 Albuquerque is home to the University of New Mexico (UNM) and Kirtland Air Force Base as well as Sandia National Laboratories and Petroglyph National Monument. The Sandia Mountains run along the eastern side of Albuquerque and the Rio Grande flows through the city north to south. Albuquerque's climate is usually sunny and dry, averaging no more than 10-12 inches (250 to 300 mm) of precipitation per year. With more than 300 days of sunshine annually, Albuquerque is considered as having one of the best climates in North America. (Information provided by Wikipedia .)
If you are looking at visiting, Albuquerque certainly offers the best to its visitors.
Whether you are looking at relocating, visiting this awesome city, or enjoying your community, Connecting Albuquerque is here to aid in locating all the area has to offer! |
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Friends of Film Novermber 16 th Sunday get together |
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"Friends of Film" Novermber 16th Sunday get together
Posted: November 10, 2008
"Friends of Film" November 16th Sunday get together
September to June each year, FoFVA sponsors a monthly program to provide hands on learning and discussion among filmmakers, open up opportunities for filmmaking, and provide a way to stay in touch with our NM community of filmmakers.
WHEN: Sunday November 16, 2008
WHAT: 3pm Informal Social (if you like to munch, please bring food or drink to share) Join the tour of our FoFVA filmmaker resource studio too!
3:30-4:15pm Screening clips/shorts of FoFVA members /Check in and updates
4:15-5:45pm Via podcast, Walter Murch, editor (Apocalypse Now, Cold Mountain,Youth Without Youth) talks about his 3 part editing process, "Plumbing, Writing and Performance. " Includes open discussion.
WHERE: Basement Theater NW corner of Harwood Art Center, 1114 Seventh Street NW Albuquerque, NM (call 897-2101 or 620-1889) |
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Posted: November 05, 2008
It’s that time of year again when hundreds of thousands of tiny little lights come alive to help kick off the holiday season. Albuquerque’s own special start of the holiday season begins with the City of Albuquerque’s Twinkle Light Parade on Saturday, November 29 at 5:15 p.m. when dozens of floats, custom cars, marchers and more head down the two-mile route on Central Avenue to the Rio Grande Botanic Garden for a big celebration.
This year’s theme, “Night Magic, Light Magic,” expresses the truly magic nature of the twinkling lights and dazzling holiday displays that bring a smile to every face. Albuquerque’s Twinkle Light Parade offers something for everyone, and everyone is invited to participate. From scouting troupes to churches, car clubs to marching bands, neighborhood groups to dance teams—the parade is a wonderful opportunity for people to come together to express their holiday spirit with colorful costumes, lively music, creative crafting and enthusiastic energy. Businesses are especially invited to enter the parade and offer their employees an opportunity to join in the holiday spirit by creating something “magical.”
The parade begins at the corner of Central Avenue and 3rd Street and ends at the Botanic Garden, where Santa will greet children of all ages, hot beverages are available for purchase, and the highly popular River of Lights will open for the season.
All are invited to apply to participate in the parade—the more the merrier! Applications must be submitted by November 14, 2008. An application can be downloaded or call 311, 711 or Relay NM. Participants are encouraged to use their |
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