Sandia Heights and North Albuquerque Acres Real Estate Listings of Houses and Homes for Sale in Bernalillo County, New Mexico

Sandia Heights and North Albuquerque Acres Homes for Sale

Sandia Heights and North Albuquerque Acres

Life in New Mexico offers a unique blend of Native American, Mexican, and European cultures. There are 19 working Native American pueblos in the north central part of New Mexico, each with its own government and religious practices. Some Native Americans sell their traditional crafts of jewelry, dolls, pottery, baskets, drums, and rugs to visitors, who come to the pueblos for festivals or tours. 139 miles west of Albuquerque, Gallup is the largest Native American center in the country and is home of “America’s Largest Cottage Industry,” the production of Native American arts and crafts.

New Mexico’s vibrant cultural history is apparent throughout the state. Uninhabited ruins of the ancient Anasazi can be explored at Chaco Canyon, Canyon de Shelley, and at Aztec Ruins. Explorers from Mexico first encountered the Native Americans in their search for the Seven Cities of Cibola in the mid-1500s. Europeans arrived in the area en masse during the Civil War battles of Glorieta Pass and Valverde. These diverse groups thrived in the “Land of Enchantment” and their cultures combine to create a place unlike any other. The starkly beautiful natural landscape brings the past to life and provides continuity in the present.

Albuquerque is the largest city in New Mexico and sits more than a mile above sea level. Residents enjoy hiking, boating, fishing, biking, white-water rafting, and skiing in all four seasons. The Sandia Peak Ski Resort is accessible by the longest tram in the country. New Mexico museums are abundant and include the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History, showcasing over 400 years of New Mexico history. The American International Rattlesnake Museum has over 30 species of rattlesnakes on display, along with films, information and snake-themed artwork. The Turquoise Museum showcases rare types of turquoise from all over the world. The National Atomic Museum, located on Kirtland Air Force Base, is the nation’s official museum for the history and science of the Nuclear Age. Old Town Albuquerque, located on the site of the city’s original settlement, offers a glimpse into the past. Shops, restaurants and galleries surround Old Town Plaza. Albuquerque also offers botanic gardens, a zoo, and an aquarium. Main shopping areas include Coronado Center with over 160 stores and Cottonwood Mall with four large department stores as well as small shops, boutiques and restaurants. Annual events in the Albuquerque area include the International Balloon Fiesta, the June Music Festival, the Flamenco Festival and the Mariachi Festival.

Santa Fe, the capital of New Mexico, is a located north of Albuquerque. The state’s government offices are located here as are a variety of galleries, historic buildings and churches and a large plaza. Taos is north of Santa Fe and features galleries, upscale shopping, and ski resorts.