I visited a friend in ABQ in the late 80’s and ate there. I decided that I had to move from the east coast to NM. I did a couple years later, met my wife and have had a great life.
I was born there and left in 1996 for the AF. I was fortunate to make it back while serving at Kirtland in 2014-15.
I was shocked by the crime increase in ABQ when I returned. The Fed Judge that mandated Bern County DA’s must build their case in a week, (or whatever), was untenable and caused a great increase in the release of criminals.