Moving to the Duke City

Looking for a 2 bdrm w/gardening availability 2 Replies

My boyfriend and I are moving to ABQ by labor day weekend and we still haven't found what we're looking for!! We've mostly been looking on craigslist and have found alot of commercial ads or a plac...

Started by Julia. Last reply by Michael Bernstein Sep 4.

3 day weekend 3 Replies

My wife (Maureen) and I are planning to move to Albuquerque in the next two years. As part of our planning we are visiting Albuquerque in February. Our main goal on this trip is to drive/walk neigh...

Tagged: neighborhoods, hotels, moving

Started by Yelled At. Last reply by Yelled At Sep 3.

It's time........... 2 Replies

It's amazing what can change in two weeks. Two weeks ago my wife and I were plodding along towards our goal of being in Albuquerque in late 2010. Now, we're getting things ready for a move this com...

Started by Doug R. Last reply by deemo Aug 29.

Ran into a friend from the Chicago-area, in a Target store on Montgomery / Wyoming! 2 Replies

Talk about odds, a couple days ago I was in Target, and ran into someone that I worked with for many years - in suburban Chicago. He and his family moved out here about five years ago, and we lost ...

Started by Michael Knutson. Last reply by Randall Berner Jul 28.

Joy AM radio stations can connect you to ABQ.

Last time I was in town I discovered Joy AM radio stations. Not only can you listen to some great music (online if you wish and I love the Elvis hour(s) on the weekends) but Mayor Marty has a show ...

Started by Doug R Jul 24.

Beautiful Home for Rent

Welcome folks. Check out my place for rent listed on craigslist under "Wonderful Home for Rent near South Valley" for 650.00$

Started by Sara Jul 15.

Moving By Thanksgiving

I am setting a goal to be in Abq by turkey day. Does anyone know what the job scene is like for a CNC Machinist/Programmer? I have 12 years of experience and am looking for steady employment. Can a...

Started by Tim Jul 15.

Southwest and Southeast 12 Replies

I interviewd for a job in downtown Albuquerque last week. When we finished I asked about the best areas to live. The response was, "Avoid Southwest and Southest because of the Gangs." Are the Gangs...

Started by Paul D. Last reply by Paul D Jul 15.

Recommendations for Doctors, Dentists, Veterinarians, and ??? 3 Replies

Being newbies to the area, we're always interested in recommendations for Doctors, Dentists, Veterinarians, and ??? And, of course, any gotchas are also helpful. Looking at my health plans (medical...

Started by Michael Knutson. Last reply by Doug R Jul 13.

Street View in Google Maps 8 Replies

I love maps therefore when Google Earth came out I was in heaven. I could zero in on Albuquerque, tilt the map and literally fly through the streets of the Duke City in cyberspace. I would also use...

Started by Doug R. Last reply by Randall Berner Jul 11.

Parkland Hills 7 Replies

Hello, We've learned of a house that sounds like it might be a good fit for us.... the owner tells us that it's in Parkland Hills. Wondering if someone could tell us more about that neighbourhood....

Started by Labradorian. Last reply by chantal Jul 9.

Moving your piano to Albuquerque?

I moved here with my piano 4 years ago from Chicago. As a Registered Piano Technician, having serviced pianos in Chicago and the Midwest for 33 years before moving to Albuquerque, the effects of we...

Tagged: piano tuning, tuning, pianos, piano

Started by Randall Berner Jul 7.

More resources for those moving to the Duke City

Where did the first half of the year go? Here we sit poised to start the second half of 2008. With that in mind I wanted to pass along some additional resources for those looking to make the move...

Started by Doug R Jun 29.

Places to get things 1 Reply

If you go to Yahoo groups almost every city has a freecycle. Their "thing" is to keep items out of landfills. It is also for people that don't want to bother calling the thrift store and hoping the...

Started by Victoria. Last reply by Doug R Jun 22.

Face-to-face can get you 1 degree of separation

A good friend of mine wrote a wonderful article about how this new trend in social networking may not be the best way to network. Face-to-face can get you 1 degree of separation New Mexico Busines...

Started by Doug R May 17.

Language question 1 Reply

Being bilingual, English & Spanish, is a good thing generally and a very helpful skill in parts of New Mexico. Is there a cultural protocol or general rule or local practice as to the use of Sp...

Tagged: language, spanish

Started by Sun Dog. Last reply by Doug R Apr 26.

New year? New career! 2 Replies

I can dream can't I? I have a dream that I will win the California Lottery and move to the Albuquerque area and become a Lotaman! (from their website- no kidding) What is a LOTAMAN? A lotaman f...

Started by Doug R. Last reply by Doug R Apr 17.

"New" New Mexico for Boomers Site

There is a great new site for Boomers (born between 1946 and 1964) who might be considering New Mexico as a retirement destination.

Started by Doug R Apr 15.

ABQ is where the SF Bay Area was back in the '70's

I've made that statement more than once over the last few years. I received some jeers but mainly silence. This is what it means: "A new nationwide survey by the National Venture Capital Associati...

Started by Doug R Mar 24.

New City, New Job: How to Conduct a Long-Distance Job Search

With 2 years and 9 months or so to go, before I make the BIG move to ABQ, I am trying to tie up loose ends and prepare for my new life. Since I'll probably have to work for another 20 years, after ...

Started by Doug R Mar 23.