History of Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

1706 - Villa de Albuquerque founded

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1893 - September 28 - Albuquerque, NM, was soaked with 2.25 inches of rain, enough to establish a 24 hour record for that city.

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1895 - Albuquerque
Albuquerque, al-boo-kèr'kä, a city, capital of Bernalillo co, New Mexico, on the Rio Grande, and on the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fé Railroad, at the junction of the Atlantic & Pacific Railroad, about 56 miles S.W. of Santa Fé. It has 10 churches, a territorial university, an academy, graded schools, electric- and gas-light companies, city water-works, and 2 daily and 2 weekly newspapers. Pop in 1880,2315; in 1890 (with old Albuquerque), 5518.
Lippincott's Gazetteer of the World: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World Containing Notices of Over One Hundred and Twenty-five Thousand Places ... Joseph Thomas January 1, 1895 J.B. Lippincott

1907 - Origin Of Fire In Dairy Is A Mystery
Total Damage by Matthews Blaze Not Over $2,000, Buildings Will Be At Once Replaced by Larger and Better Ones.

The cause of the disastrous fire in the Matthews Jersey dairy, north of the city Saturday night remains a mystery. No one had been about the buildings for hours as far as known, there was no stove or light about the barns and the only explanation is that the fire was the work of incendiaries or was caused by some careless tramp with a cigarette. There were three smaller barns beside the large main barn at the dairy and two of these smaller barns were destroyed with their contents. The total loss including one horse which was burned to death and a considerable quantity of feed [illegible] not amount, the proprietors say, to over $2,000. Each barn accommodates twenty-five cows, but luckily all these cows were outside when the fire started and none were lost. The other buildings were untouched and none of the cattle were injured so that the business will continue without... Read MORE...

1916
Albuquerque, a city, capital of Bernalillo co., N.Mex., on the Rio Grande and on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe R., at the junction of the Atlantic and Pacific R., 56 miles (direct) SW. of Santa Fe. Elevation, 4930 feet. It is the seat of a territorial university (University of New Mexico) and does a brisk trade in wool and hides. Gold-, silver-, copper- and iron-mines are in the vicinity. Pop. in 1900, 6238.
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1920 - MANUEL LUCERO IS KILLED AT THE SANTA FE SHOPS
Manuel D. Lucero, a car repair man at the Santa Fe shops, was killed yesterday when a boiler which was being moved by a large wrecking crane, bent the arm of the crane and struck him on the head. He died almost instantly. He leaves a wife and five children, father, mother, three brothers and one sister, besides a host of friends to mourn his death.

Manuel D. Lucero was born thirty-eight years ago in Los Duranes, N. M., but had made his home in Old Albuquerque most of the time. For the past two years he has been in the employ of the Santa Fe railroad.

Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at the San Felipe de Neri church. Burial will be in Santa Barbara cemetery.
Albuquerque Journal
Albuquerque, New Mexico
May 26, 1920

1922 - April 05 - KOB-AM in Albuquerque NM begins radio transmissions

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1948 - November 29 - KOB TV channel 4 in Albuquerque, NM (NBC) begins broadcasting

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1957 - August 1 - 1st commercial building heated by Sun (Albuquerque NM)
The Bridgers and Paxton Office Building in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is the first commercial building to be heated by solar energy. It is now listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
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August 1, 1957

1958 - December 28-29 - Albuquerque, NM, received 14.2 inches of snow to establish a 24 hour record.

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1972 - Originating in 1972, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each October who come to witness the more than 600 colorful hot air balloons ascend into the air

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Here's a list of places to go and things to do in Albuquerque:
Old Town Albuquerque: Start your journey by exploring the heart of the city at Old Town. Wander through the historic plaza, filled with adobe buildings, art galleries, shops, and restaurants. Don't forget to visit San Felipe de Neri Church, one of the oldest surviving structures in the city.

Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta: If you're visiting in October, make sure not to miss the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, the largest hot air balloon event in the world. Hundreds of colorful balloons take to the skies, creating a spectacular sight.

Sandia Peak Tramway: For breathtaking panoramic views of the city and the surrounding landscape, take a ride on the Sandia Peak Tramway. The 2.7-mile journey transports you to the 10,378-foot summit of the Sandia Mountains, where you can hike, ski (in winter), or simply enjoy the vistas.

Petroglyph National Monument: Discover ancient petroglyphs etched onto volcanic rocks at this national monument. There are several hiking... Read MORE...