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'''Albuquerque''', officially the '''City of Albuquerque''', is a city and metropolitan area in the state of [[New Mexico]], located in the [[United States of America|American]] Southwest. The city is located on the [[Rio Grande]] river, at the Southern portion of the [[Rocky Mountains]]. Albuquerque is known best for its vistas, being located between the large Sandia Mountains and its West Mesa, with a river and forest running between them, and its Spanish, Native American, and Wild West roots. The city's economy is supported by many science and technology firms, the University of New Mexico, and its many cultural venues.
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'''Albuquerque''', officially the '''City of Albuquerque''' and nicknamed the '''Duke City''', is a city and metropolitan area in the state of [[New Mexico]], located in the [[United States of America|American]] Southwest. The city is located on the [[Rio Grande]] river, at the Southern portion of the [[Rocky Mountains]]. Albuquerque is known best for its vistas, being located between the large Sandia Mountains and its West Mesa, with a river and forest running between them, and its Spanish, Native American, and Wild West roots. The city's economy is supported by many science and technology firms, the University of New Mexico, and its many cultural venues.
    
The population of Albuquerque is 557,169 inhabitants, with 907,679 in its metropolitan area. The city has a large population of primarily Hispanics, and a larger than average amount of Native Americans. There is also a sizable population of Anglo, African, Asian, and multiracial individuals.
 
The population of Albuquerque is 557,169 inhabitants, with 907,679 in its metropolitan area. The city has a large population of primarily Hispanics, and a larger than average amount of Native Americans. There is also a sizable population of Anglo, African, Asian, and multiracial individuals.
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