Life in Albuquerque

An Enchanting Place to Live
The largest city in New Mexico and the seat of Bernalillo County, Albuquerque is situated in the northwest center of the state between the Rio Grande River and the Sandia Mountains. Santa Fe, the state capital, lies 60 miles to the northeast.

Albuquerque is a commercial, military research and financial center with a population of nearly 400,000. In addition to high-technology industries such as Sandia National Laboratories and Kirtland Air Force Base weapons research center, Albuquerque is home to more than 700 firms that produce a broad range of goods, from processed foods to electrical machinery. The city also offers outstanding recreational areas for skiing, hiking and camping.

Other Venues of Interest

Albuquerque Biological Park
Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce
Albuquerque Tricentennial
Balloon Fiesta
Municipal Golf Courses
National Atomic Museum
Albuquerque Public Schools
Sandia Peak Tramway