Many businesses in this area have signs up, telling us to ring the bell for service. Doors are locked. This area also houses the state fairgrounds and casino.
This is the hood that has the lapidary shop I have been curious about. I was thinking it is an out-of-business but it has a sign telling us to go to the open gems and minerals store next door for help so we counted it as an in-business.
I noticed in the door of Studio D, a person I assume is an employee or perhaps owner, just standing there watching the construction. Same thing at Central Tires, employees just standing out in their parking lot, blocked off and isolated by A.R.T.
I'm at the point where I feel the need to go in and ask people who work at the in-businesses for their stories. I haven't yet. I don't know why. This project is getting to me. It's a sad story. I'm not sure I'm ready for more.
Second shout out for help
We have put out one call for help on this project and have heard NOTHING back! That's okay. It's all good. I've had a lot of experience getting less than great responses to my calls for help.
But think about it if you are a college student looking for a great research project, or if you are someone who loves Abq and Central Avenue and history and sharing stories.
A.R.T. is moving too fast for us to blog Central and capture its history. We need to cover ground more quickly. If you can help, even by just taking photos, commenting, and sharing, let us know.
The NumbersFor the stretch of Central between Louisiana and San Pedro, we counted 25 (74%) in-businesses and 9 (26%) out-of-businesses. For the entire distance we've covered so far, we have counted 421 total businesses, 303 (72%) of which are in business and 118 (28%) out of business.
That's all for today. It's bitter cold out there, New Mexico. Be safe. Stay warm.
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