 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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River of Lights at Botanic Garden |
Posted: November 26, 2008
From November 29 through December 30 (closed Dec. 24 & 25), Rio Grande Botanic Garden visitors can enjoy the magic of hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights and dazzling holiday displays at New Mexico’s largest walk-through light show --- River of Lights. All sculptures and displays are designed and constructed by Albuquerque BioPark artists and craftsmen.
Gates open at 6:00pm and close at 9:00pm. On-site ticket sales start at 5:30pm and end promptly at 8:30 pm. Tickets are $7 for adults; $3 for children 3-12. There are no senior discounts or member discounts for this special fundraiser. No charge for children two and younger. Advance tickets may be purchased from any BioPark cashier or buy tickets online courtesy of the New Mexico BioPark Society. No telephone orders, please.
On December 19, 20, 21, 22 and 23 only, visitors may park at the Heritage Farm parking lot, and purchase tickets and enter River of Lights at the Cider Barn.
Visitors can enjoy live entertainment from a variety of local choirs, purchase hot food and beverages on site and find a unique holiday gift.
On Wednesdays, December 3, 10 and 17, visitors can participate in Holiday Nature Crafts. Bring the whole family to River of Lights and visit the Education Building to make beautiful gifts inspired by nature! All craft materials will be provided.
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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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