L&LNM Blogs Central Between Carlisle and Girard

Today, Kelsey and I L&LNM blogged Abq's Central Avenue between Carlisle and Girard. We had a nice time. There was no wind, it wasn't cold, and this is an area with lots of neat little shops, getting close to the UNM campus. We might go back and do a little shopping.

When we tally, we take note of those buildings we are unsure about and look them up when we get home. Max's Magic Shop and Theatre and Skyway Trading are two. Max's looks to be in business, and Skyway has a sign in the door saying their office hours are 11 - 1 for UPS and other deliveries. But it looks empty and out of business. 

There are several nightclubs and dinner restaurants, only open in the late afternoon/evening to the wee morning hours. 

There are some buildings we wondered about -- they looked like they had businesses, or out-of-businesses, on the bottom level but condos perhaps on the upper levels. Are those condos occupied fully, or close to fully? Does anyone know?

We saw some amazing street art that we will post more of on Facebook as well as more photos of interesting buildings. 

The Numbers
Between Carlisle and Girard, we counted 76 (87%) in-businesses and 11 (13%) out-of-businesses. For the entire distance we've covered so far, we have counted 597 total businesses, 449 (75%) of which are in business and 148 (25%) of which are out of business. I have to admit, the numbers are looking better. 

Next Steps 
We will be blogging the Atrisco area this Saturday, Christmas Eve, at 1:00. We will meet at the Monte Carlo parking lot. Anyone who wants to join us is welcome.