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Also referred to as “Chevy on a Stick”, Cruising San Mateo was constructed in 1991 by artist Barbara Grygutis. There’s not a lot of other information about it out there–it was erected as part of Albuquerque’s public arts program, but even their website<\/a> is sparse. What happened to that giant gorilla made of tires, Albuquerque?! I WANT TO KNOW.<\/p>\n

Spotted on San Mateo Blvd SE in Albuquerque, NM<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Also referred to as “Chevy on a Stick”, Cruising San Mateo was constructed in 1991 by artist Barbara Grygutis. There’s not a lot of other information about it out there–it was erected as part of Albuquerque’s public arts program, but even their website is sparse. 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