Local Resources

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Schools
	Albuquerque Academy - Non-denominational, co-educational, college preparatory day school for boys and girls in grades 6-12
	Albuquerque Public Schools - Report cards for Albuquerque area schools
	Central NM Community College - NM's largest and most comprehensive community college offering day and evening classes
	Albuquerque Technology Academy - High school curriculum programs funded by US DOE/DP that combine research & development activities with technical organizations at Sandia National Laboratories
	College of Santa Fe -
	Manzano Day School - Manzano Day School is nationally recognized as a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence and is the only accredited ISAS (Independent Schools Association of the Southwest) elementary school in Albuquerque.
	New Mexico Tech - Research-oriented university specializing in science and engineering located in Socorro, NM
	Rio Rancho Public Schools -
	Sandia Preparatory School - An independent co-ed school for students in grades 6-12
	State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics....
	Sunset Mesa - Private preschool through grade 5 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Also Montessori for age 3 through kindergarten.
	The University of New Mexico - Largest state university with a main campus that serves more than 23,000 students in addition to several branches located throughout the state
Area Information
	Bernalillo County - The official site of Bernalillo County government
	City of Albuquerque - The official site of the City of Albuquerque
	City of Rio Rancho - water utility services
	Convention and Visitors Bureau -
	Sandoval County -
Business Information
	Albuquerque Economic Development -
	Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce - Membership organization designed to promote economic development, education & workforce development, and convention & tourism with an emphasis on the Hispanic businessperson
	Association of Commerce and Industry - Statewide, membership-based, legislative advocate organization of business interests
	Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce -
	New Mexico Department of Labor - State agency that provides information and services related to labor & industrial issues, human rights, unemployment insurance, job training, and labor & economic statistics
	New Mexico Dept. of Economic Development - State government agency that provides a wide range of services for NM businesses and communities as well as information for companies considering a relocation or expansion in NM
	Rio Rancho Chamber of Commerce - Membership organization dedicated to the advancement of the general welfare and prosperity in all areas of the Rio Rancho business community
	Rio Rancho Economic Development Corporation - Private non-profit organization that strives to develop and strengthen the economic base of Rio Rancho
	Technology Ventures Corporation - Serves as a bridge between technology and investment for the formation of new businesses built on leading-edge technologies
Local Events
	Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta - From a small gathering of 13 balloons in 1972, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta has grown to become hands-down the largest balloon event in the world. Held each year during the first week in October, the Balloon Fiesta hosts hundreds of balloons and over 1,000 pilots.
	Festival of the Cranes - Held annually near Socorro, NM
	The New Mexico State Fair - Expo NM - It's the biggest show in New Mexico and it only comes around once a year.
Local Weather
	Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars....
Major Public Institutions
	Kirtland Air Force Base - Third largest installation in U.S. Air Force Command and home to the 377th Air Base Wing
	Los Alamos National Laboratory - Science, technology and research laboratory operated by the University of California for the DOE National Security Administration
	Sandia National Laboratories - Government owned/contractor-operated facility dedicated to carrying out programs that support the needs of the National Security Administration, the DOE and other federal agencies
Maps
	Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
Media
	Albuquerque Journal - Albuquerque's morning and Sunday daily paper
	KNME-TV Channel 5 - Local public television station
	KOAT-TV Channel 7 - Local ABC affiliate
	KRQE-TV Channel 13 - Local CBS affiliate
	KUNM - Community Radio 89.9 FM Albuquerque
	Weekly Alibi - Albuquerque's Weekly alternative paper with tons of arts and entertainment information
Relocation Links
	National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
	USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move
Sports
	Albuquerque Isotopes Baseball - Albuquerque's minor league baseball team. Farm team for the Florida Marlins.
	Duke City Soccer League - Home of New Mexico's most Competitive League Play and the Gaylord Sheppard and Sandia Cup Tournaments
	Soccer in Albuquerque - Comprehensive resource for Albuquerque Soccer Information
	University of New Mexico Lobos - Official site of the University of New Mexico Lobos
	Youth Soccer - Official home page of national AYSO
State Government
	Office of the Governor - One-stop resource for information regarding the Governor, Lt. Governor, policy priorities, press releases, and constituent services
	State of New Mexico - Official site of the State of New Mexico
Tax Information
	First-time homeowners - from the IRS website
	How to report moving expenses - From the IRS website
	Mortage interest deductions - From the IRS website
	NM Dept. of Taxation and Revenue - State government agency responsible for administering and enforcing NM's tax revenue laws and vehicle & driver licensing
	Selling your home - From the IRS website
Utilities
	City of Albuquerque - water, sewer and garbage utility services
	Comcast Communications - local cable and high speed internet provider
	Dish Network - satellite television provider
	Public Service Company of New Mexico - Electricity and gas utility provider
	Qwest - local phone and dsl provider
	Waste Management - Rio Rancho trash services