Sandia Crest, also known locally as Sandia Peak or simply as the Crest, is a mountain ridge that, at 10,679 feet, is the highpoint of the Sandia–Manzano Mountains, and is located in the Sandia Mountai
Closeup of Sandia Crest from the west, July 2007
Part of the parking lot to the viewing area and radio transmitters on Sandia Crest, September 2008
View from Sandia Crest on the city of Albuquerque and Sandia Peak Tramway
Kiwanis cabin, August 2012
Albuquerque is the most populous city in the U.S. state of New Mexico. Founded in 1706 as La Villa de Alburquerque by Santa Fe de Nuevo México governor Francisco Cuervo y Valdés, and named in honor of
Sandia Crest
…dramatically drops over 4,000 feet (1,000 metres) in elevation over 2 miles (3 kilometres) of horizontal distance to the Rio Grande Valley and city of Albuquerque below. It is within the Sandia Ranger District of the Cibola National Forest. The Crest features a viewing area with a shop and visitor center…
Albuquerque, New Mexico skyline
Sandia Peak Tramway Car by Anna Cummings Photography
Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Building
San Felipe de Neri Church Albuquerque