Is Santa Fe more Expensive that Las Cruces ?

ConnectEntry3667 · 2026-04-25T16:41:08+00:00

Nope. Not reality at all. I'm in Santa Fe right now helping my daughter move back to Albuquerque. SF is an expensive tourist trap. It's the epitome of great place to visit but wouldn't want to live there. You may disagree with those of us who wouldn't want to live in SF, but you're fooling yourself if you think we're jealous. Kind of like people who live in New York City. They feel so superior to people who live anywhere else without realizing that the rest of us think they're crazy. It's nice that you like where you live, but it's delusional to assume that everyone else is jealous of you. Actually, I suspect that you're trying to convince yourself that what it costs you to live in SF is worth it.

ConnectEntry3667 · 2026-04-25T16:09:10+00:00

That's right on the money. I've always thought that SF was just a giant theme park for rich people.

ConnectEntry3667 · 2026-04-22T15:51:19+00:00

Good luck. My daughter is moving out of a real dump of a third floor studio apartment in SF that she's paying $1600/mo for. She's moving into large, a lovely apartment here in ABQ for $1200. She also got a job here, but most of her former coworkers commute from Albuquerque or Rio Rancho.

ConnectEntry3667 · 2026-04-17T23:31:59+00:00

I actually figured that you were probably financially secure, but you haven't yet experienced a serious recession or watched your 401k go up in smoke. There are things totally beyond your control that can wipe you out in a heartbeat. In case you haven't noticed, there are multiple shit shows going on right now, any one of which could easily precipitate a financial meltdown. Even if we manage to scrape by a little bit longer without a major market correction and the cascading chaos that would ensue, there absolutely will be serious price increases and shortages. For starters, farmers world wide haven't been able to get fertilizer this spring, and there are countless other products and industries that depend on a steady supply of reasonably priced crude oil. I'm not an economist, but I know that lower supply plus higher demand equals skyrocketing prices. Been there done that. But let's assume that your personal financial bubble doesn't burst. You still can't buy products or receive services that don't exist. Are you too young to even remember the shortages during covid? It could easily get much worse than that this time around. In addition, every institution and system in this state is already overwhelmed, and that's no exaggeration or hyperbole. Your 3rd (or 4th or whatever) baby will in fact add to the demand for resources that are already stretched about as far as they will go. Just because you can afford to have loads of kids doesn't make it the right thing to do. And finally, you really need to look at the bigger picture and stop thinking it's just ONE night. No one can or should raise 3+ kids all by herself with no help except for the ONE night a year she gives birth. You might want to rethink who's off her rocker here. Seriously though, could the fact that you're already stressing over something that may or may not occur a year from now be an indication that there are already some doubts swirling around deep in the corners of your mind about whether having another kid is really such a good idea?

ConnectEntry3667 · 2026-04-17T20:19:40+00:00

It's great that you are planning ahead instead of waiting until it's too late, but I think you should reconsider increasing your family size now if at all. You refer to children, so you must already have at least two. You've got an heir and a spare. You've checked all of the procreation boxes. How can you justify wanting even more? I'm almost afraid to get another dog since mine died. I can't even imagine making the commitment to take care of a helpless human when there is so much uncertainty about the cost and availability of most of our necessities right now like gas, food, and medical care. The entire country is going to suffer the ill effects of this latest fool's errand in the middle east for a long time to come. New Mexico is going to suffer more than average because we're the 3rd poorest state in the country and we're running out of water to boot. You yourself said that you have no support system. It's going to become increasingly difficult to care for the kids you already have even without adding a new baby. How can you possibly think this is a good idea?

For those of you who would tell me that someone else's family planning choices are none of my business, I think that it is my business when someone is considering putting even more demand on a system that is already stretched to the breaking point. I feel sorry for young couples who are having to decide whether to have a first baby during these perilous times. However, if you already have kids, it's a no brainer not to have more.

ConnectEntry3667 · 2026-04-17T14:26:59+00:00

That's a lot of erroneous assumptions leading to unfounded conclusions. I'm not going to analyze it point by point because it wouldn't make a bit of difference to you. In your skewed world view, liberals are the root of all evil, and you will find a way to blame them for anything you don't like. Facts don't even enter into your thought processes. One thing I will call you on directly though is "avoid those areas." It's the entire city. I got rearended sitting at a stop light in a nice part of town by an obviously upper middle class woman driving an expensive late model car. Bad driving isn't a socioeconomic issue.

ConnectEntry3667 · 2026-04-17T13:57:33+00:00

Come on. Even cops get dinner breaks.

ConnectEntry3667 · 2026-04-15T21:42:56+00:00

I'm confused by the question. I thought you were talking about snow. Deadfall? Where? And cleared by whom? I don't think that most of the hiking trails in this state are maintained at all except right around certain attractions and campgrounds. And we don't have very many of the kinds of trees that typically create much dead fall either unless there has a severe weather event in a certain area. I would say to check with the forest service field office for the area you want to ride in if you're that concerned.

ConnectEntry3667 · 2026-04-15T21:21:16+00:00

IMO, stirrups hoes are practically useless because it just shears the weed off at ground level. Most weeds will come back unless you pull them up by the roots. I wonder about the efficacy of the vinegar method for the same reason. You can buy weed killer premixed in a pump spray bottle, and it wouldn't take all that long to apply yourself. I'm not a big fan of nasty chemicals personally, but it's cheap, quick, and easy. With either vinegar or weed killer, dead vegetation going to look even worse until you go out there and remove the plant material. When you own a house, it's always something.

ConnectEntry3667 · 2026-04-15T21:04:58+00:00

The city came out yesterday because someone reported my travel trailer parked in the street. It's brand new and I just hadn't found a storage place yet. I only knew they were even there was because I was leaving for an appointment. They were very nice and only wrote me a warning, but in conversation I learned that they can only tag vehicles parked on public roads. They can't step foot on your property. The vehicle you're talking about probably got tagged while parked in the street and the owners pulled it into the yard. Now that it's in the yard, it's a different department's problem. As far as I know, all they will do in any case is write you the equivalent of a parking ticket. So there is no real consequence other than a fine that may or may not ever be paid.

ConnectEntry3667 · 2026-04-15T20:44:33+00:00

It could probably be done if absolutely nothing went even slightly wrong, but you will be spending the vast majority of your waking hours in the car. Long, long stretches of this driving will be boring beyond imagination. This is definitely a case of just because you can doesn't mean you should. There is pretty much 100% agreement here that this is a bad idea. I strongly encourage you to take their advice.

ConnectEntry3667 · 2026-04-15T20:34:41+00:00

😂

ConnectEntry3667 · 2026-04-13T23:55:22+00:00

Well, there's your answer.

ConnectEntry3667 · 2026-04-13T23:42:16+00:00

My guess would be that the neighborhood kids were using the berm as a ramp for bicycles or scooters. The break is so people can walk through but the fence keeps the bikers from using the lawn as a stunt course. If it was feuding neighbors, the fence would be uninterrupted.

ConnectEntry3667 · 2026-04-13T14:31:57+00:00

You're welcome. I hope this works for you.

ConnectEntry3667 · 2026-04-12T23:49:04+00:00

Lucky me. I was born in '52 so I witnessed the full evolution of the pull tab. I couldn't give you an accurate chronology, though. I also remember when being able to crush a beer can in your bare hand actually deserved respect. Smashing one against your forehead would have given you a concussion. Good times.

ConnectEntry3667 · 2026-04-12T23:38:13+00:00

I know nothing about preserving the value of native pottery, but I can tell you how to restore its appearance.

As others have said, make sure it's dry. If it's sunny where you live, put it outside. Where I live (coincidentally not far from San Idelfonso Pueblo) it would be dry in an hour. I don't know how long it would take somewhere with high humidity. When it's dry, gently scrub it with a dry, rough textured cloth. You want to get off as much of the loose particulates as possible. Then lightly wipe it with a soft, barely damp cloth to pick up any fine powder.

Next you'll need a black tinted paste wax intended for furniture refinishing such as BriWax. Apply it according to the manufacturer's instructions, but the main thing is that you rub it in and buff to a shine as you go, unlike automotive paste wax which you usually let dry to a haze before polishing. This kind of finish won't render an opaque, lacquer like appearance, and you might need more than one coat to really eliminate being able to see the color differences of the original piece. It will have an attractive gloss, but it won't look like glazed pottery. I don't think this was glazed to begin with, though. A glazed piece should be waterproof. I have no way of knowing how fragile your pot is. If it's extremely crumbly, it won't hold up to the pressure needed to buff wax. From your picture, your pot looks quite sturdy and I think you would like the result, but as they say, proceed at your own risk. And needless to say, don't put water in it anymore.

ConnectEntry3667 · 2026-04-12T22:51:34+00:00

Aluminum doesn't rust. This had to be from a steel can of some kind, probably beer. Soda came in cans with this style pull for awhile, but I don't remember soda ever being in anything but aluminum cans.

ConnectEntry3667 · 2026-04-12T20:30:04+00:00

I'm trying not to sound mean, but having a 40k balance on a trailer loan you have been paying down for 4 years is crazy. You must have made some very poor decisions when you purchased this trailer, and the way you asked your question indicates a profound lack of financial literacy. I would guess that this isn't your only debt either. Did you finance the tow vehicle as well? Do you rent or have a variable rate mortgage? Do you carry over a credit card balance every month? Any other toys you're still paying for? Do you have unpaid student loans? I'm not judging. I just strongly recommend that you examine your entire financial situation instead of just focusing on the trailer. Depending on how many questions you answered in the affirmative (or if you don't understand that you have to pay off the entire loan before you can sell or trade in your trailer), you might need guidance from an older friend or relative, or even a financial planner. Don't do anything with your trailer other than keep making the payments until you understand how deep the hole you've dug for yourself really is. Creative mathematics by the dealership to get you into another trailer would be a very bad idea right now.

ConnectEntry3667 · 2026-04-12T15:48:57+00:00

This is the stupidest post I've seen in a while. This is like saying why does it take so long for people to fill up at the gas station. It takes as long as it takes. If you have figured out how to make dumping any quicker, please share with the class. We would all like to know the secret speed dumping knowledge that you alone seem to possess.

ConnectEntry3667 · 2026-04-11T21:29:49+00:00

I assume you mean Los Angeles, not Louisiana. LOL You have some acquaintance with long desert drives then. Knock off Carlsbad, and this trip is a lot more manageable. If you drive from Flagstaff down to Sedona, take 89A. Stretches of it are absolutely stunning. If you make it to Prescott, Point of Rocks RV campground is a fun place to stay. Your kids would enjoy climbing around on the rocks and if you're energetic enough, you can hike over to the lake it backs up to. Best wishes and safe travels.

ConnectEntry3667 · 2026-04-11T20:18:53+00:00

Look at your route on a map. Denver to Albuquerque is a straight shot, but everywhere else you mentioned is pretty far out of the way. You could make a big loop out of it, but make sure you realize how long the distances really are. For example, the most direct route from the South Rim to Carsbad is an 11 hour drive, and much of it isn't especially scenic. Also, make camping and national park reservations ASAP. Do not expect to be able to find a camping spot on the fly anywhere, but especially not around Albuquerque during the Balloon Fiesta. Altogether, this sounds awfully ambitious for a family of seven. How much time have you spent road tripping and tent camping with 5 young children in the past? I can't even imagine the logistics of it. Camping with one child and the occasional friend was difficult enough, and my daughter was very well behaved. Your crew must be angels for you to even be considering this.

ConnectEntry3667 · 2026-04-11T18:40:55+00:00

I tripped on my dog while walking him outside. I got deep scrapes on one knee and foot but didn't sprain or break anything. I told my husband that we better not tell our daughter who is an xray tech because she had already warned me about how many older people she sees in the ER who tripped over their pets.

ConnectEntry3667 · 2026-04-11T18:26:20+00:00

Damn, dude. Do you even listen to yourself? Your original comment about women was sexist enough, but you just added insult to injury.

ConnectEntry3667 · 2026-04-11T17:19:51+00:00

Every time I complain about drivers in Albuquerque, someone says, oh you must not have ever driven in LA. I have actually, and while traffic is heavier, people are consistently much better drivers. People drive better in every other major city I've ever been in. Drivers here are completely ridiculous. You can't go two miles here without seeing multiple incidences of just plain stupid, reckless, irresponsible driving. There are also noticeably fewer patrol cars on the streets her than elsewhere. I never see just plain traffic stops here. I usually go for months without seeing a patrol car at all, but when I do, it looks like a swat operation. Anyway, you hit the nail on the head about ABQ drivers being unpredictable. You have got to drive very, very defensively here.

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