Does Albuquerque have public transportation?
• Yes, but because the city has no dense population center and is so spread out, public transportation can be a bit of a problem. For more information contact www.CABQ.gov/transit. • Where does Albuquerque get its water? • Most water is pumped from a large aquifier under the city. Most recently the city has begun to utilize water from the San Juan diversion project. • What is the population of Albuquerque? • The metropolitan area is about 712,000. • What are the major employers in Albuquerque? • Kirtland AFB (5468), Sandia Labs (6800), Intel (5000), University of New Mexico (14,800), Albuquerque Public Schools (11,506), and the City of Albuquerque (10,000). • Do Albuquerque homes have a distinct architectural style? • Four styles tend to be most common — Ranch, Scottsdale w/tile roofs, Southwest Pueblo, and Patio or Town Home Style. Most homes are frame stucco construction, but many brick homes exist as well. • What are the prospects for economic growth in Albuquerque? • Very good. In
