Quote:I think you told me once that you grew up here. How long ago? That part of town has grown a ton in the past 15-20 years

 

I was born and raised in Albuquerque and still have a lot of family there.  I left in the late 80's while in my early 20's when I joined the Navy.  I eventually married and was stationed here in Jacksonville during my Naval career.  I return roughly once a year to visit or participate in family functions (weddings, funerals, etc.).  I missed this year's "big get-together" celebrating my grandmother's 101st birthday due to starting a new job.     However, my wife and I may make a visit sometime around the holidays.

 

I remember when the Sandia Reservation was relatively "poor" prior to the Casino that has been built there.  Del Norte High School and the surrounding neighborhoods didn't exist, and Cibola High School was surrounded by desert.  That's where I spent a lot of time riding dirt bikes, 4 wheeling and shooting rabbits.  I used to ride horses down by the river in what we used to call "The Bosque".  I don't recognize the areas as much today.

 

Since I am hijacking this thread, if you would like to hear more about what Albuquerque was like when I grew up there, shoot me a PM.  There were points in my up-bringing where I wasn't necessarily a "good citizen" as well as a time where I worked in law enforcement.  I have met and know quite a few people that were/are influential in politics, the media and business mainly through family ties.

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