To the west are the Albuquerque Volcanoes. While these volcanoes are probably extinct, some geologists think that New Mexico is due another eruption in the not too distant future. The Sandia Peak Tramway is one of the longest trams in the world, traveling 2. Anyone hoping to get more of a workout in can also hike to the top. The minor league baseball team in Albuquerque, the Isotopes, got their name from an episode of The Simpsons , in which the Springfield Isotopes are set to move to the city.
Albuquerque is also home to the National Fiery Foods Show, which claims to be the largest such event in the world, attracting over exhibitors a year. The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta started in , when 10, people watched 13 balloons lift off from a mall parking lot. Today, the festival lasts nine days and draws a crowd of more than , Albuquerque is one of the sunniest cities in America , tied for tenth with Sacramento.
But unlike sunnier cities for instance, Yuma and Las Vegas , Albuquerque gets over a hundred degrees only once or twice a year , while Yuma has over a hundred such days. But Albuquerque can get snow. The one day record was Later, the region was a property of Mexico.
After a war between Mexico and the United States, Albuquerque and the surrounding land ended up in the hands of the United State government. The New Mexico territory was established by the government in Fast forward to Jan. What makes Albuquerque different from other U. A common assumption about the city is that it is comprised of three cultures.
According to city-data. American Indians comprise 4 percent of the population. But the white population is decreasing while other race groups are increasing.
This means other races such as Hispanic five percent increase , American Indian three percent increase , and Asian one percent increase have grown over the short span. Growing up in Albuquerque, I felt the city fit like a coat one size small.
Tight across the shoulders and short in the sleeves, it seemed too restrictive to fit my dreams. As I journeyed away from my home-town, I embraced living in the mist that shrouds the Pacific Northwest, and the dazzling heat of the Arizona desert. But New Mexico always called me home. Each time I returned, I grew to know Albuquerque better. Rather than asking it to meet my juvenile expectations, I embraced all the city affords.
From the ancient rock art at Petroglyph National Monument to the murals of downtown, the city is rich in culture both ancient and modern. The remnants of five volcanic cones preside over an expansive landscape that awaits outdoor adventure. Yet, as the half-million-strong metropolis of the state, the city fizzes with microbreweries, pulsates with Latin dance, and is punctuated by the emphatic refrains of spoken-word poets. This is New Mexico, after all. In part, it is the characters who live here that most enliven the city.
Take my neighborhood: I live in the Northeast Heights, which some may describe as a land of little boxes made of ticky-tacky, yet it still boasts intriguing denizens. Albuquerque is a city you should chat with over a soup-bowl—sized cup of coffee.
If you can, book a room in this finely renovated beaux-arts—style inn. Inside, museum-style exhibitions teach about Native ways. In the outdoor amphitheater, pueblo culture springs to life most days of the week as dancers perform and talk about their rituals—right in the heart of the city.
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NW, Off Center Community Arts Project This downtown arts hub offers networking and a small gallery space for local artists. But if you want to go beyond perusing the art, Off Center also offers hours when anyone can create art in the studio space. Tuesday—Thursday, 1—7 p. Chatter Sunday Formerly known as the Church of Beethoven, this weekly gathering celebrates superb—mostly classical—music, poetry, and companionship in Las Puertas, a quirky warehouse space. Complimentary cappuccinos and delightful scones are served.
The Bear Canyon trails offer enough spurs through the high-desert landscape that you can extend your excursion from one mile to several. Albuquerque Isotopes The ballpark is one of the best places to pass a summer night in the city. Zealous fans will root, root, root for our home minor-league-baseball team, a Colorado Rockies Triple-A outfit.
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But part of what makes the Duke City so wonderful is the handful of lovely towns that form its greater patchwork. Indigo Crow is set in a quaint adobe home that creates an intimate atmosphere for a romantic date or special occasion. The menu features a collection of elegant New American dishes.
During the summer, the patio is the perfect place to while away the afternoon watching the foot, horse, and tractor traffic along Corrales Road. Golden Crown Panaderia Known for its green-chile bread and bread sculptures a turkey at Thanksgiving, perhaps?
The biscochitos, in traditional and unusual flavors like espresso, are especially delightful.
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