Where to do research in Albuquerque

"...these are a few of my favorite places."

There are many fantastic places in New Mexico to do genealogy research. Here are some that can be found in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

* The University of New Mexico Zimmerman Library has many important New Mexico documents which are archived in the Center for Southwest Research and Special Collections. The Online Archive of New Mexico is a catalog of items archived there and in other state libraries. The general collection of Zimmerman Library also has many good books on New Mexico history and genealogy. Lastly, many online databases and journals may be accessed by anyone from any of the library's computers or from home by anyone with a UNM ID.

* The National Hispanic Cultural Center Library has a huge collection of books on Hispanic history and genealogy. One room of the library focuses on New Mexico genealogy.

* Family History Centers are libraries supported by the Church of Jesus Christ and Latter Day Saints (the Mormons.) There are Family History Centers all over the World. To find a center near you, click on this link. There are three Family History Centers in Albuquerque:

Albuquerque New Mexico
5709 Haines St NE
Albuquerque, Bernalillo, New Mexico, United States
Phone: 505-266-4867
Hours: M,F 9am-3pm; T-Th 9am-3pm, 6pm-9pm; Sat 9am-12pm

Albuquerque New Mexico East
4109 Eubank NE
Albuquerque, Bernalillo, New Mexico, United States
Phone: 505-293-5610
Hours: M-Th 9am-3pm; T-Th 6pm-8pm

Albuquerque New Mexico West
4500 Ellison Dr NW
Albuquerque, Bernalillo, New Mexico, United States
Phone: 505-898-7583
Hours: T,Th 9:30am-12:30pm, 6pm-9pm; W, F-Sat 9:30am-3:30pm; W 6pm-9pm

* The Albuquerque Special Collections Libarary has a huge collection of published works, microfilmed documents, and computer databases. It is probably the best and most accessible genealogy library in Albuquerque. The focus of the library is on New Mexican genealogy; however, there are plenty of resources available for all genealogists.