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See why Expansion Magazine names Albuquerque the 7th “Hottest” city for business!

At 5,000 feet above sea level and nestled between the towering Sandia Mountains and the Rio Grande Valley, the city of Albuquerque is rich with culture and heritage, breathtaking landscape and equipped with vibrant energy that's indispensable to a fast-growing city. Nicknamed the “ Duke City ” because of its name sake, Viceroy Francisco Fernandez de la Cueva, the Duke of Alburquerque, the city represents a synergy of Native American, Hispanic and Anglo cultures where traditional and modern cultures coexist. Year after year residents flock to the city to enjoy Albuquerque 's quality of life and developing business environment.

Albuquerque 's 600,000 residents make up the majority of the 750,000 people in Bernalillo County . The City is a leader in science and technology with Sandia National Labs, Kirtland Air Force Base and the University of New Mexico calling Albuquerque home. Now, as Albuquerque continues to develop a globally competitive economic region, it is no wonder that the city is a favorite among expanding and relocating companies and a "place to watch" as it proceeds to climb the high-tech ladder.