Founded in 1706, Albuquerque carries a deep history dating back to Spanish colonial times, contributing to its charming architecture and character. From Route 66 to Historic Old Town, Albuquerque boasts a unique blend of cultural, historical, and natural attractions that set it apart as a rewarding destination. Home to the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History, Albuquerque played a pivotal role in the development of atomic technology and to this day, its research institutions and technology companies make advancements in fields such as aerospace, biotechnology, AI automation and robotics, and more.

In the realm of popular culture, both Netflix and NBCUniversal have production studios located in Albuquerque. The popular series “Stranger Things” was filmed here, as well as “Breaking Bad,” the story of which was also set in Albuquerque, drawing fans to its iconic filming locations. Many full-length feature films have been filmed here, including “No Country for Old Men,” “The Avengers,” and “Whiskey Tango Foxtrot” (in which Albuquerque stands in for Kabul, Afghanistan).

People are also surprised to learn that Albuquerque is widely considered home to the top UFC and Mixed Martial Arts training centers in the world. Many MMA insiders consider the Jackson Wink MMA Academy as the Mecca of mixed martial arts training, which attracts top professionals and hungry fighting hopefuls from the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Russia, along with fans and tourists who stop to pose for photographs outside world famous gym.

We cover all this and more, in Notable Albuquerque.