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Title: Las Cruces... Post by: DRKWNG on January 03, 2015, 08:31:18 AM I know most of you guys are up in the Albuquerque area, but talk to me about Las Cruces...
Title: Re: Las Cruces... Post by: Zaster on January 03, 2015, 03:00:41 PM Las Cruces is the 2nd largest city in NM. With NMSU, White Sands Missile Range and the Space Port in or near the city makes for good employment opportunities. The climate is mild and the town is sheltered by the surrounding mountains.
I have a couple of good friends living there if you need more specific information. Title: Re: Las Cruces... Post by: DRKWNG on January 03, 2015, 04:16:50 PM Thanks for the info. Any idea what the cycling scene is like down there? A friend of mine is inviting me to join in on a long-established family agricultural business that he is likely returning home to run. We're both quickly tiring of working for the Man here in DC, and the more I look into it, the better it seems.
Title: Re: Las Cruces... Post by: Zaster on January 03, 2015, 04:52:25 PM Can't blame you. I cut the cord myself as of 12/23 and couldn't be happier.
If you are talking about bicycling I can't help you. The Organ Mountains are the closest elevation to Las Cruces but I haven't checked them out. The Black Range close to Silver City is a blast to ride and I'm told that Hwy 191 in Arizona is even better from a motorcycling perspective. But then again, the bicycle and motorcycle riders in NM tend to prefer the same roads. [Dolph] Title: Re: Las Cruces... Post by: Cloner on January 05, 2015, 04:10:19 PM Las Cruces is close to the Arroyo Seco race track in Deming, too, so that's got to help a bit. Roger, who owns and operates the facility, is a bike guy. Viva Powersports in El Paso is your nearest Ducati dealer, and that's only a short drive away. I don't know much about them, but I haven't heard anything bad.
Title: Re: Las Cruces... Post by: DRKWNG on January 05, 2015, 05:31:03 PM Cool, thanks for the info. Stu will most likely be working on my SC if I were to keep it. He owes me an alloy swing arm. ;D
Title: Re: Las Cruces... Post by: reverus on January 06, 2015, 03:26:12 AM cruces in the last few years pretty much turned into scottsdale arizona. Lots of money moved in. its Gotten pretty nice. cycle scene kinda blows as far as I know. As mentioned arroyo seco is there however so that's cool. There is a hotel there I can't think of the name right now that we go to everynow and then, they have the best hot tub this side of vegas!
Albuquerque is better though heh Title: Re: Las Cruces... Post by: Duck-Stew on January 06, 2015, 09:12:08 AM Cool, thanks for the info. Stu will most likely be working on my SC if I were to keep it. He owes me an alloy swing arm. ;D I owe you a ?!?WHAT?!? 8) Title: Re: Las Cruces... Post by: DRKWNG on January 06, 2015, 10:07:57 AM Well, you know. ;D
But no, I figure you're the one who I'll want working on it if I do end up making a move out that way. Time will tell. Title: Re: Las Cruces... Post by: Duck-Stew on January 06, 2015, 12:03:59 PM Well, you know. ;D But no, I figure you're the one who I'll want working on it if I do end up making a move out that way. Time will tell. No matter what... It would be great to hang out with you again. Be well & let us know... Title: Re: Las Cruces... Post by: Cloner on January 07, 2015, 07:26:50 AM He owes me an alloy swing arm. ;D Yeah.....me too!!! An alloy swing arm for my Aermacchi! [Dolph] Title: Re: Las Cruces... Post by: Zaster on January 07, 2015, 03:46:48 PM While you at it Stu, make me one as well since my chain is still rubbing on it and DNA refuses to do anything about it ;D
Title: Re: Las Cruces... Post by: DRKWNG on April 23, 2015, 11:39:22 AM Ok, a lot of time has passed since I started this thread. Since then, work posted a vacancy in Cruces, and I (as well as my best friend) applied for it. Time passed, I took a four month trip out to the Middle East, only to find out that I was selected for an interview. That was a month and a half ago. Got a phone call today offering me the position. So now comes the decision. Do I stay or do I go???
Title: Re: Las Cruces... Post by: DRKWNG on April 27, 2015, 11:26:04 AM And it's official. I'll be moving out there some time in the early-mid autumn.
Title: Re: Las Cruces... Post by: Cloner on April 27, 2015, 12:48:59 PM Congratulations on your new position, DWD. Make time to come to ABQ once in a while for a visit! [Dolph]
Title: Re: Las Cruces... Post by: Zaster on April 27, 2015, 02:11:52 PM Welcome to NM!
Let's do some [Dolph] Title: Re: Las Cruces... Post by: Grrrly on October 26, 2015, 11:30:45 AM Hey...looks like I might be relocating to EP in the near future! I would love another DMFr to ride with!! and would gladly travel north to do so!!!
Title: Re: Las Cruces... Post by: DRKWNG on October 27, 2015, 06:22:04 AM Hey...looks like I might be relocating to EP in the near future! I would love another DMFr to ride with!! and would gladly travel north to do so!!! You're leaving NY? That will be a bit of a culture shock. ;) Then again, me coming to Cruces from DC was as well. Looks like I'll have to get off my butt and get the SC running. This is a job for Stu!! Title: Re: Las Cruces... Post by: Duck-Stew on October 28, 2015, 02:03:06 PM You're leaving NY? That will be a bit of a culture shock. ;) Then again, me coming to Cruces from DC was as well. Looks like I'll have to get off my butt and get the SC running. This is a job for Stu!! I'm right here... Just holla whenever you're ready. Title: Re: Las Cruces... Post by: MadDuck on October 29, 2015, 08:33:56 AM Whadya mean get the SC running??? I thought all it had was a scratched/dented tank?
Title: Re: Las Cruces... Post by: DRKWNG on October 29, 2015, 06:15:28 PM Whadya mean get the SC running??? I thought all it had was a scratched/dented tank? Tank was damaged in the move out. Neither of the bikes have been running for a couple of years. Plus, it's WAY overdue for new belts (which I have a set of). Title: Re: Las Cruces... Post by: Auslander on October 29, 2015, 06:23:11 PM Just drove 20 hours from SD. Hopefully I'll find a good reputable spot do do hail damage repairs that keeps me in the area for a while.
Title: Re: Las Cruces... Post by: DRKWNG on October 29, 2015, 06:25:27 PM Just drove 20 hours from SD. Hopefully I'll find a good reputable spot do do hail damage repairs that keeps me in the area for a while. One of my coworker's had pretty significant damage. Title: Re: Las Cruces... Post by: MadDuck on October 29, 2015, 09:10:24 PM That's right.... I forgot..... it hails in that part of the country...... that's not necessarily a deal breaker though.........
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