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Sustainable. Home. Community. Albuquerque EcoBroker & NM Green Builder
Albuquerque Relocation and Moving Guide
There's a reason why New Mexico is called the Land of Enchantment. The NM landscape, open skies, intricate ecosystems, and diverse cultures radiate a unique and beautiful energy which captivates and inspires creativity on many different levels. Of course, there are probably hundreds of more reasons why you are considering relocating to Albuquerque or to the city's surrounding communities, such as Corrales, Placitas, Rio Rancho, or the East Mountain areas. I hope you can use this website as an anchor to learn more about the many possibilities relocating to Albuquerque or another New Mexico community might offer you. I understand that moving to and buying a home in a new city can be a huge decision and life altering (often times stressful and exciting) change, and thus, will be happy to facilitate your relocation to Albuquerque as best possible. Feel free to contact me with any questions you might have about living in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In addition to providing you with researched information and details, I can share with you my own "native New Mexican" insider perspective.
If you are unfamiliar with Albuquerque, go to my City Descriptions and MLS Map page to learn more about the city's diverse communities and neighborhoods like the North Valley, Ridgecrest, Old Town, Downtown Albuquerque, Nobhill and UNM areas. You can also access detailed information about Albuquerque's public schools, attractions, history, real estate market analysis, investment opportunities, and economic development on this website. Scroll down and you will find statistics about Albuquerque's demographics, weather, geography, transportation, and helpful phone numbers useful when moving and buying a house.
Fun Facts:
Albuquerque's population equals more than 758,000 people, and is expected to surpass more than 1 million by the year 2030.
Albuquerque is one of the fastest growing cities in the United States. The metro population increased 21.73 percent between 1990 and 2000.
36.6 years is the average age of the city's resident.
- Averaging 5,311 feet above sea level, Albuquerque is the highest metro in the United States. Elevations range from 4,500 feet near the Rio Grande Valley to over 6,500 feet at the Sandia Mountain Foothills.
The city is bordered by Sandia Pueblo to the north, Sandia Mountains to the east, Isleta Pueblo to the south, and Petroglyph National Monumnet to the west.
The majestic Sandia Mountains soar at 10,678 feet above sea level.
The Rio Grande River runs north to south.
Albuquerque is divided into four major quadrants: NW, NE, SW, and SE.
Traveling by...
Highways and Roads
- The two major highways which run through Albuquerque are I-25 and I-40.
- I-25, which runs north/south, and I-40, which runs east/west, provide easy access to all major roads in the city.
- In 2002 the state of New Mexico finished the reconstruction of the "Big I", Albuquerque's I-40 and I-25 interchange. This $291 million project was the largest public works undertaking in state's history, and one of the country's 10 largest highway projects ever.
Air
- The primary airport in New Mexico is the Albuquerque International Sunport.
- Airlines serving Albuquerque International Sunport include Southwest Airlines, America west, Continential Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, Northwest Airlines, and Mesa Airlines.
- Because of Albuquerque's mostly sunny climate, the Sunport has only seen two shutdowns over the last 10 years due to poor weather.
- For Sunport Information call (505) 244-7700.
Train
- Amtrack provides rail passenger service through New Mexico.
- Albuquerque is a stop on Amtrack's Chicago-to-Los Angeles route.
Commuter Rail
- The New Mexico Rail Runner Express provides rail service between Belen (approximately 30 miles south of Albuquerque) and Santa Fe. Stations include Sandoval County, Downtown Bernalillo, Sandia Pueblo, Los Ranchos/Journal Center, Downtown Albuquerque, Rio Bravo/Airport, Isleta Pueblo, Los Lunas, Belen, and Santa Fe.
- Call (505) 247-1750 for more information.
Bus
- Albuquerque's bus services is provided by ABQ Ride.
- ABQ Ride sees an average of 28,800 passenger boardings per day.
- Introduced in 2004, The Rapid Ride bus service has changed the face of bus transportation in Albuquerque. Every 10 minutes 12 buses drive along the Central Ave. corridor and also make stops in Uptown. In spring 2006, the ABQ Ride introduced a new West Side Rapid Ride, helping to reduce westside traffic.
- Rapid Ride provides high speed wireless internet.
- During the summer months, Rapid Ride runs after dark until 3am.
- Call (505) 243-7433 for more information.
Animal Services
- Albuquerque Animal Services: (505) 768-1975
- Animal Humane Association of New Mexico: (505) 255-5523
City of Albuquerque
- City of Albuquerque: (505) 768-3700
- City Information 311
- Fire Department: (505) 243-6601
Drivers License
Education
- Albuquerque Public Schools: (505) 842-8211
- State Department of Education: (505) 827-5800
- Rio Rancho Public Schools: (505) 896-0667
- University of New Mexico: (505) 277-0001
- Central New Mexico Community College: (505) 224-3000
Police
- Emergency: 911
- Non-Emergency: 311
- State Police, Albuquerque District: (505) 841-9256
Library
- Albuquerque/Bernalillo Country Library System: (505) 768-5170
Real Estate
- Paul Chavez: (505) 688-1228
- Albuquerque Housing Services: (505) 764-3920
- Apartment Association of New Mexico: (505) 822-1114
Transportation
- ABQ Ride and Rapid Ride (City Bus Service): (505) 243-RIDE
- Yellow Cab: (505) 247-8888
- Albuquerque Cab Company: (505) 883-4888
- Hertz Rental: (800) 654-3131
- Budget Rent-A-Car: (800) 527-0700
- Enterprise Rent-A-Car: (800) 736-8222
Utilities
- Public Service Company of NM (PNM, Electricity and Gas Service): (505) 848-2700
- Qwest (Telephone ServiceO: (505) 245-6800
- Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority (Water and Sewer Service): (505) 768-2500
Voting
- Bernalillo County Clerk: (505) 768-4090
New Mexico State Government
New Mexico Tourism Department
Maps of New Mexico
New Mexico Office of Cultural Affairs
Official Website of the City of Albuquerque
Albuquerque Convention & Visitor Bureau
U.S. Census Bureau: State and County Quick Facts
UNM, NobHill Area Information
Village of Corrales
City of Belen
Village of Los Lunas
City of Rio Rancho
Santa Fe
Albuquerque's Environmental Story: Educating for a Sustainable Community
Economic Development
Multicultural Resources in New Mexico
Schools In Albuquerque and Surrounding Areas
New Mexico Public Education Department
Albuquerque Public Schools
Albuquerque Academy
New Mexico Colleges and Universities
University of New Mexico
Associate Degree Colleges/Community Colleges
Lisensed Private Post-Secondary Institutions
Local Business
La Montanita Coop: Community Owned Natural Foods Market
If you cannot find what you are looking for, don't hesitate to contact us. It is our job, here at Earth Origins Realty, to help customers make the most infomred and confident real estate related decisions. We can refer you to additional sources if you are considering moving and relocating to Albuquerque and surrouding New Mexico communities. Please use our Advanced MLS Home Search if you would like to see the most current homes listed in the Albuquerque real estate market too! We understand that "home" means so much more than a "house".
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