5 Reasons You'll Fall in Love with Albuquerque, New Mexico It's easy to fall in love with old town Albuquerque. The city is rich with both modern and older arts from the murals downtown to the rock art you'll find at the Petroglyph National Monument. If you're the adventurous type, you can go explore the remains of dormant volcanoes or simply enjoy the scenery and expansive landscapes. With a total population of about half a million residents, the city offers lots of attractions from Latin dance halls to microbreweries.