Weekly Alibi
by danmike
This free, weekly, alternative paper is a must-have for your weekly entertainment planning. It is full of reviews and event listings on upcoming music, art, theater and film. It includes excellent restaurant reviews and food talk.
You can pick up a copy of Weekly Alibi at coffeeshops, restaurants, supermarkets and other retail businesses across the city. Look for their blue newspaper boxes around town.
Phone: 505-346-0660
Email: alibi@alibi.com
UNM Lobos
by JamesABQ
"One of college basketball's most famous and recognizable buildings, University Arena is the home of New Mexico men's and women's basketball".
The University of New Mexico Lobos and Lady Lobos basketball teams play here. "The Pit" is also used for other events throughout the year. Lobos jersey.
Somewhere over the Rainbow ...
by kymbanm
This was an unexpected and wonderful day tour! When we were unable to fly our balloon this morning due to wind .... my car buddy and I decided to explore the area near our current launch site. We wandered dirt roads, marveled at quail, jack rabbits the size of my labrador at home, cotton tails, coyote and more .... we found Pinon at a lower elevation than we'd ever seen before ...... as we drove we were amazed at the life in the desert. The rare homestead was passed ...... at the end of the road was the real treat: a view unlike any I'd seen before ........
To find our route, take Southern or Northern out of Rio Rancho westbound. Turn right/north on Rainbow Blvd. Take it miles and miles down the dirt track. Once you get to the trees, slow a bit. Once it gets sandy, get ready for the view :)
To return, you can come straight back down Rainbow, or do as we did and take other dirt roads. The road that finally met up w/ pavement again has an unknown name to me.
As you are returning southbound, and after you pass the relic that used to be a car at the side of the road, look for a dirt road on your left w/ a stop sign. Take that along the power lines until you get to pavement. You're then on Unser. If you go north until it ends, you'll be at Northwest Corridor. Take a right turn, and when that ends, you'll be on 44/550 between San Ysidro and Bernalillo.
Enjoy this adventure :)
A True New Mexican Dining Experience
by LynninNM about El Pinto
This is the place where the locals-in-the-know go. El Pinto is a beautiful New Mexican restaurant in the North Valley of Albuquerque. In Spring, Summer and Autumn you can dine on one of their lovely outside patios while enjoying the music of strolling mariachis. Most areas are shaded from the sun by large trees, patio umbrellas or roofing. In the evenings or on chilly days, there are heaters throughout. This is the most picturesque restaurant in town by far, if you're looking for great New Mexican atmosphere. It can also be very romantic! Over the years we've tried just about everything on their menu, but our favorites are the combination plates. There are four now, I believe, and any of them will give you a chance to sample several of our NM favorites such as chile rellenos, carne adovada and enchiladas.
CHILI DOGS
by lemon4juice about Dog House
WANT SOME CHILI? If you like to taste the local chilis of New Mexico, try eating at Dog House. the place was small but inside you'll be amazed by lots of customers eating. I tried the chili burgers, it's delicious. But chilis are a little bit smelly so don't eat if you have a date wheew.