About Albuquerque

What to Expect From Albuquerque Weather

One question people ask about Albuquerque weather is why it is so cold in winter. The answer lies in the city’s elevation, which is more than 5,000 feet above sea level. The coldest month is usually January when the nighttime temperature can drop into the low 20s and be in the 40s during the day. […]

Discovering the Magic of Living in Albuquerque

Anyone living in Albuquerque will tell you that Duke City is the place to be. Between the endless list of things to do in Albuquerque, the year-round mild weather, and the stunning collection of Albuquerque parks and hiking trails, there’s truly something for everyone here. Considering calling this perfect pocket of the Southwest home? Dive […]

Jackson Wink MMA Academy: The Foundation and Future of Albuquerque’s Combat Sports Heritage

Albuquerque native Greg Jackson, co-owner of the Jackson Wink MMA Academy, started training fighters in 1992. One year later, the Ultimate Fighting Championship took the sporting world by violent tempest, and it quickly became — and has remained — the world leader of mixed martial arts promotion and competition. Over the years, Jackson’s reputation as […]

Getting Around Albuquerque: The Best Ways to Navigate the City

Once you’ve arrived in Albuquerque, how do you get around? If you’ve rented a car, the city is easy to navigate once you figure out that I-25 divides the city into east and west areas while I-40 divides it south and north. Addresses are tagged with identifiers SW, NW, SE, and NE to help you […]

Interesting Facts About Albuquerque’s Population and Demographics

New Mexico’s largest city has a population of more than half a million people and continues to experience consistent growth. If you include the metropolitan area, the population approaches one million. Albuquerque is currently the 32nd-largest city in the United States. As a hub for industry, education, transportation, filmmaking, and area military bases, Albuquerque draws […]

Albuquerque Film Industry: Shooting and Thrilling for Over a Century

Pop quiz time. Where was the very first movie shot in the United States? If you said Hollywood, you would be wrong. It was actually right here in New Mexico, and the filmmaker was none other than Thomas Edison. The 1898 silent short came in at 50 seconds and was shot at Isleta Pueblo, 15 […]