Fast Facts About Albuquerque
Albuquerque remained a small town until the latter part of the 19th century and the arrival of the railroad.
The city sits at 5,314 feet above sea level, making it the highest metropolitan area on the American mainland.
Albuquerque At A Glance
Albuquerque is in north central New Mexico‚ nestled between the towering Sandia Mountains and the Rio Grande Valley.

