do you regret moving to albuquerque? (apartments, job, new home)

[catrinac]

I am thinking of moving back and was wondering. It sounds like Albuquerque is becoming a better place to live but I wonder.

[Nedely]

I'm not going to bash Albuquerque, but I am going to talk about my own experiences and feelings. In all honesty I have mixed emotions about this place. My husband and I have received wonderful job opportunities since we moved here which is great. I think most of my regret is due to the people I've come across. I don't understand why there are so many drunk drivers. I don't understand why everyone at my job feels the need to talk to me about drinking. It's annoying. I don't care what people do, therefore, I don't want to hear about how they have to have booze every day after work. Maybe if I was 20 it would seem cool, but 20 was a long time ago for me. Also, Everyone I know complains about how far something is in the city like a bunch of wimps. Most people here don't realize how easy it is to get around. The fact that you can go from one end of the city to the other on either highway in a mere 30 minutes is great. Still, you have people that stay cemented in their neighborhood and gripe when they have to drive more than 10 minutes or so. Ridiculous. Those that don't complain about having to drive don't do anything outside of work or school.

I'm not much of a desert person, but this climate is nice. Sure it's brown, but it's cool. I don't feel like I'm melting, which is how I feel whenever I'm in certain parts of Arizona or Nevada. The sunsets are beautiful. The strong winds I can do without. Whenever I need nice forest, I just go up north an hour or so.

I'm from a big city, so Albuquerque doesn't offer much in the way of things to do. However, I have learned to make the best out of this city and deal with it. I'm at a point in my life where I have to concentrate on my long term goals and save up as much money as I can. Living in a small city with a slower pace of life is fine for now. That doesn't mean I'm going to stay here.

I grew up in a warm climate and I've grown tired of hot whether. I love beaches. I love snow and freezing temperatures. When the time is right I'll be moving on to a cooler place. It's just too bad my parents refuse to come with me.

[jghoo]

I will never regret moving to ABQ. The culture stinks (gapping black hole). The local cuisine is just disgusting (please dump more boiled chilis on that pile of ****). The city politics and police are the most corrupt I have ever seen. The weather is fantastic The sunrises and sunsets are spectacular. Skiing while basic is only 15 min and a tram ride away. One could go on and on about the natural beauty here. Traffic isnt bad, i'm 15 min from everything. When I get rid of the people it will be heaven. Maybe that came off wrong. Na. Maybe I'll assimilate someday.

[yukon]

I like it here. Sure, I miss my palm trees in Tampa, but the ABQ weather, people, traffic, food, and Balloon Fiesta more than make up for the missing palm trees. ABQ is surprisingly green and beautiful in the summer. I don't even mind the government here - NM has nothing on Louisiana and Florida politics. I'm even getting over my spider phobia since moving here (a MAJOR accomplishment). And did I mention the weather? Ahhhh....four seasons. Although summer didn't get as hot as I like.

[catrinac]

Maybe you would like Salt Lake City. The Mormons are fairly anti-alcohol; drinking doesn't seem to be a big topic.

Originally Posted by Nedely

I....I don't understand why everyone at my job feels the need to talk to me about drinking. It's annoying. I don't care what people do, therefore, I don't want to hear about how they have to have booze every day after work.....Everyone I know complains about how far something is in the city like a bunch of wimps. Most people here don't realize how easy it is to get around......I love snow and freezing temperatures. When the time is right I'll be moving on to a cooler place. It's just too bad my parents refuse to come with me.

[AlisonL]

I love ABQ. I find there is plenty to do and see. Maybe its because I come from a small town in Maine. We are always busy exploring one thing or another. Or maybe it depends on what one wants to do. We don't complain about having to drive or not drive. My husband used to drive 51 miles one way to work.
I wouldn't call ABQ brown, there is plenty of color here. Many shades of green and the Sandias seem to change color constantly.
Maybe you could go to Maine. We had over 8 feet of snow there last winter. You're welcome to it. I'll keep my feet right here in NM.

[Nedely]

Originally Posted by catrinac

Maybe you would like Salt Lake City. The Mormons are fairly anti-alcohol; drinking doesn't seem to be a big topic.

I've been to Salt Lake City. It's OK. Not a big enough city for me though.

[desert sun]

Originally Posted by yukon

I like it here. Sure, I miss my palm trees in Tampa, but the ABQ weather, people, traffic, food, and Balloon Fiesta more than make up for the missing palm trees. ABQ is surprisingly green and beautiful in the summer. I don't even mind the government here - NM has nothing on Louisiana and Florida politics. I'm even getting over my spider phobia since moving here (a MAJOR accomplishment). And did I mention the weather? Ahhhh....four seasons. Although summer didn't get as hot as I like.

This summer was odd, I dont think I have ever seen a summer that rained this much and was not very hot at all.

[bradly]

Born and Raised Here in this Beautiful City! and i love this place to freakin death! Nothing can get me out of this city, sure i have houses in other places but this is where i will always call home..

So i say if people dont like this city please leave, so we can make more room for the people that wanna live here, according to the planning office people are on long waiting lists for their houses to get built, becuase of the scarsity of new homes. Albuquerque will see some pretty huge growth.. for them doubters

[Nedely]

Originally Posted by bradly

Born and Raised Here in this Beautiful City! and i love this place to freakin death! Nothing can get me out of this city, sure i have houses in other places but this is where i will always call home..

So i say if people dont like this city please leave, so we can make more room for the people that wanna live here, according to the planning office people are on long waiting lists for their houses to get built, becuase of the scarsity of new homes. Albuquerque will see some pretty huge growth.. for them doubters

That's odd. I live in a newer neighborhood that still has a few builders around selling homes. They're no longer building of course, but the prices of their houses have fallen quite a bit because of the housing market. I think if this market keeps up, that waiting list is going to get longer and longer, the few homes available will be scooped up, and apartments will be scarce.