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Albuquerque
is the largest city in New Mexico, with a population of approximately 522,000. It is located in Bernalillo County in the central part of the state, straddling the Rio Grande River. The Sandia Mountains run along the eastern side of the city and the river flows through it, running north to south. As of June 2007, Albuquerque was the 6th fastest growing city in the United States. It is home to the University of New Mexico and has more than 300 museums, festivals and other attractions. There are numerous art galleries, specialty shops, boutiques and restaurants located in downtown, uptown and Old Town Albuquerque. Old Town also features an intriguing ghost tour performed by the Southwest Ghosthunters Association. A few of the festivals hosted by the city are the Rio Grande Valley Celtic Festival, Albuquerque Wine Festival and the Folk Music Festival. The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is one of the largest hot air balloon gatherings in the world. Founded in 1972, it's held each October and hosts 700 balloons in a 9-day event that attracts thousands. The Balloon Fiesta is also one of the most photographed events in the world. Each year, Albuquerque also hosts the Gathering of Nations PowWow, one of the largest in the western hemisphere, attracting over 3,000 dancers, singers and drummers from 500 tribes across Canada, the United States, Central and South America. This event includes the Indian Traders' Market. Other attractions in the city include the National Hispanic Cultural Center of New Mexico, and New Mexico Jazz Workshop, which presents a variety of programs like Salsa Under the Stars, Blues Fest and Summer Music Festival.
Surrounding areas: Sandia Mountains, New Mexico (2.6 mi), South Valley, New Mexico (8.0 mi), Corrales, New Mexico (8.2 mi), Rio Rancho, New Mexico (11.1 mi), Cedar Crest, New Mexico (14.3 mi), Bernalillo, New Mexico (14.4 mi), Sandia Park, New Mexico (15.1 mi)
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Albuquerque Vacation Rentals
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Albuquerque Hotels and Resorts
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| Airport University Inn | 1901 University Blvd SE | Albuquerque, NM | | (505) 247-0512 | | Albuquerque Days Inn | 2120 Menaul Blvd NE | Albuquerque, NM | | (505) 884-0250 | | Albuquerque Marriott Hotel | 2101 Louisiana Ne | Albuquerque, NM | | (505) 881-6800 | | Albuquerque Towneplace Suites | 2400 Centre Ave Se | Albuquerque, NM | | (505) 232-5800 | | Amerisuites Albuquerque Airport | 1400 Support Pl Se | Albuquerque, NM | | (505) 242-9300 | | Amerisuites Albuquerque/Uptown | 6901 Arvada NE | Albuquerque, NM | | (505) 872-9000 | | Baymont Inn & Suites-albuquerque N | 7439 Pan American Fwy Ne | Albuquerque, NM | | (505) 345-7500 | | Best Inn | 601 Paisano Dr NE | Albuquerque, NM | | (505) 293-4444 | | Best Western Airport Inn | 2400 Yale Se | Albuquerque, NM | | (505) 242-7022 | | Best Western American Motor Inn | 12999 Central Ave Ne | Albuquerque, NM | | (505) 298-7426 | | Best Western Executive Suites | 4630 Pan American Fwy | Albuquerque, NM | | (505) 830-0900 | | Best Western Winrock Inn | 18 Winrock CTR NW | Albuquerque, NM | | (505) 883-5252 | | Candlewood Suites | 3025 Menaul Blvd Ne | Albuquerque, NM | | (505) 888-3424 | | Clubhouse Inn & Suites Albuquerque | 1315 Menaul Blvd Ne | Albuquerque, NM | | (866) 345-0010 | | Clubhouse Inn | 1315 Meanual Blvd Ne | Albuquerque, NM | | (505) 345-0010 | | Comfort Inn & Suites | 5811 Signal Ave NE | Albuquerque, NM | | (505) 822-1090 | | Comfort Inn Airport | 2300 Yale Blvd SE | Albuquerque, NM | | (505) 243-2244 | | Comfort Inn Midtown | 2015 Menaul NE | Albuquerque, NM | | (505) 881-3210 | | Comfort Inn West | 5712 Iliff Rd | Albuquerque, NM | | (505) 836-0011 | | Comfort Inn | 13031 Central Ne | Albuquerque, NM | | (505) 294-1800 | | Country Inn & Suites | 2601mulberry St SE | Albuquerque, NM | | (505) 246-9600 | | Country Inn & Suites | 7620 Pan American Hwy NE | Albuquerque, NM | | (505) 823-1300 | | Country Inns & Suites By Carlson | 2601 Mulberry SE | Albuquerque, NM | | (505) 246-9600 | | Courtyard By Marriott | 1920 Yale Se | Albuquerque, NM | | (505) 843-6600 | | Courtyard By Marriott | 5151 Journal CTR Blvd Ne | Albuquerque, NM | | (505) 823-1919 | | Crossland | 2321 International Ave SE | Albuquerque, NM | | (505) 244-0414 | | Crossland | 5020 Ellison St NE | Albuquerque, NM | | (505) 343-1100 | | Days Inn E | 13317 Central Ave Ne | Albuquerque, NM | | (505) 294-3297 | | Days Inn E | 10321 Hotel Ave Ne | Albuquerque, NM | | (505) 275-3297 | | Days Inn W | 6031 Lliff Rd NW | Albuquerque, NM | | (505) 836-3297 | | Doubletree Hotel | 201 Marquette St NW | Albuquerque, NM | | (505) 247-3344 | | Drury Inn & Suites Albuquerque | 4310 The 25 Way Ne | Albuquerque, NM | | (505) 341-3600 | | Econo Lodge Downtown | 817 Central Ave | Albuquerque, NM | | (505) 243-1321 | | Econo Lodge East | 13211 Central Ave NE | Albuquerque, NM | | (505) 292-7600 | | Econo Lodge Midtown | 2412 Carlisle Blvd NE | Albuquerque, NM | | (505) 880-0080 | | Econo Lodge Oldtown | 2321 Central Ave NW | Albuquerque, NM | | (505) 243-8475 | | Econolodge | 10331 Hotel Ave Ne | Albuquerque, NM | | (505) 271-8500 | | Embassy Suites Hotel Albuquerque | 1000 Woodward Place NE | Albuquerque, NM | | (505) 245-7100 | | Fairfield Inn By Marriott | 1760 Menaul Rd Ne | Albuquerque, NM | | (505) 889-4000 | | Fairfield Inn-albuquerque Airp | 2300 CTR Ave Se | Albuquerque, NM | | (505) 247-1621 |
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Albuquerque Weather & Climate
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North Central New Mexico has a climate that is usually sunny and dry with relatively low humidity. Brilliant sunshine defines the region, averaging more than 300 days a year. At times there are periods of mid and high-level cloudiness. Extended cloudiness is rare. The region has four distinct seasons, but the heat and cold are mild compared to the extremes that occur more commonly in other parts of the country. Occasional snowfalls are possible but usually melts by mid-afternoon. Spring is unsettled, often windy and cool, but is the driest time of the year. Summer daytime highs range from the upper 80s to the upper 90's, and low 60s to low 70s overnight. North Central New Mexico's climate is classified as arid.
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Rainfall |
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| January |
47°F |
23°F |
0.49 in. |
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| February |
54°F |
28°F |
0.44 in. |
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| March |
62°F |
33°F |
0.61 in. |
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| April |
70°F |
40°F |
0.50 in. |
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| May |
79°F |
49°F |
0.60 in. |
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| June |
90°F |
59°F |
0.65 in. |
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| July |
92°F |
64°F |
1.27 in. |
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| August |
89°F |
63°F |
1.73 in. |
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| September |
82°F |
56°F |
1.07 in. |
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| October |
70°F |
43°F |
1.00 in. |
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| November |
57°F |
31°F |
0.62 in. |
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| December |
47°F |
24°F |
0.49 in. |
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Albuquerque Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Double Eagle Ii airport (AEG) located about 9 miles west of Albuquerque, the Moriarty airport (0E0) located approximately 35 miles east of Albuquerque in Moriarty, New Mexico, the Santa Fe Municipal airport (SAF) located roughly 45 miles northeast of Albuquerque in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and finally the Grants Milan Municipal airport (GNT) located around 72 miles west of Albuquerque in Grants, New Mexico.
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Albuquerque Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Cliff's Amusement Park | Albuquerque | NM | | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Arroyo del Oso Golf Course | Albuquerque | NM | | | | Championship Course at the U of New Mexico | Albuquerque | NM | | | | Isleta Eagle Golf Course | Albuquerque | NM | | | | Ladera Golf Course | Albuquerque | NM | | | | Los Altos Golf Course | Albuquerque | NM | | | | Paradise Hills Golf Club | Albuquerque | NM | | | | Puerto Del Sol Golf Course | Albuquerque | NM | | | | University of New Mexico North Course | Albuquerque | NM | | | | Santa Ana Golf Club | Bernalillo | NM | 13.4 mi. | | | PaaKo Ridge Golf Club | Sandia Park | NM | 15.2 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Sandia Peak | Albuquerque | NM | | | | Ski Santa Fe | Santa Fe | NM | 55.2 mi. | | | Pajarito Mountain | Los Alamos | NM | 56.2 mi. | | | Sipapu Ski Area | Vadito | NM | 91.6 mi. | | | Angel Fire | Angel Fire | NM | 115.9 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| San Gabriel State Park | | NM | 4.0 mi. | | | Rio Bravo State Park | | NM | 8.0 mi. | | | Senator Willie M Chavez State Park | | NM | 32.9 mi. | | | Manzano State Park | | NM | 38.7 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| FOOD Museum | Albuquerque | NM | | (Miscellaneous) | | | Pueblo Cultural Center | Albuquerque | NM | | (Miscellaneous) | | | Albuquerque Museum of Art and History | Albuquerque | NM | | (Multidisciplinary) | | | Anderson - Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum | Albuquerque | NM | | (Multidisciplinary) | | | New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science | Albuquerque | NM | | (Science) | | | National Atomic Museum | Albuquerque | NM | | (Technology) | | | Albuquerque Museum | Albuquerque | NM | | (History) | | | Georgia O'Keeffe Museum | Santa Fe | NM | 55.2 mi. | (Art) | | Institute of American Indian Arts | Santa Fe | NM | 55.2 mi. | (Art) | | Institute of American Indian Arts and Culture Museum | Santa Fe | NM | 55.2 mi. | (Art) | | Museum of International Folk Art | Santa Fe | NM | 55.2 mi. | (Art) | | Bradbury Science Museum | Los Alamos | NM | 56.2 mi. | (Science) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Albuquerque Biological Park | Albuquerque | NM | | |
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