Albuquerque, NM is a vibrant city full of interesting sights and activities for visitors of all ages. From the historic Old Town to the unique New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, there is always something to explore in this beautiful city. The city hosts a variety of cultural festivals throughout the year, giving locals and tourists alike a chance to celebrate traditional foods and music. Albuquerque is also home to some wonderful outdoor areas such as Petroglyph National Monument and Sandia Mountains Recreational Area. Visitors will find plenty of restaurants offering delicious local cuisine, along with shopping opportunities for unique souvenirs.
Reviews for Albuquerque are overwhelmingly positive, with many commenting on its friendly atmosphere, diverse culture and abundance of activities and attractions. Many enjoy the downtown area for its combination of historic sites and modern amenities, while others marvel at the majestic beauty of Sandia Mountain's peaks. Overall people rave about Albuquerque's charm, saying that their trip was one they won't soon forget!
based on 253 ReviewsGet to know Albuquerque with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Albuquerque
Pig hole - 7/23/2016
Use to be a nice city in the early 1990s. Crime is off the charts..it is an illegal immigrant haven. Few respect the police here. Government is corrupt. I would not even visit here unless I had
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From a native New Mexican who has lived elsewhere - 6/8/2016
I have lived in Albuquerque for the past 13 years (originally from Santa Fe), and I love it here!
I have traveled extensively and lived out of state, so I have seen many other places, and Albuquerque has so much to offer!
Pros:
- Amazing climate! Not too hot, not too cold. Four distinct seasons.
- Natural beauty you will be hard pressed to find in any other state. So many day trips to national parks, monuments, and forests. And our parks aren't overcrowded! You can actually get some solitude outdoors here.
- Incredible outdoor recreation opportunities in your backyard: hiking, mountain biking, fishing, camping, climbing, hunting, skydiving, paragliding off the Sandia Mountains! World-class skiing is only 1-2 hours away! You don't have to make a three day schlep to Colorado and shell out a ton of money in order to get in some good skiing. And our slopes are not crowded.
- Affordability! Home ownership is within reach. Many charming
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39 year Native from ABQ NM - The Good, the bad, an - 5/23/2016
I was born and raised in Albuquerque NM and lived there for nearly 39 years (minus 4 years in the military). I will never dispute the fact that Albuquerque is my hometown and there are many things I absolutely love about the high desert Southwest, but there are probably more things that I've grown to dislike as I've gotten older. In the past year, my family decided to move away from my hometown in search of a better quality of life. Here are some of the reasons that play a part in our decisions to leave Albuquerque.
THE ECONOMY AND JOB MARKET
I am formally educated, having a BBA and MBA degrees, and have been a working IT professional for nearly 19 years. In a nutshell, Albuquerque's job market is pretty miserable when compared with other similarly sized cities. I remember in college at UNM, I learned that New Mexico has the highest number of government jobs (per capita) and the lowest number of private sector jobs (per capita) in the entire country. What that
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Abq is just ok - 3/15/2016
I agree that doing business here you will deal with a lot of unprofessional types and much depends on your standards and what you will tolerate. I cannot say more how this unprofessional business standard is accepted here. I have personally'fired' an insurance agent, a realtor, a dentist, tried to swap my kid's elementary teacher (she wanted a second chance), dealt with unmindful service writers at a dealership, a snotty gym, home developers. I think the swindle like business manner exists. I have noticed this character more while living in similar apocolyptic desert conditions like California and Arizona desert areas. On the other hand, UNM medical/dental facility has been pretty satisfying for family medical/dental care. Also, as secondary level medical/dental provider I have been reluctant to obtain my licensing in this state due to many reasons but NM asks for a lot of fees other states do not ask for.
Local People: can behave friendly except when they are driving.
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Home Invasions/Property crime - 2/6/2016
Property crime is at an all time high. No one is talking about what measures need to be taken for prevention.
People need to be aware, don't leave your garage opener in your vehicle parked outside of your house. Lock your car. Don't leave anything in your car of value, especially if you are going walking near the nature center, don't let anyone see you locking items in your trunk. You will see the warning signs in just about every parking lot for a reason. Install cameras at your residence, if you are lucky you can catch an image of the offender. Sometimes PD will look at the footage, most of the time they don't care. If you will notice, many neighborhoods use bars on windows, this should be a red flag if you are looking to purchase in that area. Many residents are now fighting
back and arming themselves to protect their property and
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DWI in NM - 2/6/2016
The culture of drunk driving in NM is rampant, even the politicians get busted, if anything is to change it
needs to come from the 80 years of legislature. The changes will not happen because the politicians don't want change or any real reform.
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Hard place to make it! - 1/28/2016
Many of you out there in the Midwest, Northeast, and West Coast may be considering moving to the Southwest. My advice to you is to avoid Albuquerque. New Mexico is the second poorest state in the union, and number one for childhood poverty. The Land of Enchantment is in the top three for; violent crime, teenage pregnancy, alcohol/ drug related deaths, and illiteracy. Over half of the drivers are uninsured. Since 2012, the surrounding states have been in positive job growth. During these past four years, New Mexico has been in negative job growth rate.
I have lived in Albuquerque for 16 years. Having taught school for six years, I can say the schools are dismal at best in New Mexico. While 23rd in cost of living, New Mexico ranks third from the bottom in wages. Huge discrepancy, folks! Do not move here unless you are independently wealthy, and can afford a lot of land without having to work. Or, if you just want to hike and bike, and earn a living waiting tables,
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Armpit Of The United States - 1/3/2016
After reading all of the comments slamming this city/state, they are all are absolutly true. A couple points from pervious comments stood out to me the most. First is the culture. Yes, Albuquerque, and NM in general is a VERY Hispanic oriented state. That being said, if you are white you will not fit in here. Second is housing. There are some nice areas in the city, but most of the apartments and houses here appear very run down and slum like. Parts of the North East and Four Hills areas are probably the nicest areas housing wise. Third is the drivers. Albuquerque drivers are the absolute worst. Red light runners are everywhere, drunk driving is a HUGE problem and yet the punishments are laughable and these drivers are back on the road a short time later. There are not a lot of speeders however. People here seem to drive 5 to 10 mph under the speed limit and yet they still drive atrociously. Oh and very few people have car insurance so if you get hit be prepared for them
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Pretty disgusting( except you don't perspire as mu - 12/20/2015
I left WI in Nov. 2014 for this awful state. I think NM is the most disgusting place I've ever been to. Great for a visit, but living here is a totally different story. I live in Rio Rancho (which compared with ABQ IMO is like heaven) although I really don't like it. It's a city completely devoid of character
with its unsightly strip malls and characterless subdivisions and awful, stressed- out drivers that use the left lane as their main travel lane.
Wisconsin has a MUCH better quality of life than New Mexico. The poverty here
is truly third world. This is the worst run state in the US. It's truly hard to believe you're in the US in a lot a places in NM with their abject poverty.
The only nice part is in the far north. Simply gorgeous in some places. The rest of it truly third world, especially Albuquerque, which is so revolting I refuse to comment. Truly sorry I left WI for this place.
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I have been an ex-pat for to long - 12/12/2015
Hi .. I grew-up in the nicer part of Chicago.
After graduating Uni { MSc ] I moved to the UK, have also seen a lot of W.Europe and Africa .... now I plan a long trip to the Great American South-West, to see, feel and imbibe it all in.
Ur postings are helping me to a better understanding of its Realities and less of its Illusions. Thankyou ..
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