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The Duke City. Burque. ABQ. They're all nicknames for New Mexico's largest city, and etymologically speaking, you wonder if it isn't because the full name (pronounced “AL-buh-kur-kee”) isn't a bit of a tongue twister. While Burque and ABQ are simply shorter versions, the Duke City is a tribute to Don Francisco Fernández de la Cueva, the 8th Duke of Alburquerque of Spain—and somewhere along the way the first “r” got dropped. Learn More...

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ARTICLEAlbuquerque The Duke City. Burque. ABQ. They're all nicknames for New Mexico's largest city, and etymologically speaking, you wonder if it isn't because the full name (pronounced “AL-buh-kur-kee”) isn't a bit of a tongue twister. While Burque and ABQ are simply shorter versions, the Duke City is a tribute to Don Francisco Fernández de la Cueva, the 8th Duke of Alburquerque of Spain—and somewhere along the way the first “r” got dropped.

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ARTICLENew Mexico Road Trip Itinerary for a Long Weekend Jennifer Broome12/10/2024 : Jennifer Broome shares her tips and experiences with planning a New Mexico road trip, for a long weekend.

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