HISTORY In 1706 a group of Spanish colonists chose a wide curve in the Rio Grande river to establish a new city named Albuquerque to honor a Spanish Duke, the 10th Duke of Albuquerque. Among the first buildings erected was a small adobe chapel which still stands today. The church, San Felipe de Neri, has been enlarged several times but its original adobe walls are still intact. The church is the hub of Old Town, the historical heart of Albuquerque. Long before the colonists made their way to the Rio Grande, American Indians made this wonderful land their home. Their lifestyles and beliefs are depicted in the ancient cliff dwellings and petroglyphs still found in the region today.
Visit www.indianpueblo.org for more information on the American Indians that continue to live in this region today.
The allure of Albuquerque continues to bring settlers of a different nature to the area today. The appeal of an area that offers unbounded natural beauty, significant historical attractions, magnificent climate with four distinct seasons, exciting artisan community and exciting high-tech population. Albuquerque honors its past yet keeps moving into the future with each technological advance. New Mexico officially became part of the United States in 1912 as the 47th state. But the state's and city's history is much older. In fact, Albuquerque will be celebrating its Tricentennial from April 2005 through April 2006. Albuquerque is one of only thirty U.S. cities which is able to claim a tricentennial mark. For complete information on Albuquerque's wonderful history visit www.newmexicohistory.org .
San Felipe de Neri Church Visit www.sanfelipedeneri.org for more information on this historical church
DEMOGRAPHICS Albuquerque is….
one of the oldest inland cities in the US (founded in 1706).
located in Bernalillo County and is the county seat.
in the mountain standard time zone
located in the latitude of 35.084N and the longitude of -106.65W.
located on 180.6 square miles.
Located at an elevation of 5,314 feet above sea level, the highest metropolitan city on the American mainland.
chosen as one of "8 Towns for a Fit & Healthy Retirement," by Where to Retire magazine, November/December 2003
has a population of more than 712,000 in the greater metro area.
is the hot air balloon capital of the US, hosting the largest international hot air balloon competition in the world annually.
Has nine national monuments located within a day’s drive of the city limits. Median Househ old Income
National Income
4 2000 4 0000 3 8000 3 6000
Local Income
$38,272
Local
$41,994
National
Source: 2000 census, U.S. Census Bureau
WEATHER In spite of its southern latitude, Albuquerque's high altitude results in a mild, dry climate with four definite changes of season. Average annual relative humidity is about 44% and Albuquerque is sunny 76% of the year. Albuquerque by the Numbers: Average Annual Rainfall: 8.5 inches Average Annual Snowfall: 11.1 inches Average Spring Temperature: 70ยบ F Average Summer Temperature: 90ยบ F Average Autumn Temperature: 70ยบ F Average Winter Temperature: 50ยบ F
LINKS TO ALBUQUERQUE Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce
www.abqchamber.com
Albuquerque Convention & Visitors Bureau
www.itsatrip.org
Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce
www.ahcnm.org
Albuquerque Online
www.abqonline.com
Bernalillo County Website
www.bernco.gov
City Data City of Albuquerque Dining Guide History of Albuquerque Map of Albuquerque Area
www.city-data.com/city/Albuquerque-New-Mexico.html www.cabq.gov http://www.collectorsguide.com/ab/abdid.html www.newmexicohistory.org www.collectorsguide.com/ab/abmaps/abmapa.pdf
Motor Vehicle Division
www.mvd.newmexico.gov
New Mexico State Tourism Department
www.newmexico.org
Real Estate Information
www.ISellAlbuquerqueHomes.com
Ski New Mexico
www.skinewmexico.com/
The University of New Mexico
www.unm.edu/
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS Albuquerque offers a vast array of activities for young and old year round!
Albuquerque Aquarium exhibits Gulf of Mexico saltwater species from a variety of habitats, including estuarine, surf zone, shallow waters, coral reefs, open ocean and deep ocean. The highlight of the aquarium is a 285,000 gallon ocean tank where brown, sandtiger, blacktip and nurse sharks swim alongside brilliantly colored reef fish, eels, sea turtles and open ocean species. Click HERE for complete information.
Photo from http://www.cabq.gov/biopark/ aquarium/index.html
Location 2601 Central Ave. NW Hours of Operation Open every day of the week, 9am - 5pm June through August: 9am - 6pm, Saturday and Sunday Closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Days
Since 1972, visitors from around the world have descended upon Albuquerque each fall to witness the spectacle of the sport of ballooning. The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is the city and state’s most attended event. During this spectacular event more than 700 hot air and gas balloons will fly from the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta launch field, making New Mexico skies a kaleidoscope of colors – an event the agency calls one of the greatest events in the country. Visit www.aibf.org for a complete schedule of events. Photo from www.aibf.org
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Photo from http:// www.gatheringofnations.com/
Each year thousands of indigenous / Native American / Indian dancers and singers representing more than 500 tribes from Canada and the United States come to Albuquerque to participate socially and competitively at the Gathering of Nations Pow Wow, at the University of New Mexico Area, the “Pit.� This trading of intercultural traditions and crafts is an experience for all who attend. Hundreds of artists, crafters, and traders place their wares on display and for sale at the Indian Traders Market, offering a special exhibition and shopping experience. The Gathering of Nations is an experience for all people, Indian and non-Indian alike. Click HERE for more information and a schedule.
Bordered on the west by the famed Rio Grande and the largest cottonwood gallery forest in the world, the lush and peaceful Rio Grande Botanic Garden represents an oasis in the desert. The Garden currently encompasses 20 developed acres, including a 10,000 square foot glass conservatory housing native and exotic plants from desert and Mediterranean climate zones and a seasonal butterfly conservatory featuring hundreds of free-flying North American butterflies and moths. Click HERE for more information.
Location 2601 Central Ave. NW Photo from http://www.cabq.gov/biopark/garden/ index.html
Hours of Operation Open every day of the week, 9am - 5pm June through August: 9am - 6pm, Saturday and Sunday Closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Days
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS The 64-acre Rio Grande Zoo offers visitors a pleasant stroll highlighted by close encounters with more than 250 species of exotic and native animals. Popular species include seals and sea lions, chimpanzees, gorillas, orangutans, elephants, polar bears, giraffes, hippos, camels, tamarins, koalas, Mexican wolves, mountain lions, monkeys, jaguars, zebras and rhinoceros. State-of-the-art exhibit design and eye-pleasing landscaping enhance zoo animal husbandry by creating naturalistic habitats complete with trees, grasses, water features and rockwork. Click HERE for more information. Photo from http://www.cabq.gov/biopark/zoo/ index.html
Location 903 Tenth Street SW Hours of Operation Open every day of the week, 9am - 5pm June through August: 9am - 6pm, Saturday and Sunday Closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Days
Each spring the "Hottest Food Show On Earth" descends on the Sandia Resort and Casino Events Center where the main attraction is the largest collection of hot and spicy products ever assembled in the U.S. Couple this with various cooking demonstrations by famous guest chefs and you have an event that can’t be missed! Click HERE for show details.
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The Museum has eight permanent exhibit halls that take visitors on a journey through time we refer to as "Timetracks" providing snapshots of New Mexico from the formation of the universe to the present day. Click HERE for more information. Location: 1801 Mountain Road NW Photo from http://www.nmmnh-abq.mus.nm.us/nmmnh/nmmnh.html
Hours of Operation: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day with these important exceptions: Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas and non-holiday Mondays in January and September.
For 120 years Albuquerque has been home to the New Mexico State Fair. Although the event was not identified as a state fair until 1911, today it is known as “The Biggest Show in New Mexico.� Despite the changing face of the New Mexico State Fair over the years, the earliest objectives of the territorial fair have remained the same: to assemble an innovative and accessible exposition of cultural diversity, eclectic artwork, local agriculture and fun, family entertainment. Click HERE for fair schedules.
Photo from http://www.virtualalbuquerque.com/VirtualABQ/StateFair/
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS Petroglyph National Monument stretches 17 miles along Albuquerque's West Mesa, a volcanic basalt escarpment that dominates the city’s western horizon. People who have lived along the Rio Grande for many centuries come alive again through images they carved on the shiny black rocks. These images, and associated archeological sites in the Albuquerque area, provide glimpses into a 12,000 year long story of human life in this area. Click HERE for more information. Photo from http://www.nps.gov/petr/index.htm
Location: Visitors traveling on I-40 take Unser Boulevard exit north three miles to park visitor center; five miles north to Boca Negra Canyon. Operating Hours: Las Imágenes Visitor Center Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. Boca Negra Canyon: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily Rinconada Canyon: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily Volcanoes: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily Park is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Days.
Albuquerque amusement park featuring New Mexico’s first super coaster, the New Mexico Rattler! Other rides include the Coyote Howl, thrill rides, family rides, water attractions and Kiddieland. Visit www.cliffs.net for more information on all of the rides, rates and schedules. Location: 4800 Osuna Rd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505)-881-9373 Hours of Operation: April to September
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Just minutes from the heart of Albuquerque, the world's longest aerial tramway lifts you to the breathtaking top of Sandia Peak. You can experience a ski area full of exciting runs, exquisite fine dining, and scenic adventures including summer mountain biking. Click HERE for a complete listing of hours of operation, rates, events calendar, maps, ski calendar, plus much more!
LOCATION:
Photo from http://www.sandiapeak.com/
FROM I-40 Exit 167: Tramway Blvd., take Tramway Blvd. North approximately 9 miles to the Sandia Peak Tramway. FROM I-25 EXIT 234: EXIT 234 Tramway Road. Follow Tramway Road, East to the Sandia Peak Tramway.
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Old Town is the heart of Albuquerque’s history. Stroll through the streets and walk where the founding fathers of Albuquerque walked. Visit shops, galleries and restaurants. For more information visit the website at www.AlbuquerqueOldTown.com
Museum of nuclear science & history, weapons and peaceful uses of technology. For more information on this museum visit www.AtomicMuseum.com. Location: 1701 4th St SW Hours of Operation: Daily 9 AM—5 PM Photo from www.atomicmuseum.com
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS See Pueblo history and culture from a Pueblo perspective in the museum and view traditional Indian dances and artist demonstrations very weekend. The Children’s Museum offer’s a hands-on experience. Visit the gift shop, the Smoke Shop and The Pueblo Harvest Café. For additional information visit the website at www.IndianPueblo.org. Location: 2401 12th St NW Albuquerque Photo from www.indianpueblo.org
Hours of Operation: Open 7 Days, Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, Memorial Day & Labor Day Pueblo Café 8-3, Museums 9-4:30, Gift Shops 9-5:30; Smoke Shop 7-6:30 Mon-Sat, 9-5 Sun.
Water park featuring 7 slides, wave pool, lazy river ad kiddie pool. Visit www.TheBeachWaterpark.com for more information. Location: 1600 Desert Surf Loop Hours of Operation: Mid May to Labor Day
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS New Mexico’s newest attraction! Explora offers more than 250 interactive exhibits in science, technology and art. Visit www.Explora.mus.nm.us for more information on rates and exhibits. Location: 1701 Mountain Road, NW Albuquerque (near Old Town) Hours of Operation: Mon - Sat 10 AM - 6 PM Sun 12 PM - 6 PM
Photo from http://www.cabq.gov/kimo/
The KiMo Theatre is an architectural gem viewed by hundreds of tourists each year . Elaborate Pueblo Indian ornamentation and the famous Von Hassler murals wow scores of tourists and locals year after year. The KiMo is a vibrant part of the performing arts community and plays host to a wide variety of local, national and international events. Dance, drama, film, comedy, performance art, multi-media events, and other unique performances all take place on the KiMo stage. Additionally, the KiMo houses an exhibit space for contemporary visual artists. There is a video display in the lobby presenting the history of the theatre, including many historic and current photographs. Visit www.cabq.gov/kimo/ for additional information. Location: The KiMo Theatre is located at 423 Central Ave. NW, on the corner of 5th Street and Central Avenue (old Route 66) in downtown Albuquerque New Mexico. Hours of Operation: The KiMo Theatre is open to the public for free self-guided and guided tours from 9 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday, except City Holidays and during scheduled daytime events. Guided tours are available by appointment only.
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Anasazi Fields Winery 26 Camino De Los Pueblitos Albuquerque, NM 87043-0712 505-867-3062 www.AnasaziFieldsWinery.com/ Featuring dry, oak-aged wines hand crafted from local fruits in beautiful Placitas Valley.
Anderson Valley Vineyards 4920 Rio Grande, NW Albuquerque, NM 87107 505-344-7266 Visit Their Facebook Page Tours, tasting room and gift shop for your enjoyment.
Casa Rondeña Winery 733 Chavez Rd NW Albuquerque, NM 87107 505-344-5911 www.CasaRondena.com Tastings and gift shop in Albuquerque’s charming North Valley.
Gruet Winery 8400 Pan American Fwy., NE Albuquerque, NM 87113 505-821-0055 www.GruetWinery.com One of the best sparkling-wine producers in the nation, say wine critics worldwide. Tasting, tours and retail sales available.
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS Dancing Eagle Casino 14314 Central Ave SW Albuquerque, NM 87121 (505) 352-1500 www.DancingEagleCasino.com
San Felipe's Casino Hollywood 25 Hagan Rd Algodones NM 87001 (505) 867-6700 www.SanFelipeCasino.com
Downs at Albuquerque On the State Fairgrounds 201 California St. NE Albuquerque, NM 87108 www.ABQDowns.com/ Casino Hours: 10:00 AM - 1:00 AM Monday-Thursday 10:00 AM - 2:00 AM Weekends
Santa Ana Star Casino 54 Jemez Dam Rd Bernalillo, NM 87004 (505) 867-0000 www.SantaAnaStar.com
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino 11000 Broadway S E Albuquerque, NM 87105 (877) 747-5382 www.IsletaCasinoResort.com
Palace West 2 State Road 45 SW Albuquerque, NM 87105 (505) 869-4102
Route 66 Casino 14500 Central Avenue Exit 140 (505) 352-7866 www.Rt66Casino.com
Sandia Casino I-25 & Tramway NM (505) 897-1137 http://www.SandiaCasino.com Casino Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 am to 4:00 am Friday, Saturday, Sunday Open 24 Hours
HOSPITALS/HEALTH CARE Albuquerque and the surrounding area strives to provide the highest quality primary and secondary health care to its everyone through its compassionate, innovative health care system, including excellent training and education of health care professionals at The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center.
Albuquerque PHS Indian Hospital 801 Vassar Dr. NE Albuquerque, NM 87106 (505) 248-4000 Albuquerque Regional Medical Center 601 Martin Luther King Jr Ave NE Albuquerque, NM 87102 (505) 727-8000 Desert Hills 5310 Sequoia Rd NW Albuquerque, MN 87120 (505) 836-7330 http://www.yfcs.com/view/50 Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital 7000 NE Jefferson Albuquerque, NM 87109 - 4313 (505) 344-9478 Heart Hospital Of New Mexico 504 Elm Street N E Albuquerque, NM 87102 (505) 724-2000 http://www.hearthospitalnm.com/ Kindred Hospital - Albuquerque 700 High N E Albuquerque, NM 87102 (505) 242-4444 http://www.kindredalbuquerque.com/
HOSPITALS/HEALTH CARE Kindred Hospital - Albuquerque - Sandia 601 Dr Martin Luther King Ave NE - Eight Albuquerque, NM 87102 (505) 727-8820 Lovelace Medical Center 601 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Ave NE Albuquerque, NM 87102 - 3670 (505) 727-8000 http://www.Lovelace.com Mesilla Valley Hospital 3751 Del Rey Blvd Las Cruces, NM 88012 (505) 382-3500 http://www.mesillavalleyhospital.com New Mexico Veterans Affairs Health Care System 1501 San Pedro SE Bldg 41 Albuquerque, NM (505) 265-1711 http://www.albuquerque.va.gov Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque 1100 Central Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 (505) 841-1234 Click Here for Website Presbyterian Urgent Care 3436 Isleta Blvd SW Albuquerque, NM (505) 462-7869
HOSPITALS/HEALTH CARE Lovelace Rehabilitation Hospital 505 Elm St N E Albuquerque, NM 87102 (505) 727-4700 www.lovelace.com Specialty Hospital Of Albuquerque 235 Elm Street NE Albuquerque, NM 87102 (505) 842-5550 The University Of New Mexico Health Sciences Center 2211 Lomas Blvd NE (505) 272-2111 http://hospitals.unm.edu UNM Carrie Tingley Hospital 1127 University Blvd N E (505) 272-5200 http://hospitals.unm.edu Westside Hospital 10501 Golf Course Rd NW (505) 727-2000 www.lovelace.com Women's Hospital 4701 Montgomery Blvd NE (505) 727-8000 www.lovelace.com
LIBRARIES The city of Albuquerque offers 17 libraries throughout the city. Nine libraries now offer free wireless access for your laptop computer, PDA, or Pocket PC that contains a properly configured wireless network adapter. Each library offers a wide variety of programs for everyone. Visit the library’s website at http://www.cabq.gov/library/ for a complete list of everything the entire library system has to offer!
Map of Local Libraries
See next page for list of libraries
LIBRARIES 1. Alamosa/Robert L. Murphy Library 6900 Gonzales SW 87121 Hours: Mon-Fri 10 am-6 pm 836-0684 2. Cherry Hills Library 6901 Barstow NE 87111 Hours: Mon & Tue 10am-8pm; Wed-Sat 10am - 6pm; Sun 1pm-5pm (school year) 857-8321 3. East Mountain Library 1 Old Tijeras Rd, Tijeras, NM 87059 Hours: Tue, Wed, Fri & Sat 10am-6pm; Thu 11am-7pm; 281-8508 4. Erna Fergusson Library 3700 San Mateo NE 87110 Hours: Mon-Thu 10am-8pm; Fri & Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 1-5pm 888-8100 5. Ernie Pyle Library 900 Girard SE 87106 Hours: Tue, Thu, Fri & Sat 10am-6pm; Wed 11am-7pm 256-2065 6. Juan Tabo Library 3407 Juan Tabo NE 87111 Hours: Tue & Wed 10am-8pm; Thu-Sat 10am-6pm 291-6260 7. Lomas Tramway Library 908 Eastridge NE 87123 Hours: Tue & Wed 10am-8pm; Thu-Sat 10am-6pm 291-6295
8. Los Griegos Library 1000 Griegos NW 87107 Hours: Tue, Fri & Sat 10am-6pm; Wed & Thu 11am-7pm 761-4020 9. Main Library 501 Copper NW 87102 Hours: Mon, Thu-Sat, 10am-6pm; Tues & Wed 10am-7pm 768-5141 Information Services (Reference) 768-5141 Magazines & Newspapers 768-5131 Children's Room 768-5136 TDD 768-5199 10. North Valley Library 7704 2nd Street NW 87107 Hours: Tue, Wed, Fri & Sat 10am-6pm; Thu, 11am-7pm 897-8823 11. San Pedro Library 5600 Trumball SE 87108 Hours: Tue, Fri & Sat 10am-6pm; Wed & Thu 11am-7pm 256-2067 12. South Broadway Library 1025 Broadway SE 87102 Hours: Mon-Fri, 10 am-6 pm 764-1742 13. South Valley Library 3904 Isleta SW 87105 Hours: Tue, Wed, Fri & Sat 10am-6pm; Thu, 11am-7pm 877-5170 (continued on next page‌)
LIBRARIES 14. Special Collections Library 423 Central NE 87102 Hours: Tue-Sat, 10am-6pm 848-1376
Rio Rancho Library
15. Taylor Ranch Library 5700 Bogart NW 87120 Hours: Mon-Thu 10am-8pm; Fri & Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 1pm-5pm 897-8816
Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fri. - Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Address: 950 Pinetree Road SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 Phone: 891-5013
http://www.ci.rio-rancho.nm.us/library.htm
16. Tony Hillerman Library (formerly the Wyoming Library)
8205 Apache NE 87110 Hours: Tue & Wed 10am-8pm; Thu-Sat 10am-6pm; 291-6264 17. Westgate Library 1300 Delgado SW 87121 Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm 833-6984
Rio Rancho Library
NEWSPAPERS & MAGAZINES Albuquerque offers you a variety of newspapers and publications that cover New Mexico news and as well as national issues. Most papers cover state legislative issues, monitor local business news and include regular sections on food, the outdoors and recreation, youth issues, travel and entertainment, and local real estate commentary. You will find what you need in the papers and magazines published in Albuquerque. Click each link below to find more about each publication.
Albuquerque Journal http://www.abqjournal.com/ Albuquerque Weekly Alibi http://www.alibi.com/editorial/toc.php Albuquerque The Magazine http://www.abqthemag.com University of New Mexico Daily Lobo http://www.dailylobo.com/ New Mexico Business Weekly http://albuquerque.bizjournals.com/albuquerque/ New Mexico Magazine http://www.nmmagazine.com/
SCHOOLS In the Albuquerque area more than 120,000 students attend the approximately 200 public schools of various types in the city’s five public school districts. The city also boasts of more than 70 private and parochial schools and more than a dozen schools recognized as institutions of higher educations. Albuquerque is home to the prestigious University of Mexico which enrolls more than 33,000 students annually. The University of Mexico’s main and branch campuses offers 210 certificate and degree programs, with 93 bachelor’s degrees, 68 master’s degrees and 37 doctoral programs. Additionally, there are three first-professional programs – in law, medicine and pharmacy – as well as five education specialist certificates, one undergraduate certificate program and two associate degree programs. Through the Evening and Weekend Degree Program, nearly 40 complete degree programs are available. It is evident in the quality education available that Albuquerque has risen to the demands of its growing population. Use the links below to find more information below about the schools in the Albuquerque area. Albuquerque Public School System
http://ww2.aps.edu/
Private Schools
http://www.eschoolsearch.com/index.cfm
Rio Rancho Public Schools
http://www.rrps.net/
Higher Education
Links to Higher Education in Area
SCHOOLS
Albuquerque Elementary Schools- Public Schools 7 Bar 4501 Seven Bar Loop NW Albuquerque, NM 87114 Phone: (505) 899-2797
Armijo 1440 Gatewood Road SW Albuquerque, NM 87105 Phone: (505) 877-0710
A. Montoya 24 Public School Road Tijeras, NM 87059 Phone: (505) 281-0880
Arroyo Del Oso 6504 Harper NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 Phone: (505) 821-9393
Acoma 1800 Princess Jeanne NE Albuquerque, NM 87112 Phone: (505) 291-6866
Atrisco 1201 Atrisco Road SW Albuquerque, NM 87105 Phone: (505) 877-2772
Adobe Acres 1724 Camino Del Valle SW Albuquerque, NM 87105 Phone: (505) 877-4799
Bandelier 3309 Pershing Street SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 Phone: (505) 255-8744
Alameda 412 Alameda Road NW Albuquerque, NM 87114 Phone: (505) 898-0070
Barcelona 2311 Barcelona Road SW Albuquerque, NM 87105 Phone: (505) 877-0400
Alamosa 6500 Sunset Gardens Rd. SW Albuquerque, NM 87105 Phone: (505) 836-0288
Bel-Air 4725 Candelaria Road NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 Phone: (505) 888-4033
Alvarado 1100 Solar Road NW Albuquerque, NM 87107 Phone: (505) 344-4412
Bellehaven 8701 Princess Jeanne St. NE Albuquerque, NM 87112 Phone: (505) 298-7489
Apache 12800 Copper Street NE Albuquerque, NM 87123 Phone: (505) 292-7735
Carlos Rey 1215 Cerrillos Road SW Albuquerque, NM 87121 Phone: (505) 836-7738
SCHOOLS
Albuquerque Elementary Schools - Public Schools Chamiza 5401 Homestead Circle NW Albuquerque, NM 87120 Phone: (505) 897-5174
Dennis Chavez 7500 Barstow NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 Phone: (505) 821-1810
Chaparral 6325 Milne Road NW Albuquerque, NM 87120 Phone: (505) 831-3301
Dolores Gonzales 900 Atlantic Street SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 764-2020
Chelwood 12701 Constitution Ave. NE Albuquerque, NM 87112 Phone: (505) 296-5655
Double Eagle 8901 Lowell NE Albuquerque, NM 87122 Phone: (505) 857-0187
Cochiti 3100 San Isidro Road NW Albuquerque, NM 87107 Phone: (505) 345-1432
Duranes 2436 Zickert Road NW Albuquerque, NM 87104 Phone: (505) 764-2017
Collet Park 2100 Morris Street NE Albuquerque, NM 87112 Phone: (505) 298-3010
E. G. Ross 6700 Palomas NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 Phone: (505) 821-0185
Comanche 3505 Pennsylvania St. NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 Phone: (505) 884-5275
East San Jose 415 Thaxton Avenue SE Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 764-2005
Coronado 601 4th St SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 843-8283
Edward Gonzales 554 90th Street SW Albuquerque, NM 87121 Phone: (505) 831-6214
Corrales 200 Target Road Corrales, NM 87048 Phone: (505) 792-7400
Emerson 620 Georgia Street SE Albuquerque, NM 87108 Phone: (505) 255-9091
SCHOOLS Albuquerque Elementary Schools - Public Schools Eubank 9717 Indian School Road NE Albuquerque, NM 87112 Phone: (505) 299-4483
Hodgin 3801 Morningside Drive NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 Phone: (505) 881-9722
Eugene Field 700 Edith Blvd. SE Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 764-2014
Inez 1700 Pennsylvania Street NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 Phone: (505) 299-9010
Georgia O’Keeffe 11701 San Victorio NE Albuquerque, NM 87111 Phone: (505) 293-4259
John Baker 12015 Tivoli Street NE Albuquerque, NM 87111 Phone: (505) 298-7486
Governor Bent 5700 Hendrix Road NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 Phone: (505) 881-9797
Kirtland 3530 Gibson Blvd. SE Albuquerque, NM 87118 Phone: (505) 255-3131
Griegos 4040 San Isidro NW Albuquerque, NM 87107 Phone: (505) 345-3661
Kit Carson 1921 Byron Avenue SW Albuquerque, NM 87105 Phone: (505) 877-2724
H. Humphrey 9801 Academy Hills Dr. NE Albuquerque, NM 87111 Phone: (505) 821-4981
La Luz 225 Griegos Road NW Albuquerque, NM 87107 Phone: (505) 761-8415
Hawthorne 420 Gen. Somervell St. NE Albuquerque, NM 87123 Phone: (505) 299-4424
La Mesa 7500 Copper Avenue NE Albuquerque, NM 87108 Phone: (505) 262-1581
Helen Cordero 8800 Eucariz SW Albuquerque, NM 87121 Phone: (505) 833-5830
Lavaland 501 57th Street NW Albuquerque, NM 87105 Phone: (505) 836-4911
SCHOOLS
Albuquerque Elementary Schools - Public Schools Lew Wallace 513 6th Street NW Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 848-9409
Marie M. Hughes 5701 Mojave NW Albuquerque, NM 87120 Phone: (505) 897-3080
Longfellow 400 Edith NE Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 764-2024
Mark Twain 6316 Constitution Ave. NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 Phone: (505) 255-8337
Los Padillas 2525 Los Padillas Road SW Albuquerque, NM 87105 Phone: (505) 877-0108
Matheson Park 10809 Lexington Street NE Albuquerque, NM 87112 Phone: (505) 299-5087
Los Ranchos 7609 Fourth Street NW Albuquerque, NM 87107 Phone: (505) 898-0794
McCollum 10900 San Jacinto NE Albuquerque, NM 87112 Phone: (505) 298-5009
Lowell 1700 Sunshine Terrace SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 Phone: (505) 764-2011
Mission Avenue 725 Mission Avenue NE Albuquerque, NM 87107 Phone: (505) 344-5269
M. A. Binford 1400 Corriz SW Albuquerque, NM 87121 Phone: (505) 836-0623
Mitchell 10121 Comanche Rd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87111 Phone: (505) 299-1937
MacArthur 1100 MacArthur Rd. NW Albuquerque, NM 87107 Phone: (505) 344-1482
Monte Vista 3211 Monte Vista Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87106 Phone: (505) 268-3520
Manzano Mesa 801 Elizabeth S.E. Albuquerque, NM Phone: (505) 292-6707
Montezuma 1616 Richmond Drive NE Albuquerque, NM 87106 Phone: (505) 256-0470
SCHOOLS
Albuquerque Elementary Schools - Public Schools Mountain View 5317 Second Street SW Albuquerque, NM 87105 Phone: (505) 877-3800
Reginald Chavez 2700 Mountain Rd NW Albuquerque, NM 87104 Phone: (505) 764-2008
Navajo 2936 Hughes Road SW Albuquerque, NM 87105 Phone: (505) 873-8512
Rudolfo Anaya 2800 Vermejo Park Dr. SW Albuquerque, NM 87121 Phone: (505) 452-3137
North Star 9301 Ventura NE Albuquerque, NM 87122 Phone: (505) 856-6578
S. R. Marmon 6401 Iliff Road NW Albuquerque, NM 87120 Phone: (505) 831-5400
Onate 12415 Brentwood Hills NE Albuquerque, NM 87112 Phone: (505) 291-6819
S. Y. Jackson 4720 Cairo Drive NE Albuquerque, NM 87111 Phone: (505) 296-9536
Osuna 4715 Moon Street NE Albuquerque, NM 87111 Phone: (505) 296-4811
San Antonito 12555 North Hwy. 14 Sandia Park, NM 87047 Phone: (505) 281-3931
Painted Sky 8101 Gavin Dr. NW Albuquerque, NM 87120 Phone: (505) 836-7763
Sandia Base 21001 Wyoming SE - KAFB East Albuquerque, NM 87116 Phone: (505) 268-4356
Pajarito 2701 Don Felipe SW Albuquerque, NM 87105 Phone: (505) 877-9718
Sierra Vista 10220 Paseo del Norte NW Albuquerque, NM 87114 Phone: (505) 898-0272
Petroglyph 5100 Marna Lynn Ave. NW Albuquerque, NM 87114 Phone: (505) 898-0923
Sombra Del Monte 9110 Shoshone Road NE Albuquerque, NM 87111 Phone: (505) 291-6842
SCHOOLS
Albuquerque Elementary Schools - Public Schools Sunset View 6121 Paradise Blvd NW Albuquerque, NM 87114 Phone: (505) 792-3254
Wherry Bldg. 25000- KAFB East Albuquerque, NM 87116 Phone: (505) 268-2434
Tierra Antigua 8121 Rainbow Blvd NW Albuquerque, NM 87120 Phone: (505) 792-3262
Whittier 1110 Quincy Street SE Albuquerque, NM 87108 Phone: (505) 255-2008
Tomasita 701 Tomasita Street NE Albuquerque, NM 87123 Phone: (505) 291-6844
Zia 440 Jefferson St. NE Albuquerque, NM 87108 Phone: (505) 255-7451
Valle Vista 1700 Mae Avenue SW Albuquerque, NM 87105 Phone: (505) 836-7739
Zuni 6300 Claremont Avenue NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 Phone: (505) 881-8313
Ventana Ranch 6801 Ventana Village Rd Albuquerque, NM 87114 Phone: 505-890-7375
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SCHOOLS
Albuquerque Middle Schools - Public Schools Cleveland 6910 Natalie St. NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 Phone: (505) 881-9227
Hoover 12015 Tivoli NE Albuquerque, NM 87111 Phone: (505) 298-6896
Desert Ridge 8400 Barstow NE Albuquerque, NM 87122 Phone: (505) 857-9282
Jackson 10600 Indian School Rd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87112 Phone: (505) 299-7377
Eisenhower 11001 Camero Rd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87111 Phone: (505) 292-2530
James Monroe 6100 Paradise Blvd NW Albuquerque, NM 87114 Phone: (505) 897-0101
Ernie Pyle 1820 Valdora Drive SW Albuquerque, NM 87105 Phone: (505) 877-3770
Jefferson 712 Girard Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87106 Phone: (505) 255-8691
Garfield 3501 Sixth Street NW Albuquerque, NM 87107 Phone: (505) 344-1647
Jimmy Carter 8901 Bluewater NW Albuquerque, NM 87121 Phone: (505) 833-7540
Grant 1111 Easterday NE Albuquerque, NM 87112 Phone: (505) 299-2113
John Adams 5401 Glenrio Road NW Albuquerque, NM 87105 Phone: (505) 831-0400
Harrison 3912 Isleta Blvd. SW Albuquerque, NM 87105 Phone: (505) 877-1279
Kennedy 721 Tomasita NE Albuquerque, NM 87123 Phone: (505) 298-6701
Hayes 1100 Texas St. NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 Phone: (505) 265-7741
L.B. Johnson 6811 Taylor Ranch Dr. NW Albuquerque, NM 87120 Phone: (505) 898-1492
SCHOOLS
Albuquerque Middle Schools- Public Schools Madison 3501 Moon St. NE Albuquerque, NM 87111 Phone: (505) 299-4735
Truman 9400 Benavides Road SW Albuquerque, NM 87121 Phone: (505) 836-3030
McKinley 4500 Comanche Road NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 Phone: (505) 881-9390
Van Buren 700 Louisiana Blvd. SE Albuquerque, NM 87108 Phone: (505) 268-3833
Polk 2220 Raymac Road SW Albuquerque, NM 87105 Phone: (505) 877-6444
Washington 1101 Park SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 764-2000
Roosevelt 11799 State Highway 14S Tijeras, NM 87059 Phone: (505) 281-3316
Wilson 1138 Cardenas Drive SE Albuquerque, NM 87108 Phone: (505) 268-3961
Taft 620 Schulte Road NW Albuquerque, NM 87107 Phone: (505) 344-4389 Taylor 8200 Guadalupe Trail NW Albuquerque ,NM 87114 Phone: (505) 898-3666 Tony Hillerman 8101 Rainbow Blvd. NW Albuquerque, NM 87114 Phone: (505) 792-0698
SCHOOLS
Albuquerque High Schools - Public Schools Albuquerque 800 Odelia Rd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 843-6400
Manzano 12200 Lomas Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87112 Phone: (505) 292-0090
Atrisco Heritage Academy 10800 Dennis Chavez Blvd SW Albuquerque, NM 87121 Phone: (505) 243-1458
Rio Grande 2300 Arenal Road SW Albuquerque, NM 87105 Phone: (505) 873-0220
Cibola 1510 Ellison Drive NW Albuquerque, NM 87114 Phone: (505) 897-0110
Sandia 7801 Candelaria NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 Phone: (505) 294-1511
Del Norte 5323 Montgomery Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 Phone: (505) 883-7222
Valley 1505 Candelaria Rd. NW Albuquerque, NM 87107 Phone: (505) 345-9021
Eldorado 11300 Montgomery Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87111 Phone: (505) 296-4871
Volcano Vista 8100 Rainbow Road NW Albuquerque, NM 87114 Phone: (505) 890-0343
Highland 4700 Coal Avenue SE Albuquerque, NM 87108 Phone: (505) 265-3711
West Mesa 6701 Fortuna Rd. NW Albuquerque, NM 87121 Phone: (505) 831-6993
La Cueva 7801 Wilshire NE Albuquerque, NM 87122 Phone: (505) 823-2327
SCHOOLS
Rio Rancho Public Schools Pre-Kindergarten Shining Stars Preschool 4477 9th Avenue SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 Phone: (505) 892-7735 Cielo Azul Elementary 1550 34th Ave NE Rio Rio Rancho, NM 87144 Phone: (505) 338-2320 Colinas del Norte Elementary 1001 23rd Ave., NE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 Phone: (505) 896-3378 E. Stapleton Elementary 3100 8th Ave Rio Rancho, NM 87124 Phone: (505) 891-8473 Puesta del Sol Elementary 450 Southern Blvd. SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 Phone: (505) 994-3305 Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary 1301 27th St., SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 Phone: (505) 892-2575 Rio Rancho Elementary 4601 Pepe Ortiz, SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 Phone: (505) 892-0220
Vista Grande Elementary 7001 Chayote Rd. Rio Rancho, NM 87144 Phone: (505) 771-2366 Enchanted Hills Elementary 5400 Obregon Road, NE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 Phone: (505) 891-8526 Maggie M. Cordova Elementary 1500 Veranda SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 Phone: (505) 994-0229 Sandia Vista Elementary 6800 Franklin Rd NE Rio Rancho, NM 87144 Phone: (505) 338-2526
SCHOOLS
Rio Rancho Public Schools Lincoln Middle School 2287 Lema Road, SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 Phone: (505) 892-1100
Independence High School 7100 Idalia Road, NE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 Phone: (505) 771-4922
Eagle Ridge Middle School 800 Fruta Rd., NE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 Phone: (505) 892-6630
V. Sue Cleveland High School 4800 Lavan Rd NE Rio Rancho, NM 87144 Phone: (505) 938-0300
Mountain View Middle School 4101 Montreal Loop, NE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 Phone: (505) 867-0711
Rio Rancho Cyber Academy 1330 Jackie Rd SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 Phone: (505) 892-7222
Rio Rancho Middle School 1600 40th Street Rio Rancho, NM 87144 Phone: (505) 891-5335 Rio Rancho High School 301 Loma Colorado, NE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 Phone: (505) 896-5600
SCHOOLS
Higher Education Albuquerque Technical Vocational Institute 525 Buena Vista SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 (505) 224-3000 Visit Their Facebook Page
The Art Center Design College 5000 Marble NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 (505) 254-7575 or Toll Free (800) 825-8753 www.TheArtCenter.edu
Century University 2201 San Pedro NE Building 3, Suite 220 Albuquerque, NM 87110 (505) 889-2711 www.CenturyUniversity.edu
University Of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM 87131 (505) 277-0111 www.unm.edu
ITT Technical Institute 5100 Masthead Street N.E. Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 828-1114 or Toll Free (800) 636-1114 www.ITT-Tech.edu National American University-Albuquerque 4775 Indian School Rd NE # 200 Albuquerque, NM 87110 (505) 265-7517 Pima Medical Institute 2201 San Pedro NE Bldg. 3, Suite 100 Albuquerque, NM 87110 (800) 477-PIMA www.pmi.edu Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute 9169 Coors Rd. NW Albuquerque, NM 87120 (505) 792-2976 www.sipi.edu
University Of Phoenix-Albuquerque 7471 Pan American West Fwy NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-4800
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TRANSPORTATION Albuquerque International Sunport 2200 Sunport Blvd. SE Albuquerque, New Mexico 87106 (505) 244-7700
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THE ALBUQUERQUE REALTOR® Unique Qualifications
I am... ®
An experienced Realtor with consistent sales results in the Top 2% of Coldwell Banker Legacy
Member of the 1% of U.S. Realtors with e-Pro certification
Linda DeVlieg
Member of Allen Hainge Cyberstars, an exclusive membership specializing in technologically advanced methods for the real estate business.
Well known member of the Albuquerque Real Estate community that strives to do business with all companies.
505-750-7549
Member of the Albuquerque Board of Realtors and National Association of Realtors.
Member of Albuquerque Convention and Visitor’s Bureau
Your On-line Real Estate Specialist www.ISellAlbuquerqueHomes.com
Coldwell Banker Legacy 10400 Academy NE Suite 100 Albuquerque, NM 87111 (505) 293-3700 Fax: (505) 213-0494 Email: Linda@RealEstateInABQ.com Web: www.ISellAlbuquerqueHomes.com
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Previews Property specialist
A hard working agent believing in the value of my client’s money.
Adaptive.
Pulte Homes New Mexico Realtor of the Year two years in a row
My Buyer Services Commitment I Listen—Counseling Services
What are YOUR Goals, and how can I help you meet them? My Knowledge—I will discuss the positive and negative features of a property that may affect its value and future resale.
I Research—Client Services
Property Previews—Based on your own criteria and needs, I will keep abreast of updates and preview properties by Internet and “on-site”, to identify the properties that will fit your needs. Home Showings—Once I fully understand your needs and requirements, I will focus our attention to showing you only those homes that meet your criteria. I can show you New Construction, Homesites/Lots, and most “FSBO’s” in addition to Resale homes. Timely Responses—I return phone calls or emails within 24 hours or less and provide you with updated information on your search for a property. On-Line Viewing—If requested, I will take photos of homes that are of interest to you (with permission of the seller) and email those copies to you for your review, these are sent by phone and are photos and videos.
I Suggest—Financing
List of Lenders—I provide you with a list of reputable loan officers, and arrange a pre-qualification or preapproval appointment for you to identify your range of affordability, and to increase your negotiating strength. Estimate of Closing Costs— I will provide you with a preliminary estimate of closing costs anticipated in the transaction.
I Recommend—Contract Guidance
Property Disclosure— I will review with you all inspection reports and other documents pertaining to the condition of the property and disclose all physical defects of the property that are known to me. Review of Written Seller Disclosure—I will review with you the Seller’s written disclosure statement. Remedies for any disclosed faults should be addressed in the Offer to Purchase. Inspections –I will recommend that you obtain professional building and termite inspections, and provide you with the names of reputable inspectors. Home Inspection Remedies— I will work with you to request the seller to remedy the items you specify, after your review of the inspection reports. Negotiating Strategy— I will prepare a negotiation strategy for the property you have selected, including a market analysis and advice on the initial price and terms to offer, where permitted.
I Follow Through—Details for Closing
Coordinate Details— I will coordinate all of the details in the closing process with the inspectors, surveyors, lenders, and numerous other parties involved, to ensure the smooth transition to closing. Closing— I will monitor and inform you of the progress, including the satisfaction of all contingencies and conditions during the entire transaction, and attend the closing to make certain that all information is correct. After the Sale - I will contact you after the closing to follow up on remaining details or service needs.
How We Are Compensated for Our Services
No Salary—I work strictly on a commissions/brokerage-fee basis, and are not paid a salary of any kind.
Independent Contractors—I am an independent contractor, and only paid when a transaction is closed and the title has transferred.
Division of Brokerage Fees—When I earn a brokerage fee, it is first divided between the real estate companies in the transaction. Then the company’s share is divided between our local franchise (CB Legacy) and me, after the national Coldwell Banker royalty fees are deducted.
Overhead—Coldwell Banker Legacy and it’s professional associates incur expenses and overhead, just like any other business or independent contractor.
Taxes/License Fees—Like all U.S. citizens, I must pay taxes (Federal and state), FICA, and any other obligations as self-employed professionals, including but not limited to, the state licensing tax, Board of Realtors® fees to local, NM state and the National Association of Realtors®
Expenses—I also incur marketing, promotion and operating expenses, above and beyond what Coldwell Banker Legacy provides. I pay salaries to our Office Manager and other Team Members.
Time—When I are working for you, I am investing our time to help you sell or acquire a property. Since time is my greatest commodity, your loyalty to me is highly regarded.
Satisfaction—Your satisfaction is evidenced by referrals of friends and family, and is the ultimate compliment and sign of gratitude that you might demonstrate.
Here at Coldwell Banker Legacy, I continually strive to provide you with the highest quality personal service, and offer every technological advantage that you should expect
Your Loyalty and Business are Greatly Appreciated!
GUIDE TO BUYING A HOME GETTING STARTED Before you start looking for a home you should ask yourself a few questions. Where do you want to live? Do you want to be close to schools, shopping, or work? What kind of house would you like (need)? Are you looking for a particular style? How many bedrooms and bathrooms do you want? Do you want a yard? How much house can you afford? Have you consulted a Realtor or mortgage lender to determine the size of the mortgage you would qualify for? Here are a few tips to help you get organized:
Pull a credit report on yourself and make sure the information is accurate. If you find any errors take steps to correct them immediately. Browse through real estate advertisements in the newspaper and Homes magazines. This will give you a good feel for the types of homes that are on the market and what they cost. In many communities, Realtors may have television programs or interactive phone systems which will allow you to find out information. Visit open houses on the weekend. It doesn't cost anything to look, and looking at a few different homes might give you some ideas for things you'd like in a house but haven't considered. Start saving money - you'll need to have cash on hand for a down payment and closing costs. Don't incur any additional debt. Pay down your credit cards - and don't apply for any new ones. Don't make any major purchases on credit - buy the furniture or car later. Contact a Realtor. Your Realtor can help you determine how much you can afford, and they can provide you with information on homes that may interest you. The Realtor will also help you complete all of the necessary forms when it comes time to make an offer.
The information contained in this resource guide is not intended to be representative of all businesses, opportunities or activities in Albuquerque and the surrounding areas. The information provided within this publication is public information obtained from various magazines, newspapers, brochures, and websites. Inclusion in this guide is not an endorsement for any business, organization or activity contained within.
Linda DeVlieg, Associate Broker Coldwell Banker Legacy 10400 Academy NE Suite 100 Albuquerque, NM 87111 505-440-7200 Linda@RealEstateInABQ.com www.RealEstateInABQ.com