If my son can land that job in NM, we are looking at Rio Rancho and Los Lunas. Can you tell me anything about those suburbs? Also, in Houston a wreck on the freeway can mean 2 hours in traffic. 20 mins sounds heavenly.
Ugh, I miss Albuquerque every day, grew up there and moved to the south from ABQ nearly ten years ago and I’m working every day towards moving back to NM. The weather, the architecture, and the landscapes are so beautiful, nothing here on the east coast even remotely compares. Even though I’ve spent more time in the south I still feel like a stranger here and still have a bit of a Burke accent. I’m living vicariously through your wonderful excursions through the city!! I hope to be back soon ❤❤
I love Hobbs, Las Cruces and Albuquerque very much. I discovered that Blake's can make you a green chile lotaburger for Breakfast and Sonic on Unser has great Green Chile Breakfast burritos. Also Frontier is pretty much the greatest restaurant of all time for late night Green Chile Stew, Posole, Western Hash browns (green chile) cinnamon rolls and fresh squeezed orange juice.
We learned the hard way about the long wait time to buy tickets in person at the Sandia Peak Tramway ticket office. As you say, we stood in line for about 40 minutes minimum. However, the ride and the views from the top are absolutely out of this world. I only wish we had watched this video the night before and purchased our tramway tickets on the web ahead of time. Excellent tip. 👍👍
I miss Albuquerque so much! I had to move away in 1995, but was kucky to visit again in 1997. Now in my old age, I'm fortunate to be able to visit Albuquerque again come this September 2024. Oh God I can't wait! I especially have missed the great Mexican food in Albuquerque and Santa Fe.....my mouth is watering! Lol 🤣😆😂
I hear you, once you've lived in or even visited New Mexico once, New Mexico stays with you for life. Enchanting place. Hope you have a great time in September! 😊😊
I grew up in Albuquerque, but moved away in '94. I visited a few times in the early 2000's and again in '06, but haven't returned since. Now I live on the West Coast in the Pacific Northwest. I've lived here near Portland, Oregon, almost as long as I lived in ABQ... crazy how time flies! I do have to admit that I miss Albuquerque every day due to the awesome weather and the awesome food! I had forgotten about green chili pizza... 🍕 💚 It's been too long, I need to come back and visit again.😁👍
Interesting that you first discuss elevation training. I grew up in Boulder, CO so I know all about it. Tons of runners, cyclists, and mountain climbers there.
@@AllAboutABQ Yep, and there is a super steep road (Flagstaff mtn) that goes up them that is like the "gaunlet" for cyclists. The Sandias actually remind me a lot of the Boulder foothills.
Been looking to move out west. Was really considering Tucson, AZ but the weather in ABQ seems much more tolerable. I keep seeing people say its boring but as an introvert, I don't mind that. The landscape and hiking seems awesome.
@unoved Haha, the sun does shine a lot in Albuquerque-more than 300 days a year! As for the air, it’s more like sagebrush and desert vibes than root beer, but hey, maybe that’s a special perk somewhere! And the towels? Only the fluffiest if you pick the right spot. 😄
Nice video. i live in Albuquerque and have since 1999 but that still doesn't make me a local (by local standards). I have to comment. Many times in this video you said, "Rio Grande river." Rio Grande in Spanish is Great River. So, what you were saying is the "Great River River." You should know that it should just be referred to as the Rio Grande. No extra "river" is needed.
I’d say u were a 3rd or 2nd baseman in ur baseball days….I was a pitcher…. Played two yrs community college and one year @ UOFA Wildcats then took a job offer in Diego 😎
All I can think of breaking bad, breaking bad, jesse's yo and bitch, los pollos ,Heisenberg,tight tight tight, waltuh, mr white,Hank,better call saul😂❤
0:21 yeah thats the thing that sucks not trying to be rude its just when those people come they vote their bs ideologies in which sadly favors rich people and fxcks us poor people and the thing that sucks is their opinion matter and us locals that are struggling dont really get a say..
I would never ride a bike on the roads here. Never, ever. I came from Portland, OR where there are actual laws that protect walkers and bike riders. Here, no one gives pedestrians or bicycles the right of way. Bike lanes are practically non-existent.
I was raised in the NE heights 6:43 . The Bosque is my favorite part of 505 culture. . Livijg in the valley is so much better. Dions is excellrnt! Isotopes is well done. But dukes por vida
I love how he’s always interjecting “lock your car”. 😂true dat. Abq has a reputation for crime but honestly, crime is everywhere. Don’t freak out, but do lock your car.
High-school rivalries go hard in abq. I went to la cueva. My mom in the 70's went to El Dorado. My grandma went to Albuquerque high. 505 is different. New Mexico is special.
Its not bad if you like outdoors. We got a lot of improving to do, but hey the flip side is one can only go up andnimprove from having nearly all the worst ranking in America. It will if the drugs were eliminated, those in the import business dont shiet where they eat. Turn into anither phoenix in a sense
@@AllAboutABQ yep rocked those stickers next to my DARE bears on the trapperkeeper. Even earned a couple GREAT stickers. Gang resistance education and training. Damn federal programs love acronyms .
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We just move to here and are still exploring! Thank you, Skip!
Nice! Which part of town did you choose?
If my son can land that job in NM, we are looking at Rio Rancho and Los Lunas. Can you tell me anything about those suburbs? Also, in Houston a wreck on the freeway can mean 2 hours in traffic. 20 mins sounds heavenly.
Both are good options!
Ugh, I miss Albuquerque every day, grew up there and moved to the south from ABQ nearly ten years ago and I’m working every day towards moving back to NM. The weather, the architecture, and the landscapes are so beautiful, nothing here on the east coast even remotely compares. Even though I’ve spent more time in the south I still feel like a stranger here and still have a bit of a Burke accent. I’m living vicariously through your wonderful excursions through the city!! I hope to be back soon ❤❤
Thank you for the love! You're always welcome back to the land of enchantment!
Which parts should I avoid
We’ll welcome you back, fellow Burqueno!
The architecture on the East Coast doesn't compare? 🤔
“The Land of Entrapment” If you decide to come back, maybe they’ll let me leave.
I love Hobbs, Las Cruces and Albuquerque very much. I discovered that Blake's can make you a green chile lotaburger for Breakfast and Sonic on Unser has great Green Chile Breakfast burritos. Also Frontier is pretty much the greatest restaurant of all time for late night Green Chile Stew, Posole, Western Hash browns (green chile) cinnamon rolls and fresh squeezed orange juice.
Got us thinking about Frontier tortillas! Thank you!
Man, Skip, your videos have gotten better and better. You provide such a valuable resource with them: thank you!
You da man, Kevin!
We learned the hard way about the long wait time to buy tickets in person at the Sandia Peak Tramway ticket office. As you say, we stood in line for about 40 minutes minimum. However, the ride and the views from the top are absolutely out of this world. I only wish we had watched this video the night before and purchased our tramway tickets on the web ahead of time. Excellent tip. 👍👍
Hi @valsainking. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. ❤
Don’t forget Lemitar chile. So good!
Thank you Skip for sharing all these great places to visit in Albuquerque so beautiful. It's such a pleasure to work with you.
Our pleasure! Have fun exploring!
I miss Albuquerque so much! I had to move away in 1995, but was kucky to visit again in 1997. Now in my old age, I'm fortunate to be able to visit Albuquerque again come this September 2024. Oh God I can't wait! I especially have missed the great Mexican food in Albuquerque and Santa Fe.....my mouth is watering! Lol 🤣😆😂
You'll just miss the Fiesta in October! Happy to have you back tho!
I hear you, once you've lived in or even visited New Mexico once, New Mexico stays with you for life. Enchanting place. Hope you have a great time in September! 😊😊
Hope you like homeless people begging at every corner! Don't leave anything in your vehicle that you want to keep.
I grew up in Albuquerque, but moved away in '94. I visited a few times in the early 2000's and again in '06, but haven't returned since. Now I live on the West Coast in the Pacific Northwest. I've lived here near Portland, Oregon, almost as long as I lived in ABQ... crazy how time flies!
I do have to admit that I miss Albuquerque every day due to the awesome weather and the awesome food! I had forgotten about green chili pizza... 🍕 💚
It's been too long, I need to come back and visit again.😁👍
Sounds like Albuquerque made a lasting impression on you! The green chili pizza is definitely a big reason to come back for a visit! 😁
The Spain/tramway hiking area is the best ❤️
Can’t wait to do some of those hikes! Thanks Skip
Have fun! Let us know if you get eaten by a lion!
Watch for lions!
Skip!!! Bro. I love it. You got a ton of great charisma online man. Well done with these videos.
JB! My man
Hi @jaredbridge122. Thanks for the support.🙏
Love this!
Moving next year!!!
We'll get you set up!
Great information Skip!
Thanks Mark! Hows the weather over there?
Food is the best way to translate culture. Green chile all day
Red Chile is for locals!
@@AllAboutABQ
Depends. Breakfast burrito is almost always green
Interesting that you first discuss elevation training. I grew up in Boulder, CO so I know all about it. Tons of runners, cyclists, and mountain climbers there.
Very much so! The Flatirons, correct?
@@AllAboutABQ Yep, and there is a super steep road (Flagstaff mtn) that goes up them that is like the "gaunlet" for cyclists. The Sandias actually remind me a lot of the Boulder foothills.
I choose mountains over ocean any day@@oldowl4290
Been looking to move out west. Was really considering Tucson, AZ but the weather in ABQ seems much more tolerable. I keep seeing people say its boring but as an introvert, I don't mind that. The landscape and hiking seems awesome.
Tucson is great
You might fall in love with ABQ!! Where is home for you currently?
@@AllAboutABQ Kentucky. Ready for a change in environment.
Kentucky is one place we've not spent much time. How's the moonshine?@@musashiblade1512
@@AllAboutABQ LOL. I don't drink much these days as heavy drinking took a toll on my health. I was more of a bourbon drinker myself, though.
that’s my city ! POR VIDA!
Hey @djsun1. What’s your favorite part of living here?
Uptown all day, baby 😎
You Tube is perfect!
Fun, right?
is the sun always shining? also does the air smell like warm root bear, and also are the towels all so fluffy?
@unoved Haha, the sun does shine a lot in Albuquerque-more than 300 days a year! As for the air, it’s more like sagebrush and desert vibes than root beer, but hey, maybe that’s a special perk somewhere! And the towels? Only the fluffiest if you pick the right spot. 😄
Nice video. i live in Albuquerque and have since 1999 but that still doesn't make me a local (by local standards). I have to comment. Many times in this video you said, "Rio Grande river." Rio Grande in Spanish is Great River. So, what you were saying is the "Great River River." You should know that it should just be referred to as the Rio Grande. No extra "river" is needed.
Hey @Former_Pilot. What’s your favorite part of living here?
Cool video
New Mexico is cool
Awesome @TheMichaelkim3! Thanks for sharing your thoughts.🙌💯
If you’re alone and doing the La Luz trail how can you park 2 cars in 2 separate areas?
🚁🚁or hike up and then hike down!
Is NM like vegas where it stays 110-114 for 3 mos in the summer?
Not even close! Aside from last year, we typically see 5-10 days at 100 degrees.
Oh heck no! We hardly ever reach 100 F. And we also don’t get snowy and frozen all winter, though the mountain is right there for snow sports.
I'm going to Albuquerque in the fall of 2024.
Nice! Where are you coming from?
@@AllAboutABQ Northern California
I’d say u were a 3rd or 2nd baseman in ur baseball days….I was a pitcher…. Played two yrs community college and one year @ UOFA Wildcats then took a job offer in Diego 😎
Ha! Nailed it! Scrappy lead off guy...made it to AA and couldn't hit the slider 😉
@@AllAboutABQ Wow. That’s impressive! We still got our swag man! It will always be with us 😎😝😝
The weather, landscape, and architecture are pluses. The irrational people, trash, weeds, thefts, and bums are negatives.
Weeds for sure! They grow everywhere!!
No mention of NM United in your sports section…What??!!
Give them a shout next time please!
Wait...where is their stadium?
Yeah soccer
Where is their stadium?@@axiom.ai.obviousbattletank7139
All I can think of breaking bad, breaking bad, jesse's yo and bitch, los pollos ,Heisenberg,tight tight tight, waltuh, mr white,Hank,better call saul😂❤
Awesome @OpGamer-uo8ez! Thanks for sharing your thoughts.🙌💯
what about the women's lobos?
Hi @mechelle176! I’ll definitely put that on my list. Let me know if there’s anything else you think I should cover.
0:21 yeah thats the thing that sucks not trying to be rude its just when those people come they vote their bs ideologies in which sadly favors rich people and fxcks us poor people and the thing that sucks is their opinion matter and us locals that are struggling dont really get a say..
I appreciate your feedback @tortoiseshell6666! 💯
Everything was under water at one point.lol
Hey @timothy1450. Let me know if you have any suggestions for future videos👍
I would never ride a bike on the roads here. Never, ever. I came from Portland, OR where there are actual laws that protect walkers and bike riders. Here, no one gives pedestrians or bicycles the right of way. Bike lanes are practically non-existent.
I'm sorry to hear about your negative experience @mnoir8888! What else happened?
I was raised in the NE heights 6:43 . The Bosque is my favorite part of 505 culture. .
Livijg in the valley is so much better. Dions is excellrnt! Isotopes is well done. But dukes por vida
YES! The Dukes are coming up!
I love how he’s always interjecting “lock your car”. 😂true dat. Abq has a reputation for crime but honestly, crime is everywhere. Don’t freak out, but do lock your car.
I appreciate your feedback @cindi7228. Is there anything else you'd like to see more of in future ABQ videos?
Heisenberg😂
Who?
Walter White
Nothing was more dissapointing than Dions.
I appreciate your feedback @laartwork! 💯
High-school rivalries go hard in abq. I went to la cueva. My mom in the 70's went to El Dorado. My grandma went to Albuquerque high.
505 is different. New Mexico is special.
LCHS Amigo!
Its not bad if you like outdoors. We got a lot of improving to do, but hey the flip side is one can only go up andnimprove from having nearly all the worst ranking in America. It will if the drugs were eliminated, those in the import business dont shiet where they eat. Turn into anither phoenix in a sense
Awesome @HoTTT_cock_Rooster_Sauce! Thanks for sharing your thoughts.🙌💯
Couldn't leave this town soon enough, been too many, easily top 5 worst and boring
Wait where did you grow up??
Albuquerque should of stayed "Underwater!"
Hi @ceiananunez1892! Thank you for watching 👍
I'm going to guess that you are a Capricorn.
Libra!
Its a dump. Lived in 3 foreign countries and 8 different states. ALB is mini Chicago without anything good.
Hi @Mr196710! Thank you for watching 👍
Like we stay here in Albuquerque if dont like living here you can take l-25 or l-40 ill get out good by
Arroyos were a big part of my youth.
Ditches are deadly! Stay away! 🧙♀️
@@AllAboutABQ yep rocked those stickers next to my DARE bears on the trapperkeeper.
Even earned a couple GREAT stickers. Gang resistance education and training.
Damn federal programs love acronyms .
If you grow up in the 505 culture shock is inherent. No place like home.
You're not wrong!