Life in the Greater Albuquerque Area

Most Sandia employees call the city of Albuquerque home, New Mexico’s largest city with a population of more than 560,000, but many employees live in the nearby cities and towns that make up the greater Albuquerque area. 

From the city of Rio Rancho and the village of Corrales found west of the Rio Grande River to the eastern mountain towns of Tijeras and Edgewood, the greater Albuquerque area offers a variety of rich communities for Sandia employees to call home. Additionally, to the north are the towns of Bernalillo and Placitas, to the south are Los Lunas and Belen. 

Throughout the greater Albuquerque area you will experience enormous skies, beautiful vistas, delicious food and friendly people. 

For more information about the communities of the greater Albuquerque area visit: 

New Mexico's ancient cultural traditions endure in the artwork, adobe architecture, and the people.
New Mexico’s ancient cultural traditions endure in the artwork, adobe architecture, and the people.
The cost of living is 6 percent below the national average, with a stable economy and a growing movie industry.
The cost of living is 6 percent below the national average, with a stable economy and a growing movie industry.
Our weather allows year-round outdoor activities like golfing, skiing, hiking, and much more.
Our weather allows year-round outdoor activities like golfing, skiing, hiking, and much more.
A top destination for families is the ABQ BioPark, which includes a zoo, aquarium, beach area, and botanic garden.
A top destination for families is the ABQ BioPark, which includes a zoo, aquarium, beach area, and botanic garden.
Visit the stunning 250-million-year-old formations at Carlsbad Caverns or the 15th-century pueblo ruins Chaco Canyon.
Visit the stunning 250-million-year-old formations at Carlsbad Caverns or the 15th-century pueblo ruins Chaco Canyon.
Red or green? Chile is a New Mexico staple that we eat with anything — we stress anything.
Red or green? Chile is a New Mexico staple that we eat with anything — we stress anything.
Open space, mountain ranges, a rich river valley, and breathtaking sunsets. Enjoy the views wherever you are in the state.
Open space, mountain ranges, a rich river valley, and breathtaking sunsets. Enjoy the views wherever you are in the state.
More than 700 balloons show their unique shapes and colors at our International Balloon Fiesta, which draws more than 700,000 visitors.
More than 700 balloons show their unique shapes and colors at our International Balloon Fiesta, which draws more than 700,000 visitors.

Visiting Sandia/New Mexico

Planning a visit to Sandia/New Mexico? Find out what you need to know before you arrive — from maps and directions to information about visitor badges and what to expect when you arrive on-site.

Related information

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