What to expect if you move to Albuquerque, NM.

I was asked to tell of my experiences of the places I lived. Forgot to mention that Casinos are pretty big there, and are very nice. This is something else that folks can do to escape the heat. The ABQ BioPark is amazing as it has the zoo and aquarium combined. Really an underrated zoo in my opinion. So this time I am telling you what I noticed a out living in Albuquerque, NM.

[PecosMtJeff]

As a native of Albuquerque (who has spent a bit of time in Kentucky and that area), I was sort of surprised that he gives a pretty good overview. One thing I would say is that the mountains are a lot more green and amazing than you would expect for a "stinkin Desert". Also, the nearly perfect climate here is one of the best kept secrets which always amazed my parents who were from Delaware and Texas. Good review... Lots of truth...

[kimberhiggins]

Wow right off the bat I'm from Tacoma Wa born and raised but I live in southern il. for last 15yrs. A few years back drove rt.66 to Las Vegas and loved New Mexico. I loved the Blue Swallow Motel in Tucumcari...great sun rise and sets.

[Teardrops-In-The-Royal-Family]

This was a great video!!! Thank you for your honesty and detail.

[XX-mnkg]

Living in Puyallup and thinking about moving to NM. Thanks for the info, helpful for comparing things out there since we both have a PNW perspective. 👍🏾

[sheilalamothe]

Moving there soon, Very helpful Thank you

[ChaosDave]

I really appreciate your thorough explanation. I’ve been thinking of moving, and this has helped immensely. Thank you.

[Pelemorra]

I've lived in Graham, Tacoma, and now Seatac WA. I'm headed out to ABQ in August to see family and if I like it, I could potentially be moving in November. I've only been around greenery in the PNW so I'm just slightly worried the desert will try to take me out lol

[TheRick]

Appreciate the in depth analysis bro. Lived in Cincinnati my whole life and considering New Mexico or Alaska as a place to live for a couple years. Trying to get out of my comfort zone lol.

[standupp]

Been living in ABQ for 3 years now. Transplanted from California. I love it here! By the way... when asked "green or red" I order"Christmas" which is both on one plate 👍

[greg]

Thanks SO much for this great video. I hope your very happy in RR, which, besides Los Lunas and Silver City, is on my NM list if I can't build or buy my retirement dream house north of Long Island, where I'm from. What I especially appreciate that you give lots of straight talk about life there. I have no problem with 85 degree whether but much hotter than that will keep me indoors with the central air most of the time. And while the beauty of so many NM landscapes
blows me away, I'm still mostly a simple homebody.

I hope you won't mind much replying to these questions (some may seem a bit odd), but I'd surely expect better answers from an informed transplant rather than a real estate agent. So here we go: Assuming I couldn't find the one story 2500 sq ft home I want (small kitchen, very large living room, one bathroom, large master bedroom, partially finished basement, 12 ft vaulted or sloping ceilings in most rooms, minimal number and/or size of windows) in RR, how expensive for a 1/2 acre of land or elsewhere in Sandoval county within 20 miles of ABQ? And building costs?? Much less than, say, in IND, KY?

And as I really live for my stuff, how likely would the building code prohibit my choice to put an electrified fence around my property to keep out snakes, scorpions and burglars? And speaking of electrification, how easy for could my land be connected to the municipal power grid?

But no way would I rely on the municipal water supply. So what are my chances of obtaining steady and plentiful water for a single person household by drilling for it?

My budget for the land, hiring a contractor AND independent building supervisor to insure the construction proceeds as per punch list is ~ $400K. What are my chances for total satisfaction?

Is there at least one hospital in Sandoval County? And an​​ accredited compounding pharmacy?
I know all of that's in ABQ and only about 15 miles away, though where I might be apt to getting mugged or my car stolen.

Please feel free to ask questions or share any other opinions or advise. I need to get any relocation move I make in 2024 right the first time, so I can use all the info I can get.

Stay well and I so hope you love RR!

[mattyYTaccount]

Thank you for the in-sight!

I have plans to move to this city if I get a job offer there. The biggest concern for me is the crime rate, which Albuquerque is infamously known for. I’m trying to look for apartments that are in low-crime areas atm.

[ziautumn]

NM is home. ABQ has the best metal concerts and SF Opera is just an hour away. 😀

[SuperSurvivor]

Thank you. I needed to watch this video. I was undecided about Albuquerque or Phoenix. I know I want to move to Albuquerque.

[annabellmolina-muniz]

Thank you for sharing your experience in "Burque" we have such a unique Hispanic/ Native American culture.. With our Santos, Retablos our faith the international balloon capital of the world.
Unfortunately we are a state of killing a child in the womb up to delivery day...not proud of that.. At
I'm a native New Mexican born and raised. I love my state.. GOD IS GOOD

[anthonyrose]

I lived in Albuquerque it’s nice different not to many black people there I believe there is 3% black people. I love the state scenery mountains. The people there are nice very culture time. The cost of living in fair not expensive I’m disabled but you can live good there about 1500 a month and just have your credit score high at all times to really get that benefit to live good. I also stated in Rio Rancho for a couple months I like it there too the mountains and desert 🌵 is awesome.

[naysaynetwork]

New Mexico summed up:

Too much crime.
Too many drug addicts.
Not enough fun for younger people so they turn to crime and drugs.
Economy sucks.
The “diversity” isnt diverse here.
Its like Denver, just more sunny and less prosperous.

Pros:
Beautiful.
People are cool(sometimes)
Casinos are dope.

In short? There are a million better places than Albuquerque. Id say look into them before considering new mexico. Santa fe is dope but over priced for the “amenities” they offer. Albuquerque is priced bad for the “economy” they dont offer.

[illogicalmethod]

What is amusing, is that how much trouble they have in regards to technology.... and Microsoft started there. They really dropped the ball in that arena lol.

[Teo.bencomo]

Ayy I was born in Albuquerque the red and green chili is so good

[busysarumark]

I heard that landing ABQ is like approaching a kitty litter box.

[jasonover]

"Spaceport" LOL! such a joke. But great video, thanx for making it