What is the elevation of albuquerque new mexico?

The elevation of the city ranges from 4,900 feet (1,490 m) above sea level near the Rio Grande (in the Valley) to over 6,700 feet (1,950 m) in the foothill areas of Sandia Heights and Glenwood Hills. At the airport, the elevation is 5,352 feet (1,631 m) above sea level. read more

The New Mexico Rail Runner Express, a commuter rail line, began service between Sandoval County and Albuquerque in July 2006 using an existing BNSF right-of-way which was purchased by New Mexico in 2005. read more

Albuquerque is a mile-high city in many places, and in some places in the Albuquerque region, the elevation is even higher. read more

Though Albuquerque is a desert, the city’s altitude is over 5,000 feet, at least one mile above sea level. The surrounding mountains are even higher. The Sandia Mountains are over 10,300 feet above sea level, with the highest crests at over 12,000 feet. read more

The elevation of Santa Fe, the capital of New Mexico and 64 miles north of Albuquerque, is 6,755 feet. Santa Fe is in the foothills of the Sangre de Christo Mountains. The elevation of Socorro, 77 miles south of Albuquerque, is 4,583 feet. read more

My Mom has a problem with a valve in her heart and always had some altitude sickness when visiting NM, even Albuquerque. Two things that have helped a lot are drinking plenty of purified water steadily throughout the day, and taking this stuff called Chloroxygen that we found at the health food store. read more