Any suggestions for Fun in Albuquerque, NM?

iluvfish2 · 04-03-2009, 01:17 PM

Looks like I'm heading there the two weeks this month. Unsure what we'll be doing in the evenings and/or if I'll actually be in Albuquerque or north of there. Weekends will be mine to explore, planning on heading west and watching the Santa Fe Railroad line for a few hours (busiest set of tracks in the US from what my coworker has told me...he's a railroad nut and I'm not opposed to it)...but open to suggestions! Oh yeah, if your in the area let me know and maybe we can meet up.

jbellis74 · 04-03-2009, 01:54 PM

There has to be someplace to fish over there right

iluvfish2 · 04-03-2009, 01:57 PM

Not sure. More concerned about the altitude....basically now I'm a flatlander and might be working anywhere from 8000 ft to 10000 ft. Lots of snakes (rattlers) and I'm sure sand...not sure how many fish I'll catch. Just got to remember its not like MI, we've only got one rattlesnake and he's not enough to kill you, so I'm more than curious with the local wildlife....the NM snakes might get the better of me or the black widows. But I'll get the rundown on how to use the antivenom they carry

hockeyjunkie99 · 04-03-2009, 01:59 PM

You bringing your dogs with you?

iluvfish2 · 04-03-2009, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hockeyjunkie99

You bringing your dogs with you?

Nope. Still unsure if we're driving (~22), flying (6-8), or taking the train (24+ hours). All I know is I want to get back Friday night so I can take off for Toronto early Sat AM, meet up with Steve (flobert) and bust that Superalitve at ITG's both!

Bigblue · 04-03-2009, 02:11 PM

Here's a link to their events for April Fish... looks like you could take a Balloon ride too

BmanBfan · 04-03-2009, 02:14 PM

I have few suggestions. If the weather permits and it is in season, whitewater rafting in the Taos Box is a lot of fun. They even offer an overnight trip that I have been wanting to try. It may be a little too cold this time of year, though. The trout fishing in Cimarron Canyon is good. Both of those trips would be a little bit of a drive, but not a bad weekend getaway.

Closer to Albuquerque, you may want to look into Sandia Lakes as well as the Sandia Casino. Not Las Vegas, but have heard it is a nice place. Speaking of Vegas...parts of Red Dawn was filmed in Las Vegas, NM (not worth seeing compared to other parts of NM).

Hope this helps.

Britt

DadofTwins · 04-03-2009, 03:54 PM

Minor league baseball - the Isotopes? that's where I would be..

biodole · 04-03-2009, 06:25 PM

Isotopes were the marlin's minor league team right? now they're the dodgers I believe...definitely that ;-)

Kent Clements · 04-03-2009, 06:27 PM

Gila Monster Hunting !!!

Kent

sportzluvr1 · 04-03-2009, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kent Clements

Gila Monster Hunting !!!

Kent

Maybe try to avoid getting bit by a Rattlesnake. Thats why i'll stay up here in Illinois. If i even heard one of those things i would run away and start crying.

iluvfish2 · 04-03-2009, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kent Clements

Gila Monster Hunting !!!

Kent

I'd rather bring one back as a pet

deuxmachinax · 04-03-2009, 07:16 PM

There has to be an LCS somewhere

bryun · 04-03-2009, 11:22 PM

You can visit the bar where they filmed that scene from Wild Hogs... Santa Fe is a cool touristy town... Just watch out for the Jackalopes...

~Bryun

pjnjjsdad · 04-04-2009, 08:35 PM

If you want some good grub be sure to hit up Blakes Lottaburger! My wifes family owns a successful apple orcard a little south of albq. in Belen, Costanza Orchards, don't think they are in season though!

iluvfish2 · 04-24-2009, 10:42 PM

Hey guys...if you ever get down this way...check out Derek's Dugout! Great store for Singles and to find out he really doesnt even sell wax (most if not all is on a presale basis). He had a ton of singles and boxes to paw through. Ended up getting a really nice Andre Johnson 3CL Jersey Card (03 Skybox LE Skys the Limit /99). But also picked up an 04 Aflac Redemption Set and what I was very happy to find a huge stack of 5000 ct boxes that he wanted 15 bucks each for. I looked and found one with 83 and 84 topps baseball so for 15 bucks I took them with me...now just got to figure out how they're getting back to Michigan!

Derek's Dugout
5842 Osuna Rd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 883-0012

37Jetson · 04-24-2009, 11:08 PM

It sounds like a carry-on bag to me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by iluvfish2

Hey guys...if you ever get down this way...check out Derek's Dugout! Great store for Singles and to find out he really doesnt even sell wax (most if not all is on a presale basis). He had a ton of singles and boxes to paw through. Ended up getting a really nice Andre Johnson 3CL Jersey Card (03 Skybox LE Skys the Limit /99). But also picked up an 04 Aflac Redemption Set and what I was very happy to find a huge stack of 5000 ct boxes that he wanted 15 bucks each for. I looked and found one with 83 and 84 topps baseball so for 15 bucks I took them with me...now just got to figure out how they're getting back to Michigan!

Derek's Dugout
5842 Osuna Rd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 883-0012

crazybearsfan22 · 04-24-2009, 11:44 PM

I love white water rafting, and hiking... You could definitely do those activities there, I love the west!

iluvfish2 · 04-24-2009, 11:48 PM

Have a long day trip planned to Carlsbad tomorrow. have to go pick up some cableway cars so 10 hour day and some scenery for us!

iluvfish2 · 04-26-2009, 07:50 PM

Didnt see any Aliens in Rosswell, but did find some great food in Carlsbad (mexican).

If anyone is interested...here are the photos I've taken so far. Got a ton of video today of trains (co workers hobby)..but wont get those combined and/or uploaded until i get back to MI as I forgot my cable!

http://s92.photobucket.com/albums/l1...t=DSCN0373.jpg

newengland4me · 04-26-2009, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iluvfish2

Didnt see any Aliens in Rosswell, but did find some great food in Carlsbad (mexican).

If anyone is interested...here are the photos I've taken so far. Got a ton of video today of trains (co workers hobby)..but wont get those combined and/or uploaded until i get back to MI as I forgot my cable!

Albuquerque Apr 2009 :: Top of Mountain at Carlsbad Cavern picture by iluvfish2 - Photobucket

Lololo you did not have to go to Roswell NM to find aliens just look in the mirror

Have great safe trip Robert.
TK
Peter

iluvfish2 · 04-26-2009, 08:30 PM

What Alien...I can't seem to see myself in the mirror!

04-03-2009, 01:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
iluvfish2 Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lansing, Michigan Posts: 19,735 iluvfish2 iluvfish2	Any suggestions for Fun in Albuquerque, NM? Looks like I'm heading there the two weeks this month. Unsure what we'll be doing in the evenings and/or if I'll actually be in Albuquerque or north of there. Weekends will be mine to explore, planning on heading west and watching the Santa Fe Railroad line for a few hours (busiest set of tracks in the US from what my coworker has told me...he's a railroad nut and I'm not opposed to it)...but open to suggestions! Oh yeah, if your in the area let me know and maybe we can meet up. __________________ Blowouts Resident Wade Boggs Super Collector

04-03-2009, 01:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
jbellis74 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lake Worth Fla Hearts still in NYC Posts: 5,431 Bellis1974	There has to be someplace to fish over there right __________________ *On any given Sunday you're gonna win or you're gonna lose. The point is - can you win or lose like a man?*

04-03-2009, 01:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
iluvfish2 Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lansing, Michigan Posts: 19,735 iluvfish2 iluvfish2	Not sure. More concerned about the altitude....basically now I'm a flatlander and might be working anywhere from 8000 ft to 10000 ft. Lots of snakes (rattlers) and I'm sure sand...not sure how many fish I'll catch. Just got to remember its not like MI, we've only got one rattlesnake and he's not enough to kill you, so I'm more than curious with the local wildlife....the NM snakes might get the better of me or the black widows. But I'll get the rundown on how to use the antivenom they carry __________________ Blowouts Resident Wade Boggs Super Collector

04-03-2009, 01:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
hockeyjunkie99 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Tampa Bay Area, FL Posts: 11,165 hockeyjunkie99 hockeyjunkie99	You bringing your dogs with you? __________________ -NICK checkoutmycards.com/Users/hockeyjunkie99

04-03-2009, 02:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
Bigblue Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: E. Bernstadt, Ky Posts: 1,193 EDNSTACEY Shortstop_cards	Here's a link to their events for April Fish... looks like you could take a Balloon ride too __________________ COMC ---www.checkoutmycards.com/Users/ShortStop_Cards Collecting Brandon Phillips and Barry Larkin

04-03-2009, 02:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
BmanBfan Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: TX Posts: 200 bmanbfan77 BmanBfan	I have few suggestions. If the weather permits and it is in season, whitewater rafting in the Taos Box is a lot of fun. They even offer an overnight trip that I have been wanting to try. It may be a little too cold this time of year, though. The trout fishing in Cimarron Canyon is good. Both of those trips would be a little bit of a drive, but not a bad weekend getaway. Closer to Albuquerque, you may want to look into Sandia Lakes as well as the Sandia Casino. Not Las Vegas, but have heard it is a nice place. Speaking of Vegas...parts of Red Dawn was filmed in Las Vegas, NM (not worth seeing compared to other parts of NM). Hope this helps. Britt __________________ http://photobucket.com/BmanBfan

04-03-2009, 03:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
DadofTwins Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Hartland Wi Posts: 1,748 Exposfan Exposfan1998	Minor league baseball - the Isotopes? that's where I would be.. __________________ checkoutmycards.com/Users/exposfan1998 PS Forget Strasburg... Jordan Zimmermann is the Next Big thing in DC in 2009 and Beyond!

04-03-2009, 06:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
biodole Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 377	Isotopes were the marlin's minor league team right? now they're the dodgers I believe...definitely that ;-)

04-03-2009, 06:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
Kent Clements Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brockport , New York Posts: 1,616	Gila Monster Hunting !!! Kent

04-03-2009, 07:16 PM	#13 (permalink)
deuxmachinax Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 841 gedeux333	There has to be an LCS somewhere __________________ Currently buying/trading for: Low-End Kobe and Kevin Durant autos. Topps Signature Autographs that I don't have (CP3, Dennis Rodman, Ray Allen, Eric Gordon, Russel Westbrook)

04-03-2009, 11:22 PM	#14 (permalink)
bryun Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Port Angeles, WA Posts: 861 bwalde bryun	You can visit the bar where they filmed that scene from Wild Hogs... Santa Fe is a cool touristy town... Just watch out for the Jackalopes... ~Bryun __________________ Always looking for: Edgar Martinez cards! 2006 Jerome Harrison Rookies I have thousands of singles listed on Sportlots.com

04-04-2009, 08:35 PM	#15 (permalink)
pjnjjsdad Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pueblo, CO Posts: 2,850 huslscacbuys HUSLSCAC	If you want some good grub be sure to hit up Blakes Lottaburger! My wifes family owns a successful apple orcard a little south of albq. in Belen, Costanza Orchards, don't think they are in season though! __________________ s700.photobucket.com/albums/ww2/pjnjjsdad I collect Tennesee Titans and Tom Brandstater. Looking for a Horrors of War II Group break? PM for info!

04-24-2009, 10:42 PM	#16 (permalink)
iluvfish2 Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lansing, Michigan Posts: 19,735 iluvfish2 iluvfish2	Hey guys...if you ever get down this way...check out Derek's Dugout! Great store for Singles and to find out he really doesnt even sell wax (most if not all is on a presale basis). He had a ton of singles and boxes to paw through. Ended up getting a really nice Andre Johnson 3CL Jersey Card (03 Skybox LE Skys the Limit /99). But also picked up an 04 Aflac Redemption Set and what I was very happy to find a huge stack of 5000 ct boxes that he wanted 15 bucks each for. I looked and found one with 83 and 84 topps baseball so for 15 bucks I took them with me...now just got to figure out how they're getting back to Michigan! Derek's Dugout 5842 Osuna Rd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 883-0012 __________________ Blowouts Resident Wade Boggs Super Collector

04-24-2009, 11:44 PM	#18 (permalink)
crazybearsfan22 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New York Posts: 1,963 card--dealer	I love white water rafting, and hiking... You could definitely do those activities there, I love the west! __________________ Looking for Chicago Sports, 2008 SPA football my bucket: photobucket.com/albums/ww33/crazybearsfan22/

04-24-2009, 11:48 PM	#19 (permalink)
iluvfish2 Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lansing, Michigan Posts: 19,735 iluvfish2 iluvfish2	Have a long day trip planned to Carlsbad tomorrow. have to go pick up some cableway cars so 10 hour day and some scenery for us! __________________ Blowouts Resident Wade Boggs Super Collector

04-26-2009, 07:50 PM	#20 (permalink)
iluvfish2 Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lansing, Michigan Posts: 19,735 iluvfish2 iluvfish2	Didnt see any Aliens in Rosswell, but did find some great food in Carlsbad (mexican). If anyone is interested...here are the photos I've taken so far. Got a ton of video today of trains (co workers hobby)..but wont get those combined and/or uploaded until i get back to MI as I forgot my cable! http://s92.photobucket.com/albums/l1...t=DSCN0373.jpg __________________ Blowouts Resident Wade Boggs Super Collector

04-26-2009, 08:30 PM	#22 (permalink)
iluvfish2 Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lansing, Michigan Posts: 19,735 iluvfish2 iluvfish2	What Alien...I can't seem to see myself in the mirror! __________________ Blowouts Resident Wade Boggs Super Collector

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode