Just outside of Alb. there are several Kivas and Native American ceremonial sites that are open to the public. Also, to the west and across the river, there are the petroglyphs. These are interesting and can almost be like treasure hunting, but bring along water and sunscreen because you are out in the open. When I lived there about 15 years ago, the tram going up to the top of the Sandias (the mountains just east of town) did not cost a great deal, but that may have changed. Old Town, you can spend most of the day, and there are some great places to eat REAL hispanic food, (not texmex). Contact the Alb chamber of commerce to get more info. They can also give any activities going on at any of the reservations. There are some pueblos that are open to the public daily. If you go you have to check out the bread baked in the clay ovens outside.
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From: Jim Moss
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Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2007 10:38 PM
Subject: [philmont] Albuquerque - sights to see?
Last time I did Albuquerque:
Old Town. Old part of Albuquerque that has shops and nice restaurants. Lots of history. You can let the Scouts lose there for a while. There is a rattlesnake museum that charges $10 I think. Lots of poison's snakes. guy seems to do a good job of keeping them healthy.
Like every city in the SW there are hundreds of tourists traps called Trading Posts. The real one in Albuquerque is located downtown in the heart of the city. I can't remember it's name and it doesn't have a website. It's located on Main street. I remember something like Jack's or some simple name. It has been around forever. And your turquoise does not melt if you throw it in boiling water for 20 minutes. (Locally made rather than imported from the far east.) One of the last of the original trading posts Toadlena is a real gem. There are some half way decent ones in Gallup also. Best one in my opinion is Notah Dinah in Cortez, Co. But I digress.
If you really want to have an impact on those kids. Arrange a native American reservation tour. It is amazing that poverty like that exists in the US.
There are also turquoise mines all around Albuquerque, don't know anything about them.
Jim Moss
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From: philmont@troop47.com [mailto:philmont@troop47.com] On Behalf Of Steve Mountainspring
Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2007 8:47 PM
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Subject: [philmont] Albuquerque - sights to see?
As long as we're talking about other things to see/do in the neighborhood, I would be interested in your experience with Soda Springs Dam, a natural hot springs north of Albuquerque (Jemez Springs) - is this a fun thing and suitable for scouts? We'd probably do that after our trek.
Also, what about hiking Wheeler Peak? We would be in Taos on June 17 and I'm wondering about the snow pack.
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