Bernalillo, NM

About Bernalillo

• • Bernalillo native Sid Gutierrez flew on two Space Shuttle missions for NASA.
• • The Sandoval County Fair, a major New Mexico tradition, originated here.
• • Its location on the historic El Camino Real drove early growth and trade.
• • Some believe Coronado buried treasure near Bernalillo, never recovered.
• • The Great Rio Grande Flood of 1941 significantly altered the river's course.
• • Named after the Bernal family, it was established by 1695.
• • With 9,745 residents, Bernalillo is smaller than nearby Rio Rancho.
• • At 5,072 feet, the air is thinner than Albuquerque's by a few hundred feet.
• • Many residents work in government, healthcare, or service industries.
• • Bernalillo feels like a peaceful blend of old traditions and modern growth.
• • The Albuquerque Isotopes, a minor league baseball team, are a nearby favorite.
• • Bernalillo High School's football team has a rich history of state championships.

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