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        "description": "Albuquerque Elks Lodge #461 on Centre Ave SE: 4.7-star rated, welcoming members and travelers, great food, and active community charity programs.",
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            "answer": "The lodge is at 2430 Centre Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106, close to the University of New Mexico campus. The location is accessible from major routes through the city and has parking available, including space for travel trailers and RVs."
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            "answer": "Lodge #461 participates in several BPOE charitable programs, including assembling Jared boxes for children at local cancer centers. Members and even visiting guests have been invited to participate in these efforts. Community service is a core part of how this lodge operates day to day."
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            "answer": "Membership in the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is open to U.S. citizens who believe in God and are at least 21 years old. You can begin the application at elks.org or ask any Lodge #461 member for a referral. The process involves a brief review and a vote by the lodge membership."
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