Albuquerque is the largest city in the state of New Mexico. It is the county seat of Bernalillo County, and is situated in the central part of the state, straddling the Rio Grande.  The metropolitan area has a population over 700,000 and includes the city of Rio Rancho, one of the fastest growing cities in the United States.

Albuquerque is a city of diversity, with geographic and historic circumstances that brought Native American, Hispanic and Anglo cultures together to create a unique multicultural community. The land awes and inspires with the Sandia and Manzano Mountains to the east, the river valley cutting through the city and the West Mesa escarpment with its ghosts of volcanic activity. The weather is mild and it is not unusual for a 70-degree day during the winter, when people can be seen snow skiing at Sandia Peak Ski Area in shorts.  With more than 300 days of sunshine annually, Albuquerque is considered as having one of the best climates in North America.  The mixture of old and new architectural styles is stunning. In spite of the size of the city and all of the amenities that go along with big city life, Albuquerque manages to retain a small town charm.  Albuquerque was recently ranked # 3 by Kiplinger magazine as one of the “50 smart places to live in the country”.

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