Albuquerque, New Mexico

Albuquerque is the county seat of Bernalillo County and is situated in the central part of New Mexico straddling the Rio Grande. With an estimated population of 545,000, Albuquerque is the largest city in New Mexico and ranks as the 32nd-largest city in the United States. Approximately half the people in New Mexico live in the Albuquerque area. Founded in 1706, Albuquerque has retained deep roots to its past, while simultaneously embracing the cutting edge of the future. The city’s unique mixture of Native American, Hispanic, and Anglo heritages offers visitors a variety of activities and historical sites. Albuquerque is home to the University of New Mexico (UNM), a public research university founded in 1889. It is considered New Mexico's flagship research institution.

As New Mexico's largest city, Albuquerque is also its economic center, accounting for almost half of the state's economic activity. Albuquerque's success can be attributed to a diverse economic base consisting of government, services, trade, agriculture, tourism, manufacturing, and research and development. Situated at the center of the New Mexico Technology Corridor, there are a number of high-tech private companies and government institutions along the Rio Grande. Some of Albuquerque’s large employers include Kirtland Air Force Base, Sandia National Laboratories (managed and operated by the Sandia Corporation), and Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute.

We have confirmed that Albuquerque, New Mexico has numerous sites where asbestos containing materials were used over the years. Individuals who worked with and/or around asbestos products may be at risk to develop mesothelioma cancer. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma in Albuquerque you may benefit from contacting Dr. Claire Verschraegen. If you were diagnosed with mesothelioma in Albuquerque, you may also benefit from seeking the advice of a mesothelioma lawyer.

Jobsites in Albuquerque where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

A number of jobsites in Albuquerque, NM have been identified as harboring asbestos containing materials. These sites, at one point in their history, were known to have exposed a variety of tradesmen to asbestos. We will be documenting in more detail how asbestos exposure occurred at these sites in the future on this web site.

Mesothelioma Cancer Centers Near Albuquerque, NM

For your convenience we have compiled a list of mesothelioma cancer centers that are located within a 100 mile radius of Albuquerque, NM. Please click on a cancer center link to obtain more information about the clinical programs offered, professional designations, areas of expertise and how to contact the center.

Mesothelioma Doctors Near Albuquerque, NM

For your convenience we have compiled a list of mesothelioma doctors who are located within a 100 mile radius of Albuquerque, NM. Please click on a doctor link to obtain more information about his/her background, areas of expertise, professional affiliations and office locations.