TOP TEN REASONS to “SHOP SMALL” in OLD TOWN Albuquerque this year

Support your local economy this year when shopping for holiday gifts – come to Old Town Albuquerque! Why, you ask? Here are 10 reasons: 1.  FIND THAT  ONE OF A KIND UNIQUE ITEM – Old Town has special gifts for  everyone on your list that you just won’t find in a mall.  Shopping in Old Town is a truly delightful experience. Unique items from around the world, as well as those that are distinctly Southwestern, can be found in more than 150  shops, boutiques, galleries and artist studios. 2. CREATE JOBS & JOB SECURITY – According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, small businesses represent 99.7% of all employer...

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Albuquerque residents oppose Westside Wal-Mart

How do you feel about the proposed Wal-Mart near Coors Blvd and Montano Road? In a classic example of David and Goliath, a group of Albuquerque residents are taking on big box development on the Westside. The protesters arrived dressed in boxes – some even covered themselves in grocery bags – for a rally against a proposed Wal-Mart in a vacant lot near Coors Boulevard and Montano Road. "How many Wal-Marts do you need in one square mile? A rhetorical question,” state representative Bill O’Neil said. “I don't understand it, I don't think it's appropriate on any levels.” The city recently approved zoning for mixed-use development in the privately...

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Agencies to use grants to ease traffic congestion near UNM, CNM

Any of you drive on Central? If so, you’ll be happy to see this… For those of you who drive down Central near the university, you know exactly how backed up traffic can get. But, several government agencies are working on easing congestion in that area with the help of a big grant. Every day about 74,000 people go through the Central Corridor near the University of New Mexico. It's the single most congested spot in Albuquerque. Now there's $880,000 in grants going straight into fixing the problem. "Hands down, the largest major activity center in the city," said Albuquerque City Councilor Isaac Benton. Traffic congestion along the Central...

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Albuquerque's Seasonal Favorites Delight Guests

Check out what all is happening in Albuquerque this holiday season! Signs of the holiday season are already evident in New Mexico. Seasonal art and shopping events begin this weekend in Albuquerque. During November and December, visitors enjoy events throughout the region, which is magical during the holidays. Albuquerque offers true Southwestern flavor during the season: from traditional cuisine to festive, flickering luminarias lighting the way throughout the city. The holiday website, www.ItsATrip.org/holiday, showcases diverse holiday shopping options, tasty holiday cuisine and events to celebrate the season. The website also offers...

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