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Albuquerque

Description: Albuquerque is the largest city in the state of New Mexico, United States. It is the county seat of Bernalillo County ... more

Albuquerque ... and is situated in the central part of the state, straddling the Rio Grande. The city population was 448,607 as of the 2000 U.S. census. In 2006, Albuquerque ranked as the 33rd-largest city and 61st-largest metropolitan area in the U.S. The Albuquerque MSA population includes the city of Rio Rancho, one of the fastest growing cities in the United States, a hub for many master-planned communities which are expected to draw future businesses and residents to the area.

Newest Review: ... views and watching the sunset. It was actually lovely being up there and being able to see very few signs of civilisation, apart from the city. You can see for tens of miles in any direction and there's almost nothing but desert. Albuquerque is the perfect place to go for a different sort of holiday. As I said, it's small so you don't have far to go to see or do anything. ... more

... It's geology is very rare and special and worth the visit alone. There is plenty to do for all ages, including a water park now I think, with slides 'n' stuff. Obviously if you like active holidays, it's perfect - once you have skied or mountai...more

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Albuquerque: Nary a hot dog nor a jumping frog in sight (2201 words)
by - written on 03/09/01 (Very useful, 575 readings)
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I visited Albuquerque, New Mexico (hereafter Alb.) in February of 1997. It was a trip to see a friend, not so much a holiday or touristy visit for me, and only a week long (which I regret) but I still managed to see a fair bit of the place. It's a truly beautiful area; much of the white man's development adheres to the traditions of the area. Located in the south west of the United States, Alb is in the desert. If you've watched "Roswell", you will have an idea of the countryside already. It's a very compact city nestling between mountain ranges. It's literally surrounded by mountains on all sides. It's very, very high indeed, ... Read the complete review

Sounds better than it looks (328 words)
by - written on 31/05/01 (Useful, 39 readings)
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Albuquerque is the major city of NM, but not the state capital. Its the one you can fly into, but there are no direct flights from the UK, and we had to change at Denver. We stayed in a Comfort Inn on the outskirts of town. This was a bad idea, as they were rebuilding the main highway, and this just about drowned out the hotel. The main things to see are old town, the nuclear museum (v.g.), Sandia Heights, and the petroglyphs. The last two are probably the best things in Albuquerque. Sandia heights is approached by a cable car ride that is brilliant. On top, it is cool, bright with an amazing view. In winter there is a skiing facility. Lots to see and admire, ... Read the complete review

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