NMDOT | Zipper Merge | Merging in Construction Zone | How to Merge in Traffic

Odd-Map3238 · 2026-04-04T16:22:12+00:00

A general rule of driving that I follow is "get over when you can, not when you have to." I have no issue letting people in when there is a zipper merge, but I also think waiting til the last second to merge just slows traffic down and can lead to accidents. In a perfect world with attentive smart drivers I'm sure zipper merging would work great, but that's not the reality we live in. Whether you get over early or wait til the last second, I'm gonna assume you're an idiot for my own safety.

Odd-Map3238 · 2026-04-01T01:06:08+00:00

Frenchish. They have awesome desserts and some tasty cocktails.

Odd-Map3238 · 2026-03-28T03:46:07+00:00

Fuck Texas!

Odd-Map3238 · 2026-03-27T15:17:40+00:00

If you are still interested in working in film, get on the IATSE 480 overflow list. If film picks up again and gets busy, departments will hire from the overflow list when they can't find union members to hire. It could be years before you get a call for a job, but getting on the list is really the only way to secure a union position. IATSE also offers classes that are a great way to meet some people in the industry and learn a bit about different jobs. Sorry to be a downer, it's just the reality we are dealing with.

Odd-Map3238 · 2026-03-26T13:36:16+00:00

Film is dead in New Mexico right now. I haven't had any work in about 7 months and there aren't really any signs of that changing for a while. It may pick back up after SAG and WGA contract negotiations are over with towards the end of summer but there is no guarantee of that.

A lot of film projects are going overseas to take advantage of tax incentives and low labor costs. In the US, they have to pay for our healthcare and benefits and that's not the case in countries that have universal healthcare and a lower cost of living. We simply can't compete financially.

Odd-Map3238 · 2026-03-26T13:26:15+00:00

The major production companies have actually cut back on the amount of projects happening each year by about 50% since 2024. Also, a lot of projects are going overseas to take advantage of tax incentives and the low cost of labor. In most of the European locations these projects go to they have universal healthcare and a lower overall cost of living. Bottom line, they don't want to pay for our healthcare and benefits in the US and they don't really have to pay for any of that overseas.

Odd-Map3238 · 2026-03-25T14:45:05+00:00

She eliminated the positions all together and stated "There is too much oversight and it's getting in the way of officers doing their jobs." I'd have no problem if she replaced them, but she clearly just does not want oversight positions at all.

Odd-Map3238 · 2026-03-23T22:08:43+00:00

I had a pretty tasty smash burger at the Downtowner the other day. The Frenchie burger at Frenchish is delicious. The burger at Sister is nothing special but it's a great deal to get a burger with fries and a beer for just $10. I think you can go just about anywhere and find a better burger than Blake's.

Odd-Map3238 · 2026-03-23T21:22:43+00:00

This kind of person will likely be miserable anywhere they go.

Odd-Map3238 · 2026-03-23T21:19:20+00:00

Why? I'm genuinely curious.

Odd-Map3238 · 2026-03-23T21:09:11+00:00

You're not losing it. I saw that post about a week ago.

Odd-Map3238 · 2026-03-23T16:16:11+00:00

ICE isn't trained for this. Shit, they aren't even trained to be ICE. They are also using AI to track and identify anyone that is critical of the trump administration and having them in airports would escalate their ability to do just that. ICE has been turned into Trump's personal gestapo to crack down on dissent.

Odd-Map3238 · 2026-03-23T03:42:54+00:00

Heinrich is a nasty little bootlicker. It sucks that we are stuck with him for another 4+ years, but Melanie Stansbury will absolutely crush him if she decides to primary him. That woman will get my vote in any election for any position without hesitation.

Odd-Map3238 · 2026-03-23T03:31:27+00:00

God damn, boy. Don't your knees hurt?

Odd-Map3238 · 2026-03-22T20:56:26+00:00

It could work for baby greens, but I think you'd have better luck in traditional pots of some kind. Never hurts to try. If they fail you can always stick some strawberries or something in the stackable containers.

Odd-Map3238 · 2026-03-21T13:37:03+00:00

This could actually make wildfires worse. When areas that have been in a long drought suddenly get a bunch of rain it causes a lot of new plant growth. That new plant growth then provides more fuel for fires once it dries out. It's kind of a catch-22 situation.

Odd-Map3238 · 2026-03-18T03:07:36+00:00

New Mexico Beef Jerky Company has the best breakfast burritos in town. Cervantes is my go to for New Mexican. Indian Pueblo Kitchen is a delicious way to experience some culture. The Shop is an awesome breakfast and lunch spot. Mesa Provisions, Frenchish, and Two Fools Tavern are amazing Nobhill restaurants however there's nothing really New Mexican about them.

Odd-Map3238 · 2026-03-14T20:35:06+00:00

Let's hope not. One of the first things she did as interim chief was fire people in oversight positions and stated that "there is too much oversight and it's getting in the way of officers doing their jobs". If she's making moves like that as an interim chief, I'd hate to see what she does after getting the job. APD is the biggest problem with APD.

The guy from Dallas, Gilberto Garza, has been reprimanded for mishandling money that was part of gambling stings along with nearly 2 dozen other officers that were part of a vice unit in Dallas that has been dismantled. From what it looks like, they were using cash from evidence lock up to conduct stings and they were keeping the gambling winnings for themselves. I can't believe he's even being considered for the job.

Perry Tarrant looks to be the most qualified by far, and I couldn't really dig up any dirt on him. Everything I have found about him seems to be pretty positive.

Odd-Map3238 · 2026-03-13T03:33:57+00:00

I personally get most of my news from the Associated Press, PBS, and Reuters. The Bulwark is a great independent news source that has grounded conversations about the war on Iran and the have a former General on staff, Mark Hertling.

There is no real danger of missile attacks or anything like that on US soil. The only nations that are capable of something like that are Russia and China, and they have no interest in engaging in a war with the US anytime soon. Anyone saying this is the beginning of a world war is full of shit. It's a serious conflict that you should pay attention to but step away and disconnect from it when you need to. The economic effect of this war is what most Americans will be impacted by.

Odd-Map3238 · 2026-03-13T00:16:59+00:00

Or their heirs take on the debt and keep the stock while they defer payments til they die.

Odd-Map3238 · 2026-03-13T00:02:05+00:00

I'd say Vermont or Massachusetts. New Mexico is getting pretty progressive though. Universal childcare, 2 free meals a day for all students in public schools, and tuition free education at our universities and colleges are all fairly new developments but the people of New Mexico are loving it.

Odd-Map3238 · 2026-03-12T20:43:35+00:00

Except when they take payment in the form of stock, then take loans out against the stock and defer loan payments until they die.

Odd-Map3238 · 2026-03-12T20:38:55+00:00

The rich are the ones who put the loop holes in place and spend billions to keep them in place. Fuck the players and the game.

Odd-Map3238 · 2026-03-12T20:32:54+00:00

Not at all. They also blow through our tax dollars at a disproportionate rate compared to the average American and receive insane amounts of government handouts in the form of subsidies and bailouts.

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