Why Live in South Broadway
South Broadway in central Albuquerque blends suburban and industrial elements, featuring small single-family homes and apartments. The neighborhood is centered on Broadway Boulevard and is close to the University of New Mexico, the airport, and Kirtland Air Force Base. The area is known for its diverse community, with Hispanic, Native American, Black, and white residents. The neighborhood’s streets are lined with sidewalks, bushes, elms, and cottonwoods, though some side streets lack streetlights. Home styles include Adobe Vernacular, wood-and-frame cottages, bungalows, and Ranch or Contemporary with Southwestern details. Murals throughout South Broadway depict the stories of its residents, who have become notable civic leaders and entrepreneurs. Local dining options include Powdrell’s BBQ, Nexus Brewery & Smokehouse, Taqueria El Dorado, Vamos Con Gloria food truck, and The Burque Bakehouse. Grocery shopping is available at Mexico Lindo and Family Dollar, with a farmers’ market at the Rail Yards from May to October. The neighborhood is serviced by ABQ Ride buses and the Rail Runner train. Points of interest include the Dennis Chavez Community Center, Guadalupe Park, and the South Broadway Cultural Center. Nearby attractions are the ABQ BioParks, Albuquerque Country Club, Tingley Beach, Milne and University stadiums, CNM campus, and Roosevelt Park. South Broadway’s schools, Eugene Field Elementary and Dorn Charter Community School, offer quality education with a low student-teacher ratio and a STEM focus, respectively. The neighborhood is safer than the national average and hosts the annual Fiesta of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
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