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South-Valley
is a census-designated place in Bernalillo County in north-central New Mexico. It's a suburb of the Albuquerque metropolitan area, with a population of approximately 39,000. The community of South Valley was recognized byCNN/Money.com as one of the top places to live in 2007. It was chosen for having the best of small-town living within close distance to all the cultural, entertainment and recreational amenities of Albuquerque. South Valley's housing market is strong and diverse, with single-family homes in new home subdivisions and planned neighborhoods anchoring the market. The economy is also strong, providing residents with plenty of employment opportunities. The Albuquerque metro area offers everything from golf and skiing, to mountain biking and hot air ballooning. The area also offers numerous art galleries, boutiques and restaurants. Old Town Albuquerque features an intriguing ghost tour performed by the Southwest Ghost Hunters Association. A few of the festivals in the South Valley region include the Rio Grande Valley Celtic Festival, Albuquerque Wine Festival and the Folk Music Festival. The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is one of the largest hot air balloon gatherings in the world and hosts 700 balloons in a 9-day event that attracts thousands. The Balloon Fiesta is also one of the most photographed events in the world. Other attractions near South Valley include the New Mexico Jazz Workshop, which presents a variety of programs like Salsa Under the Stars, Blues Fest and Summer Music Festival.
Surrounding areas: Sandia Mountains, New Mexico (6.1 mi), Albuquerque, New Mexico (8.0 mi), Los Lunas, New Mexico (14.1 mi), Corrales, New Mexico (15.9 mi), Rio Rancho, New Mexico (18.3 mi), Cedar Crest, New Mexico (18.5 mi), Sandia Park, New Mexico (20.8 mi)
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South Valley Vacation Rentals
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South Valley Hotels and Resorts
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| Hotels & Motels |
Embassy Suites Hotel Albuquerque | 1000 Woodward Place NE | Albuquerque, NM | 3.4 mi. | (505) 245-7100 | Holiday Inn Select Albuquerque Airport | 1501 Sunport Place SE | Albuquerque, NM | 3.7 mi. | (505) 944-2255 | Country Inn & Suites | 2601mulberry St SE | Albuquerque, NM | 4.0 mi. | (505) 246-9600 | Country Inns & Suites By Carlson | 2601 Mulberry SE | Albuquerque, NM | 4.0 mi. | (505) 246-9600 | Wyndham Albuquerque Hotel | 29910 Yale Blvd Se | Albuquerque, NM | 4.1 mi. | (505) 843-7000 | Hawthorn Inn & Suites | 1511 Gibson Blvd Se | Albuquerque, NM | 4.2 mi. | (877) 242-8801 | Quality Suites Airport | 1501 Gibson Blvd | Albuquerque, NM | 4.2 mi. | (505) 245-7363 | Wyndham Airport Hotel | 2910 Yale Blvd | Albuquerque, NM | 4.2 mi. | (505) 843-7000 | Hilton Garden Inn Albuquerque Airport | 2601 Yale Blvd | Albuquerque, NM | 4.3 mi. | (505) 765-1000 | Airport University Inn | 1901 University Blvd SE | Albuquerque, NM | 4.5 mi. | (505) 247-0512 | Best Western Airport Inn | 2400 Yale Se | Albuquerque, NM | 4.5 mi. | (505) 242-7022 | Comfort Inn Airport | 2300 Yale Blvd SE | Albuquerque, NM | 4.5 mi. | (505) 243-2244 | Hampton Inn Albuquerque Airport | 2231 Yale Blvd SE | Albuquerque, NM | 4.5 mi. | (505) 246-2255 | La Quinta Motor Inn Airport | 2116 Yale Blvd Se | Albuquerque, NM | 4.6 mi. | (505) 243-5500 | Courtyard By Marriott | 1920 Yale Se | Albuquerque, NM | 4.7 mi. | (505) 843-6600 | Motel 6 | 1000 Stadium Blvd Se | Albuquerque, NM | 4.7 mi. | (505) 243-8017 | Albuquerque Towneplace Suites | 2400 Centre Ave Se | Albuquerque, NM | 4.8 mi. | (505) 232-5800 | Crossland | 2321 International Ave SE | Albuquerque, NM | 4.8 mi. | (505) 244-0414 | Ramada LTD Airport | 1801 Yale Blvd Se | Albuquerque, NM | 4.8 mi. | (505) 242-0036 | Sleep Inn Airport | 2300 International Ave SE | Albuquerque, NM | 4.8 mi. | (505) 244-3325 | The Hotel Blue | 717 Central NW | Albuquerque, NM | 5.3 mi. | (505) 924-2400 | Amerisuites Albuquerque Airport | 1400 Support Pl Se | Albuquerque, NM | 5.4 mi. | (505) 242-9300 | Best Western Winrock Inn | 18 Winrock CTR NW | Albuquerque, NM | 5.4 mi. | (505) 883-5252 | Clubhouse Inn | 1315 Meanual Blvd Ne | Albuquerque, NM | 5.4 mi. | (505) 345-0010 | Courtyard By Marriott | 5151 Journal CTR Blvd Ne | Albuquerque, NM | 5.4 mi. | (505) 823-1919 | Days Inn W | 6031 Lliff Rd NW | Albuquerque, NM | 5.4 mi. | (505) 836-3297 | Drury Inn & Suites Albuquerque | 4310 The 25 Way Ne | Albuquerque, NM | 5.4 mi. | (505) 341-3600 | Fairfield Inn-albuquerque Airp | 2300 CTR Ave Se | Albuquerque, NM | 5.4 mi. | (505) 247-1621 | Holiday Inn Express | 2331 CTR Ave Se | Albuquerque, NM | 5.4 mi. | (505) 247-1500 | La Quinta Inn & Suites/albuq West | 6101 CLF Rd NW | Albuquerque, NM | 5.4 mi. | (800) 531-5900 | Quality Inn & Suites | 411 Mcknight Ave NW | Albuquerque, NM | 5.4 mi. | (505) 242-5228 | Residence Inn - North | 4331 The Ln @ 25 Ne | Albuquerque, NM | 5.4 mi. | (800) 331-3131 | Econo Lodge Downtown | 817 Central Ave | Albuquerque, NM | 5.5 mi. | (505) 243-1321 | Hyatt Regency Albuquerque | 330 Tijeras NW | Albuquerque, NM | 5.5 mi. | (505) 842-1234 | Silver Moon Lodge | 918 Central SW | Albuquerque, NM | 5.5 mi. | (505) 243-1773 | Doubletree Hotel | 201 Marquette St NW | Albuquerque, NM | 5.6 mi. | (505) 247-3344 | Econo Lodge Oldtown | 2321 Central Ave NW | Albuquerque, NM | 5.9 mi. | (505) 243-8475 | Monterey Non Smokers Motel | 2402 Central Ave SW | Albuquerque, NM | 5.9 mi. | (505) 243-3554 | Microtel Inn And Suites | 9910 Avalon Rd NW | Albuquerque, NM | 6.1 mi. | (505) 836-1686 | Plaza Inn Albuquerque | 900 Medical Arts Ave NE | Albuquerque, NM | 6.2 mi. | (505) 243-5693 |
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South Valley Weather & Climate
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North Central New Mexico has a climate that is usually sunny and dry with relatively low humidity. Brilliant sunshine defines the region, averaging more than 300 days a year. At times there are periods of mid and high-level cloudiness. Extended cloudiness is rare. The region has four distinct seasons, but the heat and cold are mild compared to the extremes that occur more commonly in other parts of the country. Occasional snowfalls are possible but usually melts by mid-afternoon. Spring is unsettled, often windy and cool, but is the driest time of the year. Summer daytime highs range from the upper 80s to the upper 90's, and low 60s to low 70s overnight. North Central New Mexico's climate is classified as arid.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
January |
47°F |
23°F |
0.49 in. |
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February |
54°F |
28°F |
0.44 in. |
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March |
62°F |
33°F |
0.61 in. |
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April |
70°F |
40°F |
0.50 in. |
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May |
79°F |
49°F |
0.60 in. |
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June |
90°F |
59°F |
0.65 in. |
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July |
92°F |
64°F |
1.27 in. |
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August |
89°F |
63°F |
1.73 in. |
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September |
82°F |
56°F |
1.07 in. |
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October |
70°F |
43°F |
1.00 in. |
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November |
57°F |
31°F |
0.62 in. |
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December |
47°F |
24°F |
0.49 in. |
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South Valley Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Double Eagle Ii airport (AEG) located about 11 miles northwest of South Valley in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the Moriarty airport (0E0) located approximately 37 miles east of South Valley in Moriarty, New Mexico, the Santa Fe Municipal airport (SAF) located roughly 53 miles northeast of South Valley in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and finally the Grants Milan Municipal airport (GNT) located around 70 miles west of South Valley in Grants, New Mexico.
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South Valley Attractions
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| Amusement and Theme Parks |
Cliff's Amusement Park | Albuquerque | NM | 5.4 mi. | |
| Golf Courses |
Arroyo del Oso Golf Course | Albuquerque | NM | 5.1 mi. | | Championship Course at the U of New Mexico | Albuquerque | NM | 5.1 mi. | | Isleta Eagle Golf Course | Albuquerque | NM | 5.1 mi. | | Ladera Golf Course | Albuquerque | NM | 5.1 mi. | | Los Altos Golf Course | Albuquerque | NM | 5.1 mi. | | Paradise Hills Golf Club | Albuquerque | NM | 5.1 mi. | | Puerto Del Sol Golf Course | Albuquerque | NM | 5.1 mi. | | University of New Mexico North Course | Albuquerque | NM | 5.1 mi. | | PaaKo Ridge Golf Club | Sandia Park | NM | 20.7 mi. | | Santa Ana Golf Club | Bernalillo | NM | 21.3 mi. | | Tierra Del Sol Country Club | Belen | NM | 24.8 mi. | |
| Ski Areas |
Sandia Peak | Albuquerque | NM | 5.4 mi. | | Ski Santa Fe | Santa Fe | NM | 62.7 mi. | | Pajarito Mountain | Los Alamos | NM | 64.2 mi. | | Sipapu Ski Area | Vadito | NM | 99.3 mi. | |
| State Parks |
Rio Bravo State Park | | NM | 0.1 mi. | | San Gabriel State Park | | NM | 4.8 mi. | | Senator Willie M Chavez State Park | | NM | 25.1 mi. | | Manzano State Park | | NM | 33.6 mi. | |
| Museums |
FOOD Museum | Albuquerque | NM | 5.4 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | Pueblo Cultural Center | Albuquerque | NM | 5.4 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | Albuquerque Museum of Art and History | Albuquerque | NM | 5.4 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | Anderson - Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum | Albuquerque | NM | 5.4 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science | Albuquerque | NM | 5.4 mi. | (Science) | National Atomic Museum | Albuquerque | NM | 5.4 mi. | (Technology) | Albuquerque Museum | Albuquerque | NM | 5.4 mi. | (History) |
| Zoos and Aquariums |
Albuquerque Biological Park | Albuquerque | NM | 5.4 mi. | |
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