College Student Guide

One Albuquerque: Your Living Classroom

Albuquerque is more than a place. It’s where people can aspire to be whoever they want to be. It’s where different cultures converge on the crossroads and live together with respect. It’s where opportunity is born. It’s where the living is real. It’s One City.

The City of Albuquerque offers resources to help you make the most of your educational experience. Click on a topic below to view resources, or scroll through this site to discover all that the City of Albuquerque has to offer anyone during their education journey.

New to Albuquerque?

Modern Albuquerque has over 300 years of rich history. Learn about all about Albuquerque, your new home.

• Ask questions, request assistance, and report issues with 311
• Download the ABQ311 Mobile App
• Find Your City Councilor
• History of Albuquerque
• Meet Your Mayor
• Office of Immigrants & Refugee Affairs

Culture

Whether you are looking for cultural resources to enrich your academic pursuits or something fun to do on the weekend, Albuquerque's cultural offerings provide a wealth of resources for everyone.

• ABQtodo City-Wide Event Calendar
• Albuquerque BioPark Aquarium, Botanic Garden, & Zoo
• Albuquerque Museum
• Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum
• First Friday ARTScrawl
• Libraries
• Public Art

Families

Whether your family consists of children, a partner, or a four-legged friend, Albuquerque has resources to keep them safe and engaged.

• ABQtodo Event Calendar
• ABQtodo Event Calendar for Family-Friendly Activities
• UNM Children's Campus
• Before & After School Programs
• Early Childhood Education
• Out of School Time Activities for Youth
• Dog Parks
• Pet Adoption
• Health & Social Services
• City Youth and Family Resource Roundup

Housing

Albuquerque will be your home for the next few years, make the most of it by finding the right home and getting involved in your community.

• Office of Neighborhood Coordination
• Albuquerque Housing Authority
• Landlord/Tenant Disputes
• City Resident Services
• Trash & Recycling Collection
• UNM Student Housing

Involvement

Get involved in Albuquerque's Civic Life!

• Apply to Serve on a Board or Commission
• Attend a City Event
• Be an Extra in a Film
• Join a Community Policing Council
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Work at the City of Albuquerque! The City offers tuition reimbursement and educational leave programs for employees.

Recreation

Enjoy Albuquerque's excellent weather and natural beauty with these recreational opportunities.

• Bike around Albuquerque on more than 400 miles of bike paths and trails
• Golf at a Public Golf Course
• Hike the Bosque and Foothills Trails
• Play Pickleball at a Public Court
• Play Tennis at one of Albuquerque's Public Tennis Facilities
• Swim year-round with Albuquerque's four indoor and eight outdoor public swimming pools
• Workout at one of 22 Community Centers

Research

Albuquerque is an excellent place to learn and study.

• ABQ View- Albuquerque's Transparency Website
• Albuquerque is home to Kirtland Air Force Base and Sandia National Laboratories
• City of Albuquerque Open Data
• Public Records
• Visit on of the Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Public Library's 18 branches and Extensive Online Resources

Transportation

Get around town with, or without, a car!

• ABQRIDE - Albuquerque's Transit
• ABQRIDE - Albuquerque's Transit System
• Zero Fares for ABQ Public Transit
• Live Bus Tracking with Where's My Bus
• Esperanza Bicycle Safety Education Center
• Interactive Bike Map
• Parking Information
• Ride from Santa Fe to Belen on the New Mexico Rail Runner Express
• Catch a flight at the Albuquerque International Sunport