By Rene Thompson, Staff Reporter

In this terrible economy, many students may be saying to themselves: ‘Man, learning stuff is cool, but being poor sucks.’

Have no fear; the CNM Chronicle is out to save students from feeling like an over-used stereo-type with a ton of ways to live well and save money.

There are many places in Albuquerque that offer student discounts; here is a small list of vendors giving that savings to students with ID’s. Inclusion on this list is not an endorsement.

 Services

Bus Passes

• Students are entitled to a free annual bus pass, which can be picked up from the Student Activities Office on Main campus in the Student Services Center room SSC-109.

Airport Parking

• 2200 Sunport Blvd. SE.
• 244-7700
• Fast Park parking offers students and employees their cheapest short or long term parking rates and other exclusive specials at the Albuquerque International Sunport.

 Entertainment

Explora

• 224-8300
• 1701 Mountain Road NW
• explora.us
• A year-long pass to the hands-on learning center is $30 instead of the regular $45.

Indian Pueblo Cultural Center

• 224-8300
• 1701 Mountain Road NW
• The center is a Native American museum with exhibits and collections of Indian art. Also available is the Pueblo Harvest Café and Bakery, which offers traditional Native American foods such as fry-bread and mutton stew, as well as fusion foods like blue-corn crusted fried chicken. Student admission is $3.

Cliff’s Amusement Park

• 881-9373
• 4800 Osuna Road NE
•  Admission prices are 20 percent off for students

 Daycare

Children’s Learning Garden

• 268-8834
• 801 Girard Blvd NE
• Student parents can get discounted fees when qualifying for a financial program for low income households.

Little Light Child Care Center

• 255-8918
• 128 Jackson Street NE
• 10 percent off for multiple children.

Monte Vista Day Care

• 255-3655
• 3208 Monte Vista Blvd. NE
• Registration fees are waived for student parents at CNM.

 Fitness

UNM Fitness Center

• 277-4347
• Johnson Center
• CNM students can take advantage of the $40 semester rate to have access to the Johnson fitness center. Students must provide a current schedule of classes and proof that their CNM courses have been paid in full.

Flavor Fitness

• 280-6462
• 5600 Menaul Blvd. NE
• Students can get a monthly pass to unlimited classes for $38 a month with one free month, compared to the full price at $58, a $20 monthly savings. Flavor fitness offers zumba, yoga, piyo (Pilates and yoga), and turbo kick classes.

Snap Fitness

• 908-9978
• 300 Menaul Blvd. NW
• Offers CNM faculty and students free enrollment and $29.95 individual access monthly membership.

 Restaurants

Cheba Hut

• 232-2432
• 115 Harvard Drive. SE
• Offers “toasted” subs and a sizable selection of local beers on tap. Students get a free soda and bag of chips with a sandwich purchase on Mondays.

Fans of Film Café

• 504 Yale SE
• fansoffilm.tv/cinemacafe
• Offers burritos, pastries, sandwiches and an array of locally made coffee. 10 percent off for CNM students.

Mean Bao Bakery

• 632-6226
• 3409 Central Ave. NE
• Offers Asian style baked goods, bagel dogs, and breads and free coffee or tea with the purchase of a $4.00 reusable coffee mug.  10 percent off.

Serafin’s Chile Hut

• 266-0029
• 3718 Central Ave. SE
• Offers authentic New Mexican food. Students get a 15 percent discount.

U-Swirl Frozen Yogurt

• 797-1075
• 115 Harvard Drive SE
• Large selection of frozen yogurts. 20 percent off for students

Olympia Café

• 2210 Central Ave. SE
• Greek food in the heart of University area. 10 percent off any meal items for students.

 Local Retailers

Artisan Art Supplies

• 256-4540
• 3017 Monte Vista Blvd. NE
• 10 percent off on any art supply items including sale and clearance items.

Frock Star Vintage Clothing

• 266-6979
• 115 Harvard Dr. SE
• 20 percent off non clearance vintage clothing items.

Lobo Scooter

• 200-0486
• 500 Yale SE
• Any new scooter will be discounted $50 off.

Master Touch Automotive

• 883-9141
• 4113 Menaul Blvd. NE.
• 10 percent off all services.

Rollin’ Ro’s Discount Tobacco

• 333-8369
• 2347 Eubank Blvd. NE
• All tobacco, tubes and rollers 10 percent off for students.

Sachs Body Modification

• 266-1661
• 3112 Central Ave. SE
• 10 percent off on any body piercing or tattoo.

Self-Serve Sexuality Resource Center

• 265-5815
• 3904 Central Ave. SE
• 10 percent off any purchase.

The Guild Cinema

• 255-1848
• 3405 Central Ave NE
• $5.00 ticket admission prices.

The Zone Gift Shop

• 255-5772
• 2222 Central Ave SE
• 15 percent off most products.