If you love getting caught up in a good book in your free time, you’ll likely enjoy hunting for new reading materials at the Albuquerque Main Library. This public library is conveniently located right in Albuquerque city limits, and there is even a parking garage nearby that offers two hours of free parking to library visitors.

Wander through the stacks to find fiction and nonfiction titles to take back to Broadstone Towne Center, or if you’re having trouble finding a book on your own, join one of the library’s book groups to discover new reading materials to discuss with fellow area bookworms. In addition to books, the Albuquerque Main Library offers music and DVDs that you can check out with a library card.

Tech-savvy visitors can use the 39 library computers to catch up on work, or bring your own laptop and take advantage of the building’s free Wi-Fi.

Albuquerque Main Library
501 Copper Avenue NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 768-5170
www.abclibrary.org

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Looking for easy ways to help keep your refrigerator clean and fresh? These smart and simple household items will help you to get out even the toughest food smells and leave your fridge smelling like new again!

• Baking soda. This one isn’t just an old wives’ tale; baking soda really does help to absorb unpleasant scents and remove them from the air. Start by sprinkling some baking soda around your refrigerator and scrubbing with a damp sponge. Once you’re done, place an opened box inside to absorb any additional smells that might happen in the future.
• Lemons. Lemons are also all-natural deodorizers. Soak a cotton ball in a small bowl of lemon juice, and then leave it inside the refrigerator for several hours to permeate every inch of the interior.
• Salt. Scrub the inside of your fridge with a simple salt and water solution, leaving the coarse granules for extra scrubbing power. This is a great way to do a heavy-duty clean without chemicals.
• Liners. If you frequently find yourself scrubbing foul-smelling spills from condiments, leftovers, and other unsavory items, you might want to try lining the shelves of your fridge with paper towels. That way, you can simply remove them if (and when) a leak happens.

Clean and Deodorize Your Refrigerator [Reader’s Digest]
How To Clean & Organize a Refrigerator [Apartment Therapy]
Cleaning Your Fridge [Martha Stewart]

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Planning tonight’s dinner out in Albuquerque? Taste something exciting at Talking Drums Restaurant, a local favorite that features all of the most popular dishes from Ethiopia and all across Africa. Whether you’re already a fan of this style of cuisine or you’re just feeling adventurous, you’ll love the robust flavors and unique style of dining that involves eating each dish with flat, spongy injera bread instead of utensils.

Everything on the menu at Talking Drums Restaurant is served on a large platter so that you can easily scoop it up using the injera, and the most popular dishes include tender lamb served with jalapenos and onions, stewed lentils, and grilled chicken with warm tomato sauce. Regulars recommend ordering the meat or vegetarian platters in order to try a variety of dishes in one sitting, and because these are large enough for two, it also makes an affordable date night out!

Talking Drums Restaurant
1606 Central Ave SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 792-3221
www.yelp.com/biz/talking-drums-restaurant-albuquerque-2

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