This is a great bike trail in the city. The bridge is fairly new and is well maintained. At night…read moreis is well lighted for those using it. It is used quite frequently by bikers and the route is great.

Long over due. It's a great bridge and pretty unique in its design. It sucks going up, but lots of…read morefun going down. Looks great at night with the lights. Makes bike riding a lot safer, quicker, and more fun.

So many cute shops, outdoor patio restaurants, hair salons, murals, all wrapped up in art deco…read morebuildings ! Def drive thru or walk thru Nob Hill. Very enjoyable area

Keep Albuquerque Quirky! This is a weird arts district for ABQ. This is where the free thinkers,…read morethe forward looking populace expresses their local flavor, their nuances of culture that makes ABQ unique. There's all kinds of great murals, public works of art, and awesome shops to check out up in here. It's right down the way on Route 66 from University of New Mexico, so it's a younger, hip crowd that goes here for local grub, shopping, and events. You're sure to find all kinds of old Route 66 memorabilia, or stuff made by local artisans. It's all small local businesses, there are no chains around here as far as I know. You're sure to find some cool foreign grub, a nice tattoo parlor, or a kitschy gift shop that focuses on Abq pride. Parking can be challenging- keep an eye out for private lots or the back streets off of Central Ave.

This isn't a pretty park moment or Instagram postcard. The Center of the Universe is an…read moreexperience--a blend of surprise, sound, and space that forces you into the present. It's abstract, a little mysterious, and at times perfect raw concrete taking you straight to sky. Whether you're intrigued by modern art or just curious, it delivers.Worth a walk‑through on a breezy Albuquerque morning.

It was cool but lasted about 5 mins. They charge $8 per person, not by car. Staff is super rude.read more

This is located inside the park but can be accessed through the streets surrounding it…read more I spent a couple of hours here sitting on top of the structures watching the balloon glow from there. There are cactus at the edge of both structures so if you jump up to get to the top be careful not to fall down the 4-foot wall down to the prickliest haha. The two structures are pokestops so if you need items drop a lure and you are set to go! There is no lighting in this part of the park so be cautious, there is a trail that goes through it but it is a dirt road, not bathrooms nearby either. I did encounter some photographers who were there to take photos of the balloons down below and had a nice talk with them about their time here in ABQ.

I've passed through this place years ago and was quite the sight and wanted to see all of what was…read morethere but the people I rode with didnt feel like stopping to visit. I'm hoping to come back here someday.

A damn fine dam! This is a weird looking dam on the…read moreNortheast side of Albuquerque. It looks like a bunch of tombstones along a heavy slope. It's supposed to be for flood mitigation, since Albuquerque has some flash floods, but I've never seen it block much more than a skateboarder. It just looks like some sort of monument to a war or a tragedy. I'm surprised that there isn't more graffiti here. I wouldn't hang out along in here, especially if it looks like it might be raining up in the mountains. Flash floods are known to sweep people away. Turn around, don't drown! There's a park that this backs up to, and there's some scenic hiking trails along this dam, but I didn't get to check those out. If you need to be 'extracted' and disappear from the face of the earth, this is the place to do it. Just hang out here, and someone in a van can come pick you up and whisk you away to total anonymity.

Another Albu-quirky landmark that makes me smile but isn't much more than what it is....a dam for…read moreflood mitigation with some killer views of the Sandias, but....if you need to disappear, sayyyy get a new identity and the like, this is the place...stand in front and a van will be by to pick you up *shout out to all you Breaking Bad fans out there, wink wink* That being said, it's a popular place for a run, and/or to get some kool photos.

Albuquerque Autobahn! This north/south expressway is the…read morefastest way to get around Albuquerque. Most of the way into town, you'll see big empty spaces, warehouses and industrial buildings. It's not exactly a scenic route, but it does take you parallel to the Rio Grande, which is a nice drive. You take this road up to Santa Fe, or down to Las Cruces. The highlight of the whole road is the "Big Eye" where it intersects with I-40 near the center of town. I gotta give a shout-out to San Antonio Blvd! Woot! It's arguably the best-named exit on this roadway. Pro tips: Don't bother using your turn indicators, because you won't want anyone to know what you're thinking. Floor it all the time, like you stole that car, and tailgating seems to be the local common practice. Be a forward thinker, and don't use your rear view mirrors, because that's only focusing on the past, when you should be looking forward. Speed limit signs are merely decorative suggestions. Gawking at balloons from the shoulder is supposedly prohibited, but an acceptable way to take in the view. Be sure to check out the cool designs on the overpasses and exits- you gotta look fast, since you should be driving at maximum speed. Braking is for the weak. Braking = bad.

There are only a few interstates running through New Mexico. Interstate 25 runs through the state…read moregoing north-south from Texas to Colorado. My 5-srar rating is simply this: the long asphalt freeway takes me to where I need to be in a short amount if time. As I drive south to Albuquerque from Bernalillo I adore the majestic views of the Sandia Mountains a view I cannot put a price tag on. Admiring the eastern view of the snow capped mountain tops in the winter to the beautiful bountiful greenery in the summertime along my route I love the drive on I-25!

We visited ANA (A New Awakening) which is our family's counseling business. They are on the 12th…read morefloor. Our niece is a counselor and our nephew is the CFO (Chief Financial Officer). They moved from 600 1st Street SW, a location they occupied for many years. It was time for a change, and their new offices are fantastic!

I'm a big fan of infrastructure. Pretty much all of it. I figure it's gotta be important to…read moremaintain our roads and bridges, improve public transportation, make the city a bike-friendly town. During the construction of this pedestrian and cycle-friendly bridge that connects Albuquerque's Westside with the Paseo del Bosque via I-40, there were plenty of whiners around here, bitching about the $6.9 million price tag. (Correct me if I'm wrong, but I do believe this project was approved by voters, yes?) They're the same folks who continue to rail about the Rail Runner, and claim that incentives and rebates for filmmakers are breaking the state bank. I look at it the other way around: How many people, the world over, are seeing our gorgeous state on their movie and television screens and, intrigued, come visit, biking our extensive system of trails, investing in our economy, riding the train to Santa Fe? We can't measure that impact. When I see this bridge, or simply think about it, my calves instantaneously ache. For good reason. When my kid was a toddler, for one solid year, I took advantage of our access to the trail by the river by popping her in a bike trailer and pulling her all over town. We avoided our car at all costs, riding to the zoo, aquarium, parks and open spaces. We also shopped via bike trailer, and that's where this bridge comes in. I was so thrilled when it was finished, and my first ride absolutely tore my calves to shreds. My little girl had the time of her life. I could barely walk the next day. But we sho'nuff got ourselves some toilet paper at Walmart, dammit. A little research told me the basics about this bridge. Its namesake, Gail Ryba, was a PhD fuel cell researcher at Sandia National Labs and a Seattle transplant, who strongly advocated for local cyclists and founded Bike ABQ. Tragically, she died of cancer while this bridge was under construction. I've heard cyclists complain about the uneven spots that interrupt the arc of this bridge, level overlooks that allow us to marvel at the majesty of the Rio Grande -- the murky brown waters and discarded shoreline tires, not to mention the delightful ambient melodies of traffic and choking exhaust fumes. I actually like these spots, they help me keep my sanity when I'm flying downhill eastward, with my clueless kiddo in the sidecar, howling with joy. I love the cement engravings and colorful art along the ground and walls, trout and cottonwood leaves, coyote paws. Evenings, I like the soft lights that halo these overlooks. It's a fitting and unique memorial to a terrific person. I'd love to leave this world with a bridge. Can't put a price on that.