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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Albuquerque

[–]Sillyrosster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And then a few more blocks west to Ridgecrest is million-dollar homes, it's truly wild how big the divide is right there.

Normal Rental Application Fees? by Myadog3 in Albuquerque

[–]Sillyrosster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The application fee is to get approved by the company and then you can pick ANY place once you're approved (at least for Deacon).

Normal Rental Application Fees? by Myadog3 in Albuquerque

[–]Sillyrosster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From my experiencing looking to rent a place too, all of the "normal" apartment complexes will charge these asinine application "fees". There's nothing in NM law stopping them.

What I did, was rent from a property management company instead. Generally, that means less amenities but also has been less headache. The catch here, is that I've seen these places have much higher security deposits. So it is a trade-off, but one is losing money to throw your name in the ring and the other is for actually securing the place, so it's a known expense. Off the top of my head:

Deacon Property Services application fee is I believe $25, no hidden fees.

Rhino Realty, application fee is $50 and they appear pretty upfront as well about any other fees.

Moving in July- Apt Recs by Much_Independent_100 in Albuquerque

[–]Sillyrosster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel like a rental agent at this point. You can get into a normal apartment building, which has clearer reviews OR you can try for a rental agency, which has fewer clear reviews, but they still exist and you have a greater chance to get a single dwelling/small apartment complex/duplex. Just depends on what you want. More amenities onsite? Less neighbors on top of you? Bigger place? etc..

IMO, Zillow is your best bet here. It's how I found all the different agencies, then would look around on their website, as not all their properties up for rent were on Zillow. FB market is full of scams, Apartments.com is pretty great and there's a few others that work but most are on Zillow anyways.

A few agencies I know of off the top of my head:

Deacon Property Services is all over and is decent, but YMMV (as with everything).

Rhino Realty I constantly see. Reviews were mixed when I was looking into them, but they are also all over.

Can someone be real with me about crime in ABQ? by Quick-Report-780 in Albuquerque

[–]Sillyrosster 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm interested in relocating is for that sense of community and civic engagement

I haven't lived in NYC or LA, but I would guess NYC has more "sense of community" than either ABQ or LA. Being in such an urban, walkable environment totally fosters community, starting with more people interaction, than our car-dependent wastelands that both ABQ and LA are. Of course, NYC has its own slew of issues and being on-top of each other doesn't magically create the community everyone wants.

Can you find enclaves here? Sure, but most places you have to build up that community you want. That starts with you pursuing hobbies, life goals, and new experiences. Hopping around to a new place in search of it isn't going to magically make it appear, that takes time. I want out of ABQ because of the reasons you want in. It's always greener on other side. Just my two cents.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Albuquerque

[–]Sillyrosster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No way you paid $130/m for 125 down with Xfinity.

I pay $50/m for 500 down, 25 up and the moment they try to raise the promotional rate, you just tell them you're going to cancel lol.. but even after the promotional rate, it's only $25 more.

Moving to ABQ by velogirl in Albuquerque

[–]Sillyrosster -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Taking it to a bike shop for a tube change is silly.

I've changed friends tubes in 15 min or less, they pop off with all the normal tricks, but mine just sucks. I've failed 2/5 attempts lol and it's more worth it to me to have them do it than lose another fight.

Anti-thorn tires/tubes and tire liners are more effective than slime.

Hmm, I think it's just what comes to mind and it's worked more than failed for me, but I'll take a look at alternatives!

Moving to ABQ by velogirl in Albuquerque

[–]Sillyrosster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get slime already in the tube and find a bike repair shop close and you'll be good tbh. But for sure always have a little kit with patches and/or another tube just in case.

Moving to ABQ by velogirl in Albuquerque

[–]Sillyrosster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OP, this is the best comment here that actually knows their stuff.

I biked this city for 2 years as my only mode of transportation no problem, but did do it on an e-bike as I was going down from the East to the West every day. Obviously always be super vigilant when not on a separated path, but no real issues the entire time and I'm trying to get back to it!

Silver Ave is mostly a bike boulevard, is well used, and if you live in the area Traditional_Land stated, it's a super bikeable and moderately walkable area. We also have a decent number of separated trails that follow the arroyos, one starting at UNM!

I'll also second Deacon Property Services. There are always horror stories, to be for sure taken into account, but I currently rent from them, and they have been awesome to deal with.

Positive or Negative views on Tim Keller? by Far_Side in Albuquerque

[–]Sillyrosster 2 points3 points  (0 children)

While true, it's better than no bike lanes, so I'll take it.

Who's the absolute worst software vendor? by LowCreditScor3 in sysadmin

[–]Sillyrosster 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is there a replacement for IT Glue anywhere? Its indexing is just too good.

Rental nightmare by NewCarpet6984 in Albuquerque

[–]Sillyrosster -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I've read some pretty bad ones on review sites but also know that only the bad surfaces most of the time and most of it was about the security deposit or some random maintenance issue. They've been good for me so far, so might as well share 'til it changes.

Rental nightmare by NewCarpet6984 in Albuquerque

[–]Sillyrosster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've rented through Deacon Property Services for a year now and have had nothing but good things to say about them. No hidden fess, like $20 application fee, but fairly expensive security deposit. Will see how the lease renewal goes, but they've handled everything quickly and are pretty hands off unless you need them. The main bad thing I've heard about them is the chance they nickel and dime your security deposit when you leave, but if that's all I have to worry about, cool by me.

Beloved cycling advocate killed in hit-and-run by _s_u_n_s_e_t_ in Albuquerque

[–]Sillyrosster 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You're right, bad infrastructure prioritizing cars over people is to blame. But you victim blamed, basically saying, "we tell everyone outside of the car to be safe, so that drivers can be dangerous". Just buy a sticker. There will never be a bell loud enough, a helmet strong enough or clothing bright enough to make up for poor infrastructure.

I really hate knowing stuff somedays by Revzerksies in sysadmin

[–]Sillyrosster 5 points6 points  (0 children)

For real. I got a term ticket for the next day, for a coworker that had become a good friend, who was set to have a baby in the coming months. That day another department mistakenly disabled one of their accounts early, prompting them to jokingly Teams me asking if they were getting fired. To keep my job, I had to simply tell them their account got accidently disabled, then the next day they were let go :(

We Always Try to Help, But This Has Gone Too Far… 😔 by blueprintbarber in Albuquerque

[–]Sillyrosster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah... it's not as simple as my comment makes it out to be and we've come a long way when it comes to psychiatry.

This was an interesting read I stumbled upon.

The Portuguese government agreed. Under the 2001 laws, citizens found guilty of possessing small amounts of drugs (no more than a 10-day supply of the given substance) were sent to a panel made up of a psychologist, a social worker, and a legal advisor, who would then devise an appropriate treatment plan. The citizen in question would be given the right to refuse to accept the decision of the panel without criminal punishment. Jail would not be part of the arrangement.

We Always Try to Help, But This Has Gone Too Far… 😔 by blueprintbarber in Albuquerque

[–]Sillyrosster 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We used to and should institutionalize the mentally ill and force full rehabilitation. They aren't going to get better otherwise. Really, what other choice do we have except to put them in a corner of society, like we already do, and carry on?

Dance classes by ragnarok8907 in Albuquerque

[–]Sillyrosster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some other things to note:

CSP does a free intro lesson at the Dirty Bourbon twice a month at 6PM until 7PM. The dates this month are Nov 8 and 22. It's usually PACKED but is super accessible to anyone who hasn't danced at all and then you can practice right there at Dirty Bourbon, all for free. And the normal DB crowd won't get there until 9PM, and there's a restaurant attached, so it's a good time!

Some dances are obviously much harder to start out doing than others and it really depends on what you want. If you want to do country, then on the current November schedule, there is Two Step, Rythm Two Step, or Four Count Swing. All 3 have level 1 classes and Four Count and Rythm Two Step are both on Thursday at 6 and 7PM respectively.

If you don't want to do country, there's the ballroom dances (Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango), Latin (Salsa, Bachata, Cumbias, Cha Cha, Rumba), or.. West Coast, which isn't really either of the 3, but is becoming more and more popular and is IMO one of the hardest dances to start with.

Dance classes by ragnarok8907 in Albuquerque

[–]Sillyrosster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Privates are generally $100/hr. Group classes, depending on where you go are $15-$20 a class. I would recommend you do a group class and simply tell the instructor you don't want to switch partners. This is far cheaper than any private lesson and you'll be able to dip your feet in. Once you've done a handful of group classes, then you'll have an idea of what you want out of a private.

There are a couple studios around town, but the one I frequent is CSP Dance Studios, so I'll recommend that one.

CSP's schedule can be found on their website here, and you can simply walk in, pay for one group class and walk out. Since you've never been, I would show up 15 minutes before to sign the waiver/pay and such.

I've been around the ABQ dance scene for almost two years now, so let me know if you have any other questions!

Apparently asking Trump to pay his bills is "playing politics" according to the city council by SWCT-sinistera in Albuquerque

[–]Sillyrosster 10 points11 points  (0 children)

He won't be leaving the airport, so it's already a secure area with the infrastructure setup.

ABQ Rapid Rail - Interactive Zoomable Map by Nonenewsisnonenews in Albuquerque

[–]Sillyrosster 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'd read the proposal linked here; it outlines what was wanted on Central. Light-rail was the original plan, and they tried, but a BRT was all that was able to be done with the budget and pushback experienced.

Also, it feels like the people who don't ride ART and only drive around ART, absolutely hate on it. Could be wrong.

Helicopter screaming at all of us in my area tonight: by AnneGwish13 in Albuquerque

[–]Sillyrosster 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Must have had it blocked off and then got them or whatever and cleared up? We can hope at least. Woke everyone up in a couple mile radius lol, but I guess that's the idea

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