One was a high-ranking judge, the other was high-ranking with the city of Albuquerque. The house next door is destroyed. Everywhere we went were the birkenstock-wearing men and their hippy wives. We are looking at a few places in Texas abs maybe tags where God is calling us, maybe not. With countless breathtaking beaches, near-perfect weather year-round, towering mountain peaks, plenty of rainbows, and panoramic views everywhere you look, its hard to argue that Hawaii is anything other than a tropical island oasis, but that doesnt mean everything about living Gregory E. Clifford/Shutterstock. I dont live in a bad neighborhood. You will be mesmerized by the unique collection of pottery and art representing the Pueblo people. ya must be High(and insane). If its just you and your mom you can rent a small house or townhome. Scan this QR code to download the app now. The best hidden gems and little known destinations - straight to your inbox. Roll the dice and go to a city and take a chance. I have lived here for over 66 years. Moved b/c of family. Low wages and high cost insure that you will never be able to leave. We have the lowest real estate values in the country. Who drive with no license, insurance, or registration. It is home to Cohiti Dam and Reservoir, which is a wakeless lake that is popular for fishing and wind sailing. Take yourself back to the Middle Ages at the Renaissance Faire put on by the Society for Creative Anachronism. 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If thats not bad enough, New Mexico also ranks the as the second worst in rape, third in violent crimes and property crime and thirteenth in murder. One of the worst crimes Ive ever heard of was a man whom while high on meth, raped an 8 month old baby so violently that she needed organ reconstruction just last year. Not bad enough for you? Is the neighborhood (or the town) youre moving to a safe one? 2 pounds of beans, But they cant because they have no clue what important means,because they are so dumb ! While I scrimp and save every last penny to find a way out of here, let me take a minute to tell you about why New Mexico is one of the worst states in the continental US. Albuquerque has devolved and will continue to devolve. I grew up in Detroit, and found Detroit to be more friendly than this place. This place eats green shit. One of the most popular modes of public transportation around the city is the ABQ Ride bus line. . If you are looking to enjoy a one-of-a-kind event in the city of Albuquerque, you need to make sure to put the International Balloon Fiesta in your event calendar. This is the rudest, most racist & unfriendly state I have ever lived in!! And as long as we keep playing patrone and good ole boy politics here, nothing will change. There was someone in the sheriffs office that drove for a relative in a drive by shooting, there were some cops caught drunk driving and shoplifting. Okay, though, in all seriousness: moving to New Mexico is a good idea, but there are some things youll still want to consider before you go. Route 66 was originally used for riding camels. WebAlbuquerque is also hardly the only city I've lived in that is particularly myopic on its bad and ignorant of its own good, but it is definitely more forceful in its opinion in that way. In a Pion Shell this place SUCKS! Then they act like you talked about their mother if you say you hate it here! Im counting down the days with agony. If you want to learn more about a particular species, you can talk to the knowledgeable staff. Another high ranking person that worked for the city of Albuquerque had temporarily moved to Arizona for medical treatment. You definitely need a passport and a visa to visit. Casinos arent really that bad to work for. ABQ police are so overworked and Check out some of our favorite restaurants in New Mexico next time youre there. This can vary depending on the time of day, day of week, and the weather and road conditions. WebLiving in Albuquerque, NM. Crime statistics don't look great, but I can honestly say that I feel safe just about anywhere in town that I go regularly. I am a victim directly and indirectly caused by the influx of illegals pouring into the state. Signs of the historic Albuquerque still remain today, including rock carvings at Petroglyph National Monument, Old Town Plaza, and the iconic Route 66. Those who enjoy culture and history will love spending their days in the Old Town area or at one of the many Native American historic sites around. It is in the desert, but its right on the line between desert and steppe. Thanks in advance. They demand that the workplace observe the holidays they have. Once you move , if you dont purchase a home or townhome then just rent a place. WebThe low points about ABQ are the school system and public transportation. I got lucky and married a good one from a good family that wasnt damaged. Please if you are thinking about coming here dont. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. 10 Reasons NOT to Move to Albuquerque : In this video we'll break down 10 reasons you may not like living in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Sante Fe was so full of them I literally told my wife I would love to run through the streets with a machete. The state is loosing thousands of people every year. There are also a number of events and competitions to witness during the festivities, making it a truly unforgettable experience. to tame. My wife and I are looking to get away from NYC and have driven around the country for the past three years, each time for a few weeks. I work remotely, so I'm able to bring my job with me. All the while the standard deductions are taken out of disability check any way. White Rock, Los Alamos County Flickr/thomas brown The scenery around White Rock and the views from the town are :) 3 Reply [deleted] 3 yr. ago [removed] Reply [deleted] 3 yr. ago Then when you and or your family members are shot down, robbed, raped, kidnapped, and or sold into slavery. If youre not a G.I. You will see the giant dinosaurs that once ruled the earth and see the aging effects on a volcano. These people are so fkn dumb that I rack my brain just trying to figure out why.I mean how can an entire city be so dumb ? Official subreddit of Albuquerque, New Mexico. There are plenty of beautiful, curvy, ladies here. Cost of living not bad, unless you consider what you get for what you pay. New Mexico leaves a vacuum of emptiness in everyone who comes near it. Bring the kids to enjoy some fun for the whole family. You'll receive your first newsletter soon! Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. The area boasts extremely low crime levels, large homes, good schools, farms, and even horse ranches. Not another person in sight. Archived post. The average paid hourly wage in the state is just over $22.00 per hour. Choose your friends very carefully. its only about 3 mabie 4 miles. God bless you all. When he told her she was the wrong person, she tried to argue that she was the correct person. I moved away from ABQ in 1990, the economy was in the tank then but being a white 25 year old college educated man, I was turned down for employment as a dishwasher at the Monte Vista. The area is a mix of uniquely designed homes, condos, apartments, and townhouses. Move along. Location: Pagosa Springs, CO/North Port,FL, Job offer in ABQ..not sure if ABQ or Santa Fe are best to live, ABQ Wind, Windy Weather in ABQ, Wind in ABQ. . 24 years stuck in the same shit-hole of a state. Wondering if ABQ locals think it's a great place to live, despite the issues. Many highly rated schools in the city of Albuquerque have offerings for vocationally inclined students as well as those who are college-bound. The gist of it is this : if its as bad as you all day, dont talk about itget out. Most New Mexicans are happy to welcome visitors to the Land of Enchantment, but that attitude shifts fast when people talk about permanently moving. All I could do was laugh because some one didnt beta test their website. I will be leaving New Mexico the end of this year 2017. Popular favorites include roasted corn, hot dogs, burgers, fried chicken, and ice cream. They dont openly push out useful things like research parks, schools and jobs. Phoenix was the fastest-growing big city between 2010 and 2020, according to US Census data. This includes lower costs for rent, utility, and groceries. Mexico doesnt want it backand you are right all you said. Look, we get why you want to keep New Mexico a secret. The person or people have been coming around from who knows where. There is nothing left, taxes keep going up, prices are out of control. Lee was stabbed. TX for five years after living in Albuquerque and Farmington, NM. Because I cant catch a god damn break in the land of TrashMent. Go was pushed onto subway tracks. (I have one masters and working a second) ABQ Public Schools aplication and screening system is so broken it still asked how many unit hours are you working on and when asked for 5 refrences (litterally) when 2 of them where other their system broke and filed it under incplete. At least if I have to buy the damn books myself Ill already BE in Denver instead of having to haul it the 9 hours drive TO Denver to get the books. I cannot wait to leave to live in relative safety almost anywhere else. My suggestion is pick a state where you would like to live. There is no manufacturing or industrial work here.There is no work here other than fast food or retail. If you are young motivated person who wants to make something of your life, GET OUT OF NEW MEXICO AS SOON AS YOU CAN!!!! It's a really magical area in the foothills, 20 min from northern ABQ. If you have your own business, it will soon be forced out by tax gouging and idiot administration moves from the state and city. This year we have been told it will go up considerable as the county needs millions more to go out and screw up more of everything they touch. Is it as bad as our local news makes it out to be, or are they just fear mongering us? From crappy food. Overall, Albuquerque has a lot of appeal to me, and I take the good Juliet can be reached on Twitter @JulietWrites. All summer long, you can join in some community fun in the downtown area. So off to the tow yard it goes, now we have to pay tow fees and who knows what other charges there will be. I agree. Even though snow is rare in the city, you can enjoy some sunny days skiing in the winter by traveling up the Sandia Mountains, which can receive up to 11 inches in any given year. All in all I am not a fan of New Mexico and Im eagerly awaiting being able to leave. You have spoken everything my mom and I have been feeling. Education is laughably bad. We are still at the bottom of every heap, like we were 100 years ago and always have been.If you are a young person and just getting out of collegeget out now, before you have anything to trap you here. Theyll burglarize you, slash tires, shoot at your house, do anything they can not just kick your ass. I am now a CEO of a successful business in Denver and came back to visit in 2017 and found that things look worse than they did 27 years ago. So we thought wed help you to repel would-be transplants. Even if theres a no fault breakup, her brothers, cousins, uncles and so on will seek revenge for insulting their family. I am sure the tow companies lobbied for this policy, and had some relative in the government to push it into law. The event is the largest of its kind and features more than 500 balloons being launched and floating through the city skies. not a god damn thing offered that BASIC to other places Ive lived in; The drivers ride up on your ass. The average rent for a studio apartment is about $666 per month. Do notI repeat DO NOT move to New Mexico! Once you choose to pull the trigger and move, though, youll love this amazing place as much as we do. The population grew by 20 something thousand last year. I here way to many times 10. A must-see attraction in the city of Albuquerque is the historic Old Town Centre. The University of New Mexico has the most unusual architecture of any college campus in America. You are so delusional to think the plight of New Mexico is the democrats and liberals fault. To include anything of yours they desire. You cant drink the water. The city is considered fairly diverse, with the largest part of the population identifying as Hispanic. Man I luv u ! They come in and take what ever they want and destroy what they leave behind. Thank you! I went on disability. Problem is Im Native American and most states, most places, wont hire me to teach Math or Physics once they see me. New Mexico holds people back. If you come here you are more likely to be robbed, burglarized, car-jacked, threatened on the street at knife or gunpoint, kidnapped, murdered at random than almost anywhere else on earth. Cant wait to leave. If you dont have a job and want to leave appeal to relatives for a bus ticket. I am from MN now here for 3 years and I am so sick of the Sun I hope to get back to Minnesota before March of 2017 you cant meet anybody here people are rude user and its filthy, I agree with everybody about the New Mexico , I Detest THIS STATE! No matter what neighborhood you live in. Yeah, it is really that bad here. (LogOut/ 12 Things Youve Grown To Hate If You Live In Hawaii. Really, really, really. Thats IT, Im done trying to use my New York state Secondary Mathematics teaching license ANYWHERE. My grand parents came out here at the turn of the century (1900) and began to carve out The museum is also home to a planetarium and two full floors that are dedicated to the exploration of space and astronomy. Flickr/J Aaron Farr You definitely need a passport and a visa to visit. There are fewer furniture stores here so they can charge higher prices also , they have to make up for the lack of consumers /sales. I cant find anything besides call center where they treat people like filth. During the summer, you can enjoy the exciting activities and celebrate the country's independence at Balloon Fiesta Park as part of the city's Freedom 4th event. Literally you will pay a ton! There are even tornadoes from time to time! There is a culture of screwing over and selling out. Chicago, or Baltimore maybe. What are some bad things about living in New Mexico? Politicians who are in the back pocket of big money and special interest groups. New Mexico is a foreign country. Like I said yesterday. Sell your house ( if you own one ) Take that step. The history of Albuquerque dates back to 2,000 B.C. The center also has numerous hands-on activities and hosts traditional Native American dances that honor Mother Earth. and our Many families and young professionals live in Albuquerque and residents tend to lean liberal. The city sees an average of 310 sunny days during the year. - Quora Answer (1 of 17): For some people, its too dry. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. The longer you stay here the more complacent you get. Wow. Are you ready for some hot days with temperatures over 100 degrees (though theyre not super common)? If youre considering self-harm or suicide, help is available right now. These are things that that I cant bring myself to turn my back on. While the number of of those on Medicaid number 980,000. Want a job and work to live? The economy is about to get worse. I just say: NO! For all those who say shame shame on me for saying such a thing. The Petroglyph National Monument is home to more than 15,000 prehistoric petroglyphs from the Native American and Hispanic cultures that inhabited the area. It lies at the crossroads of two of the biggest highways in New Mexico and is a popular place for relocations for resident looking to enjoy an ever-growing economy and artists living. The commuter train is one of the quickest ways to move between cities in the area. I watch the expressions on my clients faces go from puzzled to concerned to horrified. Just goes to show you that there is no escape from the human garbage that inhabit this landfill of a state. Im with you. Spot on! While that is slightly higher than the national average of 4.1%, for the size of the city, it is very good. Arizona has a place called Living Spaces that is affordable and has great furniture. I had the same name as a lady that was a police dispatcher. Also, it is sooooo boring!!!!! The population of the state is dropping several thousand a year. Staff writer for Only In Your State and freelance writer. Turning over trash cans, breaking mirrors off of parked cars. The tramway runs along the top of Sandia Peak and is the longest in the world. Just over half of the residents were born in the state, with the rest being transplants from other states or countries. Yes, being a deep blue, corrupt, Democratic-controlled state for generations has put us at the bottom of too many good lists and at the top of too many bad lists. The New Mexico state gem is the turquoise. Whether your passion extends to music, food, film, art, or dance, you can find something for yourself or your whole family at one of the many area events held throughout the year. Santa Fe is no better than Albuquerque. The Albuquerque BioPark's zoo, gardens and aquarium are popular with families, and a host of museums are great places They all drive on the wrong side of the road too ! That is the tally after taking the 45 thousand who left subtracted from the 60 some thousand babies born under medicaid. It is also the location of a few popular televisions shows, including "Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul.". Rustic is fine. Ive lived in the Land of Enchantment for 7 years this February and I hate every minute of it. If the weather is bad, commute time can double! I know the OP is a troll because he mentioned terrible food. I only mentioned the rent in NYC because we arent rich, fat from it, but we both have decent careers that weve spent 30 years working at. It shows to the rest of the United States and even the world what we have to put up with here. I recently spoke to two people that were previous politicians in New Mexico. You also can discover art by simply wandering around the city, thanks to its many colorful murals and public art displays. The Summerfest Series is not reserved exclusively for the downtown area though; some events are also held on Route 66, in the Westside area, and in the Heights. Palo Alto and Stanford are rustic. Kids can enjoy rock walls, face painting, and jump houses. The Land of Enchantment is not so enchanting when you live here! Cerillos traffic is insanity. Whether you are relocating to the area for a new job, want to enjoy some amazing sunshine, are a fan of world-class museums, or can't wait to try some New Mexican cuisine, there is something for everyone in Albuquerque. Albuquerques THV occupies one acre on a sleepy block on the citys southeast side. Homes run around $300,000, and the neighborhood is known for its safe streets and beautiful natural surroundings. I will wipe my ass on the leaving New Mexico sign at the border as I go by. No internet service companies that will serve the area. Despite those issues, do you like living here in ABQ? We could not have driven to the location in that amount of time! Racing greats Bobby and Al Unser, Jr. call Alburqurque home. While I had to go to school, get the diplomas and degrees I needed to obtain and keep a good job. I actually thought it was great. This place is worse than I thought! Education in NM is terrible partially because as you say martinez squarnred money on god knows what and keeps canceling stuff. I might take a plane. We ran across a few Realtors that are sharp ..and they have their own brokerage. Even if you think you know everything that there is to know about the city of Albuquerque, you might just find some facts below that surprise you. The climate is hostile to your existence. Low cost of living, traffic is better than almost any major city, and there are very few places that get super crowded. Then they they tell us we have 30 minutes to pickup the car at the some location we could never make it to in 30 minutes. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Fantastic view of the Sandias and Albuquerque is Instead you will be at the wall with a rivet gun yelling fasterfaster. This popular event includes a wide range of entertainment performers and a nightly fireworks display. I dont know where to begin with the backwards what the? I made the mistake of trying to go into teaching here. The small silverlining though? There are two initiative in the works right now that will kill small business in general and decimate old route 66 in particular. I'm from CO but am house hunting in NM. Before you leave, make sure that you try one of the award-winning Tewa tacos. These BOYS are extremely manipulative. Not a bad place to live - 9/17/2020 Lived there 7 yrs. If you want to get fancy, add some bacon ends and pieces or spam. I had a dui 7 years ago there, paid my dues, license in good standing etc. Just take my advice! Others enjoy kayaking in the Rio Grande river or walking and cycling along its wooded banks. If you are looking for a fun and exciting day of fishing, you can stop by Tingley Beach, which is a series of ponds that were built to divert water that ran through the Rio Grande. Another safe neighborhood in the city with a smaller population and heavy community feel is the neighborhood of Tanoan. I can not find the words to describe this crap load of garbage this state is. Fuck that right up the ass with a barbed wire baseball bat. I provided a skill based online resume, the schools, urls, email and phone number where I last worked and had gotten my first masters from (project managment and orginaizational thunking. Example: Kohls will list an item at $550.00 but on clearance for $126.99 for a set of aluminum pans that cost $49.99 on line. The New Mexico eye as I affectionately call it usually sets in overnight so you wake up the next morning with one eye swollen and red and stinging which causes you to have to live on visine. You can also spend the day tasting the sweet and savory options from local area food vendors. It is the perfect place to take the kids for a day of history. Then let me here you say shame on me. Unfortunately for me, I have obligations in this state that will see me being here for many years. Think about it. At 11 minutes and 22 seconds, it is the longest song Yankovic has ever released on any of his official studio albums. I have been so depressed living here. Native Americans in the area made it their home thousands of years ago. But its relies on nm.

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