by SouthPaw October 19, 2017
not a wasteland, not full of teepees, but rather a city in the center of new mexico; most residents spend their whole childhood wanting to get out of here, but the minute they leave they all want to go back; residents of this city understand that they do not sell newspapers at the newstand and you cant go skating at the ice house, only know directions because of the mountains and volcanos, know where to get a breakfast burrito at 2 in the morning, know what "Christmas" at a restaurant means, understand that there is probably the largest wealth gap in the world here, and think that anyone who lives in rio rancho has problems
by appleturkey February 7, 2005
by respectthebunny February 11, 2010
A seemingly psychological illness of which everyone new that one meets is close friends with a mutual acquaintance; the occurrence of which happens too often, and is too coincidental for, a soap opera or sitcom.
"Just because you met them randomly at a dive bar at the other end of town, doesn't mean they aren't best friends with the person you are dating. Its another case of albuquerquitis."
"Albuquerquitis is a pandemic! The new bartender i just met last night? They're old friends of my ex that broke up with me less than a week ago."
"Albuquerquitis is a pandemic! The new bartender i just met last night? They're old friends of my ex that broke up with me less than a week ago."
by S.A.M.B.A. December 21, 2008
A homogenous, humble city in central New Mexico. Surrounded by burbs (Los Lunas, Rio Rancho) which makes the city span the length of the moon. The people live in their own world, a New Mexican reality. There's not a lot of diversity, families have been there for generations, which makes it a beautiful place for people rooted in their communities. There is a problem with drugs and gangs and lack of quality education, but overall there are a lot of charming qualities unlike any other city. It's authenticity stems from the unique cuisine, beautiful weather, incomparable accents, and 505 pride.
Albuquerque is not just balloons, chile, and the war zone. Get a life, appreciate the silver linings.
by Burquena March 23, 2013
(AL-bah-KIRK-ee), from the Latin: Absconditus : meaning hidden, concealed.
Located perfectly in the middle of the surface of the planet, Albuquerque has been refered to as the Shangri La of the western hemisphere. Visitors to the Duke City are astonished to discover that it is in the continental United States and no passport is required. It's residents are ferociously kind and loving, and have developed more that 500 different ways to cook green chili. After the world wide destruction of 2012, Albuquerque was elected capitol city of the new world. A jewel of the desert.
Located perfectly in the middle of the surface of the planet, Albuquerque has been refered to as the Shangri La of the western hemisphere. Visitors to the Duke City are astonished to discover that it is in the continental United States and no passport is required. It's residents are ferociously kind and loving, and have developed more that 500 different ways to cook green chili. After the world wide destruction of 2012, Albuquerque was elected capitol city of the new world. A jewel of the desert.
by v00d00whoknew? July 4, 2009
by the 505 king June 11, 2009