Albuquerque is the Corazon, heart, of the Rio Grande Valley with the stunning Sandia Mountains forming its eastern perimeter.  The major city has a growing population of approximately 845,913.  It is conveniently located in the center of New Mexico at the intersection of two major highways: Interstate 25 (running north/south) and Interstate 40 (running east/west).  The city is the financial and industrial foundation of the state and serves as New Mexico's source for transportation, communications, commerce, and medical facilities.  The city is noted for the University of New Mexico’s health and medical services, government agencies, Sandia Laboratory’s nuclear research, banking, and tourism.

Diverse cultures blend together in the territory to create a lively environment.  Spacious land allows for numerous recreational activities throughout the year including: year-round golf, hot air ballooning, snow skiing, hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, hang gliding, rock climbing, llama trekking, camping, water sports at nearby lakes, white-water rafting, fishing, and hunting.  Unique attractions include the National Atomic Museum, the Sandia National Laboratories, the Albuquerque Biological Park, the Sandia Mountains, the Petroglyph National Monument, and the Indian Cultural Center.  New Mexico's Native American tribes have beautiful casinos with amazing facilities that display authentic art pieces and amenities.

Albuquerque has hints of Southwestern heritage, yet urban development is booming.  The film and television production industry is migrating to Albuquerque’s eco-friendly Mesa Del Sol, cinematography studios.  Mesa Del Sol is a 12,500 acre Forest City development with 4,400 acres dedicated to housing and the remaining allocated to commercial, industrial, and community development.

Just Northwest of Albuquerque is Rio Rancho, the 3rd largest and emerging city in New Mexico.  Rio Rancho is expected to have a population of 100,000 by 2010.  The city has a Downtown City Centre development that includes an attractive city hall and a versatile arena, Santa Ana Star Center.  Intel Corporation, the world’s largest semiconductor plant, is located here.  Intel Corporation is the largest employer in Rio Rancho.

New construction developments:

• University of New Mexico: West Campus location
• Lions Gate Entertainment: 52.8 acre major motion picture studios
• Waste Management: Regional Offices
• Personal Chefs Association
• Loma Colorado Development
• Mariposa Home Construction
• Hewlett Packard Development

Albuquerque’s industrial market occupies +/- 35,000,000 square feet of the land.  Industrial product is located primarily along the North I-25 corridor of the city.  Rio Rancho’s industrial market consists of 6,000,000 square feet.  The industrial supply is limited in Albuquerque and Rio Rancho, but expected to inflate within the developing communities.