About Albuquerque

I wouldn’t live anywhere else – so why should you?

Albuquerque is a great place to live! We’ve got four seasons, lots of sunshine and many recreation choices, from skiing to golfing. World-class museums. Opera. Ballet. Galleries. Sports teams. A growing, diverse economy. The list of reasons to live here just goes on and on. 

There’s always something unusual happening – from the annual international balloon fiesta to a downtown art fair. That’s why we keep showing up on many of the “top” lists, including #1 on Forbes list of “Best Places for Business and Careers,” #3 on Kiplinger’s Top 50 Smart Places to Live.” “Top Five Cities for Dogs,” “Top 10 City for Movie-Making,”and many others.

We’ve got all kinds of neighborhoods so you’re sure to find a home that’s perfect for you! Are you looking for the urban loft lifestyle? Let me show you around our historic downtown, and all along Route 66! Like that 1950s retro architecture? I can find that for you too, with a wide selection in floor plans and prices. Love old bungalows? I can show you street after street full of 19th century charm. Want a mountain view? I can take you to many different ones, all breath-taking. Must have lush, tree-shaded streets? Believe it or not, we’ve got many of those too – with beautiful old mansions and affordable family homes tucked away in quiet corners of our booming city. Big. Small. “Just Right.” Old. New. Simple. Elaborate. Ultra-Mod Lofts. Ultra-Historic Adobes. Whatever your dream home – I can help you find it!

“Donna helped me find the perfect home tucked away in one of Albuquerque’s best kept real-estate secrets, the beautiful South Valley” - Another Happy First-Time Home Buyer

Useful Links:
City of Albuquerque (city services, events, economic data, events, local laws, and much, much more!)
It’s A Trip! (The official tourism site with tons of information about our culture, museums, golf courses, and cuisine. You may have seen some of the ads in magazines like Sunset and New Yorker.)
Albuquerque Style (Gorgeous photos and more.)
New Mexico Business Weekly
Albuquerque Independent Business Allliance (AIBA). Check out some of the locally-owned businesses, AIBA’s mantra is “keep it querque!”

Local Classes (via TeachStreet)



Jubilation Fine Wines Spirits
based on 25 reviews - read reviews
Categories: Beer, Wine & Spirits
3512 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
based on 31 reviews - read reviews
Categories: Local Flavor
4401 Alameda Blvd NE, Albuquerque
The Grove Cafe & Market
based on 90 reviews - read reviews
Categories: Coffee & Tea, American (New)
600 Central Ave SE, Ste A, Albuquerque
Marble Brewery
based on 36 reviews - read reviews
Categories: Breweries, American (New)
111 Marble NW, Albuquerque
Giovanni's Pizza & Subs
based on 28 reviews - read reviews
Categories: Pizza
921 San Pedro Dr SE, Albuquerque
Rudy's Country Store & Bar-B-Que
based on 95 reviews - read reviews
Categories: Barbeque, Caterers
2321 Carlisle Blvd NE, Albuquerque
Cafe Jean Pierre
based on 35 reviews - read reviews
Categories: French, Seafood, Creperies
4959 Pan American Fwy, Albuquerque
P'Tit Louis Bistro
based on 18 reviews - read reviews
Categories: French
228 Gold Ave SW, Albuquerque
Torino's @ Home
based on 16 reviews - read reviews
Categories: Italian, Breakfast & Brunch
7600 Jefferson St, Ste 21, Albuquerque
Golden Crown Panaderia
based on 20 reviews - read reviews
Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Pizza
1103 Mountain Rd NW, Albuquerque
Rudy's Country Store and BBQ
based on 20 reviews - read reviews
Categories: American (Traditional), Barbeque
10136 Coors Blvd NW, Albuquerque
La Crepe Michel
based on 25 reviews - read reviews
Categories: French
400 San Felipe St NW, Albuquerque
Pho #1
based on 41 reviews - read reviews
Categories: Vietnamese
414 San Pedro Dr SE, Albuquerque
Taqueria Mexico
based on 50 reviews - read reviews
Categories: Mexican
415 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque
Antiquity Restaurant
based on 21 reviews - read reviews
Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses
112 Romero St NW, Albuquerque
Pro's Ranch Market
based on 22 reviews - read reviews
Categories: Grocery
4201 Central Ave NW, Albuquerque
Padilla's Mexican Kitchen
based on 38 reviews - read reviews
Categories: Mexican
1510 Girard Blvd NE, Albuquerque
Launchpad Night Club
based on 20 reviews - read reviews
Categories: Nightlife, Restaurants
618 Central Ave SW, Albuquerque
Trader Joe's
based on 11 reviews - read reviews
Categories: Grocery, Health Markets
8928 Holly Ave NE, Albuquerque
El Modelo Mexican Foods
based on 31 reviews - read reviews
Categories: Mexican
1715 2nd St SW, Albuquerque

Want to know what the locals are thinking? Check out the irreverent Duke City Fix. Lots of bloggers writing about everything from politics to food to – yes – neighborhoods!

Colleges

Colleges near Albuquerque, NM

Public
Private

Public 4 year colleges

De Wolff College Hair Styling and Cosmetology

1500 Eubank N E, Albuquerque, NM
(505) 296-4100
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 2.95

Pima Medical Institute

2305 San Pedro Ne, Albuquerque, NM
(505) 881-1234
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 3.81

Universal Therapeutic Massage Institute

3410 Aztec Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM
(505) 888-0020
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 5.58

Central New Mexico Community College

525 Buena Vista SE, Albuquerque, NM
(505) 224-3000
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate's
Students Enrolled: 20,000 & Above
Distance: 4.70

Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute

9169 Coors Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM
(505) 346-2347
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate's
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 11.07

Santa Fe Community College

6401 Richards Ave, Santa Fe, NM
(505) 428-1000
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate's
Students Enrolled: 1,000 - 4,999
Distance: 47.79

University of New Mexico

1700 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM
(505) 277-0111
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research & Professional
Students Enrolled: 20,000 & Above
Distance: 4.74

Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture

83 Avan Nu Po Road, Santa Fe, NM
(505) 424-2331
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Bachelor's
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 44.35

Southwestern College

3960 San Felipe, Santa Fe, NM
(505) 471-5756 x10
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Master's
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 45.43
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Want to talk more about Albuquerque? Call me at 505-220-3320 or drop me a line at donna@donnastark.com

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