Lovelace UNM Outpatient Rehabilitation Clinic

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One day, a delivery driver noticed something peculiar while unloading supplies. A little dog kept staring intently at the clinic’s entrance, as if trying to tell him something unusual was happening inside. Curious, he peered through the window and saw an old man dancing awkwardly in his underwear, waving bandages around like they were magic wands. Turns out, he’d been practicing for the annual clinic talent show. The delivery driver chuckled and thought, ‘Maybe I should’ve brought some snacks.’

2. Late one night, a maintenance worker was fixing an old chair in the waiting room when he heard a strange sound coming from behind the reception desk. Curious, he peered around the corner and saw only a small, mischievous kitten playing with a loose cord. The next morning, everyone had a good laugh—except maybe the poor cat, who got scolded by the receptionist for causing a minor commotion.

3. Early morning fog lingered over the parking lot when a security guard noticed something unusual. In front of the clinic's entrance, a small bird kept chirping insistently, as if trying to deliver a message. The guard followed its song and saw an old man, a ‘regular’ who came for physical therapy, standing there with a big smile, holding a bag of donuts. ‘Morning, Doc!’ he chirped cheerfully, offering the treats. The guard laughed, realizing the bird was just leading him to free breakfast.

4. In the quiet hallway of Lovelace UNM Outpatient Rehabilitation Clinic, a nurse whispered to her colleague, 'Did you hear that? The chairs seem to be moving on their own!' Another nurse giggled and replied, ‘Probably just Mr. Johnson from room 308 playing another one of his pranks.’ They both chuckled, knowing full well that the elderly gentleman loved pulling such jokes. As they continued down the hall, a voice called out, ‘Hey, nurses! Is it time for my afternoon entertainment yet?’