Category: Signs

This huge red arrow has marked the Indian Plaza shopping center for decades.  The center was completely rebuilt a few years ago, but they kept the arrow since it had become almost a landmark.  The mayor has been pushing to pass a sign ordinance in Abq to forbid commercial signs that are more than about 6 feet tall.  Existing sign owners would have a few years to tear down their big old signs and replace them.  As far as I know, they’re still arguing over the issue, but they did make it clear that the big red arrow at Indian School and Carlisle would get an exemption and be preserved.

There’s a pet shop on Eubank a little north of Lomas called Fins ‘n Critters.  They have a couple of large, um, critters crawling on the outside of the building.  This is one of them.  If you get a chance to go inside, they have a cool saltwater tank.  It’s about 8 feet tall and a lot of fun to watch.

This guy has been a fixture in the neighborhood for years.  Some vandals set him on fire a few years ago, but the owners either restored him or re-carved him.  He may be goofy, but if I ever need a chainsaw I know exactly where to go.  I wonder if he’s responsible for Electrons vs Leaves?