The Rio Grande Zoological Park is considered one of the finest zoos in the country. The aerial tramway just east of Tramway Boulevard in Albuquerque stretches 2.7 miles up into the Sandia Mountains. It has the longest span of any tram in North America and the third longest of any in the world, and it is the longest single-span tram on Earth. The median age in Albuquerque is 32. Intel Corporation, whose plant in Rio Rancho is one of the largest employers in the state, is the world's largest producer of computer microchips.
Horse racing is the third-largest industry in the state of New Mexico.
The Ridgecrest areas lies just south of the charming and historic Nob Hill District, which features some of the city's most enjoyable shopping and dining opportunities. Also nearby is the University area, which also offers proximity to the busy arts and culture scene of the city's college community. Small, tightly-knit, lushly landscaped, and quiet, the neighborhood is widely considered one of the most desirable residential locations in the city. Several less exclusive neighborhoods are also near downtown - many deeply rooted in the history of the city. The South Valley tends to be more affordable, the North Valley more exclusive, but both areas offer short and very convenient commutes to work in the city.