Quick Summary: Approximately fifteen miles north of Albuquerque is the town of Bernalillo, New Mexico, set on the Sandia Mountains’ northwest slope. The town is perhaps best known for the Pueblo of Santa Ana and the Santa Ana Casino. Bernalillo is also home to the Coronado Historic Site. With its historic Native American sites, casino, and restaurants, quintessential New Mexican town of Bernalillo has become a popular destination in the greater Albuquerque Metropolitan Area, offering a good escape from the busy city nearby.


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