Albuquerque Relocation Guide

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THE HISTORY In 1706 a group of Spanish colonists chose a wide curve in the Rio Grande river to establish a new city named Albuquerque to honor a Spanish Duke, the 10th Duke of Albuquerque. Among the first buildings erected was a small adobe chapel which still stands today. The church, San Felipe de Neri, has been enlarged several times but its original adobe walls are still intact. The church is the hub of Old Town, the historical heart of Albuquerque. Long before the colonists made their way to the Rio Grande, American Indians made this wonderful land their home.

Their lifestyles and beliefs are depicted in the ancient cliff dwellings and petroglyphs still found in the region today.

The allure of Albuquerque continues to bring settlers of a different nature to the area today. The appeal of an area that offers unbounded natural beauty, significant historical attractions, magnificent climate with four distinct seasons, exciting artisan community and exciting high-tech population. Albuquerque honors its past yet keeps moving into the future with each technological advance. New Mexico officially became part of the United States in 1912 as the 47th state. But the state's and city's history is much older. In fact, Albuquerque will be celebrating its Tricentennial from April 2005 through April 2006.

Albuquerque is one of only thirty U.S. cities which is able to claim a tricentennial mark. For complete information on Albuquerque's wonderful history visit www.newmexicohistory.org

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one of the oldest inland cities in the US (founded in 1706) located in Bernalillo County and is the county seat 

in the mountain standard time zone

located in the latitude of 35.084N and the longitude of 106.65W

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Located at an elevation of 5,314 feet above sea level, the highest metropolitan city on the American mainland. 

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located on 180.6 square miles

has a population of more than 712,000 in the greater metro area.

is the hot air balloon capital of the US, hosting the largest international hot air balloon competition in the country 

Has nine national monuments located within a day’s drive of the city limits.

WEATHER In spite of its southern latitude, Albuquerque's high altitude results in a mild, dry climate with four definite changes of season. Average annual relative humidity is about 44% and Albuquerque is sunny 76% of the year. Albuquerque by the Numbers: Average Annual Rainfall: 8.5 inches Average Annual Snowfall: 11.1 inches Average Spring Temperature: 70ยบ F Average Summer Temperature: 90ยบ F Average Autumn Temperature: 70ยบ F Average Winter Temperature: 50ยบ F

HELPFUL LINKS Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce www.abqchamber.com Albuquerque Convention & Visitors Bureau www.abqcvb.org Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce www.ahcnm.org Bernalillo County Website City of Albuquerque

www.bernco.gov

www.cabq.gov

History of Albuquerque

www.newmexicohistory.org

New Mexico Dept of Motor Vehicles www.mvd.newmexico.gov/ Real Estate Information www.RealEstateInABQ.com Ski New Mexico

www.skinewmexico.com

The University of New Mexico www.unm.edu

ALBUQUERQUE INTERNATIONAL BALLOON FIESTA Since 1972, visitors from around the world have descended upon Albuquerque each fall to witness the spectacle of the sport of ballooning. The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is the city and state’s most at -tended event. During this spectacular event more than 700 hot air and gas balloons will fly from the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta launch field, making New Mexico skies a kaleidoscope of colors – an event the agency calls one of the greatest events in the country. Visit www.aibf.org for a complete schedule of events.

MORE LOCAL ATTRACTIONS Albuquerque Aquarium Albuquerque Bio Park Gathering of Nations PowWow Rio Grande Zoo Firey Foods Show New Mexico Museum of Natural History New Mexico State Fair Petroglyph National Monument Sandia Peak Tramway Old Town Albuquerque National Atomic Museum Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Explora

HOSPITALS Albuquerque PHS Indian Hospital Presbyterian Medical Group Lovelace Hospital Group University of New Mexico Hospital Heart Hospital Of New Mexico West Mesa Medical Center

NEWS AND MAGAZINES Albuquerque Journal Weekly Alibi Albuquerque the Magazine The Daily Lobo New Mexico Business Weekly New Mexico Magazine

SCHOOLS In the Albuquerque area more than 120,000 students attend the approximately 200 public schools of various types in the city’s five public school districts. The city also boasts of more than 70 private and parochial schools and more than a dozen schools recognized as institutions of higher educations. Albuquerque is home to the prestigious University of Mexico which enrolls more than 33,000 students annually. The University of Mexico’s main and branch campuses offers 210 certificate and degree programs, with 93 bachelor’s degrees, 68 master’s degrees and 37 doctoral programs. Additionally, there are three first-professional programs – in law, medicine and pharmacy – as well as five education specialist certificates, one undergraduate certificate program and two associate degree programs. Through the Evening and Weekend Degree Program, nearly 40 complete degree programs are available.

School information ALBUQUERQUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS GREAT SCHOOLS WEBSITE RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS PRIVATE SCHOOLS SCHOOL MATTERS WEBSITE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX

PLANES TRAINS AND GETTING AROUND ALBUQUERQUE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT NEW MEXICO RAILRUNNER ALBUQUERQUE CITY TRANSIT

UTILITIES ELECTRIC GAS COMPANY Albuquerque Water Dept Rio Rancho Water Dept

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The information provided within this publication is public information obtained from various magazines, newspapers, brochures, and websites. Inclusion in this guide is not an endorsement for any business, organization or activity contained within.

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