New to Albuquerque Guide
Welcome to Albuquerque
We are thrilled to welcome you to the largest metropolitan area in New Mexico! Whether this is your first time in Albuquerque or if you're returning home, this guide is here to help you learn what services are available to you.
Modern Albuquerque has over 300 years of rich history. Learn about all about Albuquerque, your new home.
Albuquerque's rich cultural offerings provide a wealth of resources for everyone.
Events
Places of Interest
Albuquerque features the state's largest public school district, community college system, and public university.
Pre-K
K-12
Higher Education
Family means lots of things to lots of people. How you define family is up to you. Whether your family consists of children, a partner, or a four-legged friend, Albuquerque has resources to keep them safe and engaged.
Events
Childcare & Youth Programming
- Before & After School Programs
- Early Childhood Education
- Explora
- Health & Social Services
- Out of School Time Activities for Youth
- UNM Children's Campus
Four Legged Friends
Finding the right housing solution for you, get involved in your community, and setup your utilities.
Housing & Community Resources
Utilities
Get involved in Albuquerque's Civic Life!
Volunteer
Employment
- Be an Extra in a Film
- Work at the City of Albuquerque! The City offers tuition reimbursement and educational leave programs for employees.
Enjoy Albuquerque's excellent weather and natural beauty with these recreational opportunities.
Bike, Hike, Walk, & Run
- Walk, run, & bike around Albuquerque on more than 400 miles of bike paths and trails
- Hike the Bosque and Foothills Trails
Play
- Golf at a Public Golf Course
- Play Pickleball at a Public Court
- Play Tennis at one of Albuquerque's Public Tennis Facilities
Workout
Albuquerque is an excellent place to learn and study.
Get around town with, or without, a car!
Transit
Biking
Planes, Trains, & Automobiles
Keep Albuquerque beautiful by properly disposing of trash, recyclable materials, large items, and household hazardous waste.
Trash Collection
- Lookup Your Collection Day
- Residential Trash Collection Information
- Report Missed Collection
- Green Waste Pickup
- Disposing household hazardous waste like paint, chemicals, batteries, & more.
- Disposing of large items like appliances, mattresses, & more for free.
Recycling Information
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