do you think you could help me if i move on a whim .llike a real whim. like no notice at all hardly.. or its basically all stuff i gotta do on my own ? Which extended stay or air bnb is closest to Jackson Wink MMA in NM
Do you know if there is any Houses/buildings for Rent in Corrales? I love that area... hopefully one of these days after my Acting Studio goes great... I'll be able to buy a house from you from there... I lived in Corrales and had my acting studio there last time... Love the area.
@@judichristopher4604 there are some nice apartment buildings at the entrance of Corrales! If you're looking for a house to rent, there may be some options as well! 😁😁🏠
Your car can get stolen any place smart one. I have lived here for 39 yrs. Not once but it does happen. The real problem with Albuq. is the PEOPLE. Keep that in mind. Always come prepared to lead not FOLLOW or you will be pushed around suckered into something u never wanted. NM is really the new version of Mexico. Roaches oh yeah....unless you are Mexican I would stay away from NM. Unless you want to film a movie cheap.
I've lived here all my life but have visited many states in the US and I still love Albuquerque. So, to each his own. But, we will welcome you with open arms.
My Father is from Rio Rancho, an I heard he owns a barber shop there. And me, I was born and raised here in Subic Bay, Philippines. Im always dreaming to go there and be united with him. Thats why I always watch videos about Albuquerque. ❤❤
Grew up there, I still consider it my home, but man is it crazy. Homeless with drugs issues, street gangs and they will steal anything with value. ANYTHING. You cannot go downtown to enjoy yourself because it is very dangerous. The food and the outdoors are the best part of it
Its a little crazy in some parts! However we are set to expand economically in the next few years which should clean up the and gentrify the parts that need it!
so how about small towns ( 20,000 or less) I am from Wisconsin and love playing Disc Golf...wondering where to move to so I don't have to deal with long, cold, brutal (6 month) winters anymore?
Try exploring the East Mountains! Small town feel just outside the big city: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-pLJkTrgdiSc.htmlsi=cDHZWGDemvYUjdY9
I've visited Albuquerque a couple of times and loved the ambience, the scenery, the mountains, and the wide-open spaces. But it was the crime statistics of the city and other NM cities that turned me off from moving there. Hope that can improve over time.
So, I'm from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada...a military and university city of about 500,000 on Canada's east coast and I visited ABQ in October 2019 and I loved it. The weather, the people, the food...amazing. Also, ABQ is very easy to navigate by car, you have the I-40 and I-25 bisecting the city so you can get anywhere quickly. The drivers kind of suck in that it's every man/woman for themselves.. And y'all drive super fast! Like 85-90MPH on the interstate! But I adjusted. Crime is a problem, but I researched where I should go and where I shouldn't before I went. I love your city and I can't wait to go back.
That's so awesome! Thank you for the perspective and I really appreciate you stopping by the channel to join our conversation! How's the weather in Nova Scotia lol
@@AllAboutABQ Winter has been pretty decent! It’s 48 Fahrenheit here today. Usually in the summer we are around 77 to 86 F so definitely not Arizona but not the arctic either lol.
I was at Kirtland afb for 3 years and my first day in abq after getting off the plane was going to breakfast with our shop somewhere off central and upon leaving the restaurant a naked woman carrying two traffic cones was walking back and fourth across the street screaming at passing cars and pedestrians 10/10 would recommend
It depends on where your moving from because it can be a culture shock. Locals either love it here or hate it.i think it depends on their personal experiences. Let me tell you there alot of good people and you will run into mean ppl
From Fort Lauderdale. Grew up here and I wouldn't say I hate it but... I love mountain biking, hiking, dirt bikes, horse back riding. South Florida has destroyed all that to some degree or another. I love fishing but was never big on boating or water sports. Crime here? Well at least one or two people getting killed every day! It's flat, no mountains, and way to much humidity! and I do love Mexican food. ;-)
I lived in abq back in 2015. Loved it. Paid 1200/month for a place on UtahN off Central. I rode a bike to work and walked for groceries. I loved it. Swam in the Rio Grande , hiked the sandias. UNM duck pond and nob hill. Roadrunner to santa fe. From hawaii originally and cant express how dear Albuquerque is too me.
Excuse me, I just thought I would point out that the Metropolitan population of Albuquerque is around 900,000. Also, I live here and honestly walking isn't much of a problem! Albuquerque is honestly the best place to live right now, its immune to pretty much every disaster. No floods, no tsunamis, no hurricanes, no tornadoes, and the monsoons are very nice and refreshing.
You need to get out more. Albuquerque is not the best place to live. Its got nothing to offer. Seriously. I lived in NM all my life and Albuquerque my entire adult life until I moved 15 years ago. Lived in Scottsdale AZ, Las Vegas NV, Post Falls Idaho, Denver and Colorado Springs. All of those states are booming. 14-16% annual growth rate in all states surrounding NM. NM has had almost no growth in the past 20 years. I could never live in NM again. If it weren't for the mexican food that I miss so much. I'd probably never go back.
I think you're talking about population with Los lunas, Belen & Rio rancho(metro is 930k), Abq. Itself is only about 600k. pretty common knowledge that walking accessibility is not great here either. If u really like it here fine, but it doesn't change the facts about ABQ & right now, its really bad here. Much nicer places immediately surrounding us but more power to ya if u can ignore the poverty, rampant crime & drugs & highest murder rate ever👍🏼
@@jcruz5050 I will say that you are correct in one respect. That the crime and drug rates are high. But honestly, its barely noticeable if you are in the good part of town, (4/5), and you learn quickly where too, and not too go.
@@srvblueslvr Its not about the economic growths and crap. Its all about the culture and people. Its true, we're not exactly a booming economy but we probably have more culture than many other places.
@@sundaysummaries3911 You'd be surprised how diverse other states are. You've got to get out more. Its not about the economy if the people who live in NM enjoy being the poorest people in the USA. Education sucks, crime is high and people are poor. FACT.
After having lived in ABQ now for a little more than 2 years (moved from Chicago) I can offer that I do love the people here overall, and I find them to be very kind. The most difficult things for me about living in ABQ are: (1) flying anywhere in the country is difficult due to the lack of direct flights to and from ABQ, (2) the cost of living here is not inexpensive because there is a not a lot of competition - for example Home Depot and Lowes are the primary source for home improvement products and fixtures. The same is true of contracting services and repair services. And finding contractors to do work is a whole other things. (3)There are no large cities within a reasonable distance away, again sourcing furnishings and shopping in a large metropolis is not possible. (4) You drive long distances between point A and B in dessert landscapes and I personally feel vulnerable as a single woman. Also the city is not very walkable and you really need a car to get around. (5) Lack of water views - yes the Rio Grande is here and thank goodness there is water in it this year due to a lot of unseasonable rain but otherwise if you love lakes and water in nature there is not much here. (6) The food in restaurants here is over-priced and not overall that much worth mentioning. (7) Crime and homelessness - yep it's in your face every day. And it's not easy, but many people (unlike me) seem to not be bothered by it. (8) I forgot to mention that the air quality is horrible here! I check it everyday and typically the air quality if is only "FAIR". In the summer when there are "Fire Warnings" very frequently, the air quality can be poor and even unhealthy. When we get strong wind storms a face covering is sometimes needed. (9) On the same topic - most homes in ABQ have evaporative cooling systems (I have one) and that means that air gets sucked into the cooling system so if the air quality is very smoky then that air gets pulled into your home. This was true in 2021 when there were forest fires in Arizona and Colorado and the air moved into ABQ. I had a very difficult time breathing so I had to buy a whole house air purifying system. Additionally, there is just so much poverty consciousness here, and I think it affects the overall vibe of the city. Rio Rancho has it's own vibe - many more transplants who seem to have more money. Suburbs of ABQ like Corrales are very cool and feel more like Santa Fe but are expensive. But if you love a lot of beer and craft breweries are your thing, they are everywhere here.
Toure from ChicGo and think Albuquerque is expensive? LOLOLOL Wow. Most cities you need a car to get around obviously. Food overpriced here and again you’re from Chicago? Ummm… If the homeless are in your face every day then why did you move here? You’re complaining a lot about where you chose to move to strangely. And as a toxic mold survivor, the air here is phenomenal…which is why people with environmental sensitivities moves to the desert all the time. And again-you’re from Chicago?!?!?! LMAO And poverty consciousness, as if that’s a problem? Try having some compassion. No one wakes up and decides to become that. Things happened to them that were simply too much. Maybe go back to Chicago since you have hardly anything to say that’s positive about this area…or I guess just complain your life away.
I moved to Albuquerque in 2019 from Alabama and really enjoy it here. I have to say, it's not for everyone, but I have been to lots of worse places. Love the cost of living, the weather, and the scenery of the mountains.
Horrible area, low pay and the cost of living is ridiculously huge. Everywhere is a long drive, people drive so crazy. Not a good area and you will realize that after being here for a few months
We loved living in ABQ. NM has its own charm. NM food is delicious and miss the green chili. Don’t miss the homelessness, drug & alcohol abuse, and uninsured motorists. The friends we made were very welcoming and hospitable.
@@AllAboutABQ was assigned to Kirtland AFB and got reassigned to the east coast. I made several trips back for work - really enjoyed revisiting Cervantes New Mexican Restaurant on Gibson and the “new” Blake’s by the airport! The trips were far too short.
I beat the roach problem. I get sprayed once a month, which just keeps them under control. I found Combat. Put small dabs out everywhere the roaches might run. They love the stuff, and take it back to the nest and it kill all reaches in the nest. Two to three weeks after I started using Combat the roaches were gone. I redo it every six months or so.
We beat the roach problem by spraying but we moved in January. The day before we moved in we opened all the doors and windows and let the place get the absolute coldest the roaches hate the cold. Never had a roach problem again.
@@Solarsystemrdffdfyyhh Combat really works. I don't have roaches except when they come in under the door. My apt. complex has a bed bugdemic cause by one move in. The landlord sent him packing & an exterminator's been here once & is coming back. Heat is the best cure for these critters.
Do you have a video specifically about the crime? Is anything being done to deal with the high crime rate? This city is so beautiful and charming but the crime rate is a pretty big deterrent when thinking about relocating here…
There are some places you shouldn't go after dark! But there are some areas which see very little violent crime...just like any other city. Where is home for you currently?
@@AllAboutABQ thank you for the quick response!!! I currently live in Dallas, TX, which definitely has crime but the numbers I’m seeing online seem like ABQ is exponentially worse in this area.
@@AllAboutABQ more the latter. Considering relocating in the next few years and Albuquerque seems like an amazing place to settle due to its unique character and the beautiful nature. As I mentioned, though, the crime rate makes me a little wary.
I grew up here. Albuquerque was RUINED in the early '70's when new Yorker's came to Rio Rancho. They brought the crappy attitudes, intolerance of diversity(racism), and crime. Abq was so laid back and growing up when there was NOTHING north of Montgomery (San mateo and Montgomery were the north city limits in '60ish), tumbleweed forts and lizard catching kept us kids busy!
It’s not the New Yorkers that ruined Albuquerque, it’s the MS13 gangs. The worse thing that could have happened to Albuquerque was filming Breaking Bad there
Yes for sure Albuquerque we had a lot of fun growing up there, walking to Woolco, looking at the koi fish at Yonemotos. Always went to Peter Pans drive up on Northeastern. Winrock was magic going down the escalator at Fedway listening to Muzic Downtown by Petula Clark we always played on the escalator making it stop. My cousin Stella was a big girl and we were playing in front of Walgreens and there was a huge bubble gum stand and she clipped it and Gum balls went all over the floor. A & W on Wyoming drive up frosty glass on the window was the best, along with a Papa Burger. I gotta say what i miss the most is the green chili, but now I get it at Winn Dixie and the Fresh Market they do Chili Roastings also!!! Watching the Dukes play at the stadium. I remember we saw Grease when it came out I believe at the Lobo theatre. Have a lot of great memories of Albuquerque and miss the old gang Melody Baty, Susan Baty, Chris Darling, Rick Whitehouse, and the most was Bill Anglin RIP!!!
Literally gross tax…😅 or is that a good thing actually o.0 like does it count as a tax deduction from the business? We make people pay more instead of the tax after so they only know and see the price of what things are
i like your videos and im moving to nm next june. ive been in albuquerque awhile ago. such a great place in all aspects. i respectfully disagree with u on the needing a car. it depends where u live and some places u do. for example im going to live downtown not far from the bus area and can walk there where ill live. the other thing im going to buy a vespa when i get there and some point i will buy a car.
Patrick, we're excited to have you in ABQ! Our public transit system has been in the news a lot lately...I'm curious to see your thoughts on the condition of the bus stops and overall experience commuting!
I went to school in Albuquerque, but lived in Dallas since 1979. The positive thing about Albuquerque over Dallas, it's hard to get lost while driving around in Albuquerque, cause on the east side you have the Sandia Maintains & the Mesa's to the west, so you have an idea which way you need to go. Plus, the streets tend to go from north to south, & east to west. In Dallas it's easy to get lost, it's flat land, you have freeways that circle around the city, you can be heading east & then be heading south without realizing it, you don't have mountains to determine which direction is west or east. Streets go from every direction from northwest to southeast & then circle around to God knows where.🤔🚘
It's good! You'll hear about the Rio Grande going dry this year however our drinking water comes from underground aquifers. Have you spent much time in Rio Rancho previously?
i lived in Albuquerque, New Mexico. i can guarentee many drug dealers are here. There was this 50 year old chemistry teacher that was too broke but the next day he got a pile cash of money. Turns out he was a drug dealer who sells meth. He has cancer. He died by accidentally killing himself.
Do I need to learn Spanish? What are the good sides of town to rent/live? (I make 40k per year) Do y'all have manufacturing home neighborhoods/community
I've navigating the bus system and bike trails while living in Nobhill.... and it is not good, haha. Sometimes there aren't Ubers available at 7am for a work trip. I do not advise relying on public transportation if you live in Albuquerque. However, if you have a job, a lot of money (ironically), and a vehicle, you will be able to survive and be happy if you are looking for a small town feel in a city. Translation: everything you need has to be within your suburb (work, school, restaurants, hobbies, shopping)
@@AllAboutABQ No, but we are considering a move to either nevada, AZ and am checking into NM. My husband is retiring from his union job but will still need to work wherever we move. Decent healthcare is also important;)
I grew up in Raton NM and lived in ABQ for 11 yrs from '68 to '80. I loved it there, especially the food, nothing better than NM mexican food! There are downsides, as there is anywhere, but generally a decent place to live when I was there. Those majestic skies are to die for.
So happy to hear that there are a lot of other people that thinks New Mexican food is the best!! IT is to me, best in the world! Nice people, a lot of culture, art and NM is a beautiful state!!
I live in Albuquerque but whenever I fly to California and then fly back I really notice the dry climate. As soon as I get off the plane the combination of the heat, dryness, and altitude it hits me. It kind of takes your breath away for a while until you get used to it.
Not quite the video I thought it would be...lived in New Mexico for many years, but the 'online reviews' for both New Mexico and Albuquerque are often 'overly optimistic' to most I've heard comment. In reality, the downsides are: the heat (of course), and yes 110-115 in the Southeast IS a thing, then prices (expect 10% higher than most other areas of the U.S. if you aren't directly in Abq.), real estate prices are insane for the low population, wind is a SERIOUS consideration in most NM locations (if you haven't heard 100-mph straight-line winds...might want to look that up, first...and yes, the weatherman NEVER calls it right), we get maybe 10-14 inches of rain a year, so WE ARE DESERT, period (landscape with gravel, don't plant grass), I don't think anyone really knows how to drive in ALL of NM (everyone's favorite passtime is to pull into traffic, right in front of you, or shift lanes in front of you and then SLOW DOWN)...and crime is HIGH (lot of poverty here, so lots of property crime)...and while no one wants to mention it, gang and cartel crimes are on the rise...talk to a police department that will tell you the truth...which this leads to problems if you have school-aged children, can't keep your mouth shut and your eyes off the guy covered with tattoos in the local convenience store, etc. Good sides: people are friendly, work associates are sociable, not a lot to do EXCEPT in Abq. and you have money, and you get to DRIVE A LOT...because...well...half-a-tank of gas to go see...anything else. Unemployment is high for unskilled and semi-skilled workers...but if you have a Bachelors or more, you will find employment pretty easy..hold a masters? Run most any business you apply to.
Hello, I will be moving to Albuquerque on September 8 2022, I am having problems to Rent a house, Have a child in a Wheelchair and not many people replay to our questions about renting a house. Looking to Rent 3+ bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, I found one but the bathrooms doors are too small for a wheelchair to pass. Do you know any one that can help?????? and great video. Thank you.
I lived there and worked for the BLM and USFS years ago. I saw very little that would discourage me from moving there again. I used to live up in the canyon at about 7,000 feet. Loved it . Not full of a bunch of hateful people like where I live now.
@@AllAboutABQ Hi. No, I have not had the chance to spend a great deal of time, or to truly sojourn in Albuquerqer, Sante Fe or Taos. I visited the aforementioned cities last July, and I enjoyed Albuquerque and Santa Fe very much. I did enjoy the drive to Taos where the Earthship homes are present in the far outback, and I loved the Grand Canyon. Oh, yes, I loved Meow Wolf. The drive from Texas to New Mexico was great, beautiful, exciting, etc. I almost forgot to mention, but I liked Montanita the Co-Op store in Nob Hill as well.
I've moved to Albuquerque from Wine country California. The things that I hate here, is definitely the fact that there are no huge bodies of water around. Another thing I hate is the drivers here. Everyone drives 15 over the speed limit including the police. The police is also a joke depending on what area you live. What I like... Is how cheap everything is. My home here is worth 600k or more where I'm from. But I only paid 285k here. I love not having a financial stress. I still go on vacation all the time. So it's not too bad. And the golf ⛳ here is legit!
Don't come back to California our drivers have somehow gotten Worse either driving 30 over or trapped in traffic going 5. It's awful by the way how's the food in ABQ in going to be moving there this summer
i was born and have lived my whole life in Albuquerque, unless you’re wealthy there’s really nothing here for you. everyone just wants to leave. pretty much we are very unique and you either have to be from here, visit and really like it, or have really good money and move to the northeast heights.
My brother lived there for 40 years, so we always enjoyed visiting there. Property crime finally made him leave once he retired from the University. It’s a shame as it really is quite a nice place.
But it's every where My daughter and son in law had a home built in Naples Florida while living in MO and somebody got in their brand new home stopped up the drains and turned the water on and flooded house!
I don't like to live in New Mexico for several reasons and they are: 1). I don't know any people who are knowledge, plus they are transients. Transients means people are living in the same location does not last too long. 2). The population of New Mexico does not grow too much like other southern and western states. For example the population of New Mexico was 2,058,168 for 2010 census and it is now 2,100,500 people in 2020 census. New Mexico used to be the fastest growing state for the past several decades, but not between 2010 and 2020. There will be no future interstate 14 which connect from I-25 in Las Cruces New Mexico to I-20 in Midland Texas. New Mexico does have a highest poverty state. And of course, bad and erratic drivers.
I was thrown off by the title when I clicked on the video. I pretty much thought it was all bad points about the city. But to my surprise it had good points as well. Should be 10 reasons to move or NOT to Albuquerque. I'm a New Mexico native that has traveled and moved to Burque so many times. Honestly this is a great video of how you broke it down. But one thing I think would be nice to point out is the cultural aspect of the place. So much history is around the city and the state in general, that it could be a bullet point as well. Thank you for making this video and your professional insight of the city which I love. Also the insight of Texas and the... umm... cowboys. Great job!
Road Rage in Albuquerque is SHOCKING! I just visited my relative over there. I am stunned how DANGEROUS driving is in this city! Expect to be harassed, bullied, INTIMIDATED, DELIBERATELY(!!!!!) HIT while driving even in areas that considered to be relatively safe, like NE!
Absolutely!!! I really don’t understand why they’re like that either because there’s rarely any freakin traffic or anything else that should make drivers so aggressive and impatient out here. It’s ridiculous and totally unnecessary. That’s one of the many reasons why we are moving even though we just moved out here 2 Years ago. I’m done with a lot of the crap out here.
I loved Albuquerque. I was there for a year and a half during the pandemic so I didn't get to do quite as much as I wanted but it was still a shockingly beautiful place to live with great weather and a very cheap cost of living.
I haven’t experienced the rude thing all too much considering I live down in Belen, everyone knows each other here and it’s pretty peaceful town, awesome local food too.
I moved from Albuquerque to Phoenix five years ago and I sooo regret it, I love Albuquerque and hope to return once things settle down. It’s not for everybody but then nothing is, haters just stay away from it.
I spent week in Albuquerque for work recently and really enjoyed it. The homeless hipsters in the downtown Route 66 area were a bit of a surprise, but nothing I could not handle.
Thank you very much for the amazing details, I fell in love with ALBUQUERQUE in 2018 so I decided to move from Europe to NM, even I use to live in a big cities, Paris, Berlin, Zurich and Algiers I moved to Rio Rancho and I love it.
I was tempted to look into the Southwest Carpenters Council Training Fund, do you have any thoughts on it? You said you were working on a job site, so I take it you have a back ground in some construction.
@@AllAboutABQ I’m still rolling the idea of working in the trade in my head, but after someone said “The most dangerous part about the job, is if someone else isn’t paying attention, or does something careless.” And after working at Starbucks for 8 years with well over 100 different employees, the amount of people who don’t care/aren’t mindful, just seems very risky. So now I’m looking into Accounting instead for now. If that doesn’t work, then I’ll take the risk of carpentry/plumbing/hvac
@@freedomforever1962 I’ve sort of out these professions on the back burner for now. I’m actually looking to use the free schooling from Starbucks, to get my BS in Accounting. All my life I’d hear my truck driver/diesel mechanic Father, tell me to do my best to get a job that uses my mind more than my body. So I’ve got to at least give this a shot, and see what I can make happen. I’ve got to redo my GED next year, so I can have a GPA of at least 3.4, to be accepted into the Accounting program, and if I get accepted, it’s only a 4 year online course to get my degree.
My friend and I are moving to ABQ in June. We're both going to be chasing the NM film community after hearing Netflix and NBC Universal setting up new headquarters there. We are looking for a 2 bedroom setting with a lively setting, since we're both single and in our late 20's. Where would you recommend? We need help!
Salvador, Nob Hill area or Downtown ABQ are fun spots for nightlife! We're excited to have you in our city. The film industry has been an integral part of our economy!
Is it honestly that bad? I wanted to move to Tao or Silver City? I am looking for a liberal open minded hippy area, I came from the South in Louisiana and Mississippi and I want to get out the closed minded south. I thought about California but it's too expensive
Holey Moley if you're from South Louisiana (I love Louisiana) you'll have a Cultural Shock... it is so DRY here compare to Louisiana and Mississippi it is different..
We brought my son for NMU orientation from the DFW area around 4 weeks ago. We loved the small town feel of ABQ. Like ABQ you need to have a car, so that really isn't a main concern. I loved the Adobe architecture and the houses. We stayed for a weekend to give my son a feel of what it was going to be like living there for then next 4 years. You have some really neat parts. Olde Town was very charming. We stayed in Uptown and even though you said you need a car, we were able to walk around this area. One downfall is that everything closes at 9 pm here including most eateries, so there isn't much nightlife if that is what your are into. I think you are right about the bubble is going to pop and the city is going the grow. Housing, even the newer houses being build are much more affordable compared to the national average. You're right about how dry it is there. By the time we left, my skin was flaking even though I drank a lot of water, but skin moisturizer remedied it.
I can't believe this video didn't discuss the HORRIBLE crime, homeless, open drug use, litter, destruction of our parks due to homeless.... I have lived here since July 1997 and it is heartbreaking to witness what is happening to our beloved Albuquerque. As of about a year ago, I don't go anywhere without my husband. Even though we have a Smith's adjacent to our neighborhood, we drive several miles away to shop because "our Smith's" is filthy and unsafe now. You may find a beautiful neighborhood to buy in, but find that you have to drive elsewhere to shop, run errands, etc. AND be prepared to invest in personal and home security measures.
I feel like crime, homeless and drugs are a problem in every city. Its hard to get away from it unless you live super remote. I am originally from Abq but currently live in LA and the population of homeless and drug issues is bigger then some cities here. Even with the amount of crime around me in LA, lived here 14 years now, I have never fallen victim or witnessed anything to crazy. Maybe I'm lucky in that sense, but I try to keep good company and away from obvious dangerous areas. My family lives in Abq South Valley and they too have never had any issues.
@@pamgonzales9030 I'm like you I agree and a good attitude is important. To stay home and live in fear is not a good way to live and focus on the negitive. NEW MEXICO has soooo much to offer that is absolutely beautiful.. There's no perfect place crimes everywhere.
I lived there from 1982 to 1984. Went to school at TVI...It was a crime ridden town even back then... no matter where you lived in the city, the statistics were you had a 75 % chance of being victim to crime, especially burglary, which seemed to be a local hobby. I never got hit, but everyone I knew did... I was not sad to leave and I never missed it for a second. I'm white, my wife at the time was Hispanic and there were apartments that wouldn't rent to us... believe it or not.
My father was the assistant District Attorney for Bernalillo County during the late 1970s and early '80s. When I visited Albuquerque during those years, he said crime had surged because suddenly the city was on the junction of the west-to-east drug smuggling routes out of L.A. and the south-to-north routes from Mexico and South America. The city's criminal justice system had greatly expanded, but it was still futile trying to keep up.
So why is there no mention of crime in this "top10 Reasons NOT to Move to Albuquerque New Mexico"? Considering we are dominating the statistic in violent crime right now? Just curious is all, but I'm pretty sure that's a good reason some might not wanna live here
During my visit in Albuqurque, a Latino/ Mexican young man Deliberately (!!) hit the front of my car !! Just because I pulled in before him getting out of the parking lot. He yelled at me in rage : "PULL PVER!!!'' I am a 65 year old woman out of state. My license plate clearly told that I am a VISITOR/ tourist from the East Coast. He blocked my way by pulling over in front of me. Then he started DRIVING BACKWARDS TOWARD MY CAR. STOPPED FOR A SECOND, THEN WENT RIGHT into MY CAR AND Hit it!!! :((((( Unbelievable MONSTROCITY !!!
@@AllAboutABQ oh I didn’t think of them being those, yuck! I lived in So Cal all my life before moving here and the things that bother me the most are the bugs, snakes and the spring winds, my allergies go insane, this spring I kept my windows shut, ac running, humidifier running, diffuser running and air filter running lol!!
Great question! ❄⛄ Nowhere near the amount Denver sees. Usually the snow will melt by the afternoon 😎. The mountains will see more snow than the city. Where are you living currently? 🏠
Skip the summers are hot but the thing about Albuquerque is that it is Cooler than Phoenix and because of the lack of humidity cooler/more comfortable than texas , and Warmer than Denver .
You forgot breaking bad. We stayed in a hotel in Albuquerque and there were hookers and homeless people lined up with will work for food signs all along the exit ramp. We were worried if it was safe there or not, but nobody bothered us.
The bug at 8:01 is a millipede. I've seen lots of centipedes in Abq, but never a millipede. Centipedes are FAST and scarier. I've gone whole years without getting a mosquito bite. Also, I've gone months without seeing a fly. You [migh] see a fly in October. ( or not ). Eating outside in Abq without having to deal with bugs is like living in a different world.
Are they giant desert centipedes, or other types as well? I've seen giant centipedes in the wild in Arizona, but never in my house or even in town. Those things are pretty gnarly. I'm told they originate in hell and crawl up through fissures in the earth.
@@elchicharron9503 I'm thinking of the one's that are 4-6" ( 10-15 cm ) long. I'm sure that there are younger ones a couple cms long, but the "originate in Hell" theory is quite plausible. Gnarley doesn't begin to describe the horror.
@@gmoritz71last52 Ok, I've been looking into it and the ones in ABQ are a little smaller. We have them down here as well, but there's another species grows to 8+ inches with a black head and red body. Apparently they've even killed a few people via kidney failure or heart attack after a bite.
@@elchicharron9503 I don't know how big they get here, but I'm sure I've seen a 6" ( 15 cm ) creature in ABQ. I'm pretty sure I have not seen one bigger here. If I found ( only ) a 3" centipede in my bed/shoe/etc, I'd go nuts.
GRT makes it so that amazon and all these massive companies are forced to actually pay taxes to the state. Flat rate, no dodging the tax while still doing business.
I live in the Old Town area and have to say I’m in such a perfect location. I’m far enough from downtown not to be bothered by the nightlife and close enough to walk there when I want to go out. I’m close to the bosque and river for running and biking (I’ve never had a misquote problem), a taproom and new cocktail lounge less than a block away. The city is a perfect size. It’s a Goldilocks city. Not too big, not too small.
the roach thing is true, its disgusting, and i live in the heights...they literally WILL run up your leg. and people are NOT friendly here, theyre so terried from all the crime, or busy plotting on you.
@@ThePeacePlant they’re being really dishonest. i moved here 7 months ago and never had any problems with anybody. the drivers suck tho and the roaches are pretty bad too.
Its better to keep to yourselves. Even at the workplace people tend to just keep to themselves or have cliques from highschool or their neighborhood. My coworkers from Atlanta are having a hard time adjusting. He told me people here are stuckup. Ignore you or are just rude. I told him if you're an outsider it takes awhile to make friends here. Give it time. But yes alot of introverts and family circles are indeed abundance here.
Rio Rancho is very similar except they have different views of the Sandia Mountains. Watch this video for more info: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-M8WlKPbTNB8.html
I'm moving back to ABQ NM and proud to be doing that... Are you sure this isn't "Click Bait" ??? YOU live in ABQ NM right? This isn't a SMALL Town... it is BIG TO ME... over 750,000 people
1) Murder 2) Rapists 3) Thieves 4) Car Jack 5) Road rage 6) 113 Gangs 7) Drug Dealer's every other home 8) Unfriendly People 9) Poor Wages 10) Poor Manners 11) Stench of Marijuana in the air 12) Uneducated
Your 1 gift hahahaha trust me no one outsidr of new mexico even thinks twice about this trash can.. feb can't come soon enough. Back to denver i go this place is trash.
Sounds like and by far removed from where a Vegan would choose to live at. So the more mountainous side(s) of Albuquerque don’t feel those 100 mile winds(geez), or does all Albuquerque Enjoy that season together? Just saw an Ad on Spectrum TV on Albuquerque, of course showed the pluses & good sides to get me to go there! Thanxs.
Metro pop of ABQ is actually over 900,000... getting closer to that million mark slowly but surely. Albuquerque proper is only about 500,000, that may have been what you were thinking of when you gave the population estimate near the beginning of the video 😊
Nob Hill is great! I live there. I'm mid 70s with mild arthiritis (spelling?) and a balance problem. But I can walk to anything I need including groceries, barbershop, laundry and more. Great job on your videos!
I love the winters here, but I think a humidifer is kind of a must. Got a smallish room unit, very helpful. Spring winds are nasty. And I don't love summers. OTOH, fall is wonderful. I don't think the insects are bad--live in Missouri for awhile. :D Roaches are a city insect, no city is exempt. I think the restaurant scene isn't that singular--I have sort of baby mouth. Decent Mediterranean, Thai, American, etc. I do like Mexican food but there is more other options than you discuss.
The current metro area population of Albuquerque in 2021 is 929,000, a 1.53% increase from 2020. The metro area population of Albuquerque in 2020 was 915,000, a 1.67% increase from 2019.
@@AllAboutABQ In some ways more than others. In the video he gave numbers in which I looked up to see today's numbers. In part due to its diversity, the city was named as the most creative medium-sized city in the country. New Mexico as a whole has lagged in population growth, gaining just 1,700 people (0.09%) in the entire state from July 2012 to July 2013.
@@AllAboutABQ In part due to its diversity, the city was named as the most creative medium-sized city in the country. New Mexico as a whole has lagged in population growth, gaining just 1,700 people (0.09%) in the entire state from July 2012 to July 2013.
