They are writing about us in Indiana!
Ivy Farguheson from http:www.starpress.com wrote a great article about Albuquerque!
I have reproduced it below…
Albuquerque might not be the Los Angeles, San Francisco or San Diego of the Mountain region, but that’s exactly what makes it a great place to visit.
The largest city in the Land of Enchantment, Albuquerque provides those traveling on a budget to see more for less, compared to other popular tourist destinations out west.
“You can go to these huge cities and there are these great things going on, but sometimes they don’t seem really accessible,” said Cein Cunningham, an Albuquerque resident. “In Albuquerque, you get to experience all of these things that happen in the big cities, but you get to do it without the huge crowds, without the hassle and a lot of the times for free.”
From excellent New Mexican cuisine to trendy Albuquerque shops, from off-the-beaten-path museums to day trips a short drive away, visitors to New Mexico will not be disappointed by using Albuquerque as their vacation base.
Typical of many Western cities, a car is necessary to capture all the beauty the area has to offer. It is also necessary to satisfy the palette with the various cuisines across central New Mexico.
Sadie’s Dining Room, a favorite of former President Bill Clinton, is one of the best and most affordable New Mexican eateries in Albuquerque. Their carne adovada dinner with red chile is spectacular for any meat eater and their papitas are perfect. Garcia’s and Little Anita’s, also famous for their New Mexican cuisine and their green chile, are also affordable stops.
For those with a hankering for classic American cuisine, Zinc in Nob Hill is the perfect spot. Everything — from their appetizers to their entrees, which include an incredible sea scallops dinner, is five star. A pre-arranged three-course dinner menu is available for $29 and is as delicious as the a la carte menu.
Nob Hill is also a great stop for shopping and Albuquerque people watching. With its location close to the University of New Mexico and the downtown bars and movie theaters, this section of the old Route 66 offers an eclectic mix of people, careers and eateries, from the great desserts at the Flying Star to a traditional Italian meal at Scalo’s.
No trip to Albuquerque is complete without a day’s diversion to Santa Fe, the state’s capital known as “The City Different.” Roughly 50 miles to the north on Interstate 25, Santa Fe offers the art enthusiast a tremendous number of art galleries on Canyon Road and great shopping at the Indian Market in the downtown plaza.
A drive from Santa Fe back to Albuquerque along the Turquoise Trail, state highway 14, is also a must for those looking for the true picturesque nature of central New Mexico. Be prepared to stop and take in the natural scenery through the mountains and valleys as well as throughout the quaint village of Madrid, one of New Mexico’s many artist colonies.
Albuquerque offers something for every tourist, regardless of age, income or activity level. From the neighborhood bookstore, “Bookworks” to the many hiking and walking paths that meander through the city, a visit this central New Mexico city is well worth the trip. And your wallet won’t be disappointed either.
