Albuquerque: Quick Facts

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News •

Feds investigating Santa Fe, Albuquerque public schools over gender identity policies • Nov. 10, 2026, 1:30 AM ET (Sante Fe New Mexican)

Bodie brings Christian alternative rock to Kiva Auditorium with CAIN on Friday, Nov. 6 • Nov. 5, 2026, 10:31 AM ET (Albuquerque Journal)

Election night live blog: Haaland delivers victory speech; Hull concedes; at least two GOP state House seats flip • Nov. 4, 2026, 12:50 AM ET (Sante Fe New Mexican)

Wet weekend, potential flood threat for Southwest • Oct. 31, 2026, 8:07 AM ET (The Weather Channel)

Get ready for ski season at Expo New Mexico swap • Oct. 25, 2026, 9:52 AM ET (Albuquerque Journal)

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Albuquerque, New Mexico

Modern adobe-style house in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with smooth light-colored stucco walls, rounded corners, large windows, and a two-car garage.

Sandia Mountains

San Felipe de Neri Church

Old Town Albuquerque

Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway

Alumni Memorial Chapel

Nob Hill storefronts

See the mass ascension of balloons at Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, 2010

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