After getting kicked out of my home at 17 I moved to the war zone. Only place that was willing to rent to me underage. I commuted to WMHS my senior year. I was able to get a better job a bit later and moved by UNM and eventually went to CNM and UNM. I live in Seattle now about to get my masters. It’s been a long tough road alone but it’s possible. Burque will always be my home. 🙌🏽
All of my friends that I grew up with there, all of their parents and grandparent have never left abq or New Mexico. Vacation for them is camping near sandia. They NEVER LEAVE. It’s not the land of enchantment, it’s the land of entrapment. Don’t get me wrong, I love my home, abq. But people there need to get out and see the world. Your going to come back anyways, everyone always does, but before you do, the world is AMAZING. Try to see as much of it as you can before you die in the NM desert.
Rosi Garcia it’s because of poverty it’s a shit state the government doesn’t care only for its weapons and the money that government gets only goes to the military and people who say this guys a bum is stupid try living in New Mexico with native Americans sad by the past and living it everyday knowing that no one will help you it’s a bad state in poverty and native reservations.
@@alexchavez3244 Theres still more ways to get out. Were given many opportunities but most take them for granted or disregard them, ignoring what they have and pity themselves when it's gone. If someone really wanted to get out of this city then they can, instead of turning to gang life. They like the image it gives them.
@@alexchavez3244 lmao I'm native too so stfu. You should know people who live on the rez got shit worse for ppl in burque. I'm growing up in schools were kids think it's cool to say fuck school and do all that gang shit but they all depressed and dying. I'm seeing all my friend die and go to jail. I get that America I'd corrupt but so what, that shit is old news. Instead of falling into the system and being another statistic do something about it. It's so easy to give up. I ain't saying your opinions are wrong. All I'm trying to say If someone want to make it then they wouldn't be another statistic, they work hard and get shit done. They live not just survive.
@@alexchavez3244 I know plenty of history, and if you say get my head in the books, i agree. That's what I'm saying get yo head in them books and then you have all those opportunities. Then go somewhere with that, make a change in what you see wrong with this government system. You talk so big, you see all this corruption but what are you doing about it diigis.
Delyzha Waquie you can’t do anything only wait for an empire to die and hope our people have the population to control the land from strangers and it will happen the native population will kill the population that came to shit on our people and not know of our existence.
There is nothing glorious or cool about this lifestyle. It ruins people, families and communities. Hope he does continue to do better. Albuquerque needs more good people to contribute to it.
I been there trust me nothing good comes out of it....from 13 to 17 I was locked up or on probation...then went to county jail and at 20 was finally sent off for 2 years....I was facing 45....got out and got to working...by 28 owned my home and am working on home number 2 and I work hard in the sun all day in west texas oilfields....but I do it for my 4 kids and wife...if I can change anyone can
I've lived in the war zone for about five years. There were a few crazy moments when I lived there, but for the most part. It was pretty quiet. It's really pretty simple to avoid trouble. Just don't go looking for it, it's that simple. At least for me, anyways.
TV shows like gangland make Albuquerque sound like Compton or Juarez. But honestly the traffic is the biggest danger in albuquerque. You got a greater chance of getting hit by a bus, than getting caught up in a drive by.
@@jamesroper4952 naw y’all straight up saying it how tf yk if you mind yo business goofy you ain know abq like that if you think it’s peaceful 🤣🤣🤣 albucrazy crazy you just ain see the crazy 🤣🤣
@@505kalob8 they aint see the crazy cuz they mind there business weirdo. not everyone is going out looking for the "crazy" the way you type I can tell your part of the problem in Abq
@@jamesroper4952the only thing hard in abq are the goats heads. Unless you are scared of 5’3” dad bod cholos or really spicy green chile. The warzone is just a wannabe la with poor people crackheads. I’ve seen Arby’s in Chicago that have more gang violence and that’s just the kitchen.
Little kids get along their just programmed to doing dumb stuff cause nobody messes with a gang and girls like bad boys woman love men and theirs a difference in minds buy the environments activities they need sports and pro contracts will get them rival's the brother's will not like it
Amy Lopez Many troubled youth/people that grew up in that life have taken tons of drugs and repeated blows to the head from countless violent encounters which both have been proven to stopped the pre frontal cortex from fully developing which greatly hinders their decision making/rationality rendering many of these grown men to be essentially man child's unstable emotions, compulsive behavior etc.. many of them have CTE/TBI and aren't even aware
Alcohol and Rx abuse, let alone when combined with a lifestyle where one has little mental stimulation beyond using street smarts and constant subjection to mind-numbing modern entertainment/media, are a prescription for being stuck in a mental rut.
Awsome man. I love the work you do on Instagram and this short film. You really show the life of ABQ that most to none know of, Can’t wait to see more videos, pictures, and everything else you put out.
🙏R.I.P🙏 I DIDN'T KNOW DEKO BUT WANTED TO GIVE HIM A SHOUT OUT FOR REPRESENTING ALBUQUERQUE WITH "HIS STORY". BLAZQUEZ THANKS FOR DOING THESE VIDEOS. JOB WELL DONE 👉💯👈
Frank, I just watched all 7 videos on your channel back to back, and I'm glad that UA-cam recommended one of your videos to me. Your channel, your work, it has potential. Keep it up. Not too many good things come out of New Mexico and when they do, well they leave and forget where they come from. Not to many talented people stay and use their gifts and talent to help out their community or home. I like how you are painting Albuquerque in this way, I like how you are representing our home. From one creative to another, keep dreaming and keeping moving forward. This journey is tough but why else were we given these gifts. I hope to see more.
I used to do security at the allsups on Zuni and Louisiana. Even the little 7yr olds would know when undercovers were around. Place is no joke! But, if you respect people they respect you. That's the 505
If you truly believed are heathens and you're not...why aren't you out there sharing the gospel on the streets. If you are one of God's own No weapon formed against you will prosper.
@@BLFulle It takes more then sharing the gospel on the streets to clean up this cesspool of a city. On that note, what are YOU doing to help, besides running your mouth as a keyboard warrior ?
Those of you with negative comments need to save it! So quick to judge a book by its cover when you don't even know the person or they're SITUATION. I went to school with Felipe, he's good people!💯 I'm glad to see your alright G! I'm happy for you! The hardest part is NOT change, The hardest part is starting over! 👑STAY UP HOMIE!👑 -JUICE-
Mrgroosum ThaSandman that’s kind of a harsh thing to say . How is homie supposed to stay up all the time even gang bangers need sleep . Stop being a judgmental know it all that went to high school for a month bro .
I was look up with this homie Deko,I was in the Feds with him in Florence Colorado, he's a solid soldier,shout out from San Antonio Texas, El oso Tango Orejon,210👂💯💪
I’ve lived in ABQ my entire life. ABQ isn’t a terrible city as those make it out to be, what turns people into living such a lifestyle isn’t the city itself. people forget that how you’re raised, influenced, taught, how you observe, and what you’ve experienced through your life is also what determines the kind of life you live, not the location you are brought up in. look at the positives of the land of enchantment before placing judgement.
Born and raised in Albuquerque I’ll never leave it’s what you make it work hard stay off drugs and you’ll be good in this vida a lot of lost people everywhere not just here so if you don’t like it bounce
Pewpew_00 Thank all your city councilman, governors, representatives, that u guys voted in, there just want power over the people, to control them with stamps , welfare, so they can’t succeed in life,,, that’s the socialist way, to put us under there thumb, years ago every one had work there, why all if a sudden there’s nothing happening there??? Think real good about that??!! I knew past representatives, government workers and they were not like they are now, ask your Grandpa and Grandma how it was , we all worked
Dennis Cox I agree with you, it is what you make of it. I come from that neighborhood and some of us hold down jobs, own businesses and homes and have made a good life for our families. Like you said make bad choices and you do pay the price.
@C caymer To be honest im not sure that's the solution. I really can't speak on how it is further south. I think at this point its a really complex problem that's gonna take a number of things to fix the problem.
I move every couple years. Have lived all over the country. I don't have much but what I do have is the ability to not get attached to places or people.
I lived there in the mid 2000's it was crazy, for like 2 months straight on Saturday night someone got stabbed on my block and the crime scene truck was there all day on Sunday (Pennsylvania and Chico). The best thing about the Fair & Square is it looks like it's closed down, it's probably the dirtiest store I have ever been in.
@@jeanettewaverly2590 Yea that's right up in the heart of the warzone. Here's a crazy story for you that happened right near there. I went with a lady friend who was looking to buy a car. Instead of going to Lomas, she went to one of those shady used car lots up near Central and Juan Tabo. So we take this Mazda Protege for a test drive with one of the used car salesman. Well he starts giving her directions, we end up in that trailer park on Wyoming and Zuni and he is like park here, he jumps out of the car and comes back like 5 minutes later. He gets back in the car, turns out he went to score some crack and starts loading his crack pipe. I am flipping out. since this is probably the most unprofessional thing I have ever seen any salesman do, plus I am in the car and don't want to go to jail. I told my friend to drive back to the lot because that's where my car is and I want no part of this situation. I couldn't get out of that car fast enough. Only in Albuqueque could something like this take place.
@Roberto Carlos honestly. Michael sounds like a coward. I GUARANTEE there are similar stories in his city, like every American city..he just ignores it.
I’m 15 and I used to live in the war zone, luckily we moved away but I was involved in a lot of this with my dad and mom growing up it was likebthis in my house everyday, I grew up around lots of people like him, it’s crazy to watch something like this and relive it, but one thing it did to teach me, is to always be aware of your Surroundings
I do miss a lot like the people who had big hearts and understand what it was like to live in a poor area and know how to help, but I think everyone is struggling and that’s why they end up like him, either dead or trying to fix the path they went down.
that's why you COWARD behind the window hoping he would leave before your MOTHER came up to you and said MAN up and do something about your car!! LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I not only grew up in the Warzone, I still live here. Each of my brothers and I have college degrees, mine is in Electronics Engineering, theirs are Drafting and mechanical engineering. My block is quite (except for the gun fire we hear almost every night). My neighbors are either retired military, retire law enforcement, retired government, or young professionals raising families. Use to walk to school, walk to Nob Hill, walk to the fair grounds, walk to Kirkland’s open houses. My home was built in the 40’s, and the only new additions are Center Air and the kitchen we just replaced last year. While that segment represents a reality of the War Zone, it does not represent the majority of those that live here.
That's true you just have to cut off the old life style and ppl who are not good in ur life and above all trust in the Lord. Now I'm not perfect but I been down that route if I can do it anybody can 💯
Lived in the war zone for most of my life, government housing right on 66. Most definitely fucked me up but also mad me open my eyes to how the world works both good and bad. Some of the nicest people I've ever met were on those streets, would never move back now, but still always gonna be a second home.
Blessings to a new beginning. May God bless your journey. I remember when I had to call my color everyday too. Hang in there- only gets better!!! God be with you!!! Always remember With out Christ I am Nothing!! Thanks for sharing...
I grew up in Albucrazy and it was some good time's this was back in the late 70's I still remember when it was all desert near the north part of Kirtland Airforce Base we lived in that area we owned the U pump it gas station in the early 80's. My love for Albuquerque always will be even though I live in Michigan now.
Yoooo, it's hella funny y'all got him calling the color line!! I remember calling that shit every day for 18 months which was only supposed to be 12! Shit cost me thousands by the time it was said and done. Plus allmy fines and court fees! This out of AZ though... Great videos man keep em coming!
I been to Albuquerque only one time in my life but it truly felt my spirit has been there before,, I seen the streets there, and my native brothers and sisters.. we ALL have to stick together and make OUR marks in this world today, we can show how acceptable and welcoming we are to other cultures and races, we have the spirits to help ..I really enjoy to see the streets turn around to start making changes....Nicholas Garcia,las Vegas Nevada (NATIVE PRIDE FOREVER) Chiricahua...
The Albuquerque (War Zone) is not as bad as how it once was. I remember in the late 90's the police would be giving chase to vehicles who had criminals that had comitted all crimes. Usually in those early days if you could escape into the war zone police would pull off and not continue the chase for fear of their lives quite frankly. Inside that area it was like it's own little city. The area got the name because at night once it got dark it sounded like a real war zone as you could hear gunshots all night. It sounded like the 4rth of July. Morning would come and then there would be a ceasfire. However that did not last long as the gunshots were now happening in the daytime too, heck, night time, day time, any time didn't matter, happening all the time. The Albuquerque Police Department was under a lot of scrutiny from the people living in the war zone, around it, and all of Albuquerque. All of the streets that make up the area all open up to Albuquerque's infamous Central ave. When it got dark suddenly all kinds of wacky characters emerged onto central which then brought out the drug dealers, druggies, robbers, rapists, murderers, pimps, prostitutes, and many other bottom of the shoe characters. The streets back in I believe the early nineties were actually blocked off to make it harder to come in or out of the area. They are still blocked off today. I personally remember people sitting at the bus stop on San Mateo and Central, and the frightened ones if the bus travelling to the heights was missed, well their only choice was to walk past the war zone at night. When all the gang and drug activity was at its worst, these"normal people" were too afraid to cross the area at night, unless a group of them got together and chanced it, or found another way. Sometimes there were some cool dudes that had earned respect in the war zone and if they were heading in that direction, some were cool enough to escort these people across, I know I did it a few times for some people that were afraid to go alone. Anyway I do agree with many of the comments I went through and you all are right. We have grown up in a place all our lives here in New Mexico, and with no jobs, everyone hooked on Meth, Heroin, Crack, Prescription Pills, talk to most of them and they'll all say they've lived in there all there lives, and therein lies the problem. Some of these youngsters have barely been out of Albuquerque here and there let alone New Mexico which is one of the worst states to live in. No jobs, education is I believe like 49th worst in the nation, just no opportunities for young people to thrive. The ones that do get an education almost always take it to another state where they are needed and they don't come back.You can't blame them for finding a better life somewhere else. As for the ones that stay and have little education, maybe a drug habit to go with it, they never leave this place and therefore never see that there's a whole world out there. They become stuck and when your stuck, it's difficult to break free. Today the "war zone" is not nearly as bad or dangerous as it once was, but that changes quickly from generation to generation.
I feel that this area of Albuquerque is transforming. "War Zone" was what it was called over a decade ago and helped contribute to all the bad congregating there. It's actually an international district with over 30 languages spoken. We're seeing new construction (hotels, restaurants, homes, library) and with the new mayor an increase crack-down on crime. Time to stop glorifying those that make short-term bad decisions.
I don’t know why ppl scared of Albuquerque I live here and I can take out the trash at 12:00 and nothing happens we used to it bc we were born here and ppl need to understand that and that some ppl can’t just walk away from there problems so keep your stuff to your self if you have not gone thru the struggles
That man is my brother our other brothers not here physically but he is protecting us every day in these streets of the war zone love u big brother Bobby and ty for still keeping us alive everyday rip see u again one day and Felipe amor brother can't wait till your out here stomping these streets with me again I miss you homes
After getting kicked out of my home at 17 I moved to the war zone. Only place that was willing to rent to me underage. I commuted to WMHS my senior year. I was able to get a better job a bit later and moved by UNM and eventually went to CNM and UNM. I live in Seattle now about to get my masters. It’s been a long tough road alone but it’s possible. Burque will always be my home. 🙌🏽
Andrea Andrea your amazing!
I go too WMHS😂
Went to WMHS too
No it wont cause you left. People always say i love the hood but as soon as they get a little money they leave. Aint mad at you but keep it real
I'm from espanola, can we from a single mother home that shit was hard to make it out! God Bless!!
All of my friends that I grew up with there, all of their parents and grandparent have never left abq or New Mexico. Vacation for them is camping near sandia. They NEVER LEAVE. It’s not the land of enchantment, it’s the land of entrapment. Don’t get me wrong, I love my home, abq. But people there need to get out and see the world. Your going to come back anyways, everyone always does, but before you do, the world is AMAZING. Try to see as much of it as you can before you die in the NM desert.
Rosi Garcia it’s because of poverty it’s a shit state the government doesn’t care only for its weapons and the money that government gets only goes to the military and people who say this guys a bum is stupid try living in New Mexico with native Americans sad by the past and living it everyday knowing that no one will help you it’s a bad state in poverty and native reservations.
@@alexchavez3244 Theres still more ways to get out. Were given many opportunities but most take them for granted or disregard them, ignoring what they have and pity themselves when it's gone. If someone really wanted to get out of this city then they can, instead of turning to gang life. They like the image it gives them.
@@alexchavez3244 lmao I'm native too so stfu. You should know people who live on the rez got shit worse for ppl in burque. I'm growing up in schools were kids think it's cool to say fuck school and do all that gang shit but they all depressed and dying. I'm seeing all my friend die and go to jail. I get that America I'd corrupt but so what, that shit is old news. Instead of falling into the system and being another statistic do something about it. It's so easy to give up. I ain't saying your opinions are wrong. All I'm trying to say If someone want to make it then they wouldn't be another statistic, they work hard and get shit done. They live not just survive.
@@alexchavez3244 I know plenty of history, and if you say get my head in the books, i agree. That's what I'm saying get yo head in them books and then you have all those opportunities. Then go somewhere with that, make a change in what you see wrong with this government system. You talk so big, you see all this corruption but what are you doing about it diigis.
Delyzha Waquie you can’t do anything only wait for an empire to die and hope our people have the population to control the land from strangers and it will happen the native population will kill the population that came to shit on our people and not know of our existence.
There is nothing glorious or cool about this lifestyle. It ruins people, families and communities. Hope he does continue to do better. Albuquerque needs more good people to contribute to it.
I been there trust me nothing good comes out of it....from 13 to 17 I was locked up or on probation...then went to county jail and at 20 was finally sent off for 2 years....I was facing 45....got out and got to working...by 28 owned my home and am working on home number 2 and I work hard in the sun all day in west texas oilfields....but I do it for my 4 kids and wife...if I can change anyone can
So true
And Albuquerque has a lot of good people to look up to too.
Ur right baby n I love you
@ thank you feels good to be on the right track.
I've lived in the war zone for about five years. There were a few crazy moments when I lived there, but for the most part. It was pretty quiet. It's really pretty simple to avoid trouble. Just don't go looking for it, it's that simple. At least for me, anyways.
That's what I'm saying, it's not as bad as what other people are making of it
TV shows like gangland make Albuquerque sound like Compton or Juarez. But honestly the traffic is the biggest danger in albuquerque. You got a greater chance of getting hit by a bus, than getting caught up in a drive by.
@@jamesroper4952 naw y’all straight up saying it how tf yk if you mind yo business goofy you ain know abq like that if you think it’s peaceful 🤣🤣🤣 albucrazy crazy you just ain see the crazy 🤣🤣
@@505kalob8 they aint see the crazy cuz they mind there business weirdo. not everyone is going out looking for the "crazy" the way you type I can tell your part of the problem in Abq
@@jamesroper4952the only thing hard in abq are the goats heads.
Unless you are scared of 5’3” dad bod cholos or really spicy green chile.
The warzone is just a wannabe la with poor people crackheads. I’ve seen Arby’s in Chicago that have more gang violence and that’s just the kitchen.
grown men with the minds of little kids
Yep that’s pretty much every man in ABQ there’s a small percentage who are mature but the majority are try hards with the mindset of a 15 yr old
Little kids get along their just programmed to doing dumb stuff cause nobody messes with a gang and girls like bad boys woman love men and theirs a difference in minds buy the environments activities they need sports and pro contracts will get them rival's the brother's will not like it
Amy Lopez Many troubled youth/people that grew up in that life have taken tons of drugs and repeated blows to the head from countless violent encounters which both have been proven to stopped the pre frontal cortex from fully developing which greatly hinders their decision making/rationality rendering many of these grown men to be essentially man child's unstable emotions, compulsive behavior etc.. many of them have CTE/TBI and aren't even aware
Alcohol and Rx abuse, let alone when combined with a lifestyle where one has little mental stimulation beyond using street smarts and constant subjection to mind-numbing modern entertainment/media, are a prescription for being stuck in a mental rut.
No Male role models to look up too just witnessing players and being brain washed into thinking that doing hard work,and being dirty is for suckers.
Awsome man. I love the work you do on Instagram and this short film. You really show the life of ABQ that most to none know of, Can’t wait to see more videos, pictures, and everything else you put out.
Beautiful videography, where and how did you learn to do this
These are really well made and stories that need to be told to help others. I hope to see more!
Really incredible filmmaking. Amazing camera and editing - much respect!
More please!
This was majestically well done.
🙏R.I.P🙏 I DIDN'T KNOW DEKO BUT WANTED TO GIVE HIM A SHOUT OUT FOR REPRESENTING ALBUQUERQUE WITH "HIS STORY". BLAZQUEZ THANKS FOR DOING THESE VIDEOS. JOB WELL DONE 👉💯👈
Hey Frank, thank you for your work. Keep working. I just stubbed with notifications on for every drop so... I'll be in tune
This is quite beautiful. Thank you for what you are doing.
Frank,
I just watched all 7 videos on your channel back to back, and I'm glad that UA-cam recommended one of your videos to me. Your channel, your work, it has potential. Keep it up. Not too many good things come out of New Mexico and when they do, well they leave and forget where they come from. Not to many talented people stay and use their gifts and talent to help out their community or home. I like how you are painting Albuquerque in this way, I like how you are representing our home. From one creative to another, keep dreaming and keeping moving forward. This journey is tough but why else were we given these gifts. I hope to see more.
Very true.......
The land of Entrapment
Nah that’s Carlsbad
Nah it’s Cruces you never leave
Jourdan Lucero agreed ☝🏼
Yup 😂
Nah ftown small ass ftown err one I grew up w still living there..
Beautiful work! Thanks a lot. :)
Thanks for uploading keep it up!
I used to do security at the allsups on Zuni and Louisiana. Even the little 7yr olds would know when undercovers were around. Place is no joke! But, if you respect people they respect you. That's the 505
Albuquerque is a hell hole outside of the warzone. My truck and I are been victims of theft all over town. We need to rid our city of these heathens
William Norsworthy hi how are you
A city is really only as good as the school system.....look at APS.....lol
If you truly believed are heathens and you're not...why aren't you out there sharing the gospel on the streets.
If you are one of God's own No weapon formed against you will prosper.
LOL
@@BLFulle
It takes more then sharing the gospel on the streets to clean up this cesspool of a city.
On that note, what are YOU doing to help, besides running your mouth as a keyboard warrior ?
great short films. looking forward to seeing more of your work.
Well done, looking forward to the rest of the story.
Those of you with negative comments need to save it! So quick to judge a book by its cover when you don't even know the person or they're SITUATION. I went to school with Felipe, he's good people!💯 I'm glad to see your alright G! I'm happy for you!
The hardest part is NOT change, The hardest part is starting over!
👑STAY UP HOMIE!👑
-JUICE-
Mrgroosum ThaSandman that’s kind of a harsh thing to say . How is homie supposed to stay up all the time even gang bangers need sleep . Stop being a judgmental know it all that went to high school for a month bro .
Way over your head Arizona!
Good people my ass dudes a bum
Trumanshow agreed, no sympathy. We all have our stories. Don’t be a burden!
All day juice..stay up brother..let them hate..lol
I was look up with this homie Deko,I was in the Feds with him in Florence Colorado, he's a solid soldier,shout out from San Antonio Texas, El oso Tango Orejon,210👂💯💪
WHAT YOU DO IS AMAZING MUCH LOVE AND RESPECT
I live in the war zone. Ppl like him are why I carry a glock on my hip even if I’m just going to twisters
Don't worry about it don't fuck with them and you'll be all right
Pump in the trunk and 15 on the hip 💯
Rpg on my hand and a rocket launcher on my other hand !!!
Esteban Villa not true they will fucking kill you for no reason I don’t think you understand what’s going on here
Kim Jong-un god
Your tell the story of most people here in Albuquerque nm. Much respect
joseph luna hey how are you
I’ve lived in ABQ my entire life. ABQ isn’t a terrible city as those make it out to be, what turns people into living such a lifestyle isn’t the city itself. people forget that how you’re raised, influenced, taught, how you observe, and what you’ve experienced through your life is also what determines the kind of life you live, not the location you are brought up in. look at the positives of the land of enchantment before placing judgement.
Worse than Minneapolis
Born and raised in Albuquerque I’ll never leave it’s what you make it work hard stay off drugs and you’ll be good in this vida a lot of lost people everywhere not just here so if you don’t like it bounce
I think you’re an excellent visual story teller. Every shot makes me feel like I’m there but I’ve never been to New Mexico
Life is what you make it, ,, if you don't make wise decisions you will pay the price,,,,💀
Dennis Cox and in this case, the whole state has quite a ways to go.
Dennis Cox play stupid games win stupid asss prizes
Pewpew_00 Thank all your city councilman, governors, representatives, that u guys voted in, there just want power over the people, to control them with stamps , welfare, so they can’t succeed in life,,, that’s the socialist way, to put us under there thumb, years ago every one had work there, why all if a sudden there’s nothing happening there??? Think real good about that??!! I knew past representatives, government workers and they were not like they are now, ask your Grandpa and Grandma how it was , we all worked
Dennis Cox I agree with you, it is what you make of it. I come from that neighborhood and some of us hold down jobs, own businesses and homes and have made a good life for our families. Like you said make bad choices and you do pay the price.
@C caymer To be honest im not sure that's the solution. I really can't speak on how it is further south. I think at this point its a really complex problem that's gonna take a number of things to fix the problem.
I searched up “tnew cod warzone map” and ended up here
lol
Im born n raised here shits real 💯
Lmfaoooo
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I've met this guy, hes a pretty good tattoo artist now. Hes trying to turn his life around
Where does he work?
Go to mdc echo 7. Im sure he can tatt you there
that's whatsup
Great filming and editing
The production es supa Nice on this 👌🏾
Born and raised en Burque and I look forward to relocating..The world es too vast to be stuck en one spot
I move every couple years. Have lived all over the country. I don't have much but what I do have is the ability to not get attached to places or people.
dude you got all my respect for how you got the crazy parts of our city
I need more video keep up the work 👌👍
Nice juxtaposition! Very inspired delivery 👏
A well-crafted and sensitive video. I lived in the War Zone in the 90s and remember it fondly. (Loved the shot of the Fair N Square!)
I lived there in the mid 2000's it was crazy, for like 2 months straight on Saturday night someone got stabbed on my block and the crime scene truck was there all day on Sunday (Pennsylvania and Chico). The best thing about the Fair & Square is it looks like it's closed down, it's probably the dirtiest store I have ever been in.
@@billw5235 I lived on Bell Av. near Central and Wyoming. Yeah, Fair N Square was a skaggy mess when I was there, too.
@@jeanettewaverly2590 Yea that's right up in the heart of the warzone. Here's a crazy story for you that happened right near there. I went with a lady friend who was looking to buy a car. Instead of going to Lomas, she went to one of those shady used car lots up near Central and Juan Tabo. So we take this Mazda Protege for a test drive with one of the used car salesman. Well he starts giving her directions, we end up in that trailer park on Wyoming and Zuni and he is like park here, he jumps out of the car and comes back like 5 minutes later. He gets back in the car, turns out he went to score some crack and starts loading his crack pipe. I am flipping out. since this is probably the most unprofessional thing I have ever seen any salesman do, plus I am in the car and don't want to go to jail. I told my friend to drive back to the lot because that's where my car is and I want no part of this situation. I couldn't get out of that car fast enough. Only in Albuqueque could something like this take place.
@@billw5235 That's classic War Zone!
Has the war zone always been filled with crime since the 90s
This video does nothing to help Albuquerque tourism.... now I make a big circle around the city....
Michael Mccarthy hi
@Roberto Carlos honestly. Michael sounds like a coward. I GUARANTEE there are similar stories in his city, like every American city..he just ignores it.
Michael Mccarthy please don’t ever go into abq
Witchcraft?
This is the real abq bro that NM true stuff doesn’t show these tourists the real city
I see you around abq all the time!
Much love from abq
These are beautiful depictions of where we live although grim, we need more diaries.
I’m 15 and I used to live in the war zone, luckily we moved away but I was involved in a lot of this with my dad and mom growing up it was likebthis in my house everyday, I grew up around lots of people like him, it’s crazy to watch something like this and relive it, but one thing it did to teach me, is to always be aware of your Surroundings
I do miss a lot like the people who had big hearts and understand what it was like to live in a poor area and know how to help, but I think everyone is struggling and that’s why they end up like him, either dead or trying to fix the path they went down.
Gmorning Alysa
Dam homie brought the bangs back out 😂
Drop more content like this bro dope🔝💯
that last clip is RIGHT on san pablo in the warzone, i literally lived there before those apartments were built
Looks like the guy who burgled my car near Route 66 and El Camino Real. #wimp
How can you call someone a wimp for looking like the guy who broke in your car
Probably was
Pussy
that's why you COWARD behind the window hoping he would leave before your MOTHER came up to you and said MAN up and do something about your car!! LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"burgled my car"...hee
god i miss home. the flemarket i saw that. 505 will always be home to me. to bad i cant come back due to a snitch
I used to ride my bike through there to get to another part of town. It was wild
Glad this came up on recommended
These are beautiful edited and brilliantly made movies. I love them.
I member this dude he was my step dads lil homie hes real i used to live in the zone
Pam Sanchez fucken liar
Great work Frank
Fantastic work. Where can we watch more?
Abq! It's hard, but we can get through it!
I not only grew up in the Warzone, I still live here. Each of my brothers and I have college degrees, mine is in Electronics Engineering, theirs are Drafting and mechanical engineering. My block is quite (except for the gun fire we hear almost every night). My neighbors are either retired military, retire law enforcement, retired government, or young professionals raising families. Use to walk to school, walk to Nob Hill, walk to the fair grounds, walk to Kirkland’s open houses. My home was built in the 40’s, and the only new additions are Center Air and the kitchen we just replaced last year.
While that segment represents a reality of the War Zone, it does not represent the majority of those that live here.
Waiting on part 2
Keep making these
Rest in peace deko. Awesome artist and a gr8 soul.
Some people just need the right people in their lives to guide them, you can’t carry your past with you to your future.
ThirdeyeStrike go fuck off
That's true you just have to cut off the old life style and ppl who are not good in ur life and above all trust in the Lord. Now I'm not perfect but I been down that route if I can do it anybody can 💯
Gmorning Kayy
Lived in the war zone for most of my life, government housing right on 66. Most definitely fucked me up but also mad me open my eyes to how the world works both good and bad. Some of the nicest people I've ever met were on those streets, would never move back now, but still always gonna be a second home.
I live in San Jose my brothers and family went through the bad stuff so I never had to
Rest in peace deko God bless your family
Blessings to a new beginning. May God bless your journey. I remember when I had to call my color everyday too. Hang in there- only gets better!!! God be with you!!! Always remember With out Christ I am Nothing!! Thanks for sharing...
Miss Missy You have to be a model
@@elcantinero9090
Only a model for Christ. Im beyond perfect but know God is in control!!! God be with you sir!!!
I grew up in Albucrazy and it was some good time's this was back in the late 70's I still remember when it was all desert near the north part of Kirtland Airforce Base we lived in that area we owned the U pump it gas station in the early 80's. My love for Albuquerque always will be even though I live in Michigan now.
Is this the John Acosta I use to jam with in Jr high u played drums?
I hold it down for my city there's nowhere else I would wanna be much love homie God bless you brother
New Mexican phrase “youno wutimean” 🤣
Louie Dee
That’s literally a phrase used all over the world.
Montgomeryoutdoors 24 yeah cuz in France there saying that dumb shit
Lol 😂
🤣
Or how about "I know, huh?" NM is a state stuck in time. The only thing growing is the crime rate.
This one is still my fav
Yoooo, it's hella funny y'all got him calling the color line!! I remember calling that shit every day for 18 months which was only supposed to be 12! Shit cost me thousands by the time it was said and done. Plus allmy fines and court fees! This out of AZ though... Great videos man keep em coming!
I think he's already doing better he's educating people about his life his neighborhood
@Paul Martinez,MARTINEZ por vida,ese!!!🇪🇸🇪🇸
Paul Martinez Oh yeah. He’s not smoking crack at all....
Word up. He said even tho I'm changing I STILL GOT LOVE FOR STREETS. We all gta Evovle Nuh!? But, good stuff
I been to Albuquerque only one time in my life but it truly felt my spirit has been there before,, I seen the streets there, and my native brothers and sisters.. we ALL have to stick together and make OUR marks in this world today, we can show how acceptable and welcoming we are to other cultures and races, we have the spirits to help ..I really enjoy to see the streets turn around to start making changes....Nicholas Garcia,las Vegas Nevada (NATIVE PRIDE FOREVER) Chiricahua...
Hey what’s the song playing in the background
Life is so much bigger than burque
Yep it is... Burque ain't no joke in that war zone!
The Albuquerque (War Zone) is not as bad as how it once was. I remember in the late 90's the police would be giving chase to vehicles who had criminals that had comitted all crimes. Usually in those early days if you could escape into the war zone police would pull off and not continue the chase for fear of their lives quite frankly.
Inside that area it was like it's own little city. The area got the name because at night once it got dark it sounded like a real war zone as you could hear gunshots all night. It sounded like the 4rth of July. Morning would come and then there would be a ceasfire. However that did not last long as the gunshots were now happening in the daytime too, heck, night time, day time, any time didn't matter, happening all the time.
The Albuquerque Police Department was under a lot of scrutiny from the people living in the war zone, around it, and all of Albuquerque. All of the streets that make up the area all open up to Albuquerque's infamous Central ave.
When it got dark suddenly all kinds of wacky characters emerged onto central which then brought out the drug dealers, druggies, robbers, rapists, murderers, pimps, prostitutes, and many other bottom of the shoe characters.
The streets back in I believe the early nineties were actually blocked off to make it harder to come in or out of the area. They are still blocked off today. I personally remember people sitting at the bus stop on San Mateo and Central, and the frightened ones if the bus travelling to the heights was missed, well their only choice was to walk past the war zone at night. When all the gang and drug activity was at its worst, these"normal people" were too afraid to cross the area at night, unless a group of them got together and chanced it, or found another way. Sometimes there were some cool dudes that had earned respect in the war zone and if they were heading in that direction, some were cool enough to escort these people across, I know I did it a few times for some people that were afraid to go alone.
Anyway I do agree with many of the comments I went through and you all are right. We have grown up in a place all our lives here in New Mexico, and with no jobs, everyone hooked on Meth, Heroin, Crack, Prescription Pills, talk to most of them and they'll all say they've lived in there all there lives, and therein lies the problem. Some of these youngsters have barely been out of Albuquerque here and there let alone New Mexico which is one of the worst states to live in. No jobs, education is I believe like 49th worst in the nation, just no opportunities for young people to thrive. The ones that do get an education almost always take it to another state where they are needed and they don't come back.You can't blame them for finding a better life somewhere else. As for the ones that stay and have little education, maybe a drug habit to go with it, they never leave this place and therefore never see that there's a whole world out there. They become stuck and when your stuck, it's difficult to break free.
Today the "war zone" is not nearly as bad or dangerous as it once was, but that changes quickly from generation to generation.
I feel that this area of Albuquerque is transforming. "War Zone" was what it was called over a decade ago and helped contribute to all the bad congregating there. It's actually an international district with over 30 languages spoken. We're seeing new construction (hotels, restaurants, homes, library) and with the new mayor an increase crack-down on crime. Time to stop glorifying those that make short-term bad decisions.
@@wheresnormanow693 I totally agree.
Steve Vigil Exactly how I felt. Now its just crazy drug users trying to act tough.
Stfu its now not then you pussy
Well said!!☺
I want more of these shorts.....
Can't wait to see his accomplishments for the better. God bless him. Amor
Ain't no place like home
And for your little dog Toto too.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
My primo I’m so proud of him for coming so far in life that’s he’s getting it together
This a good channel
I just saw your post. RIP Deko
I don’t know why ppl scared of Albuquerque I live here and I can take out the trash at 12:00 and nothing happens we used to it bc we were born here and ppl need to understand that and that some ppl can’t just walk away from there problems so keep your stuff to your self if you have not gone thru the struggles
Damn it's crazy I seen his tags around the city
Is it crazy, though? Coincidental, perhaps. But crazy?
Incredible
That man is my brother our other brothers not here physically but he is protecting us every day in these streets of the war zone love u big brother Bobby and ty for still keeping us alive everyday rip see u again one day and Felipe amor brother can't wait till your out here stomping these streets with me again I miss you homes
I really enjoyed ABQ despite seeing this. Lovely people out there. Greetings from Slovakia.
🤜🤛❤🌹💯 My Hometown And Old hood!! I know what he mean's!
When is this coming out?
The number he called was NEW Awakening counseling on 1st and lomas at the end of 1st
Always pass by that fair and square 💀
I used to shop there whenever I wanted cheap groceries and a Wonder Roast.
Albuquerque will see you at your lowest but help you grow to be the strongest
Yo much love to this channel coming from texas
I moved here from Dallas Texas, I’ve only been here 10 months, this place DEFINITELY ANEEDS TO BE CLEANED UP
Matthew Neddeau not hardly
Am I the only one that lives in new Mexico and lives that crazy life
Big shout out to Western skies to sing arrow
🙏☝💯💯💯💯💯☝🙏
A haiku in remembrance, solidarity and support:
Tony Toupee is
Epitome of Burque
They're great, and he's great
when does it come out
It ain't a good place to be, but ABQ will always be my home.
Yep , that's where I live lmao
@@frod6765 I'm 16 lmao
@@frod6765 I'm also trans
jojo hatton that’s hot
Gmorning jojo
Post more!
Is there a full video?