Poverty is an issue in Albuquerque as 16.3 percent of the population had an income that was below the federally established poverty level of $22,314 for a family of four. Among the elderly, 11 percent were living in poverty in 2010, as were 23.5 percent of children under 18. Is Albuquerque a low income community? […]

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Drought is a long-term deal but as each week passes, parts of New Mexico continue to bust out of the worst category. Less than half of 1% of the state is currently in exceptional drought, the worst category. Is New Mexico in a drought 2021? In fact, the percentage of the state […]

North Valley isn’t just one of the best places to live in Albuquerque, it’s also one of the safest. Not only that, it is well known for it significantly low crime level. It’s a nice neighborhood consisting of large homes, farm fields, horse stables and middle-class families. What are the bad areas of Albuquerque? Most […]

Hey, not everyone has time to write Albuquerque out, and many people and companies use abbreviations. Our most popular abbreviation is ABQ. What are a few other names we use to say Albuquerque? Its nicknames, The Duke City and Burque, both reference its 1706 founding by Nuevo México governor Francisco Cuervo y Valdés as La […]

Founded in 1706 by Don Francisco Cuervo y Valdés, governor and captain general of New Mexico, it was named for the duke of Alburquerque, then viceroy of New Spain (the first r was later dropped).It became an important trading centre on the Chihuahua Trail from Mexico. What is so special about Albuquerque? Albuquerque enjoys blue […]

Albuquerque is surrounded by rugged natural beauty, making it a prime location for outdoor adventures. The Sandia Mountains to the city’s east are laced with hiking and mountain biking trails.For spectacular hiking, check out Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks near Cochiti Pueblo south of Santa Fe. What’s so special about Albuquerque? At an elevation of 5314 feet […]

Albuquerque drinking water is a mix of both surface water and groundwater. Approximately 70% of the supply comes from the Colorado River Basin via the San Juan Chama Project.This water is then treated at the San Juan Chama Drinking Water Treatment Plant. Is Albuquerque NM tap water safe to drink? Our water meets all federal […]

929,000. The current metro area population of Albuquerque in 2021 is 929,000, a 1.53% increase from 2020. The metro area population of Albuquerque in 2020 was 915,000, a 1.67% increase from 2019. The metro area population of Albuquerque in 2019 was 900,000, a 1.69% increase from 2018. What percentage of Albuquerque is black? Albuquerque Demographics […]

The city is known for its beautiful views and picturesque landscapes! Albuquerque residents can enjoy hiking, biking, and running at the Copper Trailhead in the Sandia Mountains. Is Albuquerque a pretty city? ABQ itself sits at the foot of beautiful mountains, although the city itself is not the most beautiful I’ve been to. The nice […]

Albuquerque (Portuguese pronunciation: [awbu’kɛɾki]) is a common Portuguese surname, which may refer to: Afonso de Albuquerque (1453–1515), a Portuguese fidalgo and naval general officer. Where does name Albuquerque come from? According to the City of Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureau, the word Albuquerque comes from the Latin words “albus” and “quercus,” meaning “white oak.” What […]