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Chimney Rock
Glad I took a sandwich! I announced this on my return to the upper parking area. The very talkative volunteer turned silent and everyone in the assembled tour group turned to stare. It was a chilly vibe. Reading the informational material … Continue reading
Mesa Verde
Today’s experience visiting Mesa Verde couldn’t be more different from 1000 years ago if we were dropped down from space. We move on asphalt networks in metal capsules of varying sizes, hopping in and out of them (over twelve times … Continue reading
Endless Summer
My first concern is no hot shower. The phone is charged, which is good because otherwise I would have missed the notice on my weather app about a “Regional Planned Emergency Power Outage.” That’s the wording. As a former city … Continue reading
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History of the Albuquerque Indian School Cemetery
By Joe Sabatini Part 1 When the Albuquerque Indian School (AIS) was established in 1881, it brought together students mostly from the Pueblos and other Southwestern tribes. Bringing children of different ages and tribes together in a concentrated and regimented way had … Continue reading
Sandia Picnic
Sandia Mountain – The length of NM 165 Memorial Weekend 2024 and the month of Jerry Widdison’s 90th Birthday We drove on the old 66 highway in the trusty old Civic, past Red Ryder’s “Beavertown” location and past the old … Continue reading
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Jerry’s 90th!
Jerry Widdison had his 90th and celebrated in May at a surprise birthday party and again at the May TACA board meeting. Here’s background on Jerry from a previous post.
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Conservation Easements
As remaining rural agricultural land in the Albuquerque area is swallowed up by growth it is important to know that owners have alternatives. That could be a more innovative development that seeks to protect the character of the property, such … Continue reading
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The Albuquerque Conservation Association 