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Albuquerque, NM Hospitals Lauded for Top-Notch Care
When Central New Mexico residents need health care, their choices are downright award-winning.
Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Lovelace Sandia Health System and the hospitals of the University of New Mexico all offer world-class services, while each has carved a niche in certain care specialties.
In 2005, Presbyterian Healthcare Services earned the state’s highest quality recognition, called the Zia Award.
The Zia is annually presented by Quality New Mexico, a nonprofit organization... Read More »
Albuquerque, NM Offers Trendy Strips and Family Subdivisions
Albuquerque's mix of cosmopolitan shopping, great school systems, abundance of outdoor activity and picturesque scenery have made it a desirable place to call home. Subdivisions are popping up all over the city‚ with the most pronounced growth occurring in the southwest and northwest quadrants. Prices vary by area, with the average around $189,000. Northeast Looking to settle somewhere scenic? Take a look at Albuquerque's Northeast Heights, known for its great mountain and city views... Read More »
Luminarias Light Up the Streets Each Christmas
O come, O come to see the Christmas lights.
Albuquerque is known for its Christmas decorations, and many residents decorate their homes with luminarias. These are small paper sacks with light provided from votive candles and weighted with sand.
The luminarias have given Albuquerque a reputation as the City of Little Lights during Christmas.
The luminarias are supposed to represent the lighting of streets to guide Joseph and Mary, but now people of all faiths put them out.
They are... Read More »
History and Business Come Together in Old Town
By all accounts‚ Old Town is the heart of Albuquerque. It’s where the city began. It’s where tourists flock for sightseeing‚ shopping and dining. And it’s where the locals go to return to their roots.
“A person can visit Old Town and understand what New Mexico is all about‚” says Kathleen Avila‚ who co-owns Casa de Avila‚ an Old Town shop that sells handmade jewelry‚ gifts and home décor items‚ with her husband‚ John. “It gives you a sense of our history‚ art‚ culture and architecture‚ and... Read More »
College Students Have Wealth of Options in Albuquerque
For those seeking a large university with a vast curriculum‚ there is the University of New Mexico. For those who prefer a smaller environment and a focused field of study‚ New Mexico Tech may be more suitable. Regardless of what a prospective college student might be looking for in higher education‚ Albuquerque and the surrounding area offer plenty of opportunities. The city itself is home to several colleges and universities‚ and others are within an... Read More »
