Thanks to these guys, my wallet is $20 lighter. I was just getting acclimated to the high altitude…read moreof Albuquerque, taken aback by the beauty of the Land of Enchantment, excited for green chile and sopapillas, and was so enchanted that I didn't see that there was a parking meter along the street, which I (allegedly) never fed, (supposedly) breaking some law about violating their precious parking spot, resulting in a ticket. On the ticket, there's a website where you can type in your infraction number, and get the (supposed) evidence against you, such as photos. When I clicked through to see for myself the evidence of my crimes against the people of Bernalillo County that the prosecution had brought against me, the links didn't work. 404 Error. The evidence was missing! I should've been let off right then. However, Bernalillo County doubles (Yes! Doubles!) the price of justice every two weeks, ultimately resulting in incarceration if you don't get a speedy trial or pay up. Since I was a (harshly treated) guest in the town, I was forced to pay up for my (alleged) infraction over the internet, which saved me from having to visit this beautiful building. I drove by the courthouse (in a safe and controlled manner) to shake my fist at this courthouse, and their scheme to ticket out of state drivers who are too enchanted to notice parking meters. If they'd cover them in turquoise or dress them up like a Katchina doll, I'd take notice of them. The courthouse is a nice looking building that I was thankful that I didn't have to visit.

Ok, how you feel about this place undoubtedly depends on why you're here. I was here for jury…read moreduty, so my experience was a pretty good one. If I was here as a defendant, I think I might give it a few less stars... Objectively, the building is very pretty and the security staff are amazingly nice. There is even a little cafe here. On to jury duty. I've done jury duty in several states. This one was by far, hands down, the best... No contest. The staff treat the jurors with such amazing respect. You really feel like they value our time and effort. The staff explain what's going on, even the judges will come down and address the whole group (all 150 of us or so) and let us know the schedule. They provide free drinks too. The most amazing thing was that they let you bring in your electronics! They even have free wifi. Yes, as long as you turn off your phone when you go into the courtroom, you can have it all with you. Wow, so cool and makes the time pass much more pleasantly. I got put on a trial (Judge Flores) and the good treatment continued. Sure, there was snacks and drinks. But this was the first time, ever, that everyone in the court stood up in respect when the jury entered or exited. Even the judge. Wow. And, when the case got dismissed, the judge came in to explain what happened, why, answer questions, etc. Holy crap. Then she asked the prosecution and defense lawyers to come in and explain everything to us. Finally, the judge gave us all signed certificates of appreciation, thanked us by name, and said bye. I was blown away. It may sound weird, but I will not mind at all when I am called back for jury duty.

This base is not a bad base for the location. Since it's mostly run by civilians it has its qwerks.read more

This is my go to spot for getting gas when I'm in town…read more The BX has a good amount of things if you need something. Be careful when using Google maps to get here since it could lead you to a dead end. There is another entrance to access the base about a mile down the road.

For a courthouse this is nice inside. They did a great job planning how it would be used. Signs…read moreare up to help you get to where you are going. The outside area is nice as well.

Have only been in the court house a few times in my life but it is nice inside all the marble on…read morethe walls is beautiful but the down fall is that its a court house your only in there for one reason

I visited the Mariposa Community Center about 4 times in the span of approximately 3 years and it…read morehas been consistent and a good place to get a quick workout in. The weights and cardio area is small but has the equipment that is needed for a basic workout. The area could be improved with a squat rack, maybe a TRX station, and some more equipment. The indoor pool is nice and clean with 2 lanes. I was told that the water used to be "cleaned" with salt but now chlorine is used. The outdoor pool has always been closed for the season when I've been there so can't say anything regarding that. My biggest complaint is that for the past 3 years, I always went after 5:00PM and there is an alarm that goes off every day that nobody seems to want to fix. It is very loud and rings in 1 second intervals.

One of the many perks of Mariposa's upscale neighborhood is their private community center. I…read morereally like that it's private because it's never overcrowded and it's super clean. They have a gym, an indoor lap pool, an outdoor pool, a nice exercise room, and nice locker rooms inside their large bathrooms. There's a little closet with pool toys that you can borrow while you're at the pool. They also have a room that you can use for parties with seating, extra large refrigerators, a large freezer, a sink area, and plenty of counter space. We had my daughter's 15th birthday party here, and it was a very pleasant experience for all of us. The outdoor pool area is really nice with beautiful landscaping, plenty of seating areas, really large gas grills, and of course a swimming pool. It's really quite a large outdoor area and can accommodate a really large group and not feel even slightly crowded.

I was new to Albuquerque a couple months ago and only had a few weeks to register to vote in the…read morenext local election. Since I have family here and have lived here before, I was anxious to get registered and become part of my new community . . . but I was worried. Registering is never as easy as they say it will be and I'd heard rumors that Bernalillo County Government had some questionable practices in the past. So, I quickly went online - which was a snap. Easy to find what I was looking for with simple instructions on how to register to vote. The office immediately mailed me all the information I needed to register, including a ballot for the upcoming election. I gathered the documents needed to prove that I was now a resident, did some additional research on the local candidates, and completed my ballot. Rather than put it in the mail (time was of the essence), I carried it down to the County Clerk's Office and hand delivered it. They looked at my documents and carefully placed my sealed ballot in the locked voting box. Whew! I did it . . . or so I thought. And with days to spare. A few days later I received a phone call from the Bureau of Elections saying they were not going to be able to count my ballot because I hadn't submitted documents to prove I was now a resident. I explained that, yes, I had hand-carried them into the elections office with my ballot. Because the person who took my ballot had not kept the proving residency document, my ballot was not to be counted unless I submitted (again) a document that proved my residency. I asked if I could mail it in. She said "no" that there wasn't enough time before the deadline. BUT . . . my ballot was the last one she was attempting to get registration verification documents for and, since I only lived a few blocks from the office, she would be happy to pick the document up. Well, let me tell you . . . I nearly dropped the phone! And that is just what the Tech from the Bureau of Elections, Bernalillo County Clerk's Office did. She was here within 20 minutes. I have never been so impressed with Customer Service from any business, let alone a State or County Government office. They may have had problems a few years ago, but they are definitely on top of their game today. My ballot was counted and I had a vote in the county of my new residence. Thank you Bridget Trujillo. Your service to Bernalillo County was Outstanding! P.S. If you have the opportunity to go down to the 6th Floor of the County Bldg, One Civic Plaza NW, be sure you take some time to see the wonderful historic New Mexico photos that line the hallways. They are delightful.

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!

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.

Great Safe Exchange Zone; they have a few designated parking spots that are monitored 24/7read more

After my bad experience (see my MVD NOW) review I opted to come here to transfer my Washington…read moreState license. They only take appointments but you can make them in advance or on the kiosks in the lobby for a later time that day. At first it's a chaotic scene and there's no one there to tell you how to check in. But it becomes apparent pretty quicly. Unfortunately there's really no explanation how to use the kiosks and a large number of confused people trying to use one of the two machines. I'm fortunate because I worked in tech for 30 years and am comfortable with computers. But the elderly and non native English speakers in front of me could have used a friendly face to help them out. Appointment is a bit of a misnomer, it's more like a window. My appointment was at 10 and once I got my number it was another good 20 minutes before I was called. But the TV system is clear and lets you know where you are in the order. The clerk who helped my was sufficiently friendly and quickly walked me through the process and I was out of there about 45 minutes after checking in. DMVs are one one of those strange places, like jury duty where you see all types of people. I heard at least two people yelling at the clerks for no apparent reason. Come on, try to be nice, they're doing the best they can in a chaotic environment.

Excellent service . In and out relatively fast with questions answered . Helpful staff. Overall it…read morewas fun