I am a retired educator. I have been married to Cathy, also an educator, for 47 years. We have two sons and many grandchildren. We enjoy traveling, hiking, bicycling, reading, writing, crossword puzzles, and spending time with our family. I grew up in Oklahoma (elementary school years) and Colorado. Cathy grew up in Colorado. We met and married at Colorado State University. Cathy and I moved to New Mexico in 1974 and we love living in Albuquerque. I take the main responsibility for our townhouse, but Cathy happily pitches in when needed. We live near the townhouse and are always available to help with planning your time in Albuquerque.

Owner/Manager Charly Bullock purchased this townhome in 2012

We love Albuquerque's westside where modern meets ancient. The vibrancy of the city butts up against ancient rock art carved onto volcanic rock just over a mile away from Casa de Paz. The townhouse is conveniently located near the intersection of I-40 and Coors Blvd allowing quick and easy access to ABQ's many wonderful attractions. We are only minutes away from the Petroglyph National Monument Visitor’s Center (1.5 miles) and its many hiking trails, Ladera Golf Course (1.3 mi), Old Town (4 mi), many museums (6 within 4 mi), the Botanic Gardens & Aquarium (4.5 mi), Rio Grande Zoo (5.5 mi), the Rio Grande Nature Center (5.5 mi), Open Space Visitor Center (4 mi), city parks, multi-use trails in the bosque paralleling the Rio Grande, Pueblo Indian Cultural Center (4.5), Cottonwood Mall (6.5 miles), theaters, balloon rides, great restaurants, and so many other great attractions. Our location offers easy access to our diverse cultures, history, art, architecture, food, concerts & live theater productions, outdoor activities, and our outstanding university. Our location offers easy access to the Park & Ride buses available during the Balloon Fiesta (early October).

Our adobe-walled, private patio is the place to begin your day with a cup of coffee or tea, and then it's the place to relax with your favorite beverage after your day of sightseeing and exploring. Huffington Post calls Albuquerque "one of America's Five Secretly Cool Cities," offering authentic southwest culture by the bucketful, seemingly endless number of multi-use trails, an inexpensive gondola ride to the peak of Sandia Mountain, and, of course, artisanal green chile cheeseburgers. Add in the region's unique multicultural heritage (architecture, a ton of good food, festivals, local traditions, and so many wonderful people!) and you've got a city that's not staying under the radar forever. Casa de Paz provides an ideal location providing quick and easy access to our city's many wonderful features.

Many publications have ranked Albuquerque as one of America's top travel destinations. National Geographic Travel named Albuquerque as one of "The Best Cities in the United States." Today's Parent says ABQ is one of the best destinations for Springtime Family Travel. Travel+Leisure and Groupon say that we are one of the friendliest cities in America. Travel+Leisure also picked ABQ as one of the most charming cities to visit. USA Today says that we are one of the most Wildlife Friendly cities. ABQ is on Outside Magazine’s list of the 10 Best Big Cities for Active Families. National Geographic says the 550 hot air balloons that launch during our Balloon Fiesta present a "forest of billowing color." This is perhaps the only mass launch of balloons where visitors can wander the 78-acre field right next to the launching balloons. And the Travel Channel places our Botanic Garden in the top 5 in the country. The Botanic River of Lights display was named one of "The 15 Most Spectacular Holiday Light Displays in the U.S." by MSN. So please come stay at Casa de Paz and enjoy the many wonderful virtues of our city.