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.

As another Yelper said, either stop in at the store (just below taco cabana on SW corner of…read moreMonty/Wyo) or if it's season, try their outdoor semi-trailers across the street (NW corner, just behind the bank/Mickey D's). Always love stopping here before my pilgrimages to CA, mom always loves getting fresh Hatch, and these guys load you up. Always a bargain, but then they invariably throw in some more. Love ya fellas, thanks for taking care of us, I'll always be back! Can't go wrong here, oh and they'll even roast em for next to nothing....How do you beat that?

I had a relatives from out of state visit, and she was on the hunt for a ristra. It's been several…read moreyears since I've been in this store, but it was the first store that popped in my head to visit. I think this was my first visit to the store off of Louisanna/Montgomery. The last time I visited, his store was on Wyoming/Montgomery. The store had a lot to offer my company. They happily browsed through the isles. I was impressed with his stock, it was clean, and it was well organized. The owner started to check us out, but his grandson came to relieve him, so he finished the transaction. They were both friendly and knowledgeable about chiles. He also roasts chiles when in season. We found the perfect ristra. We'll be back.

Lots of cute stuff! I looked around for a good long time. Lots of women behind the counter and…read morenever once did anyone greet me, ask if I needed assistance or offer help. I'd have bought more if I was introduced and made familiar with many of the products.

While waiting for our dinner reservation was wandered the grounds and came upon this shop. It…read morecontained a mix of items some directly from the farm. There were a few cases of silver/turquoise, a large offering of cookware including copper and cast iron. Books on both local recipes and local trails and hiking. This place had a definite New Mexico feel about it. It's a great little shop, unfortunately a little out of the way. This is a target destination, but worth the drive.

I went in hoping for a wide and dizzying array of spicy products, but was instantly confused, as I…read morewas greeted with many, many glass figurines and touristy bric-a-brac. I eventually found the hot sauce section, which, incidentally, is incredibly well organized, including the cool display for the Ass Kickin' stuff (prices on the hot sauces are outstanding and there are several I have seen here and nowhere else), but I wish the rest of the store was organized similarly. The entire thing screams clutter and spicy products (I think, I tried really hard to find them all, but maybe (probably) missed some) are maybe 20% of the floor space. The rest is coffee and mugs and t-shirts and pinon stuff and just random...shit. Back to my confusion...I don't understand why this place is called Chile ADdict when so little of the inventory is related to piquancy. I guess calling it a gift shop would be less interesting, maybe? Anyway, if you have a lot of time and patience to spend carefully hunting and foraging around this (sometimes precariously and hapazardly) scattered array, it can definitely be rewarding, but it won't be fast.

I was trying to find a souvenir shop in Albuquerque and I luckily found this little store. It was a…read moregreat find because I didn't know where to get a touristy gift for someone. This store has everything! Dream catchers, all types of salsa, New Mexican coffee...little knickknacks... I will come again when I need my next gift!

It should be a crime if you live in Albuquerque and have not had Duran's pharmacy. It's that good…read more I mean, I guess if you visited and haven't had it it should also be a crime. The fresh handmade tortillas on the spot is reason enough to visit. Their blue corn option for tacos and enchiladas is also another favor of mine. I love blue corn. Their homemade salsa is unique and delicious and I love that their service is always efficient and wonderful. Once I'm stuffed, I can shop the gift area to walk it off!!

Came on a Friday when they had their stuffed sopapilla special. It was basically a thick bread with…read moretoppings on it. I personally wasn't a fan of the sopapilla bread, it had a bit of a sour taste that didn't sit right with me, so I didn't finish it. My husband, on the other hand, really liked it. The toppings were simple, just beans and green and red chile, tasty, but nothing too exciting. We also ordered a flour tortilla with butter (recommended by a friend), and that was really good! I actually enjoyed that more than the sopapilla. We had dinner reservations later, so we just stopped by for a small bite. The attached pharmacy was cool, it reminded me of a New Mexican mom-and-pop version of CVS and looked like a fun spot to pick up local gifts.

While this is pretty much a members only club or post, visitors are frequently allowed in with a…read moremember, but we are allowed to host our meetings here on a frequent basis. They are very accommodating and have plenty of room for large venues. If you need to rent the hall, they will do so, but I'm unsure of the price. This is a great place to get away, have a drink, watch sports or hang out with Phil of veterans.

Straight off google search!…read more Several online reviews and articles suggest that American Legion Post 49 in Albuquerque, NM, may have a "toxic environment". Factors Contributing to a "Toxic Environment" According to Reviews: Poor Culture: One reviewer on Indeed mentioned a "Poor culture that mgmt wasn't empowered to change". Management Issues: One review described a "Very unprofessional" atmosphere with a manager who "jumps when they say how high no matter if it's right or wrong because she has it made". Another review mentioned a "manager and the toxic work environment". Gossip and Lack of Professionalism: Reviewers noted a high school level of gossip and lack of adult behavior in resolving issues. Favoritism and Lack of Accountability: General comments about toxic work environments included examples like favoritism and a lack of accountability. Important Notes: These are individual opinions and experiences, and the overall experience at American Legion Post 49 may vary. Other reviews express positive experiences with the post and its staff. Some sources discuss issues like the hacking of the post's social media accounts, which are unrelated to a "toxic environment" within the post itself.

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.

We took two grand kids (ages 5 and 7) to Creativity Warehouse for a pottery class that was…read moreadvertised in the January Cibola Neighborhood alerts. The pottery class was $40 per child. There were only 3 children signed up for the "Kids Clay workshop", so there was plenty of opportunity for the teacher to provide one-on-one attention to them. There was not much direction or instruction from the teacher on how to prepare the clay or proper painting technique to use on clay. She did demonstrate how to attach items to clay by scraping. For this age, we felt there should have been more instruction on designing of the objects and directions on how to paint the clay, so when fired, the color would be more vibrant. The color of the completed pieces was very washed out, almost if they had been just painted with water color. The teacher said the project would be ready in 7 to 10 days and that we would receive a text when the pieces were ready to pick up. It took 21 days and we were never notified for pick-up. We had to personally check 3 times to see if project had been completed and was ready to pick up. Very disappointed in the service after paying over $80 for the class.

Every budding artist should come here for inspiration. This is not just a typical clay, throw on…read moreyour own wheel, sort of deal. Classes vary and can include crochet, painting, etc. I took my little girls and they just happened to have paint with a Princess where there was Anna and Elsa and they spent so much time engaging with the kids. They have lots of kids classes for all ages like make your own monster. Great staff and if you love to support local this is a great place!