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Name: Albuquerque
County: Bernalillo
Population: 448607
Region: Central
Profile:

This is the largest city in New Mexico. The central region is where Albuquerque spreads out beneath the rugged Manzano and Sandia Mountains ("Loney Are the Brave" starring Kirk Douglas filmed several scenes on the rugged cliffs of Sandia Peak). On the west side the Rio Grande, flanked by cottonwoods, flows through the lush north and south valleys.
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Attractions:

Albuquerque Aquarium, Albuquerque Studios (Sound Stages), Alvarado Transportation Center, Beach Water Park, Cliff's Amusement Park, New Mexico State Fair, Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, Explora, Historic Nob Hill District, Historic Old Town, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, Lodestar Astronomy Center, National Atom Museum, National Hispanic Cultural Center, Old Town Plaza, Rio Grande Botanical Gardens, Sandia Crest and Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway
Nearby Locations:

Bernalillo, Coronado State Monument and State Park, Isleta Pueblo & Casino, Madrid, Petroglyph National Monument, Rio Rancho, San Felipe Pueblo & Casino Hollywood, Sandia Pueblo & Casino, Santa Ana Pueblo & Star Casino, Zia Pueblo
Accomodations:

Hotels and Motels: 125; Bed and Breakfast: 40; Total Rooms: 15,000
Airport: Albuquerque International Sunport
Airport Services: private,charter,commercial
Other Information:

Airline Schedules: cabq.gov/airport

Albuquerque Film Office

Ann Lerner, Film Liaison

505-768-3283; 505-401-8761;

505-768-3280 Fax

alerner@cabq.gov

Carrie Wells

505-768-3289; 505-331-8347

cwells@cabq.gov

Web: www.cabq.gov/film

Bernalillo County Film Contact

Charles L. Ashley III, Interim

www.bernco.gov/live

Chamber of Commerce

505-764-3700; 764-3714 Fax

www.abqchamber.com

E-mail: infospec@abqchamber.com

Convention & Visitors Bureau

800-733-9918; 505-842-9918;

505-247-9101 Fax

Web: www.itsatrip.org

E-mail: info@itsatrip.org
 
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