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[Tom Ashcraft]

Computer Labs--City of Albuquerque:

http://www.cabq.gov/family/facilities-centers/computer-labs


On 05/16/2017 03:39 AM, Anthony J. Bentley wrote:
> Tom Ashcraft writes:
>> It happens that I used to spend a lot of time in Manzano Mesa Multi
>> Generational Center for the inexpensive gym facilities. There used to be
>> and I believe there still is a pretty nicely appointed computer lab in
>> there, as well as other suitable and spacious meeting rooms.  I'm pretty
>> sure reservations can be made there for nominal or non-existent fees.
>> Likely the other community centers around town also offer appropriate
>> facilities, though MMMGC is the only one I have any direct knowledge of
>> as for me it was reasonable to bicycle to.
> My thoughts on locations...
>
> Manzano Mesa would be a great location. It's a very nice facility,
> close to Central Avenue (public transportation) and I-40. Like Tom,
> I can bike there easily (and do, often). Has city wifi which in my
> experience is satisfactory.
>
> Quelab might be a good facility (I've never visited). It has poor bus
> service, though, and I can't bike there easily. At least it's close to
> the Big I. Membership is $20/mo, looks like.
>
> UNM surely has some appropriate facility somewhere. It would be nice to
> try to attract some students from there; I wasn't aware of any Unix
> clubs during my time as a student (fairly recently). It has excellent
> bus service, but people with cars will have a hard time finding parking.
> Network connectivity for non-students is a problem that would need solving.
>
> There are other possibilities in the more startup-y parts downtown, like
> Fatpipe or the Verge building, maybe...
>
> As was said earlier, no location will be perfect for everyone. I have to
> say I find the Manzano Mesa community center the most attractive.
>