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Sunday, April 10, 2005
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EARLY HISTORY
Founded with a flourish by a Spanish governor, little Alburquerque changed dramatically when the railroad arrived.
BECOMING A CITY
It took 80 mayors, high-energy individuals and families, a world war and nonstop growth to create this city in the desert.
FUN & TRIVIA
Let's face it: There is something quirky about Albuquerque. Just ask Beavis and Butt-Head, whose creator grew up here.
UNIQUELY ALBUQUERQUE
From its international balloon fiesta to its cutting-edge nuclear research facilities, Albuquerque has an identity all its own.
EDUCATION
There is nothing small about education in Albuquerque, with an enormous public school district and a 26,500-student university.
NATIVE AMERICAN INFLUENCE
A network of pueblo communities pre-dated Albuquerque in the Rio Grande Valley, and will accompany the city into the future.
CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT
If you find diversity stimulating, consider this: Albuquerque is not just a smorgasbord— it's a smorgasbord with salsa. ¡Sabroso!
SPORTS
Albuquerque and sports go together like ... well, the Unsers and racing, the Pit and basketball, Isotope Park and a summer sunset.
WHAT LIES AHEAD?
As Albuquerque expands westward, the open space along the Rio Grande will become more and more precious as our central park.
CALENDAR
How do you say "Tricentennial"? Just say: balloons, parades, art exhibits, lectures, hikes, cookoffs, music, dancing and fun runs.