Are used to volunteer with BBBS in other states, New Mexico's program is the first time I've been…read moretold that being a street, Caucasian, non-confused male, that earns over six figures is all a bad thing. I interviewed and went through most of the process, but I was told that being able to provide experiences for underprivileged children was a bad thing. I know it's crazy but that's what I was told, a program to give experiences to underprivileged children told me that being able to financially provide those experiences is a bad thing. I don't know what their goal is anymore, I don't know what their purpose is anymore but being a friend to a child and a mentor isn't it.

Past experience and contemporary parenting merge in this review…read more My wife and I just finished a conversation with our 14 year-old daughter about marijuana. For those of you uninitiated, who at one point used the herb, fair warning: um... good luck. Many of her friends have tried it, and my wife and I are of the (perhaps naive) assumption that she hasn't, yet. We try to offer an open dialogue about anything: pregnancy/abortion, peer pressure, politics, boys vs. girls, it's all on the table, including drugs. I sit here sipping a glass of wine, so I'd be a hypocrite to deny the discussion regarding controlled substances. I'll get back to our talk in a minute. The grand theme, here, is that parenting is unbelievably hard. And parents are never perfect. And we can never truly meet our kids on their level, even if we remember, with absolute clarity, the hell that was Growing Up. Many kids (especially those whose parents refuse to honestly talk about this rite of passage) get lost, and they need a big brother or sister who do not exist. The most mature of the lot, those with tremendous fortitude, turn to BBBS. I met Mateo in 2005. Hurricane Katrina devastated Louisiana and left a wasteland in the wake. Like most Americans, I felt an obligation to help, but I didn't have much money and furthermore I didn't feel like writing a check would calm my conscience. I signed up with BBBS because I believed if I could help just one kid, a kid who was asking for direction, a kid just like I was, then it could make a difference. Over the next three years I hung out with Mateo, a kid who was born into a tough life, gangs surrounded him, whose dad was in and out of jail, who had a little sister and otherwise no kin of any kind. We went to a few movies, he helped me dig a garden in my backyard, we went to a batting cage and an arcade and we watched a game or two. We hung out when we could. I lost him, shortly after he turned 16. I'm guessing he joined a gang. Life at home never improved and he never opened up to me about the ugly stuff. I was a little old for a big brother by then, 32, so perhaps I wasn't the perfect match. And I wonder about him, constantly. I hope he's okay. I doubt he thinks about me. We parents are never perfect. We skirt around the stuff that we're not particularly proud of, and some of us refuse it altogether. BBBS of Central New Mexico serves kids of every stripe who strive for a way out, in any capacity. The organization was terrific, setting up events like bowling and community get-togethers that strove to connect these broken puzzle pieces with solid people in our community. From what I understand this tradition continues today. I cannot advocate enough for this organization. My own kid knows that her parents know that the pressures of teenage life are relentless. Hopefully, she understands that we've been there, we've done that (more than we'll admit), and more than anything, we just want her to be safe. I wish my parents had been so honest. And still I wonder whether this is enough. She could use a big sister. For now, she has us, survivors.

Locker 505 is an incredible local non-profit whose main goal is to care for homeless kids and…read moreyouth. They provide clothes, shoes, socks, and underwear all for free to those in need. They accept donations of gently used clothes/jackets, and new socks/underwear. Whenever I go through my closet for items I don't need anymore, I make sure to donate here. They partner with any of the Star Bright Cleaners here in town, so you can drop off your stuff at the cleaners, and they'll make sure everything is taken care of to pass on to Locker 505.

I volunteered here two years ago and loved it. It's non profit and it goes toward children with no…read moremoney for clothes, shoes, blankets, books, etc. I prefer to donate stuff here instead of goodwill because goodwill make so much money from their business. The ladies that work here are very nice, and it's a great place to volunteer.

The Power Of Local Food and Love…read more Another gem to add to beautiful downtown Albuquerque. It's not only a cool new local cafe, but it's also a non-profit, community kitchen, community classroom, and test kitchen. That promotes using local products. They also just started catering for events. The space is comfy, the staff is beyond friendly (I asked the waitress to take photos of me, she was so sweet about it), and I love the view. There is just something about Gold Street that makes me feel like I'm somewhere else. The food was delicious and reasonably priced. I treated my friend to brunch and both our meals and drinks came out to a little over $20. Make sure you stop by and support them. We need more initiatives like this in our community.

Hard to find and homeless population crowding the entrance. Unable to get inside to get anything…read moreto eat.

I am so very grateful that organizations like Roadrunner Food Bank exist in our community. The…read morestaff is always so friendly and it's really simple to set up time to volunteer. A little while back, I did a group volunteer activity with some friends, and it was a very good way to spend a Saturday. We ended up sorting potatoes and were there for about 2 hours, but opportunities and needs vary from what I understand.

While the experience is usually enjoyable, I have never felt more sexualized in an environment like…read morethis one. The instructor was very disrespectful and commenting on what I was wearing in a misogynistic tone in front of everyone. I thought it was outrageous because I was wearing shorts and a hoodie just like everyone else except the only difference is I am a women. There was never information on a distinct dress code other than close-toed shoes. If there was an implemented dress code I would understnad but the way he went about it was disrespectful on so many levels.

Prompt, reliable, and very professional. Highly recommend. Plus they are very reasonably priced…read morecompared to others.

We were looking to get some quotes on termite treatment and Bulwark was one of a few that we called…read moreafter seeing the positive reviews on here and them having good information on their website. They had good availability, were initially very responsive, and professional. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend them. We did our research so we knew some questions to ask and the specialist that came out couldn't answer most of them. In fact, we were told it was his first time really doing this on his own which really didn't inspire much confidence. We asked for quotes for a few different types of treatment options. We only got a quote for one despite repeated attempts and it seemed because he wasn't knowledgeable about those other options and was going to check with his boss. There was no follow up on these. What really turned us off of Bulwark though was how predatory they are about getting you to sign up. They called both my husband and I multiple times a day for at least a month from some franchise call center. The frequency went down but it was almost non-stop for months. We were really hoping to use them for this specialized treatment and potentially sign up for their regular pest control services but the lack of follow through, lack of knowledge, and nonstop phone calls with high pressure tactics are a hard no from us. Cannot recommend.

It helps a lot. The cheese is amazing for macaroni and cheese. Queso is also yummy…read more Polite people and very kind.

What an awesome organization that provides free food to the economically challenged seniors! I…read morenever even heard of it till I had the privilege to serve them through Sagebrush Church's community event. The place is a bit tough to find because though it has a sign on the street side, the building sign is on the BACK of the building. It just says "ECHO" and there's only one way to get there because the other end of the parking lot is fenced off. Anyway, the warehouse has a very efficient system how they pack their packets. We got to prepare probably 500-600 packets that day. I was told those in need just have to prove their income and bring their utility bill and they receive the food that day. If you know of any seniors over 65 in need, please spread the word!

Hello All! I had an excellent experience with NMPCMD! I…read moreasked them about connecting my new HP printer to my computer. Instead of having me bring it in, or coming to my address, I was given some very, very excellent, and free, advice over the phone! The advice was to return the HP printer; and, exchange it for a Brother printer. I am extremely pleased that I followed the advice given by NMPCMD!! I now have a Brother printer that works wonderfully with my computer, and was easy to set up! THANK YOU, THANK YOU VERY, VERY MUCH, NMPCMD!!! I will continue to use NMPCMD whenever, and for whatever, computer repair/ update I may need in the future!!! Very Sincerly! David L. :)

Very friendly and helpful! I would go back in the future if I have additional issues.read more

All they do is bully you and shame you. If they don't favor…read moreyou they will treat you badly. All staff members and even the people staying.

Female staff are mean as snakes except the one nice black lady, who actily speaks to the clients…read morewith respect... Food is usually undercooked chicken or nasty vegan breads that didn't sell at Trader Joe's. They have 20 kinds of spices in the kitchen but staff doesn't bother to use them. Joy Junction in one word: Crap in the name of Christ. They post online photos of the meals on Facebook for their DONORS (it's all about the money, they don't respect the homeless AT ALL....) every day, but don't show the bruised apples, etc. that they commonly serve almost every day... Freezers full of delicious food they don't bother to cook.... They have salad dressing but usually don't bother to use any. Try having salad every day for three weeks with no dressing, yuck. Seniors can't eat any of the salads cuz they're full of hard-to-eat vegetables that you can't eat with teeth or gum issues. They make residents 'volunteer' 20 hours a week even if they have chronic pain. They make people take the gravel outside even when it's 20 degrees outside and they have no gloves.... They staff at the gatehouse work 'security' but have not even a knife to defend themselves. Once there was an armed person on the premises and they did nothing to protect the 'volunteers' at the guard shack. ('Volunteering' is required or they kick you out... it's dishonest to call it 'volunteering' since that's a lie and Christians should not lie....' But staff lies in word and deed to protect their precious reputation... Six of the paid staff have narcissistic disorder (I've written two books on psych and I know my stuff....) Any questions?

I have had the wonderful opportunity to cook for the families staying at the Ronald McDonald house…read moreseveral times because my work volunteers as a guest chef once a quarter. It is a great team building experience for myself and my coworkers and it is such a rewarding experience! Truth be told, it's loads of fun! The Ronald McDonald House Charities of New Mexico helps by "providing a home away from home" for families with a sick or injured child. During their stay there they can prepare their own meals, but almost every night, volunteers will cook for them. Anyone can volunteer! Couples, families, companies! Contact them and they can give you a calendar with open dates to come and cook! It has become something I look forward to each quarter!

I know, I know, the rating isn't exactly a big surprise, here. How does one critique a charity,…read moreother than gush? "I was going to give them five stars, but the receptionist was a jerk. One star!" Of course not. But this House is exceptionally worthy of a review, if only because when I toured the facility I learned so much about the organization and the good work they do. So here, dear reader, is an overview of what makes these clowns so special. I'll approach this from the standpoint that you don't know anything about 'em - I didn't. I knew it was a national organization, I guess, but I had no idea that this facility operates completely independent of national support. This is OUR house, and it provides assistance to the bedrock of our New Mexican population, our kids and their families. This state is one of the most rural in the country, which is why RMH is so crucial; when children become desperately ill or need serious medical attention, they're often headed to Albuquerque because, let's face it, there aren't many choices for quality medical care across the state. At RMH these families have a home. For a week, a month, two months, whatever it takes, they have a place to eat and sleep and concentrate on bonding, rather than stress about survival. All of the food is donated. The facility features rotating local chefs, so the dining options are often fabulous, and the house itself is lovely, with sitting areas and an outdoor playground and a bevy of clean, comfortable rooms. From an operational standpoint the faculty is superb, and this charity puts on a lot of great events throughout the year, Girls Night Out being the flagship fundraiser. If you've ever considered supporting this nonprofit monetarily, voluntarily, or otherwise, but have wondered how "local" it really is, I promise, this place is authentically New Mexican.

I've found a couple of great things here over the years, but overall I'm just not impressed by the…read moreselection. Their women's clothing is just terrible. It's amost all NWT fast fashion, and the prices aren't that different from what you'd pay at the kind of store that sells cheap sweatshop clothes in the first place. I go to a goodwill for quality used clothes and vintage and that's hardly existent. When they do have a nicer or vintage item, it's often priced as if it were mint, though it rarely is. The store seemed a little sparse today, but it was clean and tidy. I was really surprised there was only ONE person working at the store! It's a big store and she had to answer the phone, open cases, checkout customers, etc. and it was busy! She did a fantastic job, but it seemed unfair and probably even a little unsafe for her to be working alone. Kind of weird. that a place that is supposed to provide job training and jobs can't attract workers... I also think it's ridiculous that they charge a fee if you want to use a credit card. I miss Goodwill Southern California.

I've been donating and shopping at this location for six years and I donate and shop a lot. A…read morecouple of times a week at least unless I'm out of town. Usually, I park my car and run a bag or box of items over to the worker outside and there has never been an issue, they've always been kind, accepted my donation and then I go inside and shop. Yesterday the young lady working out there yelled out as I was walking towards her with my donation, telling me that if I want to make a donation then I need to get back in my vehicle and drive it over so as to be seen on camera. I can be seen on camera walking it over. She did not want to accept my donation and that's good because I was no longer in the mood to give it! I brought it to ARC thrift store down on Coors/Sequoia. They gladly accepted my donation when I walked it up to them and always have always been courteous. I will make my donations there in the future since it is so close to my home. I don't need to be ordered around by someone at Goodwill when I'm MAKING A CHARITABLE DONATION! A smile and a thank you would be the proper way to accept a donation!