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Los Ranchos de Albuquerque

New Mexico, United States · North America

About Los Ranchos de Albuquerque

Los Ranchos de Albuquerque is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Paradise Hills, 15km from Sandia Peak Tramway.

Los Ranchos de Albuquerque is a town located in New Mexico, United States. With a population of 6,063, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Los Ranchos de Albuquerque sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Denver time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Los Ranchos de Albuquerque to your route.

About Los Ranchos de Albuquerque

The Juan Chavez House is a historic two-story terrone house in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico. It was built in 1914-1917 by Juan Chavez, a native of San Acacia, New Mexico who lived here with his wife Candelaria and their nine children. Half of the first floor was a grocery, out of which the family sold

Read more produce. Chavez also worked for a liquor wholesaler, Stern, Schloss and Company. During prohibition, which lasted from 1920 to 1933, he stored bootlegged alcohol in the upstairs bedroom. In 1948, the house was purchased by Louis Gross and his wife, Leona. He sold fruit, vegetables, and his own wine, made in Bernalillo, New Mexico. The house was later inherited by his son, Louis W. Gross. Wilhelmina (Billie) Gross, wife of Louis W. Gross, was instrumental in getting the house listed on the New Mexico State Register of Cultural Properties in 1983 and the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. The house was remodelled as a hair salon by Frank Vallejos in 1989.

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Where is Los Ranchos de Albuquerque located?

Los Ranchos de Albuquerque is located in New Mexico, United States, North America. The coordinates are 35.1620 latitude, -106.6428 longitude.

What is the population of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque?

Los Ranchos de Albuquerque has a population of approximately 6,063 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
6,063
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
New Mexico
Timezone
America/Denver
Coordinates
35.1620, -106.6428

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911
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right

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Worth the detour from Los Ranchos de Albuquerque

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

Unser Racing Museum

Museum honoring the Unser family racing dynasty with Indy 500-winning cars and memorabilia in Albuquerque.

6 km · about 10 min drive

cafe

66 Diner

A retro 1950s-style diner on Central Avenue (Route 66) in Albuquerque, serving classic American comfort food and green chile cheeseburgers to Route 66 travelers.

10 km · about 20 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Sandia Peak Tramway

The longest aerial tramway in the Americas, climbing 2.7 miles from the desert floor to a 10,378-foot ridge above Albuquerque in about 15 minutes. Sunset rides look out over 11,000 square miles.

15 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Los Ranchos de Albuquerque

  • Right hereSandia Peak TramwayThe longest aerial tramway in the Americas, climbing 2.7 miles from the desert floor to a 10,378-foot ridge above Albuquerque in about 15 minutes. Sunset rides look out over 11,000 square miles.

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