Local Resources
This directory of local resources will assist you in gathering valuable information about the area.
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| Sex Offender Regirstry - Find the where local sex offenders are located. | |
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| Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce - The Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce is one of the largest Hispanic Chambers of Commerce in the United States with more than 1500 members. Our organization is designed to promote economic empowerment through business development, workforce preparation, convention & tourism with the emphasis on small business and the Hispanic businessperson. | |
| Albuquerque Studios - The newest location to film in New Mexico. This is located on the newly extended Universtiy Blvd and managed by Culver Studios. | |
| Birding in New Mexico - Find out the best places in New Mexico to go bird watching. | |
| German Community in Albuquerque - The people of Germany have had a presence in New Mexico since the Santa Fe Trail was opened and in Albuquerque since the coming of the railroad. An 1885 census lists 188 German-born residents in the city and by 1900 that number had grown to 239. | |
| Greek Community in Albuquerque - Find out more about the Greek presence in Albuquerque! | |
| Italian Community in Albuquerque - Discover more about the Italian Presence in Albuquerque! | |
| New Mexico Actors - Find out more about local background actors in New Mexico. Also there are great updates concerning the up-and-coming movies. | |
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| Voter Information - This is the place to go to register to vote, find election results, voter bill of rights, and other voting info. | |
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| Charity Fundraisers | |
| Bean Fiesta Run - Both the 5K and 10K runs follow paved rural roads in the Estancia Valley Farming community known for its pinto bean production. Race Benefits: - Moriarty High School Athletics - Torrance County Senior Athlete | |
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| Rio Grande Marathon - The Rio Grande Marathon is New Mexico's USATF State Championship Race for the Marathon distance, and is a qualifier for the Boston Marathon. (See the list of qualifying times.) Winners plates designating the New Mexico champions (open & masters, male & female) will be awarded to qualifying New Mexico residents who possess individual USATF memberships. Besides the NM Leukemia/Lymphoma Society, the Rio Grande Marathon contributes to the Boys & ; Girls Club of Las Cruces | |
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| Sandia Mountain Snow Shoe Race - The 2006 Sandia Peak Snowshoe race is Albuquerque¿s only snowshoe race. It is a 4-mile race held atop the Sandia Mountains at an elevation of 10,678 feet. All proceeds from the race will go to the Sandia Ranger District and Friends of the Forest for preservation and maintenance of trails in the Sandia Mountains. | |
| Tammy Redmon Memorial Run - 5K & 10K BOTH START AT 10:00 AM A BEAUTIFUL RUN ALONG RIVER IN RIO RANCHO & CORRALES BOSQUE COURSE IS FAIRLY FLAT W/SBME ROLLING HILLS ON DIRT TRAILS & ROADS ALL ENTRANTS RECEIVE RACE LOGO FLEECE VEST! A portion of the proceed will be donated to the New Mexico Cancer Center's survivors fund. FEE: $24 FOR ADULTS/$14 DOLLARS FOR JUNIORS 18 & UNDER RACE DAY $29 ADULTS/$19 JRS | |
| Team in Traning - The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team In Training® is the world's largest endurance sports training program. The program provides training to run or walk a whole or half marathon or participate in a triathlon or century (100-mile) bike ride. Since 1988, more than 295,000 volunteer participants have helped raise more than $660 million. | |
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| Clubs | |
| Albuquerque Amateur Radio Club - Directory of New Mexico Amateur Radio Clubs | |
| Albuquerque Red Hat Society - The official website for the Albuquerque Chapter "A Bunch of Red Roses" | |
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| Albuquerque Rose Society - Find out everyting you wanted to know about roses and New Mexico. | |
| Albuquerque Ski Club - The Albuquerque Ski Club is a great way to go skiing (or boarding)! Join a bus-load of fun-loving skiers as we travel together to make the most of some great ski resorts. We make four to six trips each season to resorts like Telluride, Crested Butte, "The-Resort-Formerly-Known-As-Purgatory", Wolf Creek, Breckenridge and Salt Lake City areas. | |
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| Historical Society of New Mexico - Local Historical Societies throughout New Mexico work to preserve and enhance the centuries old history of New Mexico. Some focus on a locality; others focus on a subject. These societies welcome guests and members. They produce informative and entertaining programs throughout the year. | |
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| Irish-American Society in Albuquerque - The Irish-American Society of Albuquerque, NM is a nonprofit, nonpolitical, and nonsectarian organization devoted to furthering Irish-American relations through education, travel, recreation, charity, music and dance. | |
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| Messilla Valley Radio Club - HAM Radio Club based in Las Cruces. Dues are $35 per year for individuals and $45 per year for families. | |
| Moms Club of Albuquerque - The Moms Club is an international non-profit organizatino aimed at providing support to mothers who choose to stay home to take care of their chlidren | |
| New Mexico Chapter of Blue Star Moms and Dads - We are mothers who now have, or have had, children serving in the military. We are a non-profit (501[c]3) service organization supporting each other and our children while promoting patriotism. We send care packages to the troops every month and show our support through our "Welcome Home" Ceremonies! | |
| New Mexico Duplicate Bridge and ACBl Unit 374 - Join our local Bridge club. There are montly tournaments for adults and children | |
| New Mexico Folk Music and Dance Society - The New Mexico Folk Music and Dance Society - FolkMADS - is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting and teaching traditional music and dance. FolkMADS sponsors Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Taos contra dances, Megabands, concerts, camps, and other special events | |
| New Mexico Genealogical Society - The New Mexico Genealogical Society, founded in 1960, is a society of volunteers. We combine our time and efforts to provide networking opportunities for family historians. Like the Energizer bunny whose batteries keep it "going and going," our volunteers have kept us going, year after productive year. The year 2006 is our 46th year. | |
| New Mexico Jewish Historical Society - The mission of the New Mexico Jewish Historical Society is: to promote greater understanding and knowledge of New Mexico's Jewish history. The Society's programs examine the state's Jewish heritage in all its diversity, and strive to present this heritage within a broad cultural context. The Society is a secular organization and solicits the membership and participation of all interested people, regardless of religious affiliation. | |
| New Mexico Section of the American Ceramic Society - Welcome to the Albuquerque Chapter of ASM. My primary goal as chapter chair is to carry on the tradition of interesting, thought-provoking meetings for our members and the members of other engineering societies. These meetings not only provide the opportunity to hear from leading experts on a wide range of topics, but also provide an opportunity to meet and socialize with fellow materials scientists and engineers throughout central New Mexico. | |
| Newcomers Club of New Mexico - This is a directory of Newcomers Clubs, Women's Groups, Moms Clubs & Dads organizations in New Mexico, which are designed to give men and women the opportunity to meet and develop friendships with others who live in the area. Many of these groups have general meetings and interest groups which encourage members to learn about their new city, its culture, activities, lifestyle, and to develop friendships by sharing interests and hobbies with each other. | |
| Rio Grande Astronomical Society - A comphrensive list of Astronomical Societies in New Mexico. | |
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| Sandia Mountain Bear Watch - Sandia Mountain BearWatch is now a decade old. Our mission ten years ago and today is to help ensure a stable bear population in New Mexico. Our Sandia Mountain BearWatch Wildlife Steward program helps inform mountain residents and visitors to bear country how to co-exist with bears along with other wildlife. We have a 600+ membership based in the Sandia and Manzano Mountains that continues to grow statewide. | |
| Santa Fe Striders - Track workouts, and other Strider workouts, are done as a community service. We do not state, imply, or suggest that we are trained coaches or that these workouts will improve your running. You are responsible for doing the workout you feel is best for you, be it the one we suggest or a modified version. You are also responsible for ensuring that you are physically prepared for the workout and have sufficient training to exercise at this level. | |
| Southwewt Traditional and Bluegrass Music Association - Find out about the local Bluegrass presence and local concerts. | |
| St. Andrew Scottish Society of New Mexico - The objective of this Society is to perpetuate an interest in the culture of Scotland by encouraging the study of Scottish history, literature, and the performing arts. This will be experienced by engaging in fellowship with persons who value and enjoy the history and culture of Scotland. | |
| The Albuquerque Astronomical Society - TAAS General Meeting October 7 at Regener Hall John T. McGraw, PhD Professor Physics and Astronomy, UNM Dr. McGraw will describe the development by UNM of an exciting new special purpose telescope that will be placed at McDonald Observatory, near Fort Davis, Texas once built. | |
| Thel Wilde Bunch - The Albuquerque Square Dance Center is open to everyone in the square dancing community to dance and socalize. It is a smoke-free alchol-free environment. | |
| West Side Cruisers Car Club - Find out about this organization and their events. | |
| Everyday Services | |
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| Albuquerque Growers Market - Albuquerque Area Farmers' and Growers' Markets - where genuine New Mexico farmers from communities throughout the state, sell their fresh picked crops directly to the public. | |
| Boy Scouts Southwest Council - The official site for the Boy Scouts of America the Alubuquerque Chapter! | |
| Defined Fitness - Four locations with over 100,000 square feet of workout space. | |
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| Festivals | |
| Albuquerque Arts Crawl - Find out when the next Arts Crawl will be held in Albuquerque! | |
| Albuquerque International Baloon Fiesta - Find out the dates of this year's Baloon Fiesta. Also, information on ticket prices, flying times, and a weather ticker to see if they are flying! | |
| Belen Festivals - Find out what is going on this month in Belen! | |
| Central New Mexico Native American Dance Scheudle - Find out when each of the local pubelos do their traditional dances. | |
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| Christmas Eve Luminaria Tour - On Christmas Eve, thousands of luminarias line the streets, paths and rooftops of the Albuquerque Country Club, Old Town, Los Altos and Old Coors neighborhoods of Albuquerque. This tour offers a pleasant holiday experience through several of the city's neighbourhoods to viw the various luminaria displays and other holiday season decorations | |
| Corrales Harvest Festival - The events include the celebrated Corrales Growers Market (at the Food Court), the ever expanding juried Arts and Crafts show, live entertainment at many locations, hay rides throughout the village, Wagner¿s Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch, many children¿s activities including rides, a petting zoo, pony rides, kid¿s photos with ponies, the Food Court, Mercado Antiguo at Old Church, many demonstrations and animal exhibits at Casa San Ysidro, wine tastings and more. | |
| Corrales Heritage Day - Corrales' spring celebration of its history is held at the Old San Ysidro Church and Casa San Ysidro in the village's old plaza on Old Church Road. It is usually scheduled for the Saturday before the Sunday in mid-May when a special outdoor mass is performed outside the Old Church to honor Corrales' patron saint San Ysidro. | |
| Corrales Mud Day - On the first weekend in May, this committee sponsors an event which has come to be called ¿Mudders¿ Day Weekend.¿ Friends and Neighbors come together to help mix and apply adobe mud to the walls of the Old Church and attend to any other details of restoration that need doing | |
| Española Valley Arts Festival - The Española Valley Arts Festival is held on the first weekend of October each fall, draws a large crowd of local as well as out-of-town and out-of-state visitors to the area. It is held around the same time as the Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque so take a day trip to the fabled Northern New Mexico area and enrich your stay at our festival! | |
| Expo New Mexico - Here you can find out about the local events wether it be the State Fair, the weekly Flee Market, a gun and knife show or the local rodeo! | |
| Kids First Film Festival - Now in its seventh year, the KIDS FIRST! Festival is a showcase for new and classic children's films, TV shows, and DVDs from studios, independent producers and kids worldwide that travels to more than 100 venues annually and has more than 10,000 screenings of individual titles throughout the year. Youth are given a true voice - as curators of the Festival, panelists critiquing films, volunteer staff and as filmmakers and videographers showing their work | |
| Lavender in the Village - ¿ Tractor Brewing Beer Garden ¿ Co-Op Food ¿ Tara¿s Organic Ice Cream ¿ U-Pick in fields ¿ Los Poblanos Lavender Products ¿ Tours of Houses and Gardens ¿ Lavender Wand Making (call 344-9297 for class registration) ¿ Lavender Distillation Demonstration ¿ Music ¿ Organic Treats, La Montanita coop ¿ Farmer Monte will invite kids in the greenhouse for a tour and show them how to plant so they can come back in the fall and harvest their very own pumpkin | |
| Mount Taylor - Welcome to the 2007 Mt. Taylor Quadrathlon. The Quad is a 42 mile race to the top of the highest peak in Northwest New Mexico. Mt. Taylor is 11,301 ft. high. The race constists of 4 parts; road bikes, running, cross crounty skiing, and snow shoeing. | |
| Music in Corrales - Find the event scheudle for Music in Corrales. | |
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| Rio Rancho Festival Guide - Find out what festivals are happening this month in Rio Rancho! | |
| Sandoval County Event Calendar - Find out which events are going on this month in Sandoval County! | |
| Santa Fe Film Festival - We present important world cinema in a non-commercial context that represents aesthetic, critical and entertainment standards. We premier local New Mexican film, new American and foreign film including revivals, retrospectives, independent productions and mini-festivals. We partner with educational groups, schools and non profits and also provide a forum for filmmakers, critics, educators and historians. | |
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| Santa Fe Traditional Blue Grass Music Festival - Find out which bands are preforming at the next Festival. | |
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| Ski Swap - The funds raised at Ski SWAP are used to pay for first-aid supplies, equipment, and training during the season. | |
| The Placitas Holiday Fine Arts and Crafts Sale - The Placitas Holiday Sale is one of the most popular arts & crafts fairs in New Mexico. Some of the finest Artists and Artisans are juried into The Placitas Holiday Fine Arts and Crafts Sale, held every year the weekend before Thanksgiving in the Village of Placitas, New Mexico. | |
| Toas Mountain Film Festival - Another fall, another festival, and another year has passed in which the world has warmed another fraction and in which men and women have ventured to the far corners of the globe to bring back stories of triumph and inspiration and, sadly, of loss and despair. | |
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| Radio Station List - Find the contact information and website for radio stations in New Mexico! | |
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| American International Rattle Snake Museum - This museum holds the world's largest collection of different species of live rattlesnakes displayed in recreated natural landscapes. | |
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| Georgia O'Keeffe Museum - The Georgia O¿Keeffe Museum, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, opened to the public in July 1997, eleven years after the death of the artist from whom it takes its name. Welcoming more than 1,800,00 visitors from all over the world and the most visited art museuum in the state of New Mexico, this is the first museum in the United States that is dedicated to a single woman artist. | |
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| New Mexico Cultural Treasures - An EXTENSIVE list of local monuments, museums and points of interest. If you are bored and need something to do, this website has plenty of ideas. | |
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| Rio Grande Nature Center - Visit this nature preserve in the heart of Albuquerque! It is surrounded by the Bosque and Nature Trails. | |
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| Local Media | |
| Albuquerque Business Weekly - Weekly newspaper that looks at business activity in New Mexico! | |
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| Crosswinds Weekly - Magazine that focuses on different towns around New Mexico! | |
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| PETroglyphs - New Mexico's Resource Publication for Animal Lovers. September 15 is officially PETroglyphs Day! | |
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| Local Sports | |
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| Albuquerque Skating - Anything from Ice Skating, Roller Skating to Skate Boarding! | |
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| Outpost Ice Arena - Ice rink in the North East Heights! | |
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| Sports Listings - Find out about local sports! | |
| Adult Flag Football - Adult Flag Football League! Find out pricing, current stats, and locations! | |
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| Albuquerque United Football Club - Albuquerque United Football Club began operations in the fall of 1988 with 8 teams, 7 boys and 1 girls. Today the Club consists of 26 teams age 9 - 19, along with our developmental program for 6-8 year olds. AUFC is recognized as one of the top Clubs in the western United States, and one whose teams are typically competitive with Clubs from across the country. Great commitment from players, parents, coaches and a consistent, sound approach to player development. | |
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| Fishing - State taught Fishing programs for tots! | |
| Golf Driving Range - Golf Baloon Driving Range. Located at the cite of the International Baloon Fiesta! | |
| Indoor Pools - Find out about the indoor pools in the Albuquerque Area! | |
| Indoor Track Complex - City of Albuquerque indoor track complex. | |
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| Los Altos Skate Park - The City of Albuquerque's Skate park and BMX Park! | |
| Outdoor Public Pools - Locate the Outdoor Public Pools in the Albuquerque Metro! | |
| Outdoor Public Pools - Locate the Outdoor Public Pools in the Albuquerque Metro! | |
| Public Swimming Lessons - Find out the pools and times in which the swimming lessons will be held. Group lessons are $25 per child per 2 week session. Private lessons are $12.00 per half hour. Please register at the pool where you want to take your lessons. | |
| Public Tennis Courts - Here are the local Tennis Courts you can play at without memberships! | |
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| Shooting Range - Find out more about the different prices and shooting ranges in the Duke City! | |
| Swim Team and Water Polo Team - City of Albuquerque's Swim Team and Water Polo team for children! | |
| The Tennis Club of Albuquerque - The Tennis Club of Albuquerque offers fun and competitive recreational sport for family and friends. | |
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| Water Excercise Classes - Free Water Excercise Classes. Here are the listings of the pools and times! | |
| Winter Sports - City sponsored winter sports activities! | |
| Local Weather | |
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| Maps | |
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| New Mexico Map - New Mexico Map! | |
| Military Information | |
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| US Military Information - Your One Stop Source For Military Recruiting Jobs Info for Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines & Coast Guard! | |
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| Mortgage | |
| American Home Mortage - Call Richard Abeyta at 505.880.3125! | |
| Countrywide Home Loans - Call Ken at 505.796.3334! | |
| Superior Mortage Services - Contact Stacey Hunter at 505.275.0200. | |
| Neighborhood Associations | |