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Albuquerque is calling you -- no, really By
Wade Denniston
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- Have the pre-summer blues got you down? Well, if so, then what are you going to do about it? Why not take a trip? That's right, a weeklong vacation. OK, maybe not that long, but long enough to enjoy. "But where to?" you may be asking yourself right now. There's a variety of places one (or a family) can go for fun. For example, Disneyland and the rest of California are both wonderful places to visit, as well as Florida, Hawaii and Chicago, for that matter. But, have you ever thought of vacationing in New Mexico (that is, away from the wildfires that have been in the news lately)? If you haven't, you should, especially Albuquerque. Normally, when planning a trip somewhere, Albuquerque is hardly ever mentioned or, even thought about. It should be, though, and here's why. First of all, Albuquerque is along the Rio Grande, almost directly in the middle of the state. To the north is the state capital, Santa Fe, and the fire-threatened Los Alamos, while Las Cruces is south. But you don't have to travel to those places to have any fun (unless you want to, of course) because Albuquerque has plenty of things to offer. If you're into baseball, then the Albuquerque Dukes are for you. The Dukes are the triple A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers and have been in New Mexico's largest city for better than 30 years now. However, if you want to see them play, you'll have to make it this year because next year the team is moving to Oregon. The National Atomic Museum (NAM), on Kirtland Air Force Base. is another wonderful attraction to see. At the NAM, emphasis is placed on the U.S. ' nuclear arsenal, but there are other aspects of atomic energy offered. For example, visitors get to follow the progression of nuclear evolution from its first beginnings, to the weapons that have been produced over time. Do you like dinosaurs? What about natural history, astronomy and geology? Then the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science is the place for you. Skiing isn't out of the question in Albuquerque, either. Sandia Peak offers four chairlifts, two surface lifts and 25 miles of slopes and trails. And if you don't know how to ski, the Peak offers a certified ski school. However, if you don't want to ski, then ride the longest tramway in the world at Sandia Peak. The distance? From the base to the top of Sandia Peak is 10,378 feet. Or, 2.7 miles of sky-view travel. These are only a few of things Albuquerque has to offer, but if you want to know more, discover them for yourself -- take a trip!
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