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  1. www.etymonline.com › word › AlbuquerqueAlbuquerque | Etymology of the name Albuquerque by etymonline

    Oct 10, 2017 · Albuquerque. city in New Mexico, founded 1706 and named for Spanish administrator and viceroy of Mexico Francisco Fernández de la Cueva, Duque de Alburquerque (1617-1676); the name subsequently was altered by association with Portuguese hero Alfonso d' Albuquerque (1453-1515), the "Portuguese Mars," famed as a great conqueror and champion of Christianity.

  2. newmexiconewsport.com › how-did-albuquerque-getHow did Albuquerque get its name? – New Mexico News Port

    From its controversial founding in 1706, to a subtle name change, to its place on America’s fabled Route 66 — Albuquerque today is among the most culturally rich and diverse cities in the United States. “Albuquerque is a place where you encounter ancient civilization of the pueblos, hispanic culture that reaches over 300 years,” said ...

  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › History_of_AlbuquerqueHistory of Albuquerque, New Mexico - Wikipedia

    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 nomadic people adopted a more settled, agricultural lifestyle and began to build multi-story stone or adobe dwellings now known as pueblos by 750 CE.

  4. www.britannica.com › place › AlbuquerqueAlbuquerque | History, Population, Climate, & Facts | Britannica

    May 5, 2024 · 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. The area was the site of Native American pueblos (villages) when Europeans first arrived in 1540. Founded in 1706 by.

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  6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Albuquerque,_New_MexicoAlbuquerque, New Mexico - Wikipedia

    Albuquerque is located in north-central New Mexico. To its east are the Sandia–Manzano Mountains. The Rio Grande flows north to south through its center, while the West Mesa and Petroglyph National Monument make up the western part of the city.

  7. www.visitalbuquerque.org › about-abq › historyHistory - Albuquerque's history is as rich as its future is ...

    Albuquerque proudly celebrated its tricentennial in 2006, but our roots go back much further. It is important to understand all the peoples who have influenced the area to fully appreciate the complexity of Albuquerque's history. The Rio Grande Valley has been populated and cultivated since as far back as 2,000 B.C.

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  9. newmexiconewsport.com › progress-reportWhat is the history of Albuquerque’s name? – New Mexico News Port

    Apr 19, 2015 · Don Francisco Cuervo y Valdes is credited with naming the settlement “Alburquerque” in 1706. Note the second “r” in the original spelling — but that isn’t the controversy. There was a requirement in 1706 that to establish a town it must have a minimum of 35 families. Historians say Cuervo y Valdes may not have met the requirement.

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