Fortune - Albuquerque, New Mexico
Time and time again, you'll ask someone who has relocated to Albuquerque, New Mexico why they decided to move here, and you'll hear the response: "The
weather." Many visitors cannot believe how many beautiful days Albuquerque enjoys year round. We bask in 310 days of sunshine, blessed with a mild, dry climate and four distinct seasons. Very low humidity means that even when temperatures rise, summer is always comfortable, and our sunny winters are comparatively mild. Our average annual rainfall is about nine inches and the average relative humidity is only 44 percent.
Albuquerque allows you to experience the authentic Southwest. One of the oldest cities in the U.S., Albuquerque boasts a unique multicultural heritage and
history where
Native American, Hispanic & Latino, Anglo and other cultural influences are a part of everyday life. Our great city boasts a diverse economic base, a vigorous high-tech industry and an incomparable research institution.
Albuquerque Rankings:
Golf/Outdoor Recreation:
Albuquerque and the surrounding mountainous terrain is a paradise for outdoor enthusiast. Varying levels of trails crisscross the Sandia and Manzano Mountains for Albuquerque
hiking or mountain
biking. Not into heights? Venture out on the interconnected trail system throughout the city. The Paseo del Bosque Bike Trail is an easily accessible 15-mile route enjoyed by walkers, runners, cyclists, inline skaters and even horseback riders. And Where else can you
ski and golf in the same day? Albuquerque's spectacular year-round weather provides the perfect conditions for
sports and outdoor activities of all kinds: golf, skiing, tennis, biking, hiking, horseback riding and more.
Resources:
Ranked by Forbes in 2006 as The Nation's Best City for Business and Careers, Albuquerque is a metropolitan area of 800,000 people represented by Albuquerque Economic Development, Inc., a private, non-profit corporation providing confidential assistance to businesses considering the area for expansion and new investment.
Regional Partners Other community associations, chambers of commerce, convention and visitors bureaus and visitor information.
Important Phone Numbers
City of AlbuquerqueIn 1993 Mayor Martin J. Chávez created the Office of Economic Development (OED) to promote and facilitate business development, to create and implement economic development strategy, and to strengthen ties with the private sector. Through OED's many achievements and strong reputation for reliability on July 1st, 2006 the Office of Economic Development gained department status becoming the Economic Development Department (EDD).
EDD has evolved to become a policy-oriented, fast-moving department within the City. We work with the private sector, within city government and in partnership with other agencies, the Congressional delegation, state legislators and business groups. We take a networking, problem-solving approach.