UNIVERSITIES & COLLEGES
South Valley, NM is located within proximity to a number of colleges and universities that accommodate high school graduates’ and adult learners’ needs for learning. In addition to the University of New Mexico, other colleges and universities located in and around the Albuquerque metro area include National American University, The Art Center Design College, Trinity Southwest University, Central New Mexico Community College, and Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute.
ECONOMY & JOB MARKET
Many people flock to the Albuquerque area for its strong and stable economy, which has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of “The Nation’s Best Cities for Business and Careers” and the thirteenth best metropolitan area in 2008. Large companies and corporations that contribute to the overall economy of the greater Albuquerque area include General Mills, GE, TempurPedic, Intel, Sandia National Laboratories, Northrop Grumman, and Kirtland Air Force Base.
PARKS & RECREATION
Residents of South Valley never have to complain about running out of things to do as Albuquerque is full of things to do and see. From hot air ballooning, shopping, golfing at Isleta Eagle Creek Golf Course, traveling up and down historic Route 66, biking and hiking along the area’s many nature trails, and even skiing and snowboarding, the Albuquerque metro area has it all!
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