Bike Ban Averted in Albuquerque, City Moves to Add Bike Lanes Instead

Remember the bike ban that was being considered? Good news - they're not going through with it. Read on for more info. Albuquerque is a League of American Bicyclists certified “Bronze-Level” Bike Friendly Community. So everyone was a little taken aback when it looked like the city was pursuing a bike ban on a popular thoroughfare last week.No more. This New Mexico city redeemed itself in the eyes of bike advocates when city officials said Friday that not only would they take down the “No Bicycles” sign on Chappell Road, but they would be adding two bike lanes on the road to improve cycling safety.On Saturday, Los Alamos...

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Albuquerque Coupons and Discounts GUIDE

Do you know all the secrets for saving money in Albuquerque? Check out the complete list to see all your options! One of the positive impacts of social media is the exponential possibility of spotting a deal. If you like to shop but hate the price tag, coupons are a great way to beat costs. Coupons and discounts are in Albuquerque year round. Here are some links to deep discounts in the Duke City, to help with your shopping needs. Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureau (ACVB) The Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureau has information on where to stay, eat or find things to do while in the city. But they also offer coupons that provide...

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The 'Land of Enchantment' Needs a Lift

What do you think – is New Mexico a well-kept secret? What would your state slogan be? New Mexico calls itself the Land of Enchantment. But the spell isn't working all that well. Overnight tourist trips in New Mexico have dropped by nearly 10% in the past three years, and spending on everything from souvenir magnets to turquoise jewelry fell by hundreds of millions of dollars. When state tourism officials convened focus groups in Chicago, Houston and Los Angeles to ask prospective travelers about their perceptions of New Mexico, the same depressing descriptions kept cropping up: "Arid." "Barren." "Dull." Also: "Close to Arizona." So state...

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Letters From Billy The Kid On Display

Would you have pardoned Billy the Kid? In honor of the state's centennial celebration, the history museum is opening a new exhibit featuring hand-written letters from Billy the Kid to Gov. Lew Wallace. In the letters, the legendary outlaw asks for a pardon. "In the late 1800's one of the things that was standing in the way of New Mexico's bid for citizenship was its well-earned reputation for lawlessness -- Billy the Kid being one of the most popular," Kate Nelson with the New Mexico History Museum said. The infamous outlaw never got a pardon. The museum said there are theories that Billy the Kid may have penned the letters while he was...

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