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Albuquerque, New Mexico is a high desert city nestled up against the Sandia Mountains. As one of the oldest cities in America, Albuquerque possesses cultural heritage, history, activities and a life style that is second to none. With unbelievable blue skies where the sun shines 310 days out of the year, Albuquerque has air scented with sage and pinion. The city lies in the Chihuahuan Desert at the crossroads of central New Mexico, where Interstate 40 intersects Interstate 25. This, the largest city in New Mexico (the city's population is 504,949, with a metropolitan population of 816,811) lies on a plain along the banks of the Rio Grande River. Albuquerque represents a synergy of Native American, Hispanic and Anglo cultures where traditional and modern cultures coexist. Whether you want to shop for authentic Native American jewelry, try hot air ballooning, explore living history museums, enjoy numerous Albuquerque special events and festivals, sample local cuisines or hit the golf courses and spas, Albuquerque has you covered. Get started by finding the perfect rental house or apartment in Albuquerque.

Albuquerque Business

According to Forbes, Albuquerque has the lowest business cost in the country. This factor, along with an educated population and rising household incomes helped boost the city to the #1 spot for business and careers. The Albuquerque MSA is one of the fastest growing areas in the United States, a hub for many master-planned communities which are expected to draw future businesses and residents to the area. During the 21st century, as the Albuquerque population continues to grow rapidly, the population is projected to reach 883,295 in 2010, and surpass 1 million by 2020. Albuquerque lies at the center of the New Mexico Technology Corridor, a band of high-tech private companies and government institutions along the Rio Grande. Larger institutions whose employees contribute to the population are numerous, and include Sandia National Laboratories and Kirtland Air Force Base. Intel operates a large semiconductor factory just outside the city boundaries. Steve Baer located his company, Zomeworks here in the late 1960’s. In March 2007, Tesla Motors announced that an electric car assembly plant will be going up on Albuquerque's West side. Los Alamos National Laboratories, Sandia and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories cooperate in an enterprise that began with the famous Manhattan Project. Albuquerque has two airports. The largest, Albuquerque International Sunport, and Double Eagle II Airport primarily used as an Air Ambulance, corporate flight, military flight, training flight, charter flight, and private flight facility.

Albuquerque Living

Albuquerque is unique in its accolades. It is in the top 10 safest cities, top 8 for family relocation, top 5 future hot spot, and top 10 for movie making, top five for dogs and 3rd in the nation as a metro for Hispanics. It has also been rated as a best community for young people, 13th in the nation for fitness and best city to start a business. Because of its idyllic weather, booming economy and plethora of activities, Albuquerque has an ever expanding home and rental community. High paying jobs and a reasonable cost of living, combined with great choices between rentals, new and existing homes, condominiums and property make living in Albuquerque both desirable and very doable.

Albuquerque Education

Albuquerque is home to the University of New Mexico, one of the two large state universities in New Mexico. UNM includes a School of Medicine which was ranked in the top 15 primary care-oriented medical schools in the country. Albuquerque is also home to the National American University, Trinity Southwester University, and the University of St. Francis College of Nursing and Allied Health Department of Physician Assistant Studies. The Central New Mexico Community College serves most of the area, as do several technical schools including ITT Technical Institute and the University of Phoenix. The Art Center Design College offers bachelor's degrees in Graphic and Interior Design, animation, illustration, Photography as well as several other disciplines. Albuquerque Public Schools, one of the largest school districts in the nation, provides educational services to over 87,000 children across the city.

Albuquerque Activities

Recognized as one of the most culturally diverse cities in the country, Albuquerque's ethnic tapestry is reflected in its architecture, artwork, cultural centers and cuisine. Countless customs and traditions passed down over generations are a vibrant part of daily life in the city, and make Albuquerque an epicenter of authentic Southwestern culture. Albuquerque is home to more than the Native American, Hispanic, Latino and Anglo cultures for which New Mexico is well known. Our multicultural city includes strong African American, Asian, Middle Eastern and other ethnic communities, creating a unique and modern Southwestern blend. In fact, more than 70 different ethnicities call Albuquerque home. The Trilock Company is Albuquerque's only international touring theatre company. The American Shakespeare Project is a local Shakespearean community theater company. Popejoy Hall, New Mexico's grandest multi-use theater, hosts a series of touring Broadway shows and national and international performers, The New Mexico Symphony Orchestra and performances by the UNM Department of Music and the Albuquerque Youth Symphony. Every meal in Albuquerque presents you with an opportunity to experience the exotic, addictive flavors of America's most unique and historic regional cuisine at one of Albuquerque's restaurants. From brick oven pizzerias, pit-smoked barbecue joints, Vietnamese cafés or prime steakhouses. There are even vegetarian, Mediterranean, Italian, Spanish, Greek and Chinese. Spanish missionaries planted the first grape vines in New Mexico in 1629, making the Rio Grande Valley the oldest wine making region in the country. Today, several award-winning wineries are located in the area. Where else can you ski and golf in the same day? World class spas, and shopping that offers something for everyone from upscale clothing, modern home accessories to hand-crafted Southwestern art in Nob Hill, Uptown or the many malls. Hot air balloon festivals, a biological park and rock climbing from one to 10 pitches can be found at all ability levels. Albuquerque is growth and opportunity waiting to be experienced.

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