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Albuquerque ( / ˈælbəkɜːrki / ⓘ AL-bə-kur-kee; Spanish: [alβuˈkeɾke] ), [a] also known as ABQ, Burque, and the Duke City, is the most populous city in the U.S. state of New Mexico. [5] .
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Southwestern culture and outdoor adventures in a high-altitude city. Bisected by the mighty Rio Grande River and set in the shadow of the pink-hued Sandia Mountains, this high-altitude city of more than a half million people is New Mexico’s largest.
New Mexico, USA, North America. A bustling desert crossroads, Albuquerque is just the right mix of urban and wild: the pink hues of the Sandia Mountains at sunset, the Rio Grande's cottonwood bosque, Route 66 diners and the hometown of Walter White and Saul Goodman.
Jun 22, 2024 · Albuquerque, city, seat (1883) of Bernalillo county, west-central New Mexico, U.S., located on the Rio Grande opposite a pass between the Sandia and Manzano mountains to the east. The area was the site of Native American pueblos (villages) when Europeans first arrived in 1540.
Albuquerque is a vibrant, sprawling city near the center of New Mexico. Cradled in the Rio Grande Valley beneath the Sandia Mountains, it is by far the largest city in the state, acting as the media, educational, and economic center of New Mexico, as well as the home of the state's only major airport, making it a common entry point into New Mexico.
One of the oldest cities in America, Albuquerque was an important stop on El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro, a trade route that linked Mexico City with Santa Fe. Here’s what to do, where to eat, and where to stay when you visit Albuquerque, New Mexico’s biggest city.
Jan 27, 2020 · Albuquerque offers up a vibrant cultural scene and a hearty helping of historical attractions, including one of the largest petroglyph sites in North America. Of course, the outdoors always beckon here. Whether you hike the foothills of the Sandia Mountains or take the tramway to their peak, you'll be rewarded with stunning views.
Albuquerque (also known by locals as Duke City or ABQ) is the largest city in the state of New Mexico and is the seat of Bernalillo County. It has a population of 564,559 as of 2020, making it the 32nd largest city proper in the United States.
Dec 31, 2023 · Albuquerque sits in the Rio Grande Valley beside the Sandia Mountains, up in the high desert plains of New Mexico. It’s about an hour’s drive from the state capital of Santa Fe and just under four hours to El Paso and the border with Mexico.
