feel for the town.
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Posted on 6/24/16 at 12:40 am to AUbagman
Lol, you let your wife decide where your family lives.
(So pretty much, I got nothing. Gonna be hot though)
(So pretty much, I got nothing. Gonna be hot though)
Posted on 6/24/16 at 12:41 am to TigerFanInSouthland
Posted on 6/24/16 at 1:11 am to TigerFanInSouthland
I can find a job anywhere, she can't. So I gave her a list of places I'd live, and she applied for jobs in the immediate areas of the list. I'd rather be flexible and have a great 2nd income than be some hard-arse and dicate everything.
Posted on 6/24/16 at 1:16 am to AUbagman
I lived about 5 hours away.
My impression:
Impressive backdrop and landscape.
The Foothill area is awesome (where Hank lived on Breaking Bad).
But the city feels (and is) so damn isolated. There isn't a major roadway that passes through Albuquerque to or from another major city nearby. As a result, the city feels really dated. It'll be tough finding cool things to do once the initial newness of the scenery wears off.
My impression:
Impressive backdrop and landscape.
The Foothill area is awesome (where Hank lived on Breaking Bad).
But the city feels (and is) so damn isolated. There isn't a major roadway that passes through Albuquerque to or from another major city nearby. As a result, the city feels really dated. It'll be tough finding cool things to do once the initial newness of the scenery wears off.
Posted on 6/24/16 at 1:21 am to AUbagman
I was frickin with you man. Ain't my family, ain't my business.
Posted on 6/24/16 at 3:30 am to AUbagman
quote:
What areas would you concentrate on as far as housing goes; what areas should we avoid (high crime).
Posted on 6/24/16 at 4:24 am to AUbagman
It's a dry heat.
And a dry cold.
And a dry cold.
Posted on 6/24/16 at 5:05 am to AUbagman
Santa Fe is exactly one hour north and the Mexican food is great.
I noticed a lot of areas with really nice houses with no paved streets.
I noticed a lot of areas with really nice houses with no paved streets.
Posted on 6/24/16 at 5:11 am to shutterspeed
quote:
the city feels really dated.
This has been the story of New Mexico in general since just about always.
Posted on 6/24/16 at 5:12 am to Martini
When I went there for work for a week, I asked two of the locals, what's there to do ?
The two girls both said the same thing. You can go to the movies and it was in October, so they said well you have the Balloons.
The hot air balloon festival was going on. That was pretty neat seeing it from the condo we were staying in.
It seemed like a laid back boring place.
The two girls both said the same thing. You can go to the movies and it was in October, so they said well you have the Balloons.
The hot air balloon festival was going on. That was pretty neat seeing it from the condo we were staying in.
It seemed like a laid back boring place.
Posted on 6/24/16 at 5:58 am to Martini
quote:
Santa Fe is exactly one hour north and the Mexican food is great.
I love Santa Fe. Very nice town and they have some fantastic steak houses. There's also skiing nearby.
Posted on 6/24/16 at 6:04 am to AUbagman
Spent a number of days there. One word describes ABQ, funky. It's a cool place, has its own culture that falls right in line with New Mexico. Make sure you find your favorite green and/or red chili.
Good Mountainbiking out that way. Le Cumbre brewing is putting out world class beers, so make that a regular place.
Enjoy. Personally, I wouldn't live there for more than a year or two. No ocean and not really in the mountains (more of an elevated plateau).
Good Mountainbiking out that way. Le Cumbre brewing is putting out world class beers, so make that a regular place.
Enjoy. Personally, I wouldn't live there for more than a year or two. No ocean and not really in the mountains (more of an elevated plateau).
Posted on 6/24/16 at 6:24 am to AUbagman
Your wife can come work for me at Los Pollos Hermanos.
Posted on 6/24/16 at 6:26 am to redstick13
quote:
I love Santa Fe. Very nice town and they have some fantastic steak houses. There's also skiing nearby.
Probably my favorite town in the US
Posted on 6/24/16 at 6:27 am to 12Pence
I found Santa Fe to be full of old retired people and young people with zero ambition. Not my cup of tea.
Posted on 6/24/16 at 6:28 am to thegreatboudini
Posted on 6/24/16 at 6:39 am to AUbagman
AUbagman - here's a serious response
I have lived in NM but never in ABQ but spent a fair amount of time there. It will probably be a culture shock for a while but a lot of different things to experience. Where else can you snow ski in the morning and play golf in the afternoon within 30 minutes. There are a lot of interesting festivals centering around the various cultures there. I could go on and on but it can be a fun place to live.
Oh, and you are only about 4 hours from Colorado. Get a good travel guide and go for it.
Best wishes...
I have lived in NM but never in ABQ but spent a fair amount of time there. It will probably be a culture shock for a while but a lot of different things to experience. Where else can you snow ski in the morning and play golf in the afternoon within 30 minutes. There are a lot of interesting festivals centering around the various cultures there. I could go on and on but it can be a fun place to live.
Oh, and you are only about 4 hours from Colorado. Get a good travel guide and go for it.
Best wishes...
Posted on 6/24/16 at 6:40 am to AUbagman
quote:
- How are the people? What's the culture like?
I can't speak on behalf of Albuquerque. However, I'm familiar with Santa Fe and Taos.
First, oddly enough, everyone there seems to be pretty aggressive drivers.
It's a different place...people are extremely friendly and welcoming in my opinion. New Mexicans are very proud of their unique culture and heritage (Native American and Spanish).
Lots of outdoorsy types (hiking, mountain biking, hunting, cowboys, scenic photographers, etc). We'd always see people doing yoga or meditation in the public parks and whatnot.
The food is incredible.
The scenery (in Santa Fe and Taos) is beautiful in my opinion. You get that old Southwest feel.
I'm not sure to the accuracy of this map, but it may help you out some.
Posted on 6/24/16 at 6:40 am to AUbagman
Why was my post deleted?
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