Good schools with an airport commute (Albuquerque, Las Cruces: best school, moving to, housing)

[Heather853]

Hi Am moving to the area in the next few months and need some advise. My husband will be working near the airport so I am unsure of commute times and traffic etc. I am looking for a good elementary school as well as a good middle school. Am willing to commute some but wondered what your thoughts were. Thanks

[lastra]

Are you saying that your husband will be working near airport in El Paso or in Albuquerque? As far as Albuquerque goes, I am not familiar with their schools, although I am with the town itself and I love it, but when it comes to Las Cruces area, there is a brand new Elementary School that opened last September. That school is supposed to be the best school when it comes to technology. There are plenty of Middle Schools as well.

[Zoidberg]

Given the size and location of Albuquerque's airport, the answer could really vary. There are numerous employers east, north, west, and south of the airport. A little more detail would help give you a lot more informaiton.

[nm_photojournalist]

If you're looking for relatively safe, and moderate housing...with decent schools, stay north of Menaul Blvd., and east of Louisiana Blvd. The "Heights" is a misnomer, as it includes about 2/3 of Albuquerque (east of I-25), north of I-40 roughly.

The major n/s streets: Louisiana, Wyoming, Eubank, Juan Tabo, and Tramway will help for a relatively quick commute to the Albuquerque International Sunport area. Maybe 30 minutes from any of the areas above.

I love Albuquerque, and I hope you will too. The great, year-round weather is a given! :-)