What BestPlaces Users Say about Albuquerque
Albuquerque is the largest city in New Mexico and is known for its beautiful desert landscape, rich Native American and Hispanic culture, and vibrant arts scene. It has a population of over 560,000 people and is home to many popular tourist attractions, such as the Sandia Peak Tramway and the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.
Albuquerque is a popular city for people looking to relocate, but what do actual residents have to say about living there? According to many user reviews on BestPlaces.net, it seems that opinions are mixed. Overall, many residents appreciate the diverse culture, warm climate, and outdoor activities available in Albuquerque. However, there are also some concerns expressed about crime rates, traffic, and job opportunities.
One user, named Sarah, says, "I've lived in Albuquerque my whole life and I love it. The weather is great and there is always something new to explore. The food is amazing and the people are friendly." This sentiment is echoed by another user named Maria, who states, "I moved to Albuquerque for college and ended up staying. I love the city's blend of cultures and the fact that there's always something to do, whether it's hiking, checking out a new restaurant, or attending a cultural event." These reviews highlight the positive aspects of living in Albuquerque, such as the weather, diverse culture, and abundance of activities.
However, not all reviews are as glowing. One user, Michael, expresses concerns about the city's crime rates, saying, "I moved to Albuquerque for work and I'm not a fan. The crime rates are high and I don't feel safe walking around at night. I also struggle to find job opportunities in my field." Another user, named David, also touches on the issue of crime, stating, "There are some great things about Albuquerque, but the crime rates are concerning. I wouldn't recommend living here to families with young children." These reviews bring up valid points about safety and job opportunities in the city, which may be important factors for those considering a move to Albuquerque.
In summary, user reviews about living in Albuquerque are diverse, with some praising the city's culture and outdoor activities, while others express concerns about crime rates and job opportunities. Ultimately, it is important for individuals to consider their own priorities and conduct thorough research before deciding if Albuquerque is the right place for them to call home.
based on 253 ReviewsGet to know Albuquerque with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Albuquerque
EUGENE FIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - 9/18/2012
This a wonderful school! I am a parent with a set of twins that attended the PK program two years ago, and are still attending classes at this school to this day with the best teachers that I have seen in a long time. I researched the school, was able to meet with the teachers and principal before my kids were enrolled just to make sure that they were compatible. Even my younger child is attending classes now, and loving every minute of it. All the teacher are warm, helpful, and care for each child's development as if they were their own. The principal is open with each parent (unlike some other schools) willing to listen and discuss the best options for your child. I recommend this school to all parents, whether your child is advanced or in need of a little extra help this is the best school in Albuquerque! I wish I had known about this school years ago so my oldest child could have attended here.
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re: ABQ is Ghetto - 7/1/2012 - 8/17/2012
This poster made a good and short point. Since I've been looking at the post here they've been accurate (even some of the positive ones to a point). People love body art, smoking and getting drunk here (not all but alot). See, it done in excessively here. There are many people that like to do this things but in moderation. The negative post are not of the mark and you can see there are many. Check out Hiedi's informative and accurate post.
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"I <3 Albuquerque" - 8/17/2012
I am originally from the northwestern corner of NM. I moved to California for 10 years and then decided to relocate to ABQ 2.5 years ago and could not be happier. I hear a lot of anger in most of these posts about a place that I find charming, beautiful and yes....enchanting. I have lived in Germany, San Diego, and Sacramento and did not find what I was looking for until I came back to NM. Yes, the pace of life here is somewhat slower, but I am at a point in my life where I enjoy that. I am healthier here than I was anywhere else as the outdoor activities, high climate, and grower’s markets offer me everything I need to live a healthy lifestyle.
There are some poverty-stricken, crime laden neighborhoods here, but I learn from these people who have less than I do and chose a profession that was more about bettering our world and helping these people than being worried where my next $100K was coming from. This place is not for everyone, but when I look up at the sunset every
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ten cuidado -- it ain't paradise - 6/1/2012
Albuquerque might be right for you if you are self-sufficient: have a perfect partner, are self-employed or have an on-line job, are backed up by a decent trust fund, find the internet intellectually stimulating enough and like to get outdoors.
All in all the weather is quite pleasant, four mild seasons each of about 3 months length. The dryness helps with aches and pains, and it is easy to spend a lot of time outdoors.
A big draw for Albuquerque is the remarkably inexpensive real estate (based on national standards.) You get more for your money and the swings in value are tame compared with almost any where else in the US.
But all this 'easy living' comes at a high cost. I wouldn't want to find a job or a mate in this location. Educating a child would be expensive or perilous or both. The Abq. Public Schools are rock bottom bad in a state that between 45th and 47th every year over and over.
This long history of poor
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Any advice..... - 5/27/2012
I have a 6 year plan as of now (hope its a 5), I worked at an early age and will be able to retire earl(ish) and want to move once daughter is in college. I am from NY and grew up in Queens,Brooklyn, and been almost every where here at one time or another, lived or temp. for work reasons. NOW- I get peoples opinions on "lousy" and "great" for the same place....all states are huge and neighborhoods are just a small piece to a big picture. My sister lived in Alamogordo NM, she and her hubby miss it, but complained also....same for everywhere I lived, theres good and bad points. Crime= gangs, dont phase me, I worked in areas we had to take "escorts", (a second pair of eyes), guns, drugs, 4 families in a basement apartment....dont agree with it, dont like it, but I am saying is nothing phases me......SO my question to all out there is, I am wanting to relocate to a different place to relax, enjoy life, with culture, beauty, cheaper to live, 45 minutes aprox from bigger city (cities)even
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Land of Entrapment? Maybe... - 2/18/2012
Albuquerque is aka as "the land of enchantment, land of entrapment, the 505, burque and ABQ. all of which I hate and refuse to use but thought some people might be interested to know.
I feel compelled to write this review because I have been using this site for a few years and haven't posted yet. After reading the posts about Abq, both good and bad, I'd like to offer my two cents. I am a transplant to Albuquerque. I moved here when I was 14 from a greener and more pleasant land, England. It was total culture shock for me and I have yet to get over it. I graduated high school and went to college here, in fact I have just returned to college here as an adult to continue my education. I am now 40 years old and have three children. I have always known that I wanted to leave Abq from the moment I got here but I made choices as a young adult that prevented me from doing so. That said, I will offer my opinion as logically as possible based on the criteria that most people use
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Pros & Cons - 10/6/2011
I was born and raised in Albuquerque but have lived in Chicago for over 15 years. I still visit often and have strong family ties there, but I'm pretty objective about it's pros and cons as a non-resident for so long.
Pros:
- One of the best climates you could ever ask for with four seasons. The sun shines in that enormous blue sky every day, the air is clean, the winter is very mild, and the heat rarely gets oppressively hot in the summer.
- Extraordinary outdoor activities. If you love hiking, mountain biking, rafting, skiing, etc, the options are fantastic and easy to get to.
- The city is very livable. Lots of real estate options at all price points, and the cost of living is low. The lifestyle is completely laid back.
- Deep history and culture. Native American and Latin culture abound. Artists flock there and up north into Santa Fe and Taos.
- Despite the rapid growth over the past several years, there's
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ABQ - after 18 months, we are ready to get out. - 9/1/2011
We moved to ABQ from Richardson, TX (DFW) about 18 months ago as part of a promotion. I must say, that we are ready to move out. We have two young children, and this has been a terrible place for us to raise them. We have resorted to homeschooling and really see no opportunity for a quality higher education here. Bad examples for them everywhere we go, except uptown which is nice. Teens drinking beer in the beds of pickups; tatooed youth who stare at you while you fill up your car at a convenience stores; trash everywhere. My wife will not go out alone at night. Amazingly rude drivers. We live in the East Mountains, and the water quality is terrible. Forget having a garden or horses. You have to use special gardening technqies to get anything to survive. Hay prices are astronomical. Houses are not selling in the East, so we're not even sure that we can move out when we need to. Only good thing is that Colorado and the mountains are nearby. Not sure this makes up for the
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I'm floored--so many Abq dissenters in one place - 8/26/2011
What a fascinating collection of malcontents all in one place--that there is such hatred for an eminently liveable and friendly city is truly extraordinary. I'm sure the sample size here is small and it is purely accidental that so many were so unhappy with what is an incredibly friendly and diverse city. There's clearly some ethno prejudice going on here--you folks clearly need to be in some midwest white-bread, conservative city or town to be happy. The Albuquerque I know is friendly, laid back, and pretty industrious all at the same time. Employers like Intel and Sandia Base among many other excellent employers wouldn't be there if Albuquerque was the place you describe. Albuquerque is a medium-sized city of over a half million--that many people can't be choosing to live there if they are unhappy with the place as most of you seem to be. I would hope any fair-minded reader here would seek out other sources before deciding whether to live or visit the charming "Duke City." But
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Weather - 7/22/2011
For the most part Albuquerque is a great place to live. The weather is fairly mild for the most part. Nice winters with some snow and great fall. Summers are a little hot but not unbearable. The wind in the spring is my least favorite. I have live here most of my life and would like to experience something
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