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Albuquerque Petroleum Building is the southwestern headquarters to Bank of the West.

Albuquerque Petroleum Building is the southwestern headquarters to Bank of the West.

Aerial photo of Albuquerque as seen from I-40 and I-25 interchange northeast of downtown area. Rio G

Aerial photo of Albuquerque as seen from I-40 and I-25 interchange northeast of downtown area. Rio G...

New intermodal transportation hub in downtown Albuquerque.

New intermodal transportation hub in downtown Albuquerque.

Albuquerque at dusk in 2007.

Albuquerque at dusk in 2007.

Albuquerque Plaza is the headquarters to Bank of Albuquerque, 15 law firms and the Hyatt Hotel.

Albuquerque Plaza is the headquarters to Bank of Albuquerque, 15 law firms and the Hyatt Hotel.

Satellite image of Albuquerque taken by NASA.

Satellite image of Albuquerque taken by NASA.

Banner at the Albuquerque International Sunport listing Albuquerque's sister cities

Banner at the Albuquerque International Sunport listing Albuquerque's sister cities

Albuquerque International Sunport

Albuquerque International Sunport

Map of Albuquerque

Population history for Albuquerque

YearEstimated Population
2011 552,804
2010 547,392
2009 529,219
2008 523,240
2007 517,162
2006 508,486
2005 497,543
2004 486,319
2003 475,511
2002 466,455
2001 455,961
2000 450,557
1999 420,578
1998 421,384
1997 420,907
1996 420,527
1995 418,839
1994 413,749
1993 406,440
1992 401,041
1991 393,690
1990 387,486
1980 332,920
1970 244,501
1960 201,189
1950 96,815
1940 35,449
1930 26,570
1920 15,157
1910 11,020
1900 6,238
1890 3,785
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Colleges and universities in Albuquerque

University of New Mexico
University of New Mexico
Founded:1889
Central New Mexico Community College
Central New Mexico Community College
Founded:1964
Enrollment:29,948 (2010)
University of Albuquerque
University of Albuquerque
Anderson Schools of Management @ UNM
Anderson Schools of Management @ UNM
Founded:1947
Enrollment:1,455
Trinity Southwest University
Trinity Southwest University
Founded:1990
UNM School of Medicine
UNM School of Medicine
Founded:1961

Airports in or near Albuquerque

Albuquerque International Sunport
Albuquerque International Sunport
Airport code:ABQ
Santa Fe Municipal Airport
Santa Fe Municipal Airport
Airport code:SAF
Los Alamos County Airport
Los Alamos County Airport
Airport code:LAM
Ohkay Owingeh Airport
Ohkay Owingeh Airport
Airport code:ESO

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    What are some well- known places to go in Albuquerque?
  • A:
    Popular destinations include:
    - Ernie Pyle House/Library
    - Central New Mexico Community College
    - Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse
    - Southwestern Brewing & Ice Co.
    - San Felipe de Neri Church
    - Old Post Office
  • Q:
    Albuquerque is in which time zone?
  • A:
    Albuquerque and surrounding areas are in the Mountain Time Zone.
  • Q:
    What famous people were born in Albuquerque?
  • A:
    Famous people born here include:
    - Barbara Edwards
    - Sidney M. Gutierrez
    - Linda Chavez
    - Joey Zimmerman
    - Nick Wechsler
    - Annabeth Gish
    - Neil Patrick Harris
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