by Sr. Editor on March 23, 2009
If you have cut back on entertainment, shopping, and extra spending, and still feel like money is slipping through your fingers, then it might be time to maximize your dollar when purchasing the necessities. Without a doubt, you have to buy food to live, but you can learn how to save on groceries with these tips.

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by Sr. Editor on December 10, 2008
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! But, not for everyone. Many people will be spending the holidays with friends and family enjoying all the traditions of the holidays. But, some of us will be in our Albuquerque apartment or home…alone…away from family…feeling a little gloomy. You miss your family and the traditions you have enjoyed for years, but you have a choice. Have a lonely Christmas or get out and try some of these new holiday traditions to make your Christmas merry!

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by Sr. Editor on November 24, 2008

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Welcome to Albuquerque, New Mexico! There are over 510,000 residents in the city and over 835,000 people in the greater metropolitan area. It continues to grow rapidly for a number of reasons. Check out all the reasons why living in Albuquerque is so great.
Interesting Facts About Albuquerque
- The Sandia Peak Tramway has an average number of 275,000 passengers per year.
- Albuquerque, New Mexico is the Hot Air Balloon Capital of the World and hosts the largest international hot air balloon competition.
- The city of Albuquerque is the highest in the nation at 5312 feet high.
- Albuquerque’s Rio Grande Valley is the only place in the world that the green chile is grown.
- There’s an average of 310 days of sunshine each year with four distinct, yet mild seasons.
Great Things About Living in Albuquerque
No. 1- Albuquerque is A Top City For Dogs
How about this for a pet-friendly city- While dogs are not allowed at Albuquerque’s Rio Grande Zoo, there are kennels available for your family pooch. This is mainly because the zoo is part of the larger Albuquerque Biological Park that includes other recreational areas that do allow pets. MSNBC and the Today Show considered everything from the number of dog parks in the area to the number of vets and pets stores in naming Albuquerque as a top pet-friendly US city. Fun community events like the Doggie Dash and Dawdle helped it top the list.
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No. 2- Albuquerque was in BizJournals.com’s Top 10 Smartest Cities in America
You can find educational in institutions like the Art Center Design College and the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. There’s a significant number of residents with advanced education, due in part to the schools within the metro area. Also, 31% of Albuquerque’s adult population, in fact, has a college degree. Not only that, Albuquerque is within close proximity to a center for nuclear, biomedical and energy research, the Los Alamos National laboratory.
No. 3- It was ranked by Forbes as the #1 Best Place For Business and Careers in 2006
As recent as 1998, Albuquerque was not a thriving atmosphere for enterprise. There have been specific economic incentives and adjustments that have contributed to its place today as a vibrant and viable city for business and careers. Albuquerque Production Studios is conveniently located to the airport, accessible to LA by a 90 minute plane ride, and plays a significant role in the film industry. Plus, the state of New Mexico offers a 25% Tax Rebate on production expenditures. Also, business costs are 24% below th national average and the median household income has grown by 19% in recent years. These factors all add up to a great place for business and careers.
Explore Albuquerque Neighborhoods
Albuquerque, New Mexico is the largest city in New Mexico and has rich, diverse, distinct neighborhoods across the city.
Downtown is home to the central business district of the city. The streets are conveniently laid on a grid system where numbered streets run north-south and named avenues run east-west. It’s home to the historic First National Bank Building, the city’s first skyscraper.
Midtown/University neighborhood is home to the University of New Mexico campus and has lots of restaurants, arts, and entertainment for that collegiate demographic. The school represents a major cultural center for Albuquerque.
Barelas and the South Valley area have a large Spanish and Mexican influence and the community has been home to these families for hundreds of years. It has a distinct, but charming rural feel and continues to thrive with attractions like the Rio Grande Zoo and the National Hispanic Cultural center.
Uptown is dotted with charming pueblo architecture and southwestern characteristics. New Mexican cuisine is also a staple of this area in Albuquerque.
Eastside Albuquerque is particularly striking, nestled at the foothills of the Sandia Mountains. Consequently, residents have a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities to enjoy.
Historic Old Town has more than 100 shops and 7 museums. It was the first town founded in 1706 and today retains its charm and rich history.
No matter where you live in Albuquerque, there’s no shortage of fun and interesting things to see and do!
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