In response to the critical need for housing for those displaced by Hurricane Katrina, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has removed all VA-owned properties (REO) from market nationwide. Please refer to www.ocwen.com (VA's property management contractor) for additional information, which will be posted as it becomes available. Thank you for your patience as we assist those displaced by Hurricane Katrina.

GENERAL INFORMATION AND LINKS

Helpful things to know about Albuquerque

Regional Office Information

Welcome to our General Information Home Page.  Information on the VA Regional Office and our services can be found throughout our web site.  If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call us at 1-800-827-1000 or send us an E-Mail using the link at the bottom of each page. We also have available a map showing the location of our office and the immediately surrounding area.

Transportation Information

Albuquerque is well served by air, rail, and highway connections with many cities in the Western United States. While there are many factors, including cost, that may influence your choice of a mode of transportation to/from Albuquerque, there are some factors that need to be considered.

If you are considering driving...

Albuquerque is located at the cross of Interstate 25 and Interstate 40. Interstate 25 runs from El Paso, Texas northward through Denver, Colorado. Albuquerque is approximately 430 miles from Denver and 266 from El Paso. Interstate 40 runs from Knoxville, Tennessee to Los Angeles. Albuquerque is approximately 460 miles from Phoenix via I-40 and I-17, and approximately 1023 miles from St. Louis.

If you are considering flying...

Albuquerque International Airport is located at the southern perimeter of the city and it is served by many major U.S. airlines, including Southwest Airlines. The airport seldom experiences weather delays, but can be impacted by delays or cancellations at other sites. There are several major car rental agencies in the main terminal and direct shuttle service to the larger hotels in the city.

If you are considering use of Amtrak...

Amtrak has a stop in Albuquerque, but is seldom used as a primary travel mode for business purposes.

Once you get here...

Taxis are plentiful at the airport and at most hotels. Taxis are also fairly expensive. In most circumstances, a car rental is a better alternative. Due to the small geographic size of the city, most locations visited or attended in the city will be within a ten mile radius.

Mass Ascension - Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta - October 1997

Weather Information

Albuquerque is renowned for its year-round, pleasant climate. Low humidity and warm temperatures combine to make Albuquerque an enjoyable destination during any season. Southwestern informality prevails. Business occasions and theatrical events offer opportunities to dress more formally. During Albuquerque's warmer season, sweaters or jackets are advisable in higher-altitude areas. Average daytime high temperatures range from 47 degrees in January to 93 degrees in July. Average night time temperatures average from 22 degrees to 65 degrees respectively.

For more current information via Internet links, check:

Today's weather report for Albuquerque from Intellicast .com

The Albuquerque Journal for current news and information about Albuquerque, including local links to other sites.

This page also provides you with links to other pages of information - See stripe on the left.

If you have questions about VA benefits, e-mail our Veterans Assistance Staff.

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