Changes

}}

}}

'''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.

'''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, its many cultural venues, and the University of New Mexico.

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.

===South Valley and Nine Mile Hill===

===South Valley and Nine Mile Hill===

The South Valley was where the old town of Barales was located. The neighborhood is home to the National Hispanic Cultural Center and several mainstay New Mexican restaurants, including El Modelo. Nine Mile Hill is a hill overlooking Albuquerque in the western part of the city, [[Elvis Presley]] would come to town down Route 66 on Nine Mile Hill in his pink Cadillac to view the "lights of Albuquerque". Nine Mile Hill features several still surviving restaurants, including Mac's La Sierra.

The South Valley was where the old town of Barales was located. The neighborhood is home to the National Hispanic Cultural Center and several mainstay New Mexican restaurants, including El Modelo. Nine Mile Hill, located near the South Valley, is a hill overlooking Albuquerque in the western part of the city, [[Elvis Presley]] would come to town down Route 66 on Nine Mile Hill in his pink Cadillac to view the "lights of Albuquerque". Nine Mile Hill features several still surviving restaurants, including Mac's La Sierra.

==Climate==

==Climate==

== Transportation ==

== Transportation ==

 

[[Albuquerque International Sunport]] is New Mexico's largest commercial [[airport]]. <ref>http://www.abqsunport.com/ Albuquerque International Sunport</ref> Two interstate highways intersect in Albuquerque: Interstate 25, a north-south route from [[Canada]] to [[Mexico]] and Interstate 40, running east-west. Albuquerque is accessible by [[Amtrak]] and the Burlington-Northern-Santa Fe Railroad, and also the local high-speed RailRunner trains.<ref>[http://www.cabq.gov/transit The City of ALbuquerque on Transit]</ref>  

[[Albuquerque International Sunport]] is New Mexico's largest  

commercial [[airport]]. <ref>http://www.abqsunport.com/ Albuquerque International Sunport</ref> Two interstate highways intersect in Albuquerque: Interstate 25, a north-south route from [[Canada]] to [[Mexico]] and Interstate 40, running east-west. Albuquerque is accessible by [[Amtrak]] and the Burlington-Northern-Santa Fe Railroad, and also the local high-speed RailRunner trains.<ref>[http://www.cabq.gov/transit The City of ALbuquerque on Transit]</ref>  

==References==

==References==