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I noticed the fireplace smoke this past winter here in ABQ. It seemed worse than previous years.
Think that's true of many places. The combination of the increasing cost of energy and the recession is causing some folks to start burning wood as a cheaper heat source and unfortunately many are using older stoves or fireplaces that are pretty dirty.
the "young professional" population in albuquerque is non-existent. the whole mentality of keeping albuquerque "small" and resisting growth is what keeps albuquerque and new mexico as a running joke around the US. Albuquerque is a pretty cute place to be but if you are young and have more than a high school diploma, you will be hard pressed to find many like you. Also, not much to do in albuquerque but pretend like you are homeless and do things outside. Not that there is anything wrong with that but if you are looking for anything in terms of real entertainment, you will be disappointed
the "young professional" population in albuquerque is non-existent. the whole mentality of keeping albuquerque "small" and resisting growth is what keeps albuquerque and new mexico as a running joke around the US. Albuquerque is a pretty cute place to be but if you are young and have more than a high school diploma, you will be hard pressed to find many like you. Also, not much to do in albuquerque but pretend like you are homeless and do things outside. Not that there is anything wrong with that but if you are looking for anything in terms of real entertainment, you will be disappointed
Are you perhaps referring mainly to nightclubs? Because in less than 10 minutes, I found all this:
the "young professional" population in albuquerque is non-existent. the whole mentality of keeping albuquerque "small" and resisting growth is what keeps albuquerque and new mexico as a running joke around the US. Albuquerque is a pretty cute place to be but if you are young and have more than a high school diploma, you will be hard pressed to find many like you. Also, not much to do in albuquerque but pretend like you are homeless and do things outside. Not that there is anything wrong with that but if you are looking for anything in terms of real entertainment, you will be disappointed
Oh give me a break. I've lived all over the U.S. - most folks simply don't know much about NM and I don't think I've ever heard a disparaging remark from those who are familiar with the state (though I'm not saying they don't exist). Most disparaging remarks I hear come from those who have grown up here and have the "grass is greener" syndrome, and haven't experienced much of anything else. Others come from a complete unfamiliarity, such as "I couldn't live anywhere that hot", or "I hate the desert."
As for "resisting growth" - Albuquerque's government has always been defined by pro-growth policies, which I have my personal qualms with, but won't get into them here. ABQ is far from perfect and I readily admit it's shortcomings - but those of us who love the place are working hard to find solutions, rather than making some random disparaging remarks on the internet.
If you are mature (of mind, not necessarily of age), outdoorsy, and want something a bit different out of life, then New Mexico is an amazing place and Albuquerque is a great city. It isn't the best place for everyone, but there are many of us who are very cognizant of just how special this place can be.
the whole mentality of keeping albuquerque "small" and resisting growth is what keeps albuquerque and new mexico as a running joke around the US.
Well there is the Bugs Bunny joking about missing the turn...Maybe that makes us the joke of the US?
I think 99.9999% of the country could care less about Albuquerque's growth mentality (assuming they have even heard about it).
Pretend to be homeless?? What??? Anyways troll better next time.
That reminds me of the time I was in DFW and I overheard the following conversation...
Hey Mac, whats up with your facial hair its all scraggly?
Ahh Joe, some parts just grow so much faster than others I can't restrict the growth...
Oh man you need to talk to Albuquerque City planners if you want to restrict growth!
OHHHHHHH BURN! HAHAHA
Wait did you hear the one about Albuquerque and the tree.....
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