Chaparral Elementary School

John Adams Middle School

West Mesa High School

Los Ranchos de Albuquerque

Albuquerque

Corrales

Bernalillo

Carnuel

Rio Rancho

Isleta

Cedar Crest

Bosque Farms

Placitas

Ranch Encantado

Villa de Paza

Vista Grande

Ladera Heights

West Bluff

Ladera West

Alvarado Grdns

Thomas Village

Taylor Ranch

S.R. Marmon

87104

87107

87120

87114

87102

87119

87106

87110

87109

87108

On Albuquerque’s west mesa, 87120 blends suburban calm with striking nature—think big-sky sunsets over volcanic cones and easy trail time in Petroglyph National Monument (Boca Negra, Rinconada) and the Volcanoes Day Use Area. Locals enjoy Mariposa Basin Park’s paths and ponds, Ladera Golf Course, and quick connections to the Paseo del Bosque Trail across the Montaño bridge. It’s a friendly, pet-welcoming area with a mix of established Taylor Ranch streets and newer communities near Volcano Mesa.

Daily needs are close along the Coors and Unser corridors: major grocers (Smith’s, Sprouts), coffee stops (Satellite, Starbucks), casual New Mexican dining, local breweries, Defined Fitness (Volcano), and the Ladera Shopping Center, with Cottonwood Mall a short drive north. Zillow’s market trends from the past few months show a median rent around the mid-$1,500s, with most listings roughly $1,200–$2,100 depending on size and finishes. Commuters appreciate fast I-40 access and about a 15–20 minute drive to Old Town and Downtown.

Warm atmosphere with family-friendly amenities and safe, welcoming streets.

Family Vibes

Ample parks and spaces for hiking, biking, and active recreation.

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Scenic surroundings with stunning landscapes and picturesque outlooks.

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Quick highway connections for seamless travel and regional access.

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5624 Valle Alegre Rd NW

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