re: Has anyone lived in Albuquerque? Info would be appreciated.

Ive been a few times, beautiful city, this accurately describes the best areas [link=(www.greatamericancountry.com/places/local-life/5-great-neighborhoods-in-albuquerque)]LINK[/link]

I lived there for 2 years back in the 90s, still visit from time to time and absolutely love the ABQ. But I am one of those "outdoorsy types" that loves hiking, biking, rafting, skiing, etc. which there is plenty of out there in every direction. Sandias just to the east of town and the Jemez to the north with natural hot springs! Expect to see naked hippies when venturing to the hot springs. Coming from Auburn it will be a bit of a culture shock for you but couldn't see how anyone could hate it. As previously mentioned Santa Fe is only about an hour away with Taos and Angel Fire just a little further and southern Colorado just a little past that. If you like hunting and fishing those areas will give you all you could dream of.

I found the city to have a good mix of people which I enjoyed. It is not a big city or a small town and there is a nice selection of quality restaurants (except seafood) and nightlife and people there that definitely like to have a good time. I found the climate to be just right...not too hot and not too cold.

As far as living, quality housing is in a decent price range. You will probably prefer to stay around the Sandia foothills or Rio Rancho which are to the north and east of town. Those are both quality areas for sure, there are plenty of other nice areas as well but it can be tricky with one block being nice and the next trashy so you might want to live there to get a feel for the areas before venturing elsewhere. Stay out of the south of town, high crime and gang activity but overall ABQ is not known to be "dangerous".

Hope this helps and best of luck. When you get there find yourself a green chile cheeseburger and enjoy!

I've only visited the area once but loved it. Not sure how I'd feel about living there long term, but New Mexico has some beautiful landscapes and if your'e the outdoorsy type, you should enjoy it.

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lived in Albuquerque

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You call that living?

I went once. There was a stabbing at a party I attended.

Good food though.

Damn, judgemental map? It is my understanding the Hispanic population is the majority and are weary of outsiders. Is that a correct assumption?

I know a few people from there and have been there a time or two. From that limited info I can say:

1. Great temperature most of the year.
2. You'll need a "swamper" (basically a whole-house humidifier, I think they are standard on builds there)
3. The city is pretty damned clean.
4. The scenery is incredible
5. There is lots and lots of nothing for many miles around even though two interstates (25 & 40) meet there.
6. Take up hiking (re: point 5)
7. One of the most non-blinker-using places I have ever driven

Thanks

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My wife is probably taking a job in Albuquerque

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I drove through Albuquerque about 8 years ago and it was a shite hole....seriously, it was dirty, trashy, graffit everywhere, no gun zone everywhere, dozens of shitty old strip clubs lined up everywhere.......it was like a place where unemployed migrant farmers end up, too poor to leave and everyone just lives on welfare or something.

just a year ago, I drove through again, and everything seems brand new, like the city had a major overhaul and face lift....so maybe some government spending hit the area and your wife's job is somehow tied to this, just know that the people who live there will eventually bring it back to what it looked like just a decade ago........like new housing project...what do they look like in 10 years?