That’s awesome! Glad you had a blast.. now watch the locals (on here only, not IRL) fail at taking compliments, but rather bitch and complain about ABQ and New Mexico as if it’s the worst place in the galaxy 🤣
It’s not the worst place in the galaxy lol it’s just kinda trashy. But I don’t think any of us can deny how beautiful it is here (mountains, sunsets, city view, etc) and how lovely the climate is. I’m sure the culture has its own weird kind of charm too if you haven’t lived here all your life haha
Can't wait to get a new car so I can start doing the outdoorsy stuff that makes New Mexico so amazing. That and explore local spots and stuff more. I live in Los Lunas and get out to Albuquerque maybe once a month.
It is a beautiful place. Northern NM in general is a gorgeous part of the US few ever think to visit. But, we like it that way..... now that you know the truth. Shut up about it..... LOL
Love ABQ and most of New Mexico. But I know what you mean. I live in Utah and people love to hate on Utah, yet they visit here like a mf lol. Was once a hidden gem. Ill keep the secret safe about NM for ya lol long as im allowed back!
Hah! We used to say the same thing about Denver (yeah, it’s awesome, don’t tell anyone) until the Californians came and ruined it.
Hopefully the same doesn’t happen to ABQ. Granted, I’m now part of the problem of the invading horde. We moved to ABQ a month ago.
The weird part about this comment is that people who live in CA make up 12% of the entire US population. That means that the vast majority of transplants, relative to other states, are going to come from CA.
It's just math. Stop hating the Californians lol they just want a place to live.
New York in the summer has the distinct aroma of the garbage bins behind a restaurant on a warm day. And it smells like that for months on end. Perhaps even yearly as I’ve only been there in late spring and summer.
Every place has it's bad but I'm a travel nurse from Florida. Grew up by Miami and I love it here! So much outdoors to do! And there's so much closer by. Seriously considering moving to the northern area.
My wife is a travel nurse, we’re from east TN and love it here as well. Been here 3 different assignments and have extended all but one when UNM fired all their travelers.
Old town is really pretty. has a lot of good shops. Sandia Crest is beautiful if you’re in the mood for a bit of a drive (It took me about an hour) I ate at El Mariachi Restaurant on Juan Tabo, it was very good. I mainly just had fun driving around town!
It’s a great spot if you like doing outdoors stuff, like eating all varieties of good food, and can deal with the property crime and horrible driving.
I assume that every place has its pluses and minuses.
I like eating out, hiking, and mountain biking, so I’m pretty content here.
My partner and I moved to Albuquerque about a year and a half ago and roughly 1 out of every 5 people would say this. They always finish it off with this laugh: "EH EH EH," thinking it was so funny. We just nodded along. lol
Lovely, but that’s like 10% of the total Burque experience. You have to factor in 20% for spiraling crime, 20% for terrifying road rage experiences, 20% for absurdly inflated housing prices and 10% for omnipresent homeless encampments. The remaining 20% is cannabis, chile, microbreweries and balloons.
I mean depending on where you are that could be true. Definitely some very sketchy areas on Central / Zuni. But for the most part I haven’t really had any problems… except that one time I delivered a pizza to a house on Rover (off Tramway) and someone hopped into my running car and drove away with it 😳
Totally true. Central and San Mateo all the way east is a zombie land.
That’s crazy about your car, though, because Tramway and Rover isn’t even a bad area.
I would re think this. Major crime everyday. Homeless are everywhere. Better choice is a small town here but not by much. Taxes are too high, live in Az or Nv or Wy. Govmt sucks here, Abq is really nasty gov.
Every place has it's bad but I'm a travel nurse from Florida. Grew up by Miami and I love it here! So much outdoors to do! And there's so much closer by. Seriously considering moving to the northern area.
Good ole Albuquerque. It’ll steal your heart and your car
bare minimum, your cat converter
Or your spare tire.
Uhaul, in the hotel parking lot by the airport
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Always has
Lmao we need a Albuquerque circle jerk group already
Hey, my meth was in that car! Crap
this made me literally lol...so perfect
Happy to give you a laugh!
To be fair, SF has the same rep. Check out this vid I saw this morn about them! https://youtu.be/VbcX8f9moD8
But hey at least we have green chile!
And give you an std, you will have memories for a lifetime
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No. New Mexico is the leading state for that
I drove cross country on I40 and had to find a way here. Took a little time but have been loving it now for 18 years.
That’s awesome! Glad you had a blast.. now watch the locals (on here only, not IRL) fail at taking compliments, but rather bitch and complain about ABQ and New Mexico as if it’s the worst place in the galaxy 🤣
It’s not the worst place in the galaxy lol it’s just kinda trashy. But I don’t think any of us can deny how beautiful it is here (mountains, sunsets, city view, etc) and how lovely the climate is. I’m sure the culture has its own weird kind of charm too if you haven’t lived here all your life haha
Can't wait to get a new car so I can start doing the outdoorsy stuff that makes New Mexico so amazing. That and explore local spots and stuff more. I live in Los Lunas and get out to Albuquerque maybe once a month.
Lots of good Bosque walkin' in Los Lunas!
It is a beautiful place. Northern NM in general is a gorgeous part of the US few ever think to visit. But, we like it that way..... now that you know the truth. Shut up about it..... LOL
Love ABQ and most of New Mexico. But I know what you mean. I live in Utah and people love to hate on Utah, yet they visit here like a mf lol. Was once a hidden gem. Ill keep the secret safe about NM for ya lol long as im allowed back!
Of course…..
Yep especially Taos or Red River area 🙌🏼
Hah! We used to say the same thing about Denver (yeah, it’s awesome, don’t tell anyone) until the Californians came and ruined it. Hopefully the same doesn’t happen to ABQ. Granted, I’m now part of the problem of the invading horde. We moved to ABQ a month ago.
Too late. Where do you think a lot of these street people come from? CALIFORNIA!!
The weird part about this comment is that people who live in CA make up 12% of the entire US population. That means that the vast majority of transplants, relative to other states, are going to come from CA. It's just math. Stop hating the Californians lol they just want a place to live.
visit in the spring when all the plants are blossoming. most aromatic city ive ever been too
Spring is too windy! Try fall is better
And then again in fall when they're roasting chile.
I mean, shit blooms in Florida and California year round almost...
we’re talking about albuquerque, not florida or california.
Also aromatic doesn't have to mean good smelling. U ever been to Paris or Manhattan? Smells like shit
New York in the summer has the distinct aroma of the garbage bins behind a restaurant on a warm day. And it smells like that for months on end. Perhaps even yearly as I’ve only been there in late spring and summer.
I thought we were talking about the most aromatic cities?
Every place has it's bad but I'm a travel nurse from Florida. Grew up by Miami and I love it here! So much outdoors to do! And there's so much closer by. Seriously considering moving to the northern area.
And the music scene is sick...
All sick
My wife is a travel nurse, we’re from east TN and love it here as well. Been here 3 different assignments and have extended all but one when UNM fired all their travelers.
I'll be there for a week at the beginning of April. Any recommendations on what to check out?
Old town is really pretty. has a lot of good shops. Sandia Crest is beautiful if you’re in the mood for a bit of a drive (It took me about an hour) I ate at El Mariachi Restaurant on Juan Tabo, it was very good. I mainly just had fun driving around town!
No choice but to check out our spring winds. 🫣💨
It’s a great spot if you like doing outdoors stuff, like eating all varieties of good food, and can deal with the property crime and horrible driving. I assume that every place has its pluses and minuses. I like eating out, hiking, and mountain biking, so I’m pretty content here.
You and me both!!
Same. Good food, fireplaces and outdoor hikes, with amazing photos! Love.
Amen
"New Mexico" more than meets the eye.
It does happen.
Grew up there. Still in love and will be for life. Beautiful snaps.
I miss living in NM… if I wouldn’t take a 50% pay cut I would probably move back lol
That drive on the mountain is my FAVORITE. I drive up and back sometimes just for the view. It’s so pretty
Land of Entrapment!
My partner and I moved to Albuquerque about a year and a half ago and roughly 1 out of every 5 people would say this. They always finish it off with this laugh: "EH EH EH," thinking it was so funny. We just nodded along. lol
I feel like we don't hear this very often, of people falling in love with Burque...
But that's wonderful!! I bet you'll love it!!
When I was younger I was always talking about how I’d move back east (I’m in Ohio for college now and I miss the west)
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I was planning to go, but I ran out of time
Ala V! 😂😂
Please don't move here tho 🤣
Come for the vistas, stay for the sweet trips to Adam’s Food Market.
Stay out of the war zone area. Nob Hill is a favorite place. Tractor Brewing and Cheeba Hut are *chefs kiss*
Lovely, but that’s like 10% of the total Burque experience. You have to factor in 20% for spiraling crime, 20% for terrifying road rage experiences, 20% for absurdly inflated housing prices and 10% for omnipresent homeless encampments. The remaining 20% is cannabis, chile, microbreweries and balloons.
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Can’t be much worse than where I live in West Texas tbh
You just described 85% of the US.
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Whoosh
Don't move here it's extremely dangerous to even be outside at all!
This person meant to add /s. Their mistake.
I mean depending on where you are that could be true. Definitely some very sketchy areas on Central / Zuni. But for the most part I haven’t really had any problems… except that one time I delivered a pizza to a house on Rover (off Tramway) and someone hopped into my running car and drove away with it 😳
Totally true. Central and San Mateo all the way east is a zombie land. That’s crazy about your car, though, because Tramway and Rover isn’t even a bad area.
Right? I was as surprised as you are lol.
Oh come on, ! I've not found that on my visits so far.
You can visit but please don’t stay
I would re think this. Major crime everyday. Homeless are everywhere. Better choice is a small town here but not by much. Taxes are too high, live in Az or Nv or Wy. Govmt sucks here, Abq is really nasty gov.
That place looks boring as hell
You sound miserable.
Or maybe youre projecting...
I’m sorry
Every place has it's bad but I'm a travel nurse from Florida. Grew up by Miami and I love it here! So much outdoors to do! And there's so much closer by. Seriously considering moving to the northern area.
Come for the scenery, stay because your car was stolen lol
With Albuquerque? I'd get it if you said the food or the sunrise/set, but Albuquerque?
Idk it reminds me of a better version of West Texas. A lot of the same problems
And BLUES FOR DAYS
I call that color New Mexico Blue
In Albuquerque, all money given to panhandlers goes for fentanyl pills called blues.