Grif's Origins in Random Travel: Downtown Albuquerque (Ep.22)

The largest city in New Mexico is the central hub for the state's finance and technology sectors. With the arrival of the railroad in the late 19th century caused a boom in urban development. A random excursion there in my 20s began a curiosity of Southwest history that still remains with me today.

Sources:

www.citydata.com Races in Albuquerque (2019)

www.cabq.gov History of the KiMo (2022)

www.nmarchitectureguide.org Occidental Life Building (2020)

www.onlyinyourstate.com There's A Castle In New Mexico...(2020)

www.gertrudezachary.com Our Story (2022)

www.newmexicomagazine.org The Rock Diva of Albuquerque (2014)

www,abqjournal.com Businesswoman Gertrude Zachary Dies...(2013)

Video:

Andy Fertal (YT) Kimo Theatre. (2014)

Daniel Martinez (YT) Albuquerque Castle (KRQE) (2008)

DoctorDrrone (YT) Drone footage of Albuquerque...(2022)

Drone Tour (YT) Albuquerque Aerial Drone View (2021)

whorocksnm (YT) Gertrude Zachary Antiques (2015)

your5best (YT) Albuquerque, New Mexico Best Landmarks...(2021)

Eustache DelaMoustache (YT) The Midnight-Last Train (music video) (2020)

River's Edge (1986)

Songs:

Neon Indian-Halogen

The Midnight-Last Train