Albuquerque, [b] also known as ABQ, Burque, Duke City, is the most populous city in the U.S. state of New Mexico, [7] and the county seat of Bernalillo County. Founded in 1706 as La Villa de …

Dec 13, 2025 · Albuquerque, city, seat (1883) of Bernalillo county, west-central New Mexico, U.S., located on the Rio Grande opposite a pass between the Sandia and Manzano mountains to the east. …

Explore Albuquerque's rich history. Learn about key events, historic sites and how the city’s past shapes its vibrant culture today.

1889: The Territorial Legislature established the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. 1891: Albuquerque incorporated as a city with a population of 3,785. The first public library opened. And …

Albuquerque was founded 300 years ago, but Albuquerque history extends much further back. Check out these 18 must-know facts about Albuquerque, NM.

From the NEW MEXICO HISTORICAL REVIEW: THE FOUNDING OF ALBUQUERQUE, 1706 AN HISTORICAL PROBLEM by Richard E. Greenleaf, Part two p.6-12, and THE SPANISH ARCHIVES …

By 1885, Albuquerque was incorporated. In 1889, the University of New Mexico was founded in Albuquerque, bringing with it not only knowledge but also new and different cultures to the …

Albuquerque, New Mexico is the largest city in the state and the county seat of Bernalillo County. The area was originally inhabited by the Pueblo, Navajo, and other indigenous peoples. The city of …

History of Albuquerque, New Mexico The history of Albuquerque, New Mexico dates back up to 12,000 years, beginning with the presence of Paleo-Indian hunter-gatherers in the region. Gradually, these …

That I have founded a Villa on the margin and meadows of the River of the North in a place of good fields, waters, pastures, and timber, … calling it and naming it the Villa of Alburquerque.” During the …