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Originally Posted by violent cello
A friend of mine stayed with her two kids in UNM family housing for her first semester, just because they do so much for you to get you on your feet, and then she found her own place next semester  I think you should take the help you can get for the first few months until you get your feel for the city! Family housing seemed fine to me, great location. |
This sounds like good advice.
I'll also agree with the suggestion for the neighborhood around Monte Vista elementary school which is immediately north of the Nob Hill / UNM border. There are fewer rentals in this area and it is likely to be more expensive but it is a great location with nice houses.
As far as the "Student Ghetto" vis-a-vis family-friendly status, there are several young families here, many of my acquaintance, who love the area and are happy to raise their kids here. The local bus-stop to bring kids to elementary school is outside of the Peace and Justice center and there are usually 8 or 10 kids there.
If any further proof of child-habitation in this area is needed, come to Winnings Coffeeshop on the weekend. It is a stroller parking lot inside and out.
ABQConvict
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