Another Albu-quirky landmark that makes me smile but isn't much more than what it is....a dam for…read moreflood mitigation with some killer views of the Sandias, but....if you need to disappear, sayyyy get a new identity and the like, this is the place...stand in front and a van will be by to pick you up *shout out to all you Breaking Bad fans out there, wink wink* That being said, it's a popular place for a run, and/or to get some kool photos.

A damn fine dam! This is a weird looking dam on the…read moreNortheast side of Albuquerque. It looks like a bunch of tombstones along a heavy slope. It's supposed to be for flood mitigation, since Albuquerque has some flash floods, but I've never seen it block much more than a skateboarder. It just looks like some sort of monument to a war or a tragedy. I'm surprised that there isn't more graffiti here. I wouldn't hang out along in here, especially if it looks like it might be raining up in the mountains. Flash floods are known to sweep people away. Turn around, don't drown! There's a park that this backs up to, and there's some scenic hiking trails along this dam, but I didn't get to check those out. If you need to be 'extracted' and disappear from the face of the earth, this is the place to do it. Just hang out here, and someone in a van can come pick you up and whisk you away to total anonymity.

I recently attended an event here. Everyday I wake up and discover there are wonderful places and…read moreexperiences in my little neck of the woods that I had no idea existed. The Old San Isidro Church in Corrales, NM is one of those unique 'hidden' places. It really isn't hidden if you open your eyes and pay attention. The Old San Ysidro Church is a beautiful window into the history of rural New Mexico. Come visit. Attend one of the free (yes, FREE!) Speaker Series during 2025 at the Old Church managed by the Corrales Historical Society. Soak in the history just by being in this wonderful old church building.

Located right across the street from Casa San Ysidro, the Old San Ysidro Church in Corrales is an…read more1868 building recognized on both the New Mexico Register of Cultural Properties and the National Register of Historic Places. It is open for "tours" - docents are available to point out features and answer questions (even when there are no current displays). And it is rentable for private events (suitable for a church setting). It is an absolutely beautiful setting for a wedding and can seat 150. Throughout the year there are art shows and monthly speakers - all free to attend. There is also a small "gift shop": the docents run a table with books, cards, and items baring San Ysidro and the scene of his miracle - an angel ploughing his farm land for him.

10/14/21: So.....I've been going to those gyms where you pay $39.99 and up. When I found out that…read moreI am a Senior and it only costs $20 for the entire year???? Sign me up and that's what I did! Staff was very friendly and extremely helpful. Very clean facility and restrooms. When I arrived the building was alive with many mature people. The cheapest breakfast in town can be found here. (pic with prices included). Funny moment: It got quiet when I walked in because I look young so I can see people questioning my age . Yes, I'm over 50+ and you'll see me in here very, very often so yall better be ready to have some fun when up I'm there! The 50+ Sports and Fitness Program includes weight training classes; aerobic, Yoga, Tai Chi classes; adapted aquatics; an outdoor recreation program; a walking program, the Albuquerque 50+ Games and much more. Ready to begin this exciting adventure and gonna have fun. Y'all better be ready!

A hidden gem I was pleasantly surprised in our Barelas…read moreneighborhood we have a super facility the staff is helpful,& nice. The facility is super clean and the attendees are nice, What more can you ask for?

This is located inside the park but can be accessed through the streets surrounding it…read more I spent a couple of hours here sitting on top of the structures watching the balloon glow from there. There are cactus at the edge of both structures so if you jump up to get to the top be careful not to fall down the 4-foot wall down to the prickliest haha. The two structures are pokestops so if you need items drop a lure and you are set to go! There is no lighting in this part of the park so be cautious, there is a trail that goes through it but it is a dirt road, not bathrooms nearby either. I did encounter some photographers who were there to take photos of the balloons down below and had a nice talk with them about their time here in ABQ.

I've passed through this place years ago and was quite the sight and wanted to see all of what was…read morethere but the people I rode with didnt feel like stopping to visit. I'm hoping to come back here someday.

Corrales does have a culture of it's own and one has to be part of the priveledged, and actual…read moreyears of seniority gets points deducted, especially if you are robbed and are witness to who the thieves are. The $5700 taxes I pay fon my property does not cover police protection and actually the chracter assasignation they do is very damaging. If you are a senior they might get the court to require you get a mental health evaluation and get admitted to a psych unit and drugged to fully discredit you when they tell the judge that you imagined your coins were stole and the police officer who took the report in front of the empty safe is fired and does not sign the report. Or they might file a phoney case in court and not serve you and get a arrest warrnt when you do not show up for arraignment. Then wait two years to arrest you as if you had been tried and found guilty and not shown up for your arrest. They did that to me and refused to let me pay $100 bail that I had with me and kept me in MVD for four days when I was 78 years old. It is a power trip. But when the Police Chief has never been to an academy and does not get annual inservcie I guess he is oblivious to the laws that pertiain to Constituional Rights. It is a darn power trip when they protect the thieves who rob you and tell your neighbors they have a thick file on you. It is so much worse than this. There were some vibs I felt when looking for my property 28 years ago that something was off. When I had over $40K gold and silver coins stolen from my safe and saw thieves leave over our shared fence and the investigation closed the next day you gotta know something in wrong. The same people refuse to write a report when you car engine under 49K miles, a Saab 9-5 is replaced with a much older one and the paibt is blisterd on hood, roof and trunk and burglar wires pulled out from the dash. So much more that I will testify in a court of law, if you can find one in New Mexico. They play a mean games that organized crime are experienced at. I have been told about others suffering similiar treatment, so if you wanna talk you can find my number on the internet.

Corrales has a culture all its own! There is a friendly vibe that is almost palpable. The mom and…read morepop stores are full of quality unique items for great prices that you can't find anywhere else. It's hard to think of it as a Mecca for shopping but I love finding one-of-a-kind goodies and this is the right area to do it in! The restaurants also are a must! Chains are nowhere to be found! You'll find locally owned, quality fare with fresh ingredients made with the heart and the soul. There are several farms in Corrales that sell apples, chile, and other fruit and veggies. Anything you want fresh can be found fresh and you better believe a lot of the restaurants utilize those fresh ingredients as well! If you love local events and culture, there is always something going on in town, whether it is a parade or a farmers' market. There is also an old church that is now a museum. Also be sure to visit all the award winning wineries!

Love this little piece of history in Albuquerque. The staff were incredible, the space is…read morebeautiful and it has so many good vibes

People there are nice and respectful, there's lots of information to find out about Albuquerque's…read morehistory New Mexico in general. It was very clean

One of the oldest parts of the city this is nice area. The local church dominates the views…read more There is a nice little park for the locals.

A complicated neighborhood with a fascinating history, Martineztown was once an agricultural area…read morefarmed by settlers who made Old Town Albuquerque's first city center. Over many years it has seen a variety of developments and zoning changes, making it a mixture of businesses, residential and government structures. A few highlights, in my limited experience, include the Santa Barbara-Martinez Park, which features an incredible sculpture and always seems to be brimming with local kids playing soccer and the like; Taqueria Mexico, some of the absolute best Mexican bites in town (good luck finding a seat); and the Vietnam veterans memorial park, a nice space for a mid-day picnic. I expect this 'hood to be one of the soon-to-be-gentrified, but still-undiscovered-by-yuppies places in town. It's got everything a modern day metrosexual could want as far as location goes, and the land plots are really fascinating, with views of downtown and the mountains. And let's hope that doesn't happen anytime soon, because the families living here are really established, old blood, which provides a character and personality to the very air you breathe. A few new restaurants/businesses/brew pubs wouldn't hurt, though. New beer. I'm always an advocate of new beer. That sounds about right.

Sheesh, you should'a seen the place before the remodel. What an upgrade!…read more I lived nearly a stone's throw from this Community Center for a good decade, so I have a take on the neighborhood that influences my rating. First, the obvious accolades: This enormous, modern-ish facility offers plenty of the communal goods it was rebuilt to offer. Senior citizens own mornings and early afternoons, and men of all ages crowd the basketball courts later in the day -- when we're not in the midst of a pandemic, that is. There's a game room, lots of meeting rooms, and a good exercise room... which is where they can do better. When our oldest was 16 years of age, she attempted to use the exercise equipment and was told the policy was 18+. The Duranes neighborhood, nearly every block, is classic old Albuquerque planning: very agrarian, incredibly narrow streets, and no sidewalks. Running and even walking anywhere is dangerous. This Community Center offers an exception to that rule, and it should expand its age restrictions.

The Los Duranes Community Center is tucked away directly between the river and the IPCC. It is…read moredescribed as a hidden gem, and that is accurate! Typical of our Community Centers, Los Duranes is open Mon-Sat and offers after-school programs, senior meals, a variety of fitness classes, and an open gym for 18+. My company recently used the community center for an all-day event, and the kids working the desk were attentive and helpful to both our organization and the public. I recommend locals check out what their community center has to offer!