Albuquerque Information
Albuquerque is the largest city in the state of New Mexico. Albuquerque is the county seat of Bernalillo County. Albuquerque was founded in 1706 as a small Spanish settlement on the banks of the Rio Grande and was named for the Duke of Alburquerque.
The city population of Albuquerque was 545,852 as of the 2010 Census and a metropolitan population of 907,775. Albuquerque is the sixth fastest-growing in the United States.
Albuquerque is home to the University of New Mexico (UNM), Sandia National Laboratories, Kirtland Air Force Base, Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute, and Petroglyph National Monument.
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Visitors coming to Albuquerque should be aware of the city’s high elevation. It is over 5,000 feet. After arriving in Albuquerque it may take your body a couple of days to adjust to the high altitude.
Albuquerque Attractions
Route 66 – Downtown – Albuquerque has evolved from the Route 66 era to an entertainment area of dining and nightlife. Music clubs, restaurants and shops have opened along Central Avenue. Walk and explore a little Route 66 history. In the 1920s the US government recognized a series of highways that ran from Chicago to Los Angeles as Route 66.
Albuquerque’s Old Town – this serene village has been the focal point of community life since 1706. You will find hidden patios, brick paths, gardens and balconies waiting to be discovered.
Other attractions include: International Balloon Fiesta, Sandia Peak Tramway, New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science, Albuquerque Biological Park, Rio Grande Zoological Park, Indian Pueblo Culture Center, Albuquerque Aquarium / Rio Grande Botanical Garden, Albuquerque International Balloon Museum and Petroglyph National Monument.
Visitors to Albuquerque will enjoy the cities authentic Southwest food, events, culture and landscape.
Albuquerque Information
Estimated median household income: $44,594
Estimated per capita income: $24,597
Estimated median house value $189,700
3-to-4-unit structures: $152,343
Mobile homes: $38,426
RVs, vans, etc.: $19,691
Median gross rent: $717
Albuquerque History
The first Spanish explorers arrived in Albuquerque in approximately 1540 under General Francisco de Coronado. Alburquerque was founded in 1706 as a Spanish colonial outpost. Alburquerque was named in honour of the Duke of Alburquerque, the first “r” in “Alburquerque” was dropped in the 19th century. The city’s size and population began to grow in 1880 when the railroad arrived. Today, Albuquerque is a major Southwestern city with a diverse population.
Albuquerque Information
