ALBUQUERQUE RANKED 6TH BEST CITY BY Outside

Outside magazine has recognized Albuquerque as one of the top cities in the country based on a variety of recreational and quality of life factors. The publication made note of the area's abundant sunshine and close proximity to diverse landscapes. Also noted was Albuquerque's stable real estate market and relatively low unemployment rate among US cities. Albuquerque had the most open green space of any others on the list in addition to countless day trip excursion opportunities such as rafting, skiing, and fishing.