Low humidity and warm temperatures combine to make Albuquerque an enjoyable destination during any season. Southwestern informality prevails. Business occasions and theatrical events offer opportunities to dress more formally. During Albuquerque's warmer season, sweaters or jackets are advisable in higher-altitude areas. Evidence of habitation near Albuquerque dates back 12, years.
The Anasazi Indians settled in the area and lived here for 2 centuries, from to , establishing several communities throughout northwestern New Mexico connected by sophisticated transportation and communication networks. He and his troops, cooks, priests, and beasts reportedly spent the winter of that year in an Indian pueblo on the west bank of the Rio Grande 20 miles north of Albuquerque.
The site is now a state monument just northwest of the town of Bernalillo. Coronado left, and wealthy Spanish settlers began arriving in greater numbers, but the Pueblo Rebellion of discouraged further settlement until Spanish General Don Diego de Vargas arrived in By the 17th century it was sufficiently populated to have acquired a name: Bosque Grande de San Francisco Xavier.
In , the ambitious provisional governor of the territory, Don Francisco Cuervo y Valdez, petitioned the Spanish government for permission to establish the bosque as a formal villa and call it Alburquerque, after Viceroy Francisco Fernandez de la Cueva, the Duke of Alburquerque. Confederate troops occupied Albuquerque briefly in the Civil War and installed 8 defensive cannons 4 of them are still on display in Old Town.
Once the war was over, Anglo settlers, mostly merchants, tradesmen, artisans, doctors, and lawyers, began arriving in force. The railroad arrived in , affecting the development of specific sectors of the city and drastically altering its ethnic makeup. By , Albuquerque had become predominantly Anglo in population. The consequent influx of residents from the East and the Midwest brought enormous changes to the prevailing architecture of the city, and to the region as a whole.
In , Albuquerque incorporated as a town, and 6 years later as a city. In , Albuquerque won the rather heated battle for the right to locate the state university in the city.
The city of Albuquerque sits at a mile above sea level 5,, ft. Albuquerque has fun for all ages, see our family fun page to learn more! See More in this Section:. Try a Progressive Dinner A progressive dinner allows you to sample foods at several restaurants, prolonging the pleasure of your dining experience.
Looking For More Albuquerque Highlights? Albuquerque's distinctive neighborhoods reflect the great diversity of our city, from the 18th-century Old Town Plaza to the gleaming new buildings of the buzzing Downtown area, the quiet beauty of the North Valley and the Spanish-style architecture of Barelas. Each of these areas has a unique personality and a variety of places to stay, things to do and delicacies to eat. As you move around the city from one neighborhood to the next, we know you will be amazed by the changes in scenery and the contrasts between historic and modern architecture.
Virtual Tour. Drive through historic neighborhoods, listen to local music and see our amazing cuisine without leaving your chair. Historic Old Town has been the heart of Albuquerque since the city was founded in Today Old Town is the city's cultural center, with seven museums and more than shops, galleries and restaurants.
Downtown is in the midst of a multimillion-dollar revitalization. Find bustling nightlife along Central Avenue Route 66 , including many nightclubs, theaters and restaurants. The Albuquerque Convention Center is located downtown and is close to several major hotels.
Nob Hill is a vibrant district with eclectic shops, swanky dining and chic nightspots.
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