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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] Founded in 1706 as La Villa de Alburquerque by Santa Fe de Nuevo México governor Francisco Cuervo y Valdés, and named in honor of Francisco Fernández de la Cueva, 10th Duke of Alburquerque and Viceroy of New Spain, it served as an outpost on El Camino Real linking Mexico City to the ...
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Aug 29, 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.
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.
Jul 27, 2023 · Whether you're visiting for the International Balloon Fiesta, a "Breaking Bad" tour or just because, these are the best things to do in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Oct 21, 2021 · Steve Larese. Oct 21, 2021 • 11 min read. Among other things, the city of Albuquerque is unique for it's striking Spanish colonial architecture © amygdala_imagery/Getty. From outdoor adventure to relaxed dinners under incredible sunsets, Albuquerque is a laid-back city steeped in centuries of diverse cultures.
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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.
Jan 23, 2023 · Situated in the north-central portion of the US state of New Mexico, Albuquerque is the county seat of Bernalillo County. Nicknamed "The Duke City," the name is in honor of the 10th Duke of Alburquerque, who also served as the Viceroy of New Spain.
Old Town Albuquerque is the vibrant cultural center of Albuquerque and the southwest. With over 40 annual signature events along with daily pop-up musicians, impromptu car shows, morning yoga, and so much more, there is truly something for everybody, year round. See our upcoming events below.
