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Bernalillo County, New Mexico
Bernalillo County, New Mexico covers 1166 square miles; population: 557,000.

Bernallillo County, New Mexico official website

Bernalillo County [NM] Board of Commissioners
District 1 [West Mesa & North Valley] educator Alan B. Armijo
District 2 [South Valley] U.N.M. Professor Dr. Teresa L. Cordova
District 3 [Central Albuquerque] activist Deanna A. Archuleta Loeser
District 4 [North & Heights] developer Tim Cummins
District 5 [East Mountains] broadcaster Michael Brasher

City Data website info for Bernalillo County, NM
Democratic Party of Bernalillo County, NM
League of Women Voters of Albuquerque / Bernalillo County [NM]

Governor Bill Richardson
Lt. Gov. Diane Denish


Albuquerque Tricentennial logo: city established in 1705

City of Albuquerque, New Mexico [est. 1706]
City of Albuquerque, NM population: 464,000 (U.S. Census 2002 estimate); official elevation: 4955 feet.

City of Albuquerque, New Mexico official website
Albuquerque [NM] Mayor Mayor Martin J. Chávez [1993-97 & 2002-09]

Albuquerque [NM] City Council
Ken Sanchez [District 1, Southwest]
incumbent Debbie O'Malley [District 2, North Valley] {re-elected 10/2007}
Isaac Benton [District 3]
incumbent Brad Winter [District 4] {re-elected 10/2007}
Michael J. Cadigan [District 5, Northwest]
outgoing Martin Heinrich, President [District 6, Nob Hill area]
Rey Garduño, elected 10/2007 for District 6 seat
Sally Mayer [District 7, The Heights]
outgoing Craig Loy [District 8]
Trudy Jones unopposed/elected 10/2007 for District 8 seat
Don Harris, Vice-President [District 9] {survived 10/2007 recall 2:1}

City Data website info for City of Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque Tricentennial Celebration
City of Albuquerque Recycling Programs & Services
City of Albuquerque Transit Dept.
City of Albuquerque [NM] Film Office
Albuquerque [NM} Police Dept. recruitment site
Albuquerque [NM] Rapid Transit Project

Albuquerque [NM] C.V.B.
Albuquerque [NM] Economic Development
Greater Albuquerque [NM] Chamber of Commerce  [ requires Flash ]
Albuquerque [NM] Hispano Chamber of Commerce

Alvarado Transportation Center in Downtown Albuquerque
{ rail, local bus & Greyhound connections }
'Rail Runner' Commuter Train from Belén to Bernalillo in New Mexico [launched in 2006]  

The Heart of New Mexico
Albuquerque Online city directory
Around Albuquerque supersite
Craig's List for Albuquerque, NM

University of New Mexico [est. 1889]
U.N.M.'s Daily Lobo newspaper [est. 1939]
A.S.U.N.M. Southwest Film Center
Popejoy Hall Center for The Arts on the U.N.M. campus
Music Department's Keller Hall on the U.N.M. campus
U.N.M. campus newspaper 'The Daily Lobo' [est. 1895]
Tamarind Institute [est. 1960; moved 1970] at U.N.M.

Central New Mexico Community College {formerly Technical Vocational Institute} - 4 locations
proposed C.N.M. campus #5 in Rio Rancho, NM {to open Spring 2010}

Keller's Farm Stores - 2 locations [est. 1946] in Albuquerque, NM
Progressive Albuquerque Network
Albuquerque [NM] Bed & Breakfast Assn.
National Indian Youth Council [est. 1961] of Albuquerque, NM
A.R.C.A. charity [est. 1957]
Oso Grande Technologies
Standard Machine Co. in Albuquerque, NM
Galles & Davis Motor Co. [est. 1908] in Albuquerque, NM
Convergys Corp. service center [announced 12/2006]
The Great E-scape - webhosting in Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque [NM] Independent Business Alliance [est. 2003]
Dee's Cheesecake Factory in Albuquerque, NM
B.R. Gordon Constructuion Co. [est. 1976] in Albuquerque, NM
[Joan] Griffin & Associates public relations & marketing [est. 1990]
Armed Response Team security in Albuquerque, NM
Academy Reprographics - 2 locations [est. 1999] in Albuquerque, NM
Southwest CyberPort
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway 4-8-4 locomotive No. 2926 in Coronado Park, Albuquerque
Adelante Development Centers [est. 1978] of New Mexico
Brooks Communication [est. 1976]
Albuquerque Reads program
New Mexico Timber & Viga in Albuquerque, NM
Santa Fe [NM] Chile Company in Albuquerque, NM
Octopus Car Wash - 6 locations [est. 1953] in Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque ReadFest program
Jewish Federation of Greater Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque [NM] Pride {GLBT community}
Ronald Gardenswartz Jewish Community Center of Greater Albuquerque, NM
Greater Southwest Council of the Boy Scouts of America in Albuquerque, NM
Rebyrth Media [est. 2001] operates CityLink Advertising and Transmission Magazine
Albuquerque Community Foundation [est. 1981]
Enterprise Builders Corp. of Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque [NM] Alternative Energies
sponsor on the local Air America Radio Network station  Reward Wall Systems {HQ in Omaha, NE}


Albuquerque, New Mexico Arts & Artists
Albuquerque [NM] Art Business Assn.
Albuquerque [NM] Independent Film Cooperative
Albuquerque [NM] Theatre Guild [est. 8/2007]
Author / Book Club Connection of Albuquerque, NM
Basement Films [est. 1991] in Albuquerque, NM
Bosque Chamber Music Society of Albuquerque [NM]
Chamber Music Albuquerque [est. 1942]
muralist Karen Deaton of Albuquerque, NM
filmmaker Christopher Coppola's Ears XXI company
sculptor O.K. Harris Studio in Albuquerque, NM
National Institute of Flamenco in Albuquerque [NM]
Darryl Willison, Jr. - America's Drawing Cowboy
New Mexico Symphony Orchestra [est. 1932]
Opera Southwest of Albuquerque, NM
Señora Press - book publishing of Albuquerque, NM
Southwest Writers {workshop} [est. 1982] in Albuquerque, NM
Symphony Orchestra of Albuquerque [NM]
Emily Nash Photography in Albuquerque [NM]
The American Shakespeare Project in Albuquerque [NM]
Friends of Film, Video & Arts [est. 2006] in Albuquerque, NM
High Desert Pipes & Drums band [est. 1992] of Albuquerque [NM]
Croak and Dagger: Albuquerque chapter of Sisters In Crime
'Enchanted Mesa' women's a cappella chorus of Albuquerque, NM
Mother Road Theatre Company [est. 2007] of Albuquerque, NM
Kim Jew Photography Studio - 3 locations in Albuquerque, NM


Albuquerque, New Mexico Dining
Where Albuquerque Eats directory
Café Albuquerque restaurant directory
Bob's Burgers - 7 locations in Albuquerque, NM
Bumble Bee's Baja Grill - 2 locations in Albuquerque, NM
Dion's Pizza - 9 locations in Albuquerque, NM
Dos Hermanos New Mexican Restaurants - 4 locations [est. 1992] in Albuquerque, NM
Flying Star Cafe - 6 locations [est. 1987] & Satellite Coffee - 5 locations in Albuquerque, NM
Garcia's Kitchen - 6 locations in Albuquerque, NM
Garduño's Restaurant & Cantina - 8 locations in NM [est. 1969]
Il Vicino Wood Oven Pizza & Brewery {franchise} 2 locations in Albuquerque, NM
JB's Family Restaurants - 4 locations in Albuquerque, NM
Lenny's Sub Shop - 2 locations [est. 2007] in Albuquerque area
Mac's La Sierra Coffee Shop - 2 locations in Albuquerque, NM
Mac's Steak-In-The_Rough - 3 locations in Albuquerque, NM
Mr. Powdrell's Original Barbeque - 2 locations in Albuquerque, NM
New Mexico Tea Company in Albuquerque, NM
Nothing But Noodles - 2 locations in Albuquerque, NM
The Owl Cafe - 4 locations in Albuquerque, NM
Ribs hickory-smoked pit bar-b-q - 3 locations in NM [est. 1991]
Weekly Alibi newspaper Best Restaurant in Albuquerque 2006; a dozen types of meat, order by weight & they give you bread slices to make a sandwich; special sides & bottled beer  Rudy's Country Store & Bar-B-Q - 2 locations in Albuquerque, NM
Scarpa's Brick Oven Pizzas - 2 locations in Albuquerque, NM
Souper Salad - 3 locations in Albuquerque, NM
Stufy's Authentic New Mexican Food - 2 locations in Albuquerque, NM
Theobroma Chocolatier - 2 locations [est. 1996] in Albuquerque, NM
Twisters Grill [est. 1998] - 10 locations in Albuquerque, NM
Weck's for Breakfast & Lunch - 4 locations in Albuquerque, NM
award-winning smoked meats, choice of 7 sauces, open 7 days  Whole Hog Café BBQ on Montgomery near Eubank in Albuquerque, NM


Albuquerque, New Mexico Events
Journal Pavilion [opened 2000] in SE Albuquerque, NM
Isotopes Park stadium
Albuquerque [NM] Convention Center

Upcoming.org collaborative event calendar for Albuquerque, NM
Tricklock/Revolutions International Theatre festival [Jan-Feb 2008 = #8]
Gathering of Nations Powwow [April 2006 = #23] in Albuquerque, NM
New Mexico Book Fiesta [May 2005 = #1] in Albuquerque, NM
National Latino Writers Conference [May 2006 = #4] in Albuquerque, NM
Enchanted Desert Bluegrass Festival [May 2005 = #1] in Albuquerque, NM
Rio Grande Valley Celtic Festival & Highland Games [May]
Albuquerque [NM] Folk Festival [June 2007 = #9]
New Mexico Arts & Crafts Fair [est. 1962 = June]
Hyperactive Music Festival & Conference [June 2006] in Albuquerque, NM
National Poetry Slam [Aug 2005] in Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque Salsa Fiesta [Aug 2007 = #3]
New Mexico Science Fiction & Fantasy Convention [Aug 2007 = #39]
¡Globalquerque! World Music Celebration [Sept 2005 = #1]
New Mexico Solar Fiesta! [Sept 2005 = #5] in Albuquerque, NM
New Mexico State Fair [Sept 2007 = #70]
Albuquerque [NM] International Balloon Fiesta [Oct 2006 = #35]
Balloon Fiesta Indian Market [Oct 2006 = #2] in Albuquerque, NM
Duke City Marathon [Oct 2006] in Albuquerque, NM
'Zoo Boo' [Oct 2007 = #19] at the Rio Grande Zoo in Albuquerque, NM
Tony Hillerman Writers Conference: Focus on Mystery [Nov 2005 = #2]
New Mexico Bowl football game [Dec 2007 = #2]

Albuquerque, NM Italian Film Festival [Feb 2008 = #2]
CineMás Albuquerque Latino Film Festival [Feb 2007 = #1]
Sin Fronteras {Latino/Latina} Film Festival [April 2006 = #4] in Albuquerque, NM
Indigenous Independent Film Festival [April 2006 = #1] in Albuquerque, NM
New Mexico Filmmakers Showcase [May] in Albuquerque, NM
Festival of Film Noir [July 2006 = #3] in Albuquerque, NM
Duke City Shootout filmmaking film festival [July] [requires Flash ]
Local Shorts Film Festival [Aug 2005 = #3] in Albuquerque, NM
Southwest Gay & Lesbian Film Festival [Sept] in Albuquerque, NM


Albuquerque, New Mexico Print Media
Albuquerque [NM] Journal newspaper
Albuquerque [NM] Tribune newspaper [est. 1923, closed Feb 2008]
Friends of The Albuquerque Tribune [est. 8/2007] rescue attempt
contact Ted Cloak at TCloak [at] UNM.edu
free Weekly Alibi newspaper [est. 1992]
free Crosswinds Weekly newspaper [est. 1988; shut down 1/2006]
Duke City Fix cityblog - stories & opinions about life in Albuquerque, NM
Duke City Fit monthly free paper [est. 2004] in Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque [NM] blogs
U.N.M.'s Daily Lobo newspaper [est. 1939]
free Local iQ newspaper in Albuquerque, NM [est. June 2006]
Accent Albuquerque Magazine
Triple A Livestock Reports of Albuquerque, NM
abqARTS: Albuquerque's Monthly Magazine of the Arts [est. 1988]
Photo Journal Southwest [est. 2005]
bimonthly Hyperactive Music Magazine [est. Nov 2004] of Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque [NM] Press Women
Camera Arts Magazine [est. 1997]
Albuquerque: The Magazine - subscribe • magazine website

New Mexico Business Weekly of Albuquerque, NM


Albuquerque, New Mexico Broadcast Media
K.A.B.Q.-AM 1350 progressive talk {Air America Radio} in Albuquerque, NM
K.A.B.Q.-FM 104.1 smooth jazz radio in Albuquerque, NM
K.A.G.M. 106.3-FM 'The Range' country music radio in Albuquerque, NM
K.A.L.Y. 1240-AM Radio Disney in Albuquerque, NM {requires Flash}
K.A.N.M. 1600-AM oldies radio in Albuquerque, NM {??}
K.B.Q.I. 107.9-FM 'Big I' country music radio in Albuquerque, NM
K.B.Z.U. 96.3-FM 'The Buzzard' radio in Albuquerque, NM
K.D.A.Z. 730-AM Spanish-language in Albuquerque, NM
K.D.E.F. 1150-AM news radio in Albuquerque, NM {??}
K.D.R.F. 103.3 'Ed FM' rock radio {formerly KTZO 'The Zone} in Albuquerque, NM
K.F.L.Q. 91.5-FM religious radio in Albuquerque, NM
K.H.F.M. 95.5-FM classical music radio [est. 1954] in Albuquerque, NM
K.I.O.T. 102.5-FM 'The Coyote' classic rock radio in Albuquerque & Los Lunas, NM
K.J.F.A. 105.1-FM 'La Jefa' Univision Spanish-language radio in Albuquerque, NM
K.K.I.M. 1000-AM Christian talk radio in Albuquerque, NM
K.K.J.Y. 1550-AM 'soft favorites' radio in Albuquerque, NM
K.K.O.B. 770-AM right-wing talk radio in Albuquerque, NM
K.K.R.G. 101.3-FM 'Recuerda' Spanish-lanhuage oldies radio in Albuquerque, NM
K.L.Y.T. 88.3-FM Christian radio in Albuquerque, NM
K.M.G.A. 99.5 Magic-FM soft rock radio in Albuquerque, NM
K.N.K.T. 107.1-FM Christian radio in Albuquerque, NM
K.N.M.L. 610-AM 'The Sports Animal' radio in Albuquerque, NM
K.O.B. 93.3-FM pop music radio in Albuquerque, NM
K.P.E.K. 100.3-FM 'The Peak' radio in Albuquerque, NM
K.Q.B.T. 101.7-FM 'The Beat' radio [est. 1988] in Albuquerque, NM
K.R.K.E. 1600-AM 'real oldies' radio in Albuquerque, NM
K.R.S.T. 92.3-FM country music radio in Albuquerque, NM
K.R.Z.Y. 1450-AM Spanish-language radio in Albuquerque, NM {??}
K.S.V.A. 920-AM religious talk radio in Albuquerque & Corrales, NM
K.S.Y.U. 95.1-FM R&B radio in Albuquerque & Corrales, NM
K.T.B.L. 1050-AM right-wing talk radio in Los Ranchosde Albuquerque, NM
K.U.N.M. 89.9-FM community radio [est. 1966] in Albuquerque, NM
K.X.K.S. 1190-AM Christian radio in Albuquerque, NM
K.Z.N.M. 106.7-FM 'La Ley' Spanish-language radio in Albuquerque, NM
K.Z.R.R. 94.1-FM rock radio in Albuquerque, NM

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K.A.S.A.-2 Fox TV [est. 1981] in Albuquerque & Santa Fe, NM
K.O.B.-4 N.B.C. TV [est. 1948] in Albuquerque, NM
sponsor of KABQ 1350-AM progressive talk radio  K.N.M.E.-5 educational TV [est. 1958] in Albuquerque, NM
K.O.A.T.-7 A.B.C. TV [est. 1953] in Albuquerque, NM
K.R.Q.E.-13 C.B.S. TV in Albuquerque, NM
K.T.F.Q.-14 Telefutura TV {formerly Pax Network} in Albuquerque, NM
G.O.V.-16 public television for City of Albuquerque, NM & Bernalillo County, NM
K.W.B.Q.-19 'The CW Channel for New Mexico' from Santa Fe, NM
K.N.A.T.-23/47 Trinity Spanish-language TV in Albuquerque, NM
KAZQ-32 religious TV in Albuquerque, NM
K.T.V.S.-36 family TV [new 2007] in Albuquerque, NM
K.L.U.Z.-41 Univision Spanish-language TV [est. 1999] in Albuquerque, NM
K.T.E.L.-46/53 Telemundo Spanish-language cable TV in Albuquerque, NM
K.A.S.Y.-50 U.P.N. TV in Albuquerque, NM

browse travel books about Albuquerque, NM

Historic Photos of Albuquerque   "Historic Photos of Albuquerque" [2007]
by Sandra Fye
Turner Publng 10¼x10¼ hardcover [6/2007] for $39.95
Albuquerque Then & Now   "Albuquerque: Then and Now" [2006]
by Mo Palmer
Thunder Bay Press hardcover [11/2006] for $18.95
Albuquerque / Portrait of A Western City   "Albuquerque: Portrait of A Western City - Many Cultures & Opportunities" [2006]
Edited by Mary Kay Cline
Clear Light Publng 6x9 hardcover [7/2006] for $11.02
Albuquerque Remembered   "Albuquerque Remembered" [2006]
by Howard Bryan
Univ NM Press 9x5¾ pb [4/2006] for $13.96
Hispanic Albuquerque by Marc Simmons   "Hispanic Albuquerque, 1706-1846" [2003]
by Marc Simmons
Univ NM Press 8¼x6 pb [4/2003] for $13.96
Albuquerque: ¡Feliz Cumpleanos!   "Albuquerque: ¡Feliz Cumpleanos! - Three Centuries To Remember" [2005]
by Nasario Garcia, with Richard McCord
La Herencia 12x9 pb [6/2005] for $24.95
Albuquerque & Bernalillo County, New Mexico   "Albuquerque: Spirit of The New West" [2000]
Edited by Max Evans & Dovya Friedman
Starlight Publng hardcover [3/2000] out of print/used
Albuquerque / End of the World   "Albuquerque: A City At The End of The World" [orig 1992, rev 2003]
by V.B. Price, with photographs by Kirk Gittings
Univ NM Press 9x6½ pb [4/2003] for $12.21
Univ NM Press 9½x6½ hardcover [10/92] out of print/used
Heart of Aztlan by Rudolfo Anaya   "Heart of Aztlan: A Novel" [1976]
by Rudolfo Anaya
The Chavez family moves from a rural life to the barrios of Albuquerque, New Mexico in the 1950s – with a touch of Anaya's magical realism.
Univ NM Press 9x6 pb [3/88] for $12.21



Northeast Albuquerque

Carlisle Hotel & Conference Center {formerly Radisson} in NE Albuquerque
Lieber's Luggage on Menaul Blvd.in NE Albuquerque
Devonshire Adobe Inn B&B & Tea Room in NE Albuquerque, NM
Wrights Gallery of Native American Art [est. 1907] in NE Albuquerque, NM
Cliff's Amusement Park [est. 1959]
Skidmore's Holiday Bowl on Lomas Blvd. in NE Albuquerque, NM
Leisure Bowl on Lomas Blvd. in NE Albuquerque, NM
Rio Grande Studios in NE Albuquerque, NM
artist James Trigg's gallery in NE Albuquerque
architect Chip Romero in NE Albuquerque
Simply Stickley furniture in NE Albuquerque
Gustav Stickley at Spirit of America Bookstore
Menaul Book Exchange in NE Albuquerque
Hearth 'n Home (fireplaces, BBQs & accessories), 205 Osuna Road in NE Albuquerque
The House of Kent home furnishings in NE Albuquerque
Planet 66 - coffee, chocolate, gifts - in NE Albuquerque
Ballet Theatre of New Mexico [est. 1989] in NE Albuquerque
International Balloon Museum [opened Oct 2005] in NE Albuquerque
Builders Source [est. 1993] in NE Albuquerque, NM & Las Cruces, NM
Red Rock Roasters wholesale & mail-order coffee in NE Albuquerque
Desert Rose Playhouse in NE Albuquerque
P.C. Club Computer Repair on San Mateo in NE Albuquerque
Simms Center for The Performing Arts in NE Albuquerque
Albuquerque Contemporary Art Center [AC]² Gallery [est. 1995] in NE Albuquerque
High Country Gardens in Santa Fe & NE Albuquerque, NM
Don Mickey graphic design in NE Albuquerque
K.B.S. Computer Solutions in NE Albuquerque, NM
Rocky Mountain Stone in Albuquerque, NM
Dekker Perrich Sabatini Architects of NM & NV & TX
Cowboys Night Club in NE Albuquerque
Misty's Hideaway rock'n'roll nightclub on Eubank in NE Albuquerque
Kinetico water treatment of New Mexico
Southwest Cash & Carry in NE Albuquerque
Laffs Comedy Club on San Mateo Blvd. in NE Albuquerque
The Archaeological Conservancy [est. 1980] in NE Albuquerque
Nativo Lodge boutique hotel [renovated 6/2005] in NE Albuquerque
Roller King 'full-service skating rink' in NE Albuquerque
Sheraton Uptown Hotel in NE Albuquerque
Mystery Café Dinner Theater of Albuquerque {at the Sheraton Uptown}
New West Productions in NE Albuquerque
Woodworker's Supply, Inc. [est. 1972] in NE Albuquerque
Arizona Tile Showroom & Warehouse in NE Albuquerque
Bart Prince, Architect in NE Albuquerque, NM
Soundstage 41 in NE Albuquerque, NM
Trains West - all railroad hobby shop [est. 1992], 3351 Candelaria in NE Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque Tortilla & Chili Co. [est. 1987] in NE Albuquerque, NM
Cervantes Restaurant & Chili Products [est. 1976] in NE Albuquerque, NM
Eagle Rock Studios - music production in NE Albuquerque, NM
Ruby Shoesday on Menaul in NE Albuquerque, NM {moved 5/2007}

huge selection of used books - they take books in trade  Title Wave Books [est. Oct 1994] in NE Albuquerque
Blue Eagle Book Shoppe, 2400 Juan Tabo Blvd. in NE Albuquerque
Tom's Paperback Books on San Mateo Blvd. in NE Albuquerque
Page One independent bookseller [est. 1981] in NE Albuquerque
huge selection of used books; they buy books, audiobooks & DVDs for cash or store credit  Page 1 Too! used book store [est. 1991?] in NE Albuquerque


Northeast Albuquerque Food & Beverage
Alpine Sausage Kitchen, 2800 Indian School Road in NE Albuquerque
Athena's Market Café, 8100 Wyoming in NE Albuquerque
Athens Eclectic Greek Restaurant, San Mateo at Academy in NE Albuquerque
The Barley Room Bar & Grill {with free wi-fi} in NE Heights District
Baggin's Gourmet Sandwiches on Lomas Blvd. in NE Albuquerque
Barry's Oasis Restaurant in NE Albuquerque
BerryOcean gelato & coffee shop [est. 8/2007], 4410 Wyoming Blvd. in NE Albuquerque
Billet Grill in NE Albuquerque
Billy's Long Bar [est. 1970], 4800 San Mateo Blvd. in NE Albuquerque
Blue Dragon Eatery & Coffeehouse [est. 1999] in NE Albuquerque {closed 7/2007}
Bravo Cucina Italiana {franchise}, 2220 Louisiana Blvd. in NE Albuquerque
Buca di Beppo chain restaurant in NE Albuquerque
Cafe Voila French Country Cuisine in NE Albuquerque, NM
Cake Fetish Bakery [est. 2006] in NE Albuquerque
Carrabba's Italin Grill {franchise}, 4921 Jefferson Blvd., south of I-25 in NE Albuquerque
Chama River Brewing Co. alongside I-25 in NE Albuquerque
Charley's Malt & Sandwich Shop on Menaul Blvd. in NE Albuquerque
Chile Addict™ Store [est. 1982] in NE Albuquerque
Chuck's New York Style Delicatessen & Café on San Mateo Blvd. in NE Albuquerque
City Roast Cafe in NE Albuquerque {with free wi-fi}
The Cooperage prime rib on Lomas Blvd. in NE Albuquerque
County Line Restaurant/BBQ at Tramway Blvd. & Tramway Road in NE Albuquerque
Cup O' Joe on Eubank Blvd. in NE Albuquerque
Dickey's Smokehouse alongside I-25 in NE Albuquerque, NM
Dogz Extreme Hot Dogs at Uptown Mall in Albuquerque, NM
Duran's Station Restaurant [new 12/2005] on Menaul Blvd. in NE Albuquerque
F.B.'s Top Dog Restaurant & Catering [est. 1979] on Menaul Blvd. in NE Albuquerque
Fremont's Fine Foods [est. 1918] & Box Lunch on San Mateo Blvd. in NE Albuquerque
Gin Mill Restaurant & Tavern [est. 1982] in NE Albuquerque
Graham Central Station nightclub on Montgomery in NE Albuquerque
Gruet Grille [new 10/2005] in NE Albuquerque
Great American Land & Cattle Co. restaurant [est. 1994] in NE Albuquerque, NM
Hadley's Tea in NE Albuquerque, NM
Hurricane's Cafe & Drive-In - 2 locations in NE Albuquerque, NM
Japanese Kitchen Steakhouse & Sushi Bar in NE Albuquerque, NM
Jinja Bar & Bistro [opened 9/2006] in NE Albuquerque
Kocoa Tree chocolate boutique, 5850 Eubank Blvd. in NE Albuquerque, NM
Le Café Miche - French country cuisine in NE Albuquerque
Le French Corner Bakery & Coffee Shop in NE Albuquerque, NM
Le Paris French Bakery & Deli, 1441 Eubank Blvd. in NE Albuquerque, NM
Le Peep Family Restaurant in NE Albuquerque, NM
Lucky's Lounge & Olive Bar, Montgomery & Eubank in NE Albuquerque, NM
Marcello's Chophouse [opened 2007] at Uptown Center in NE Albuquerque, NM
Mario's Pizza [est. 1972] {2 locations} in NE Albuquerque, NM
Mick's Chile Fix on Candelaria in NE Albuquerque, NM
Mykonos Cafe & Taverna authentic Greek cuisine on Eubank Blvd. in NE Heights
Nana's Italian Ristorante & Pizzeria, 3325 San Mateo Blvd. in NE Albuquerque
Nantucket Shoals Seafood Market on Academy Road in NE Albuquerque, NM
Napoli Coffee Shop {with free wi-fi} in NE Albuquerque
Neighbor's Café [est. 1997], 7900 San Pedro in NE Albuquerque
New York, NY Fresh Deli [franchise opened 11/2007], 2520 Juan Tabo Blvd. in NE Albuquerque
Pancho's Mexican Buffet {chain} in NE Albuquerque, NM
Paul's Monterey Inn {prime rib} in NE Albuquerque
Perennials Restaurant [est. 2000] on San Mateo Blvd. in NE Albuquerque
Picoso Grill on Menaul in NE Albuquerque
The Pie Shack (pizza), 1716 Eubank Blvd. in NE Albuquerque
Quarters BBQ on Wyoming Blvd. in NE Albuquerque, NM
great food, the Wyoming NE relocating in 2008  The Range Cafe & Bakery [2 locations est. 2000 & 2004] in NE Albuquerque, NM
Robb's Ribbs [est. 1989] in NE Albuquerque
Santiago's New Mexican Grill in NE Albuquerque
Saratori's di Tully Italian Bakery [est. 2007], 1425 San Mateo Blvd. in NE Albuquerque
Savoy Bar & Grill, 10601 Montgomery Blvd. in NE Albuquerque
Seattle Caffe on San Pedro Drive in NE Albuquerque
Sergio's La Dolce Vita Italian bakery, 4300 Lomas Blvd. in NE Albuquerque
Sizzler Steakhouse, 7212 Menaul Blvd. in NE Albuquerque
Spuds - Football Sized Potatoes - 2 locations in NE Albuquerque
Stoneface Tavern, 8201 San Pedro Drive in NE Albuquerque
Taj Mahal Cuisine of India, 1430 Carlisle in NE Albuquerque {website parked?}
To Die For Fudge in NE Albuquerque
Trombino's Bistro Italiano on Academy Road in NE Albuquerque
Tully's Italian Deli & Meats [est. 1974], 1425 San Mateo Blvd. in NE Albuquerque
Wolfe's Bagels on Montgomery Blvd. [est. 1992] in NE Albuquerque


Northwest Albuquerque
Acme Iron & Metal Recycling on Second Street NW in Albuquerque, NM
Matrix Solar Technologies [est. 1996] in NW Albuquerque
Adobe Theater Company in NW Valley area of Albuquerque, NM
Western Tractor - New Holland dealer in NW Albuquerque
Bookworks independent bookstore [est. 1984] in NW Albuquerque, NM
very authentic New Mexican food, breakfast all day, home-style Indian breads & cookies  Indian Pueblo Cultural Center & Cafe in NW Albuquerque, NM
Escuela del Sol Montessori School [est. 1968] in NW Albuquerque, NM
Tempur-Pedic® Mattresses {new factory opening 2007} in NW Albuquerque, NM
Acequia Booksellers {moved from Corrales, NM in June 2006} in Albuquerque's North Valley
Southwest Indian Polytechnic Institute [opened 1971] in NW Albuquerque
The Old Rocking Chair Antiques in NW Albuquerque
Lumber Products [est. 1938; local branch 2001] in
Adobe Nido B&B [est. 1985] in North Valley of Albuquerque, NM
Double Eagle II Airport [est. 1974] in NW Albuquerque, NM official website
another Double Eagle II Airport website
West Mesa Aviation & Jet Center & The Prop Wash Cafe

Tesla Motors, Inc. EV Roadster & new WhiteStar electirc vehicles of San Marcos, CA & Albuquerque, NM [est. 7/2006]

Big Train Cafe inside Cottonwood Mall in NW Albuquerque, NM
very good food, wonderful service - but they do NOT have beignets!  Copeland's Famous New Orleans Restaurant & Bar in NW Albuquerque {website broken? 9/2007}
Fox's Pizza Den [opened Feb 2007] in NW Albuquerque, NM
French Riviera Bakery, 4208 Fourth Street in NW Albuquerque, NM
excellent chain reataurant: superb food, great prices, outstanding service  Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon near Cottonwood Mall in NW Albuquerque, NM
Luigi's Ristorante & Pizzeria [est. 1996], 6225 Fourth Street in NW Albuquerque, NM {Flash only}
The Market Cafe, 10701 Corrales Road at Alameda in NW Albuquerque, NM
Mary & Tito's New Mexican Restaurant on Fourth Street in NW Albuquerque, NM
Mimmo's Ristorante & Pizzeria, 3301 Coors Road in NW Albuquerque, NM
Painted Horse Coffeehouse & Bakery in NW Albuquerque, NM
Pastian's Bakery [est. 1974], 3320 Second Street in NW Albuquerque, NM
Sadie's Restaurant [est. 1956] in NW Albuquerque, NM
La Siringitu Vegetarian Café & Salon/Spa in NW Albuquerque {closed 12/2006}
Spinn's Burgers & Beer [opened 10/2006] in NW Albuquerque, NM
owned by 3 North Valley firefighters; store #2 at the Downtown train station  3rd Alarm Coffee #1 [opened 6/2007], 6510 Paradise Blvd. in NW Albuquerque, NM
sponsor of the local Air America network radio station  Whisque Mesquite Grill & Bar [opened 4/2007] in NW Albuquerque, NM
Zio's Italian Kitchen {franchise}, 10041 Coors Road in NW Albuquerque, NM

Petroglyph National Monument [est. 1990], northwest of Albuquerque, NM
Petroglyph Monument Protection Coalition



Central Albuquerque
Old Town • University • Nob Hill • east

The Tic Toc Diner [1938] moved to Lake City, Colorado! in 2000
Albuquerque Greek Festival [Oct 2005 = #30]


Central Avenue / Route 66 in Central Albuquerque
    
Rick Walker's New Mexico Route 66 Research Page
Route 66 Pages at Spirit of America Bookstore
     

Route 66 80th Anniversary Festival [June 2006] in Albuquerque, NM
Route 66 Casino on the Laguna Indian Reservation east of Albuquerque
Route 66 Central of Albuquerque, NM

Julian's Burgers-n-More on West Route 66 {torn down late 2006, replaced by Popeye's Chicken}
Western View Diner & Steakhouse [est. 1938] on West Route 66 in Albuquerque, NM
historic El Vado Motel [built 1937] on West Route 66 in Downtown Albuquerque, NM {now long-closed}
Monte Carlo Steakhouse, 3916 Central Avenue SW in Albuquerque, NM

Downtown Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque Downtown Action Team website
Albuquerque's Historical District Improvement Co.
The Wheels Museum [est. 1998] in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
Amtrak station in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
owned by 3 North Valley firefighters, store #1 in NW Albuquerque   3rd Alarm Coffee #2 [opened 12/2007], at the train station in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
The Petroleum Club [1956-2007] in Downtown Albuquerque, NM {closed}
Albuquerque [NM] Press Club [built 1903]
Esparza Advertising in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
New Mexico Piñon Coffee in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
Marble Street Studio - commercial photography in Downtown Albuquerque

First Street Downtown
Fusion Theatre Company, 700 First St. NW in Downtown Albuquerque
Tucanos Brazilian Grill, 110 Central Ave. NW in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
Sunshine Theater, 120 Old Route 66 SW: building [built 1924] + live events
ACHC / ArtStreet Gallery, 1217 First Street NW

Gold Avenue Boutique District
Gold Avenue in Downtown Albuquerque, NM official website
O.P.M. Nightclub & Lounge [est. July 2002], 211 Gold Ave. SW in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
Working Classroom arts education, 212 Gold Ave. SW in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
Gold Street Caffé [est. 1996], 218 Gold Ave. SW in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
Ruby Shoesday {moved to Menaul NE 5/2007}
Occidental Life Insurance Building [built 1917], 305 Gold Ave. SW in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
Atomic Cantina [est. May 2003], 315 Gold Ave. SW in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
Ooh, la la!  Seventh Goddess lingerie store, 317 Gold Ave. SW in Downtown Albuquerque, NM

Second Street Downtown
La Posada de Albuquerque Hotel [built 1930 as Hilton Hotel; in renovation], 125 Second Street NW
JC's New York Pizza Department, 215 Central Ave. NW in Downtown Albuquerque
Central Connection Cafe [est. 2003], 215 Central Ave. NW in Downtown Albuquerque {with free wi-fi}
First National Bank Building [built 1922], 217-233 Old Route 66 in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
The Trillion Art Space, 510 Second Street NW in Downtown Albuquerque, NM

Third Street Downtown
One Up Restaurant & Lounge [est. 2008], 301 Central Ave. NW in Downtown Albuquerque, NM {formerly The Carom Club}
The Library bar & grill [est. 2002], 312 Central Ave. SW in Downtown Albuquerque
Asian Noodle Bar, 318 Central Ave. SW in Downtown Albuquerque
Rosenwald Bros. Building [built 1920], 320 Old Route 66 SW in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
Hyatt Regency Hotel, 330 Tijeras Ave. NW in Downtown Albuquerque
McGrath's Bar & Grill at the Hyatt in Downtown Albuquerque
Oro Fine Art Gallery, 200 Third Street NW in Downtown Albuquerque, NM {requires Flash}

Fourth Street Downtown
Downtown Contemporary Art Center, 105 Fourth Street NW {requires Flash}
restored 1906 Mills Building, 110 Fourth Street NW in Downtown Albuquerque
Telephone Pioneer Museum of New Mexico, 110 Fourth Street NW in Downtown Albuquerque
Ralli's 4th Street Pub & Grill
The District Bar & Grill, 115 Fourth Street NW in Downtown Albuquerque
Nick's Route 66 Crossroads Cafe, 400 Central Ave. SW in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
Segway New Mexico {rentals & sales}, 420 Central Ave. SW in Albuquerque, NM
KiMo Theater [built 1927, now restored], 423 Old Route 66 NW in Downtown Albuquerque, NM

Fifth Street Downtown
Cafe Green {formerly Wrangler's Restaurant; opened 2008}, 319 Fifth St. SW in Downtown Albuquerque
Lindy's Diner [est. 1929], 500 Old Route 66 SW in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
Drew's Dang Good Dogs [opened 9/2006] on Central Ave, in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
The Man's Hat Shop [est. 1946], 511 Old Route 66 NW in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
GLarri's Windchime Champagne Gallery, 518 Central Ave. NW in Downtown Albuquerque
Gorilla Tango Comedy Theatre in Downtown Albuquerque [est. 8/2004] {closed 12/2006}
Howley's Place American Bistro, 521 Central Ave. SW in Downtown Albuquerque, NM {closed 2006}
Slate Street Cafe & Wine Loft [est. 2005], 515 Slate Street NW in Downtown Albuquerque
Roma Bakery & Deli, 501 Roma Avenue NW in Downtown Albuquerque, NM

Sixth Street Downtown
Café au Lait [est. 1995], on Sixth Street off Central Ave. in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
The Grove Cafe & Market, 600 Central Ave. SE in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
The Launchpad live music venue, 618 Central SW [est. 1997] in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
El Rey Theatre [est. 1941], 620 Old Route 66 SW in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
Valliant Printing Co. [est. 1918], 615 Gold Ave. SW in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
Cecilia’s Café at Sixth Street & Silver in Downtown Albuquerque, NM

Seventh Street Downtown
The Hotel Blue, 717 Central Ave. NW in Downtown Albuquerque
Harwood Art Center, 1114 Seventh Street SW in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
OFFcenter Community Arts Project, 808 Park SW in Downtown Albuquerque

Ninth Street Downtown and westward
Downtown Gourmet grocery & cafe, 900 Central Ave. SW in Downtown Albuquerque
Java Joe's Café, 906 Park Ave SW, in Downtown Albuquerque
Silver Moon Lodge, 918 Old Route 66 SW in Downtown Albuquerque
New York Deli at the Silver Moon Lodge [est. Feb 2006]
foot-long dogs, burgers, etc; kitchen is scrupulously clean  Dog House Drive-In, 1216 Old Route 66 SW in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
Mecca Music & Books, 1404 Central Ave. SW in Albuquerque, NM
Rio Grande Zoo [est. 1927], west of Downtown Albuquerque, NM

'North of Downtown' District [NoDo]
La Quiche Parisienne Bistro, 401 Copper Avenue NW in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
Capo's Ristorante Italiano, at Seventh & Lomas in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
Caffe Michelangelo at 8th & Mountain in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
Box Performance Space / Cardboard Playhouse improv in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
Sunshine Cafe [est. 7/2007], at 12th Street & Mountain in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
closed Sunday & Monday  Wimpy's Little Red Hamburger Hut, at 15th Street & Mountain in Downtown Albuquerque, NM
ModHab: Earth-friendly design & construction in Downtown Albuquerque, NM

Old Town Plaza district of Albuquerque, New Mexico

Old Town Albuquerque, New Mexico [est. 1706]
Old Town Plaza official website
official Old Town Albuquerque website
New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science [est. 1986]
New Mexico Museum of Natural History Foundation
National Atomic Museum
National Museum of Nuclear Science & Technology [opening 2009]
The Albuquerque Museum [est. 1967] in Old Town Albuquerque
¡Explora! Children's Museum in Old Town Albuquerque
American Intl. Rattlesnake Museum in Old Town Albuquerque

New Mexico Gunfighters Assn. [est. 1979] - reenactors in Old Town
Treasure House Books & Gifts on Old Town Plaza
Duran's Central Pharmacy, 1815 Central Ave, NW in Old Town Albuquerque
Stagecoach Books & Gifts in Old Town Albuquerque
Schelu Arts pottery [est. 1973] in Old Town Albuquerque
The New Mexico Table store in Old Town Albuquerque
Albuquerque [NM] Little Theatre [est. 1930]
Andrews Pueblo Pottery [est. 1974] in Old Town Albuquerque
Zach-Low Turquoise Museum near Old Town Albuquerque
Casa Talavera Tile [est. 1977] in Old Town Albuquerque, NM

Alfredo's Coffee Shop Experience [est. Nov 2005] in Old Town Albuquerque {with free wi-fi}
AmbroZia Café & Wine Bar [est. 2002] in Old Town Albuquerque
Restaurant Antiquity upscale steak house in Old Town Albuquerque
Café au Lait in Old Town Albuquerque, NM
The Candy Lady store [est. 1981] in Old Town Albuquerque
Church Street Café [built circa 1709] in Old Town Albuquerque, NM
Crave Ice Cream & Coffee in Old Town Albuquerque
Golden Crown Panaderia in Old Town Albuquerque
The Melting Pot fondue restaurant in Old Town Albuquerque
The Old Broad's Coffee House in Old Town Albuquerque
Rolling In Dough Bakery-Cafe in Old Town Albuquerque
St. Clair Winery & Bistro [est. 2005], 901 Rio Grande Blvd. in Albuquerque, NM
St. James Tearoom in Old Town Albuquerque, NM
Seasons Rotisserie & Grill in Old Town Albuquerque, NM

Amapola Gallery in Old Town Albuquerque
Ancient Traditions Gallery (pottery) in Old Town Albuquerque, NM
Charlevoix Street Gallery in Old Town Albuquerque
de Colores Galleria in Old Town Albuquerque
Hernandez Fine Art Gallery in Old Town Albuquerque
Rio Grande Gallery Native American Art in Old Town Albuquerque, NM
Shiprock Trading Co. [est. 1894] in Old Town Albuquerque
Somé Gallery in Old Town Albuquerque
Yucca Art Gallery co-op [est. 1964] in Old Town Albuquerque

Albuquerque Old Town Hotels website
Rio Grande Inn Hotel & Albuquerque Grill Restaurant
Böttger-Koch Mansion B&B [circa 1907] in Old Town Albuquerque
La Perla Casita B&B in Old Town Albuquerque
Cinnamon Morning B&B near Old Town Albuquerque

Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town (formerly Sheraton Old Town in Albuquerque)

'East of Downtown' District of Central Albuquerque
{along Central Avenue from the railroad tracks to 1700-block at University Blvd.}
Standard Diner, 320 Central Ave. SE {East of Downtown} in Albuquerque, NM
The Daily Grind [est. 1995?, moved 2006], 414 Central Ave. SE in Albuquerque, NM
The Artichoke Cafe [est. 1989], 424 Central Ave. SE {East of Downtown} in Albuquerque, NM
Bob's Fish & Chips [est 1952], 700 Central Ave. SE, in Albuquerque, NM {closed 12/2006}
Sol Arts Gallery & Performance Space, 712 Central Ave. SE {East of Downtown} in Albuquerque, NM
Milton's Family Restaurant, 725 Central Ave. NE {East of Downtown} in Albuquerque, NM
classic food menu, great service, breakfast on weekends  Route 66 Diner, 1405 Old Route 66 NE {East of Downtown} in Albuquerque, NM
Moondog Books, 1421 Central Ave. NE {East of Downtown} in Albuquerque, NM
Anderson Studio & Gallery, 1423 Central Ave. NE {East of Downtown} in Albuquerque, NM
Copper Lounge [est. May 2001], 1504 Central Ave. SE {East of Downtown} in Albuquerque, NM
The New Fisher Gallery, 1620 Central Ave. SE {East of Downtown} in Albuquerque, NM
Bird Song Used Books, 1708 Central Ave. NE {East of Downtown} in Albuquerque, NM

University District of Central Albuquerque
{along Central Avenue from 1800-block at University Blvd. to 2800-block at Girard Blvd.}
University of New Mexico [est. 1889]
U.N.M. Bookstore
Maxwell Museum of Anthropology [est. 1932] at U.N.M.
Tricklock Theater Company, 1705 Mesa Vista Road in NE Albuquerque, NM
Silver Hill Neighborhood Assn. in Albuquerque, NM
open 9am-4pm Mon-Fri & 11am-3pm Sat  D.G.'s Deli on Martin Luther King in Albuquerque, NM
The Vortex Theater Company [est. 1976], 2004 Central Ave. SE in Albuquerque, NM
Olympia Cafe Greek food, 2210 Central Ave. SE in U.N.M. District of Albuquerque, NM
Brick Yard Pizza, 2216 Central Ave. SE in U.N.M. District of Albuquerque, NM
U.N.M. neigborhood tradition, extensive low-cost menu  Frontier Restaurant, 2400 Central Ave. SE [est. 1971] in U.N.M. District of Albuquerque, NM
Saggio's Pizza in U.N.M. District of Albuquerque, NM {Flash only}
Irysh Mac's Coffee House in U.N.M. District of Albuquerque, NM {opened 1/2000} {closed 1/2007}
Louie's Rock & Reels movie memoribilia, 105 Harvard SE in U.N.M. District of Albuquerque, NM
Winnings Coffee House, 111 Harvard SE in U.N.M. District of Albuquerque, NM
Outpost Performance Space [est. 1988] in U.N.M. District of Albuquerque, NM
Teatro Nuevo México [est. 2003] in U.N.M. District of Albuquerque, NM

Nob Hill District of Central Albuquerque
{along Central Avenue from 2900-block at Girard Blvd. to 4300-block at Washington Street}
Nob Hill - Highland Renaissance Corp. [est. 1998]
Mannie's Family Restaurant, 2900 Central Ave. SE
Nob Hill Art Gallery, 3015 Monte Vista NE in Albuquerque's Nob Hill District
Zinc Wine Bar & Blues Cellar, 3009 Central Ave. NE in Albuquerque's Nob Hill District
Lobo Theater [est. 1938; now a church], 3013 Central Ave NE in Albuquerque's Nob Hill District
Old World Imports [est. 2000], 3019 Central Ave. NE in Albuquerque's Nob Hill District
Gordon Schutte's Vivace Italian Restaurant, 3118 Central Ave. NE in Albuquerque's Nob Hill District
Nob Hill Bar & Grill, 3128 Central Ave. SE {opening in early 2008} in Albuquerque's Nob Hill District
Graze Restaurant, 3128 Central Ave. SE in Nob Hill District {closed 1/2007}
Monte Vista Fire Station Restaurant, 3201 Central Ave. NE in Albuquerque's Nob Hill District
Gruet Steak House, 3201 Central Ave. NE in Albuquerque's Nob Hill District
Two Fools Tavern, 3211 Central Ave. NE in Albuquerque's Nob Hill District
sponsor of KABQ 1350-AM progressive talk radio  Peacecraft Fair Trade Store, 3215 Central Ave. NE in Albuquerque's Nob Hill District
major selection of self-brewed beers; tasty sweet potato fries, good food  Kelly's Brewery {former 1939 gas station}, 3222 Central Ave. SE in Albuquerque's Nob Hill District
Dartmouth Street Gallery, 3301 Monte Vista NE in Albuquerque's Nob Hill District
run by real lovers of cinema  Guild Cinema [est. 1966], 3405 Central Ave. NE in Albuquerque's Nob Hill District
Alphaville DVD & Video Rentals, 3408 Central Ave. SE in Albuquerque's Nob Hill District {closed 3/2007}
Ecco Espresso & Gelato, 3409 Central Avenue NE [opened 8/2007] in Albuquerque's Nob Hill District
The Book Stop, 3410 Central Ave. SE in Albuquerque's Nob Hill District
Gecko's Bar & Tapas, 3500 Central Ave. SE in Albuquerque's Nob Hill
Mariposa Craft & Folk Art Gallery, 3500 Central Ave. SE
Scalo Northern Italian Grill, Nob Hill [est. 1986], 3500 Central Ave. SE in Albuquerque, NM
Club Rhythm & Blues, 3523 Central Ave. NE in Albuquerque's Nob Hill
Ragin' Shrimp, 3619 Copper NE in Albuquerque's Nob Hill
covered (all-year) patio, good food, cool magazine library  Buster's Route 66 Coffee Shop, 3624 Central Ave. SE in Albuquerque's Nob Hill District
Nob Hill {retro} Furniture, 3701 Central Ave. NE in Albuquerque's Nob Hill District
Coleman Gallery of Contemporary Art, 3812 Central Ave. SE in Albuquerque's Nob Hill District
Town House Lounge & Restaurant, 3911 Central Ave. NE in Albuquerque's Nob Hill District
sponsor of KABQ 1350-AM progressive talk radio  Celebro Clothing, on Carlisle in Albuquerque's Nob Hill District
Hookah Kings store, 4014 Central Ave. SE in Albuquerque's Nob Hill District
Simmons & Simmons Fine Books, 4015 Central Ave NE in Albuquerque's Nob Hill District
historic De Anza Motor Lodge [built 1939], 4301 Central Ave. NE on Route 66 in Albuquerque's Nob Hill District
Route 66 De Anza Assn.
O'Niell's Pub [est. 1994], 4310 Central Ave. SE in Albuquerque's Nob Hill District

East Route 66 portion of Central Albuquerque
{along Central Avenue from 4400-block at Washington Street eastward}
Ron Peterson Firearms [est. 1968], 4418 Central Ave. SE in East Albuquerque, NM
Loyola's Family Restaurant, 4500 Central Avenue SE in East Albuquerque, NM
Zia Lodge motor court, 4611 Central Ave. NE [built 1938; burned down 2004] in Albuquerque, NM
Simmons & Simmons Books, 4616 Central Ave. SE in East Albuquerque
Q-Staff Theatre, 4800 Central Avenue in East Albuquerque, NM
Country Vittles Café, 4801 Central Ave. NE in East Albuquerque, NM
Hiland Theater Building, 4804 Central Ave. SE in East Albuquerque, NM
excellent sandwiches & meat-by-the-pound; get there early before the peach cobbler runs out  Big Texas Barbecue [opened 1/2007], 6724 Central Ave. SE {formerly Big John's Barbecue closed 2006}
Caravan East - Western Dancing on East Route 66 in Albuquerque, NM
The Gas Pipe {chain}, 8508 Central Ave. SE in Albuquerque, NM
McD-style fries, corny dogs & speedy service  Griff's Hamburgers 8516 Central Ave. SE near Wyoming on East Route 66 in Albuquerque, NM
Lollicup Coffee & Tea at Louisiana & Central in SE Albuquerque, NM
Hillson's Western Wear [est. 1958] on East Route 66 in Albuquerque, NM
Roper's Restaurant, 8810 Central Ave. SE in East Albuquerque, NM
Big Mama's BBQ & Soul Food, 8922 Central Ave. SE in East Albuquerque, NM {closed 10/2006}
The Oaks Grill Restaurant, 13031 Central Ave. NE in East Albuquerque, NM



Southeast Albuquerque
New Mexico Veterans Affairs Health Center
Sandia National Laboratories in SE Albuquerque
Kirtland Air Force Base [est. 1941, renamed 1942] in SE Albuquerque
Albuquerque [NM] International Sunport
Sunport Shuttle
New Mexico Veterans Health Care Center in SE Albuquerque, NM
Santa Fe Center Recording Studios in SE Albuquerque, NM
Musical Theatre Southwest {new location 2005} in SE Albuquerque
Affordable Solar Group [est. 1998] in SE Albuquerque
Young Women United of SE Albuquerque
Don's Paperback Exchange on San Mateo in SE Albuquerque
Sifu Lin's Chinese Cultural Center [est. 1988] in SE Albuquerque
Albuquerque [NM] Center for Peace & Justice [est. 1983]
American Clay Natural Earth Plaster in SE Albuquerque, NM
A.H.L. Garden Supply in SE Albuquerque, NM
ReStore recycled buiding materials [est. June 2003] in SE Albuquerque
South Broadway Cultural Center in SE Albuquerque, NM
Emcore Photovoltaics in SE Albuquerque, NM
sponsor of KABQ 1350-AM progressive talk radio  Focus Ink printers in Albuquerque, NM
Cal-Maine Foods egg farm near the Isleta Pueblo boundary

Copper Canyon Café on Gibson in SE Albuquerque, NM
Michael Thomas Coffee Co. in SE Albuquerque, NM
New Chili Bowl Restaurant on San Mateo Blvd. in SE Albuquerque
Quarters BBQ on Yale Blvd. in SE Albuquerque, NM

Mesa del Sol area of SE Albuquerque
Mesa del Sol master-planned development of New Mexico
Advent Solar [est. 2002] in Albuquerque, NM
Germany's Schott AG 'Solar Solutions' division to build in Mesa del Sol {announced 1/2008}
Fidelity Investments to build in Mesa del Sol {announced 1/2008}

the new Albuquerque [NM] Studios facility [opened 2007] at Mesa del Sol          Eclipse Aviation [est. 1998] in SE Albuquerque, NM


Southwest Albuquerque
Barelas Coffee House in SW Downtown Albuquerque, NM
The Red Ball Café [est. 1922, reopened 2000] in SW Downtown Albuquerque, NM
Trevor Lucero Gallery on Second Street in SW Albuquerque, NM
National Hispanic Cultural Center [est. 2000] in SW Albuquerque, NM
Air Dance Art Space in SW Albuquerque, NM
sculptor Greyshoes {Upton S. Ethelbah, Jr.} of SW Albuquerque, NM
Out ch'Younda Live Artz Studio [est. 2000], 929 Fourth Street SW in Albuquerque, NM
Donkey Gallery on Fourth Street in SW Albuquerque, NM  [ closing 4/2008 ]
Downtown Contemporary Art Center on Fourth Street in SW Albuquerque, NM
Westside Albuquerque [NM] Skate Park [est. 1/2007]
Orpheum Arts Space on Second Street in SW Albuquerque, NM

South Valley area of SW Albuquerque
Abuelita's New Mexican Kitchen #2 on Isleta Blvd. in SW Albuquerque, NM
Hubble House Historic Site in SW Albuquerque, NM
Isleta Feed & Farrier on Isleta Blvd. in SW Albuquerque, NM
Doc & Miz V's Diner in South Valley  { closed 2006 }
Chicago Beef [est. 9/2006] in SW Albuquerque, NM
Carolyn & Shirley's Kitchen on Coors Blvd. in SW Albuquerque, NM
Casita del Sur restaurant on Coors Blvd. in SW Albuquerque, NM
open Mon=Fri 103o am to 830 pm  ABQ City Limits restaurant at Coors Blvd. & Rio Bravo in SW Albuquerque, NM



Smaller Towns around Albuquerque

Village of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico 87107
Dan's Boots & Saddles in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM
Lucky 66 Bowl in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM
El Camino Motel & Dining Room in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM
Calico Cafe {moved from Corrales, NM in 2006} in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM
Unser Racing Museum [est. 2005] in Los Ranchos, NM
Los Poblanos Historic Inn [rebuilt 1934] & Cultural Center in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM
South Valley Ink free paper

City of Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124 :: "The City of Vision"
Rio Rancho [NM] Chamber of Commerce
Rio Rancho [NM] C.V.B.
Rio Rancho Economic Development Corp.
Rio Rancho [NM] City Center Project
LionsGate Movie Studio north of City Center in Rio Rancho, NM  
Rio Rancho [NM] Observer semi-weekly newspaper
Venezia's New York Style Pizzeria in Rio Rancho, NM
J & R Vintage Auto Museum in Rio Rancho, NM
Tenpins & More bowling & billiards [est. 1983] in Rio Rancho, NM
Twisters Grill - 2 locations [est. 1998] in Rio Rancho, NM
The Smokehouse BBQ Restaurant [est. 1989] in Rio Rancho, NM
Turtle Mountain Brewing Company in Rio Rancho, NM
Casa Rondeña Winery [est. 1995] in Rio Rancho, NM
Intel® factory in Rio Rancho, NM
2007 ballot measure for C.N.M. campus in Rio Rancho, NM
Rio Rancho Inn & Conference Center

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