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	Albuquerque, New Mexico - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		New Albuquerque quickly became a tidy southwestern town which by 1900 boasted a population of 8,000 inhabitants and all the modern amenities including an electric street railway connecting Old Town, New Town, and the recently established UNM campus on the East Mesa.
		Albuquerque is geographically divided into four quadrants which are officially part of the mailing address.
		The City of Albuquerque engulfs the village of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque and borders Corrales in the northwest valley.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Albuquerque,_New_Mexico (4307 words)

	Albuquerque, Afonso de - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Albuquerque, Afonso de
		In 1515 the king of Portugal recalled him, putting Albuquerque's personal enemy Lopes Soares in his place.
		He died at sea on the way home when his ship Flor del Mar was lost between Malaysia and India.
		This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.
	encyclopedia.farlex.com /Albuquerque,+Afonso+de (139 words)

	News - 08/11/2005 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Albuquerque’s name and logo unveiling is the team’s second major announcement of the week.
		In native North American legends, the Thunderbird is thought of as a great Eagle, which produces thunder from the beating of his wings and flashes lightning from his eyes.
		Albuquerque is the largest city in the state of New Mexico and possesses a rich Native American history that dates back centuries.
	www.ssur.org /news/items/2005/200508/20050811_AlbuquerqueThunderbirds.htm (578 words)

	Thunderbirds Lose In Thriller - OurSports Central
		Albuquerque went into the locker room at halftime with a 43-40 lead but was not able to hold on as the Flyers came out strong in the third quarter when Ft. Worth put together a 13-5 run to take a 53-48 lead.
		Albuquerque's big loss on the night came when center Ken Johnson came down hard on his left ankle with 4:00 minutes left in the quarter.
		Thunderbirds kept it close as Yuta Tabuse was able to put the T-Birds back on top by one point with 2:00 minutes left in the game with his first three pointer of the game.
	www.oursportscentral.com /services/releases?id=3252721 (611 words)

	News 8 Austin \| 24 Hour Local News \| SPORTS
		Albuquerque was led by point guard Tierre Brown's 25 points on 9 of 18 shooting from the field.
		Albuquerque cut the Austin led to just three points (73-70) heading into the fourth quarter after shooting 60 percent (12-for-20) from the field during the third quarter.
		While Austin was able to take better care of the basketball in the second quarter, the Thunderbirds were still unable to get a hold on the turnover situation committing six more in the second quarter to end the first half with 12 total turnovers.
	www.news8austin.com /content/sports/?ArID=157796&SecID=5 (666 words)

	The Albuquerque Tribune: Thunderbirds
		To their credit, every person associated with the Albuquerque Thunderbirds - even up the food chain to their image-conscious owner - acknowledges the elephant in the room when you're talking NBA Development League basketball.
		The Albuquerque Thunderbirds are hot of late on the court, but you can't blame T-Birds General Manager Billy Widner for also liking what he sees in the stands - warm bodies.
		Former Albuquerque Academy star Cody Toppert said Tuesday he signed a contract with the NBA Development League, a move that could bring him home to play for the Albuquerque Thunderbirds.
	www.abqtrib.com /albq/sp_thunderbirds/0,2668,ALBQ_24837,00.html (540 words)

	Top20Albuquerque.com - Your Top20Guide to Albuquerque, NM
		Albuquerque is home to the University of New Mexico (UNM) and Kirtland Air Force Base as well as Sandia National Laboratories and Petroglyph National Monument.
		The City of Albuquerque borders the villages of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque and Corrales in the northwest valley.
		Kirtland Air Force Base, Sandia National Laboratories, the Albuquerque Technical Vocational Institute main campus, the Albuquerque International Sunport, University Stadium, Isotopes Park, and University Arena ("The Pit") are located in the Southeast (SE) quadrant.
	www.top20albuquerque.com (3727 words)

	Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce
		The UNM Continuing Education Department, with the Albuquerque Chapter of the IAAP, are holding the fifth annual Administrative Professional Conference April 25-26 at the UNM Continuing Education Conference Center in Albuquerque.
		Albuquerque is one of the 10 target markets for the fourth annual "Cover the Uninsured Week," a nonpartisan, nationwide effort to urge U.S. leaders to make health coverage for uninsured Americans a top priority.
		The Albuquerque Petroleum Club was founded and incorporated on May 22, 1956 by a group of individuals associated with the oil and gas industries.
	abqchamber.com /content/memberevents.htm (3509 words)

	Albuquerque Metro News
		Louis Head of Albuquerque, N.M., sets up pictures Thursday outside the immigration facility in El Paso where Cuban exile Luis Posada Carriles is detained.
		It's the last city council meeting of Albuquerque's 300th year - Sunday is the birthday - and seven or eight local bloggers have gathered to blog while the council discusses a minimum wage for the city.
		All through the Albuquerque Thunderbirds practice, guard Tierre Brown has been running his mouth and speaking out of turn, bringing coach Michael Cooper to a slow boil.
	www.topix.net /metro/albuquerque-nm (557 words)

	T-Birds put out Flame \| BonitaNews.com
		ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Florida Flame coach Jeff Malone knows exactly who to blame for his team's season-ending loss in the semifinals of the NBA Development League playoffs.
		The Flame lost 80-71 to the Albuquerque Thunderbirds on Saturday in front of an announced crowd of 3,265 at Tingley Coliseum.
		The Thunderbirds trailed by seven at the break but opened up the third quarter with a 21-6 run to take control of the game.
	www.bonitanews.com /news/2006/apr/16/tbirds_put_out_flame/?sports (562 words)

	Albuquerque New Mexico CVB \| Media \| 05_11NBDLnative (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		ALBUQUERQUE, NM-The NBA Development League has allocated Albuquerque native Alvin Broussard to the Thunderbirds, it was announced by Chris Alpert, Director of Basketball Operations and Player Personnel.
		The Thunderbirds home opener is Friday, Nov. 25 against the Tulsa 66ers, with tip off at 7 p.m.
		The mission of the Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureau is to stimulate economic growth by marketing Albuquerque as a visitor and convention destination.
	www.itsatrip.org /media/05_11NBDLnative (596 words)

	ABC News: Former Laker Looking to Coach in NBA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Albuquerque Thunderbirds coach Michael Cooper answers questions from reporters from Japan after a team scrimmage against the New Mexico All Stars in the recreation center on Isleta Pueblo, Thursday, Nov. 10, 2005.
		It was in Albuquerque that the skinny kid from Pasadena, Calif., played college basketball at New Mexico, a key player on one of the school's best remembered teams.
		Several minor-league basketball teams have flopped in Albuquerque through the years, but Cooper's hiring and the NBA's financial muscle gave the team instant credibility.
	abcnews.go.com /Sports/wireStory?id=1398973&CMP=OTC-RSSFeeds0312 (428 words)

	NBDL Basketball - National Basketball Development League
		Albuquerque and Roanoke have both put themselves back into the thick of the postseason picture by winning four and three straight games, respectively.
		Albuquerque center Andreas Glyniadakis didn’t miss a beat after returning to the Albuquerque roster for the first time since being waived on February 21 to rehab a hand injury.
		Albuquerque’s Yuta Tabuse has been the category standard bearer all season and is currently at 3.39 (129 AST, 38 TO).
	www.insidehoops.com /nbdl.shtml (8342 words)

	Toros drop Thunderbirds 99-93
		The Toros had little trouble working the perimeter and creating opportunities down low against the often-lethargic Albuquerque Thunderbirds in a 99-93 victory in front of 1,580 fans Thursday night at the Austin Convention Center.
		The Thunderbirds seem to bring out the best in Williams, who made 64 percent of his shots when the teams faced off Jan. 21.
		Albuquerque cut the Toros' lead to seven points early in the fourth quarter after trailing by as many as 18.
	www.statesman.com /news/content/sports/stories/toros/02/3toros.html (393 words)

	Rocky Mountain News: Nuggets & NBA
		The Thunderbirds will ride buses to some games this season and were housed during their first trip at the Comfort Suites in Tulsa, Okla.
		Of the 10 Albuquerque players, only Johnson and guard Yuta Tabuse, who briefly played with the Phoenix Suns last season after being in Nuggets training camp in 2003, have NBA experience.
		Albuquerque Thunderbirds coach Michael Cooper figures to do plenty of greeting before NBADL games.
	www.rockymountainnews.com /drmn/nba/article/0,2777,DRMN_23922_4271550,00.html (1261 words)

	Tabuse given chance to develop - The Honolulu Advertiser - Hawaii's Newspaper
		Former Brigham Young-Hawai'i guard Yuta Tabuse was drafted by the Albuquerque Thunderbirds of the National Basketball Developmental League yesterday.
		Tabuse, listed at 5 feet 9 and 165 pounds, was taken in the ninth of 10 rounds with the 70th overall pick.
		The Albuquerque Thunderbirds are one of four expansion teams to the NBDL this season.
	the.honoluluadvertiser.com /article/2005/Nov/04/sp/FP511040371.html (450 words)

	Fayetteville Online - Current Article Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Despite a game-high 22 points and 13 rebounds from Erik Daniels, the Fayetteville Patriots could not overcome a balanced attack from the Albuquerque Thunderbirds and lost at Tingley Coliseum 99-84 in an NBA Development League game Sunday.
		Albuquerque tried to put the game away in the third quarter by taking a 23 point lead, but Fayetteville (14-30) made a charge to cut the lead to seven points with four minutes left in the quarter.
		Brandon Mason’s 3-pointer ended the Patriots’ surge and Michael Cooper’s Thunderbirds (23-20) held on behind a team-high 19 points from Tierre Brown.
	www.fayettevillenc.com /article?id=229509 (183 words)

	Rio Rancho Observer Online
		And the Albuquerque Thunderbirds were helped to a 95-88 come-from-behind win in their home debut at Tingley Coliseum Friday night by a player from Japan, a 5-9 guard named Yuta Tabuse.
		Although I don't believe I attended the debut of the Albuquerque Silvers (old CBA franchise), I recall several of their games in the old Civic Auditorium in the early 1980s.
		I hope the Thunderbirds last longer than the Slam and the Silvers, and a handful of other pro teams that lasted a season or less.
	www.observer-online.com /articles/2005/12/01/sports/sports4.txt (719 words)

	Home - albuquerquepressclub.org
		Albuquerque will turn 300 on Sunday, and the Land of Enchantment's biggest city is throwing itself a big birthday party this weekend to celebrate its tri-centennial.
		ALBUQUERQUE â” The minimum wage in Albuquerque would rise to $6.75 an hour next year under an ordinance adopted by the City Council.
		The purpose of this Club is to promote fellowship and understanding among men and women engaged in journalism and its allied fields; to sponsor such cultural, educational and social activities as may promote good fellowship and professional growth among members; and to extend reciprocity to similar clubs in other parts of the nation and world.
	albuquerquepressclub.org (270 words)

	deseretnews.com \| Jazz, 3 other teams affiliated with NBDL Albuquerque club (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		If the Utah Jazz decide to make use of the "D-League" option now available to them, their players would toil for the new Albuquerque Thunderbirds under 12-year NBA veteran player Michael Cooper, named T-bird coach last month.
		Jazz senior vice president of basketball operations Kevin O'Connor said he was pleased with the announcement because of Cooper's experience and because of the group that owns Albuquerque and three other D-League franchises.
		O'Connor talked more in terms of using the D-League for return from possible injury for a young player than using it for their pure learning purposes, but those are decisions that will be made much later.
	deseretnews.com /dn/view/0,1249,610152432,00.html (765 words)

	Redding: Basketball
		The attorney and former city councilor has been an Albuquerque resident for a quarter century and said he understands the city's love affair with successful sports teams.
		The Thunderbirds get to keep playing in large part because of point guard Tierre Brown, who led the team against Florida with a triple-double (23 points, 15 rebounds and 13 assists).
		Florida was unable to stop the Thunderbirds near the basket.
	redding.com /redd/sp_basketball/article/0,2232,REDD_17568_4630532,00.html (580 words)

	Albuquerque Thunderbirds - NBA Development League (D-League) Men's Basketball on OurSports Central
		ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., April 15, 2006- "On to the championship," said Thunderbird head coach Michael Cooper, after the Albuquerque Thunderbirds defeated the Florida Flame 80-71 Saturday afternoon.
		The Thunderbirds currently will wait to see who they will play in the finals as Roanoke and Ft. Worth face.....
		Albuquerque Thunderbirds 117 at Arkansas RimRockers 115 (OT)
	www.oursportscentral.com /sports?t_id=1652 (400 words)

	USATODAY.com - Former Laker Cooper looking to coach in NBA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		ISLETA PUEBLO, N.M. — The coach of the Albuquerque Thunderbirds feels he's no different from any other D-League dreamer.
		Several minor-league basketball teams have flopped in Albuquerque through the years, but Cooper's hiring — and the NBA's financial muscle — gave the team instant credibility.
		He ran the "Coop Camp" for young basketball players every summer from 1985 to 1997, and he was involved with local campaigns for literacy, antidrug awareness and other causes.
	www.usatoday.com /sports/basketball/nba/2005-12-12-cooper_x.htm (829 words)

	Duke City Fix » On Albuquerque sports, that "hockey hotbed known as Rio Rancho," and more...
		So I’m in an unnamed local bar’s bathroom staring at the urinal-top advertising, when I see an ad proclaiming the schedule of the Albuquerque Thunderbirds basketball team.
		Evidently one reason certain elements of the City of Albuquerque and others want to build a stadium is to attract an Arena Football team.
		More importantly, while Albuquerque obviously isn’t an NFL caliber city (and maybe that’s not a bad thing), the fact is that every population estimate for 2025 shows that in twenty years it will be.
	www.dukecityfix.com /index.php?itemid=1393 (1326 words)

	deseretnews.com \| Jazz weigh alternatives for end-of-roster guys (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		A week, or two, or three or more in Albuquerque could be their worst nightmare.
		Thanks to terms of the new collective bargaining agreement between the NBA and its Players Association, NBA teams now are permitted to send first- and second-season pros to the minors.
		And if Lang were to indeed make the Jazz roster coming out of training camp, he might be prime candidate to spend the season's first few weeks in Utah before heading to Albuquerque for a lengthy stretch that would allow him to hone his game.
	deseretnews.com /dn/view/0,1249,635155477,00.html (831 words)

	Albuquerque New Mexico CVB \| Media \| Albuquerque Thunderbirds NBDL Basketball Tickets (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		ALBUQUERQUE-The Albuquerque Thunderbirds will begin the sale of individual game tickets on Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 10 a.m.
		Starting tomorrow Thunderbirds single game tickets will be available at all Ticketmaster outlets including Smith’s Food and Drug Centers, Foley’s Coronado, Wherehouse Music, and For Your Entertainment stores.
		Season, group, and premium seating tickets are available by calling the Thunderbirds ticket office at (505) 265-DUNK and start as low as $184 for the entire 23-game home schedule.
	www.itsatrip.org /media/05_10NBDLsale (323 words)

	Michael Cooper trying to prove himself in NBADL (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Albuquerque Coach Michael Cooper watches a team scrimmage on Nov. 10.
		Several minor-league basketball teams have flopped in Albuquerque through the years, but Cooper's hiring — and the NBA's financial muscle — gave the team instant credibility.
		He ran the "Coop Camp" for young basketball players every summer from 1985-97, and he was involved with local campaigns for literacy, anti-drug awareness and other causes.
	www.statesman.com /sports/content/sports/stories/other/12/13cooper.html (758 words)

	Fayetteville Online - Current Article Page
		The Albuquerque Thunderbirds needed a win Saturday night, and guard Tierre Brown delivered it.
		Brown produced a triple-double, but it was his dribble penetration against a leg-heavy Fayetteville Patriots defense that helped the Thunderbirds score a key 103-88 NBA Development League triumph at the Crown Coliseum.
		He had six points and five assists in the second quarter as the Thunderbirds turned that deficit into a 48-47 halftime lead.
	www.fayettevillenc.com /article?id=230013 (539 words)

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