Archive for the 'Albuquerque' Category

Busy intersection

May 7, 2007

Here we are sitting at the intersection of Girard, Monte Vista and Central Avenue in the bustling city of Albuquerque. This crossroads on Route 66 has often been called “Badman’s Corners,” since every “badman” or wanted man has at one time or another passed this point. The detail of this photo has an interesting juxtaposition [...]

On the bridge

March 3, 2007

Cottonwoods brush against the concrete railings of Albuquerque’s Rio Grande bridge. The river itself looks a little low. This photo from the 1950s, looks toward the northeast, showing a beautiful sky over the Sandia Mountains.

Eastward into Albuquerque

March 3, 2007

Motorists enter the Duke City from the west on this four-lane bridge across the Rio Grande. The Sandia Mountains are in the distance. The billboard (left) touts Albuquerque National Bank…New Mexico’s oldest and largest.