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is also said to have originated in Albuquerque in the 1970s.

The city is the Hot Air Balloon Capital of the World . Unique wind patterns known as the "box" allow balloonists to take off and land in nearly the same spot, a phenomenon celebrated every October during the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta . albuquerque

Albuquerque's elevation ranges from 4,900 to 6,700 feet, making it one of the highest major metropolitan areas in the country. 3. Modern Fame & Industry is also said to have originated in Albuquerque in the 1970s