November 24, 2009 Happy Thanksgiving! In This Issue EDo Holiday Party Hotel Andaluz Opens EDo Board Zipper Walk Isaac Benton Re-Elected Own A Loft for Under $155,000 Old Main 317 672 Sq. Ft. $154,500 City Market 302 882 Sq. Ft. $179,000 Old Main 308 818 Sq. Ft. $179,500 Call 247-DWELL (3935), or click here for more information. Lease A Loft A select few lofts and courtyard homes available to lease starting at $785/month ... call 247-DWELL (3935), or click here for more information. Lease An Office for $550/Mo. Retail and office space available in EDo ... call 247-DWELL (3935) or click here for more information. Rob Dickson Qualifying Broker (505) 301-7997 Tim McGivern Associate Broker (505) 220-2387 Lara Simon Associate Broker (505) 710-6672 Quick Links... AbqHigh.com Own Lease Presented by EDo Holiday Party - You're Invited! Please join us on Thursday, December 10th from 5:30-7:30 PM at the fabulous Hotel Andaluz, Downtown at 2nd & Copper, to celebrate the spirit of the season.      We will be gathering in the Valencia Room at the mezzanine level, overlooking the gorgeous lobby and connected to a wonderful rooftop deck. It's a cash bar, but food will be provided.  We would love to see you there! Hotel Andaluz Opens The former La Posada Hotel, built in 1939 by Conrad Hilton and one of Albuquerque's landmarks, has been renovated to the tune of $30 million by local developer and friend of EDo, Gary Goodman.        If you haven't been, please make it a regular stop for yourself, friends, and family.  It's truly a world-class hotel that shows the best side of Albuquerque - past, present and future.  The restaurant, lobby drink service, library, mezzanine cultural directories and artwork are all first rate.        Let's support Gary in his efforts to raise the bar in our City.  See you on December 10th. We are proud to introduce the volunteer leaders of our Neighborhood Association. We will be writing in future issues about their initiatives to build on EDo's successes. Terry Keene, President, and Pat Keene Terry and his wife Pat opened the acclaimed Artichoke Café in 1989, making it a true anchor for EDo's recent success. They opened Pizzeria Farina in 2008, and it's another big hit, adding to EDo's growing reputation for great food. Lauren Greene, Vice President Lauren and her husband Jason opened The Grove Café & Market in 2006, and have garnered many city-wide awards since then.  It has become one of EDo's great gathering places, and they are "dedicated to the area's growth and success." Doug Majewski, Secretary Doug is the CEO of the Hartman + Majewski Design Group, a 25 person architectural & engineering firm located in the historic Hudson Hotel in EDo. His firm has worked on several projects in our neighborhood, including BelVedere, the Immanuel Lutheran School, and Lovelace Hospital. David Oberstein, Treasurer David is redeveloping the historic Memorial Hospital property as the Hotel Parq Central.  "As stewards of this Albuquerque landmark, we look forward to introducing our hotel to you, our neighbors, in the fall of 2010." Bill Fleming Bill and his wife Paula have lived in Campus Lofts since 2004. Bill is on the Board of Directors of the Campus Lofts HOA and the Historic Campus Association. Antonio Garcia Antonio is the founder of Zuk Design a local design studio specializing in industrial, lighting, and furniture design. Antonio lives and has his office and studio in EDo. David Mahlman David is an architect actively involved in the design of community, cultural, recreational and educational facilities. His studio has been located in EDo since 1983.  Michele Meade Michele is the owner of Chez D'or Salon and skin spa located in EDo. "We are thrilled to be in this great neighborhood." Randi McGinn Randi is a highly-recognized trial lawyer whose firm is located in the historic Slade Dairy Building in EDo. She is a recipient of the UNM Distinguished Alumni Award.  Rob Dickson, Executive Director Rob is the developer of The Lofts at Albuquerque High and BelVedere/Urban Courtyard Living.  He has lived and worked in EDo since 2002. Lara Simon, Executive Director Lara is an associate broker at EDo Spaces.  She has worked in EDo since 2005 and became a resident in 2006. The Zipper Walk through EDo On Thursday, December 3rd at 4:00 PM, the 1st Annual Zipper Walk to the Nob Hill Shop & Stroll will start at the Alvardo Transportation Center Downtown, and pass through EDo. Let's welcome the walkers, and feel free to join in!  Details at www.thezipperabq.com.  City Councilor Isaac Benton Re-elected We congratulate Isaac on his re-election, and thank him for his public service to our community. As an architect and urbanist, he is a great fan of diverse, walkable communities like EDo. We appreciate his support of our efforts to make EDo one of the friendliest "live-work-walk-shop-dine" neighborhoods in Albuquerque.