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Fun Facts About Albuquerque, NM

Albuquerque was founded in 1706 when Spain established a military presidio as the Spanish colonial outpost of Ranchos de Albuquerque.

Albuquerque was the sheep-herding center of the West.

Albuquerque was built following the traditional Spanish village pattern with a central plaza surrounded by government buildings, homes, and a church. This central plaza area dating to 1706 exists today and is known as “Old Town.”

The 10,378 foot-high Sandia Crest, a high point of the Sandia Mountains east of Albuquerque, offers a panoramic view of more than 11,000 square miles.

Albuquerque is home to the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History.

Since the local soil makes it tough to support high-rise buildings, Albuquerque’s tallest building is only 351 feet high with 22 stories.

Albuquerque is the Hot Air Balloon Capital of the world and hosts an annual international competition.

New Mexico was one of the first states to offer tax breaks for movie and film production. The “Breaking Bad” television series was filmed in Albuquerque, and you can take a location tour.