Corrales guards its rural character like few communities can—8,500+ residents spread across 5.5 square miles of cottonwood-shaded lanes, acequia-fed farms, and horse properties that feel worlds away from Albuquerque’s sprawl just 15 miles south. This Sandoval County village where NM-448 winds along the Rio Grande bosque attracts people seeking space, privacy, and the kind of … Read more
Edgewood clings to the eastern slope of the Sandia Mountains where piñon and juniper forests meet high desert grasslands. This East Mountain community of 6,000+ scattered across 46 square miles exists for people who want out of cities, out of crowds and out of places where neighbors live close enough to hear your arguments. At … Read more
Los Lunas emerged from Valencia County’s agricultural past to become Albuquerque’s fastest-growing bedroom community. This town of 16,000+ residents sits 20 miles south of the metro along Interstate 25, where affordable housing sparked explosive development over the past two decades. The county seat status brings government offices, the University of New Mexico-Valencia Campus, and retail … Read more
Bernalillo’s 10,000+ residents call this historic Sandoval County town home, where Spanish colonial architecture meets modern development along the Camino del Pueblo corridor. Situated 17 miles north of Albuquerque where Highway 550 crosses the Rio Grande, this community founded in 1695 blends centuries-old traditions with growth spilling northward from the metro area. The town’s elevation … Read more
Corrales’ 8,500+ residents treasure this rural Sandoval County village nestled between the Rio Grande and the bosque. Located just 15 miles north of downtown Albuquerque along scenic NM-448, this unique community maintains agricultural character with horse properties, vineyards, and cottonwood-lined lanes. At 4,950 feet elevation, Corrales blends historic adobe homes dating to Spanish colonial times … Read more
Deming’s 14,000+ residents in Luna County know this southwestern New Mexico city as a historic crossroads where railroads and highways meet. Located 60 miles north of the Mexican border and 115 miles west of Las Cruces along Interstate 10, this desert community at 4,335 feet elevation maintains strong agricultural and ranching roots. The city’s economy … Read more
Getting rid of oversized items that won’t fit in your trash cart creates headaches for Albuquerque homeowners and businesses. From worn-out sofas in Nob Hill apartments to old refrigerators in Northeast Heights homes, large item disposal challenges 560,000+ residents across this sprawling metro area. Standard trash service can’t handle furniture, appliances, and bulk waste accumulating … Read more
Rio Rancho exploded from 52,664 residents in 2000 to over 114,000 today, making it New Mexico’s third-largest and fastest-growing city. This northwestern Sandoval County community at 5,190 feet elevation stretches across master-planned neighborhoods like Cabezon, Enchanted Hills, Northern Meadows, and Mariposa. Intel’s massive semiconductor campus anchors the local economy while constant residential construction and renovation … Read more
Belen’s 7,400+ residents know this Valencia County city as “Hub City”—a nickname earned when the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway completed the Belen Cutoff in 1907. Located 35 miles south of Albuquerque along Interstate 25 and the Rio Grande, this historic community founded in 1740 maintains strong agricultural and railroad roots. Today, BNSF’s largest … Read more
Albuquerque’s 560,000+ residents across 180 square miles generate constant junk removal needs that standard trash service can’t handle. From Old Town’s century-old adobe structures to Nob Hill’s Route 66-era buildings and the rapidly developing West Side, diverse neighborhoods create furniture, appliances, and debris requiring professional removal. Universal Waste Systems handles Albuquerque’s junk removal across all … Read more