2) Public adornment (pots on I-40, Chevy on a Stick, decorative manhole covers, Tricentennial Towers, beautification, art in parks, art at intersections, public art generally) 3) Politicians' pockets (big salaries, raises, trips, unethical contracts, corruption)
Netherwood Park (aka Pregnant Park, near Indian School and Princeton)
To non-natives: Ice-blocking is a summer pastime in this desert city. First, buy a block of ice. Some supermarkets and gas stations carry them—call around. Head to your nearest grassy slope. Fold a towel to put on top of your ice block, have a seat and slide on down. The Alibi makes no guarantees of safety—particularly if inebriation is occurring simultaneously.
2) Roosevelt Park 3) Santa Fe Village Park (adjacent to Taylor Ranch Library)
Best Place to Meet People
Nob Hill
2) UNM 3) Flying Star Cafés
Best Albuquerque Landmark
Sandia Mountains
2) Old Town 3) Frontier Restaurant
Best Resource for New-to-Towners
The Alibi
2) dukecityfix.com 3) 311
Best 2009 Issue of the Alibi
Best of Burque
2) All of them 3) The one where Vertigo Venus won everything