http://dukecitylocal.com Duke City Local - RSS Feed http://dukecitylocal.com/images/content/img_logo.gif http://dukecitylocal.com http://dukecitylocal.com/article/the-sandia-mountains.html Sandia Mountains The Sandia Mountains are a well known Staple in Albuquerque. Whether you look at them daily to tell if your going east or west or just to see their beauty the Sandia’s are hard to ignore. Sandia means watermelon in Spanish, it is believed to be a reference to the reddish color that the mountains get during a sunset. Also, when you look at the Sandia’s from the west you can see a line of conifers ( large pointy trees) lining the ridge of the mountain forming what looks line a rind from a watermelon. Another explanation from the Sanida Indians is when the Spaniards came in 1540 they were searching the mountain finding what they believed to be watermelon. To their surprise the watermelon was actually squash, but the name Sandia continued to stick with the mountains east of the pueblo. The Sandia Pueblo Indians call the mountain Bien Mur, "big mountain". The mountain at it’s highest elevation reaches 10,678 ft. and has two major summits, the South Sandia Peak and Sandia crest. The Sandia’s also connect to the Manzano mountains on their south base, separated by The Tijeras canyon.  http://dukecitylocal.com/article/the-sandia-mountains.html Mon, 02 Jan 2012 07:34:14 -0600 http://dukecitylocal.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_2888.jpg 152 76 http://dukecitylocal.com/article/the-petroglyphs.html Petroglyph National Monument Located in Albuquerque’s west mesa, the Petroglyph National Monument holds some of New Mexico’s oldest history. The Monument protects five large volcanic cones and stretches 17 miles on the western horizon. There are an estimated 24,000 ancient paintings and carvings found on numerous rocks and caves in the petroglyphs. The carvings came from the ancient Pueblo peoples as well as early Spanish settlers. Most images are easy to decode but some are very complex and only understood by the person who carved it. The Petroglyphs became a National Monument in 1990 to protect and preserve the 7,244 acres of history. The park is open to the public year round and preserved by the National park service and the City of Albuquerque. http://dukecitylocal.com/article/the-petroglyphs.html Mon, 02 Jan 2012 07:34:08 -0600 http://dukecitylocal.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_2869.jpg 127 86 http://dukecitylocal.com/article/warrior-dash-new-mexico.html MUD, FIRE AND BARBED WIRE: THE ULTIMATE 5K RACE AND FESTIVAL TO HIT NEW MEXICO Ten Thousand Warriors to Compete in the World’s Largest Running Series EDGEWOOD, NM (February 22, 2012)- Warrior Dash is a fierce 5K event that challenges and welcomes all athletic abilities. On Saturday, May 5 adventure-seeking athletes will head to Founders Ranch to conquer 14 bigger and badder obstacles over more than three miles of extreme terrain. After completing theintense physical challenge, participants will celebrate their accomplishments alongside friends and family with live music, food, beer and front row seats to some of the most grueling obstacles. http://dukecitylocal.com/article/warrior-dash-new-mexico.html Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:01:25 -0500 http://dukecitylocal.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3200.jpg 137 86 http://dukecitylocal.com/article/free-things-to-do-albuquerque.html Free Things to do in Albuquerque There are a lot of things to do in Albuquerque especially with the warmer weather rolling in. But if you and your family are on a budget, free is the best way to go! Here are some of the best FREE things to do in Albuquerque. http://dukecitylocal.com/article/free-things-to-do-albuquerque.html Wed, 07 Mar 2012 16:16:58 -0600 http://dukecitylocal.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3204.jpg 81 86 http://dukecitylocal.com/article/jeff-dunham-albuquerque.html Jeff Dunham’s 100 city, all-new “Controlled Chaos” tour offers his millions of fans worldwide brand new laughs and hilarious additions to his famed troupe of sidekicks that include: Walter the Grumpy Retiree, Achmed the Dead Terrorist, the beer-fueled redneck Bubba J and the manic purple creature Peanut. In the coming months, concertgoers will meet two new Dunham characters: Achmed Junior, the not-as-equally skeletal son of Achmed the Dead Terrorist, and Little Jeff, a mini-version of the ringmaster himself. http://dukecitylocal.com/article/jeff-dunham-albuquerque.html Thu, 08 Mar 2012 18:46:32 -0600 http://dukecitylocal.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3171.jpg 115 86 http://dukecitylocal.com/article/the-top-15-places-to-take-your-date-for-valentines-day.html The Top 15 Place to Take Your Date for Valentine's Day http://dukecitylocal.com/article/the-top-15-places-to-take-your-date-for-valentines-day.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:26:13 -0600 http://dukecitylocal.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3085.jpg 96 86 http://dukecitylocal.com/article/go-lobos.html  University of New Mexico The University of New Mexico or UNM was founded in 1889 before New Mexico was even a state. Bernard Shandon Rodey pushed for the university to be in Albuquerque and after some debate he was victorious. Because of his efforts he was named “the father” of the university. Under UNM’s fifth president Davis Ross Boyd, the university was expanded from 20 acres to 300. In 1922 UNM was accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Universities and under James Zimmerman’s presidency, the school underwent it’s biggest expansion. More departments were added, new buildings went up and enrollment increased drastically. In 1948, the first native New Mexican, Thomas L. Popejoy was appointed president and remained in charge for the next 20 years. The UNM Lobo mascot came about in 1920 as a suggestion from student George S. Bryant, a sophomore at the time. "The Lobo is respected for his cunning, feared for his prowess, and is the leader of the pack," read Bryan's editorial in the Oct. 1, 1920 issue of the UNM student newspaper. "... All together now; 15 rahs for the LOBOS." The Lobo became the official mascot of the school. For a brief period in the 1920's, a live wolf pup appeared at every football game, but UNM administrators were forced to cease the practice when a child teased the wolf and was subsequently bitten. Now Louie lobo and Lucy lobo have taken over as the school’s mascots. http://dukecitylocal.com/article/go-lobos.html Mon, 02 Jan 2012 07:34:20 -0600 http://dukecitylocal.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_2890.jpg 103 86 http://dukecitylocal.com/article/monster-jam-tingley-coliseum.html Monster Jam will be at the Tingley Coliseum February 17-19! http://dukecitylocal.com/article/monster-jam-tingley-coliseum.html Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:19:34 -0600 http://dukecitylocal.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3041.png 101 86 http://dukecitylocal.com/article/50-best-places-to-eat-in-albuquerque.html Here are the 50 Best Places to Eat in Albuquerque straight from the fans and the people who love them the most! http://dukecitylocal.com/article/50-best-places-to-eat-in-albuquerque.html Wed, 07 Mar 2012 17:41:29 -0600 http://dukecitylocal.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3238.jpg 152 83 http://dukecitylocal.com/article/new-mexico-stars-football.html The New Mexico Stars, presented by Santa Ana Star Casino, are the newest franchise in the Indoor Football League (IFL) which will play their home games on Don Chalmers Ford Field at Santa Ana Star Center. The 2012 season brings in new faces and new places to the Indoor Football League. With the addition of new teams in markets such as New Mexico, and Iowa, the IFL is sure to give fans another great year of fast paced, hard hitting entertainment. http://dukecitylocal.com/article/new-mexico-stars-football.html Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:44:29 -0500 http://dukecitylocal.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3442.jpg 119 86 http://dukecitylocal.com/article/gettysburg-of-the-west--battle-of-glorieta-pass.html Please come to the wonderful living history museum just south of Santa Fe, El Rancho da las Golondrinas, during the weekend of May 5th and 6th, 2012 and help us honor the men (and women) who fought for their beliefs 150 years ago. http://dukecitylocal.com/article/gettysburg-of-the-west--battle-of-glorieta-pass.html Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:46:24 -0500 http://dukecitylocal.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3520.jpg 120 86 http://dukecitylocal.com/article/ufc-143-diaz-vs-condit.html UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit is an upcoming mixed martial arts event to be held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on February 4, 2012 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. http://dukecitylocal.com/article/ufc-143-diaz-vs-condit.html Mon, 12 Mar 2012 13:12:26 -0500 http://dukecitylocal.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3053.jpg 90 86 http://dukecitylocal.com/article/mardi-gras-albuquerque.html MARDI GRAS ALBUQUERQUE What’s purple, gold, and green all over? It’s Mardi Gras of course! In celebration of Mardi Gras Season, we have brought to you a local version: Mardi Gras Albuquerque! Mardi Gras...the mere mention of these two words convey thoughts of: raucous celebrations, beads flying through the air, ear-to-ear grins plastered on the faces of millions of revelers, and of course floats parading through the streets of New Orleans! http://dukecitylocal.com/article/mardi-gras-albuquerque.html Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:17:59 -0600 http://dukecitylocal.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3132.jpg 86 86 http://dukecitylocal.com/article/cinco-de-mayo-albuquerque.html Cinco de Mayo Events Are you one of the many who are excited to be celebrating Cinco de Mayo in Albuquerque this year? There’s no better place than beautiful Albuquerque in the great Land of Enchantment to celebrate history and teach your kids about the significance of this widely recognized holiday. http://dukecitylocal.com/article/cinco-de-mayo-albuquerque.html Thu, 03 May 2012 14:13:05 -0500 http://dukecitylocal.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3526.gif 128 86 http://dukecitylocal.com/article/weekend-events-albuquerque.html In case you missed it in the last episode of the key, here is what is going on for this weekends events in Albuquerque! Stay tuned every week to be up to date on everything going on in Albuquerque. http://dukecitylocal.com/article/weekend-events-albuquerque.html Wed, 07 Mar 2012 14:11:43 -0600 http://dukecitylocal.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3160.jpg 152 85 http://dukecitylocal.com/article/date-ideas-albuquerque.html Date Ideas Albuquerque! Looking for the best places to go on a date or just have fun at? Here is your answer! http://dukecitylocal.com/article/date-ideas-albuquerque.html Wed, 07 Mar 2012 13:31:46 -0600 http://dukecitylocal.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3107.jpg 91 86 http://dukecitylocal.com/article/albuquerque-isotopes-schedule.html Albuquerque Isotopes 2012 Game Schedule http://dukecitylocal.com/article/albuquerque-isotopes-schedule.html Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:11:23 -0500 http://dukecitylocal.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3505.png 89 86 http://dukecitylocal.com/article/st-patricks-day-albuquerque.html St. Patricks Day Albuquerque The Irish presence here is impossible to miss. Celebrating St. Patty’s Day in Albuquerque is a delight for all ages. The Emerald Isle can be seen in Celtic shops, Irish celebrations and festivals, traditional Irish pubs and Irish-American clubs and organizations are spread throughout the city. Irish influence and culture are alive and thriving in the Duke City. http://dukecitylocal.com/article/st-patricks-day-albuquerque.html Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:58:46 -0500 http://dukecitylocal.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3329.png 86 86 http://dukecitylocal.com/article/pancake-week-albuquerque-pancake-week-albuquerque.html Pancake Week Albuquerque Get out your griddles and your spatulas and get ready for National Pancake Week! To understand our excitement for Pancake Week Albuquerque, you’ll have to first get a little bit of history. http://dukecitylocal.com/article/pancake-week-albuquerque-pancake-week-albuquerque.html Thu, 23 Feb 2012 21:16:11 -0600 http://dukecitylocal.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3134.jpg 85 86 http://dukecitylocal.com/article/things-to-do-in-albuquerque-outdoors.html As we all know Albuquerque has some of the best weather compared to any other state. With that said there are tons of things to do to enjoy the great outdoors of Albuquerque. Here is a list of the best things to do in Albuquerque outdoors. http://dukecitylocal.com/article/things-to-do-in-albuquerque-outdoors.html Wed, 07 Mar 2012 14:11:51 -0600 http://dukecitylocal.com/article/tingley-coliseum-presents-the-shrine-circus-albuquerque.html The Shrine Circus will be here in Albuquerque February 11, 12 and 13th! http://dukecitylocal.com/article/tingley-coliseum-presents-the-shrine-circus-albuquerque.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:53:10 -0600 http://dukecitylocal.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3071.jpg 142 86 http://dukecitylocal.com/article/fiery-food-show-albuquerque.html Fiery Food Show Albuquerque is back and hotter than ever!!! http://dukecitylocal.com/article/fiery-food-show-albuquerque.html Thu, 01 Mar 2012 18:19:37 -0600 http://dukecitylocal.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3105.jpg 152 63 http://dukecitylocal.com/article/stuff-to-do-in-albuquerque.html Stuff to do in Albuquerque There is a lot of stuff to do in Albuquerque that many people are not even aware exist. Many of these events are very exciting and tell some of Albuquerque's best kept secrets and history. http://dukecitylocal.com/article/stuff-to-do-in-albuquerque.html Wed, 07 Mar 2012 16:30:02 -0600 http://dukecitylocal.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3162.jpg 114 86 http://dukecitylocal.com/article/sea-turtle-awareness-day-aquarium-abq-bio-park.html Sea Turtle Awareness Day at the Albuquerque Bio Park on January 28th from 10 am to 2 pm http://dukecitylocal.com/article/sea-turtle-awareness-day-aquarium-abq-bio-park.html Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:16:24 -0600 http://dukecitylocal.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3035.jpg 128 86 http://dukecitylocal.com/article/upcoming-events-in-albuqueruqe.html There are always upcoming events in Albuquerque and now you have them all in one place so you can easily find them and find something for you and your family to enjoy! http://dukecitylocal.com/article/upcoming-events-in-albuqueruqe.html Fri, 09 Mar 2012 16:07:43 -0600 http://dukecitylocal.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3254.jpg 115 86 http://dukecitylocal.com/article/albuquerque-authors.html Two local book authors in Albuquerque Patti and Katie McGhee are a mother/daughter combo children book writers. The books: "The Adventures of Timmy the Ceramic Turtle: at the Air Force Educational School" and "The Case of the Missing Chimpanzee from Classroom C2" can be purchased at any book store online or locally. http://dukecitylocal.com/article/albuquerque-authors.html Sat, 31 Mar 2012 14:37:05 -0500 http://dukecitylocal.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3414.jpg 123 86 http://dukecitylocal.com/article/green-or-red.html Green or Red? Some say that the official state question for New Mexico is green or red? New Mexican chile is much different than chili from any other state or region and you can not find the same chile anywhere else. Chile is a fruit, considered a berry. It is in the same family as bell peppers and can range from a sweet bell pepper to a fiery habenero pepper. Chile starts out green (green chile) and if the pods are not picked they will turn red (red chile). Green chile is usually roasted and peeled and seasoned to perfection to eat. Red chile is typically dried out and crushed into a powder or liquified to sauce. Originally, chile was found in the Americas but probably sprouted from Bolivia or Peru. When Columbus founded the new world, he ran into chile. He compared it to black pepper and took some back to Spain calling it red pepper. From Europe, chile spread through the spice trade all the way to Africa and Asia. Today a quarter of the population eats some from of chile daily. New Mexicans consume more chile per capita then any other group in the United States. The New Mexico climate is ideal for growing chile, and as a result it has become a main ingredient for the Southwest. While chile, the pod, is sometimes spelled chili, chilli, or chillie elsewhere, U.S. Senator Pete Domenici of New Mexico made this state's spelling official by entering it into the Congressional Record. Chile.  http://dukecitylocal.com/article/green-or-red.html Mon, 02 Jan 2012 07:34:02 -0600 http://dukecitylocal.com/article/prca-rodeo.html The New Mexico Stampede PRCA Rodeo will be at the Sanat Ana Star Center on January 28th and 29th starting at 7:30pm Come see the largest two day rodeo in the state of New Mexico! The “fastest growing PRCA rodeo in New Mexico” will feature Bull Riding, Bareback Bronc Riding, Steer Wrestling, and more! Don’t miss the action when over 350 cowboys and cowgirls compete for over $60,000 in prize money. Here's a little information on what the PRCA is and what you can expect. http://dukecitylocal.com/article/prca-rodeo.html Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:19:17 -0600 http://dukecitylocal.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3014.jpg 129 86 http://dukecitylocal.com/article/gabriel-iglesias.html Gabriel Iglesias will be at the Kiva Auditorium on January 28th at 8pm He has been described as unbelievably funny, electrifying, and a gifted performer who has the ability to consistently deliver a quality comedy experience in every venue he performs in. His high-octane show is a hilarious mixture of storytelling, parodies, characters and sound effects that bring all his personal issues to life. Gabe’s clean, animated comedy style has earned national crossover appeal. Ask anyone who has seen him in concert and you will probably hear the same thing, http://dukecitylocal.com/article/gabriel-iglesias.html Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:17:03 -0600 http://dukecitylocal.com/article/things-to-do-albuquerque.html Things to do Albuquerque! There are thousands of things to do in Albuquerque, many are things that people don't event know about. Here are some options for you and your family to enjoy on a cold day or to get out of the heat indoors! http://dukecitylocal.com/article/things-to-do-albuquerque.html Wed, 07 Mar 2012 16:19:06 -0600 http://dukecitylocal.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3158.jpg 152 74 http://dukecitylocal.com/article/history-of-the-duke-city.html History of “The Duke City”: Albuquerque’s history dates back 12,000 years ago when the ancient pueblo indians settled in the area. They lived in the area for two centuries between 1000-1300 and established several communities throughout northeastern New Mexico connecting them with sophisticated roads. Then, in 1540, Conquistador Fransisco Vasquez de Coronado came north in search of the seven cities of Cibola, he left empty handed but persuaded other Spanish settlers to check out the area. By the beginning of the 17th century, the area that would one day become Albuquerque was called Bosque Grande de San Francisco Xavier. In 1706, the ambitious provisional governor of the territory, Don Francisco Cuervo y Valdez, petitioned the Spanish government for permission to establish the bosque as a formal villa and call it Alburquerque, after Viceroy Francisco Fernandez de la Cueva, the Duke of Alburquerque. Later the spelling was changed because some influential person couldn't pronounce the "R" in Alburquerque. Resulting in people calling it the Duke’s City. Albuquerque today is still nicknamed "Duke City.” http://dukecitylocal.com/article/history-of-the-duke-city.html Mon, 02 Jan 2012 07:33:55 -0600 http://dukecitylocal.com/article/supernationals-albuquerque.html The 2012 Supernationals will be held February 3, 4, & 5 and we are currently finishing up the planning for another great year of customs. Feel free to browse our preliminary information regarding the 2012 Features and Events, and look forward to full show details coming the first week of 2012. http://dukecitylocal.com/article/supernationals-albuquerque.html Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:36:52 -0600 http://dukecitylocal.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3065.jpg 152 72 http://dukecitylocal.com/article/st-patricks-day-albuquerque-events.html Looking for something to do for St. Patrick's Day in Albuquerque? Here is a list of everything going on in town for you to enjoy! http://dukecitylocal.com/article/st-patricks-day-albuquerque-events.html Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:58:19 -0500 http://dukecitylocal.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3315.jpg 88 86 http://dukecitylocal.com/article/international-womens-day-10-ways-to-celebrate.html Happy International Women’s Day! In case you missed the Google Doodle, today’s the day to celebrate women’s accomplishments and advocate for gender equality. In some countries, International Women’s Day is an official holiday. Let these celebrations from around the world — whether they involve cupcakes or lipstick or protest — inspire how you commemorate the day. http://dukecitylocal.com/article/international-womens-day-10-ways-to-celebrate.html Thu, 08 Mar 2012 13:00:00 -0600 http://dukecitylocal.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3242.jpg 129 86