Hey ABQ! HuffPost’s 'Listen To America' Tour Stops In New Mexico

Jenna Amatulli and Damon Dahlen

The final week of HuffPost’s Listen To America road trip brought us to Albuquerque, New Mexico.

New Mexico’s largest city is the setting for shows like “Breaking Bad,” “In Plain Sight” and “Better Call Saul.” It’s also rich in history, with adobe buildings in historic Old Town that date back to the 18th century.

HuffPost arrived in the city mere weeks after the International Balloon Fiesta, which is the largest gathering of hot air balloons in the world, but the city’s many museums ― like the Albuquerque Museum and the Albuquerque Biological Park ― are open year-round.

We visited the Albuquerque Sign Language Academy and interviewed locals. Here are some photos from our time in New Mexico:

HuffPost visited Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Oct. 23, 2017, as part of "Listen To America: A HuffPost Road Trip." HuffPost traveled to more than 20 cities on its tour across the country.
HuffPost visited Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Oct. 23, 2017, as part of "Listen To America: A HuffPost Road Trip." HuffPost traveled to more than 20 cities on its tour across the country.
Paul Mansfield signs up to be interviewed.
Paul Mansfield signs up to be interviewed.
HuffPost interviews Mark Lucero at the Albuquerque Sign Language Academy.
HuffPost interviews Mark Lucero at the Albuquerque Sign Language Academy.
Kristin Reese and her student Pearl play around with temporary tattoos.
Kristin Reese and her student Pearl play around with temporary tattoos.
HuffPost's Will Tooke interviews Nathan Campbell.
HuffPost's Will Tooke interviews Nathan Campbell.
Rafe Martinez of the Albuquerque Sign Language Academy prepares to be interviewed.
Rafe Martinez of the Albuquerque Sign Language Academy prepares to be interviewed.
A dog sits on a miniature director chair while its owner is interviewed.
A dog sits on a miniature director chair while its owner is interviewed.
HuffPost interviews Jennifer Martinez.
HuffPost interviews Jennifer Martinez.
Violetta Bennett, a Albuquerque Sign Language Academy employee, and Ethan Curado, who is about to be interviewed.
Violetta Bennett, a Albuquerque Sign Language Academy employee, and Ethan Curado, who is about to be interviewed.
HuffPost interviews Leticia Archuleta, who works for Albuquerque Sign Language Academy.
HuffPost interviews Leticia Archuleta, who works for Albuquerque Sign Language Academy.
Emma Gray chats with Kaylee and Malia outside the Albuquerque Sign Language Academy.
Emma Gray chats with Kaylee and Malia outside the Albuquerque Sign Language Academy.
Hillary Frey chats with an Lin Marksbury during HuffPost's visit to the Albuquerque Sign Language Academy.
Hillary Frey chats with an Lin Marksbury during HuffPost's visit to the Albuquerque Sign Language Academy.
Jane and Fred Weis pose for a photo after being interviewed.
Jane and Fred Weis pose for a photo after being interviewed.
Students are interviewed during HuffPost's visit to Albuquerque.
Students are interviewed during HuffPost's visit to Albuquerque.
Hillary Frey speaks about HuffPost's bus tour.
Hillary Frey speaks about HuffPost's bus tour.
Pupils of the Albuquerque Sign Language Academy put on a an event during HuffPost's visit.
Pupils of the Albuquerque Sign Language Academy put on a an event during HuffPost's visit.
Elementary school students in class during HuffPost's visit to the Albuquerque Sign Language Academy.
Elementary school students in class during HuffPost's visit to the Albuquerque Sign Language Academy.
Audience members applaud as Albuquerque Sign Language Academy students put on a an event.
Audience members applaud as Albuquerque Sign Language Academy students put on a an event.
Rose Jojola cries while talking about her daughter Stephanie Rodriguez's pregnancy.
Rose Jojola cries while talking about her daughter Stephanie Rodriguez's pregnancy.
Students at the Albuquerque Sign Language Academy sign to audience members during an event.
Students at the Albuquerque Sign Language Academy sign to audience members during an event.
Kristin Reese helps Pearl and Cody apply temporary tattoos.
Kristin Reese helps Pearl and Cody apply temporary tattoos.

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The HuffPost bus sits amid cacti during HuffPost's visit to Tucson, Arizona, on Oct. 20 as part of "Listen To America: A HuffPost Road Trip."
The HuffPost bus sits amid cacti during HuffPost's visit to Tucson, Arizona, on Oct. 20 as part of "Listen To America: A HuffPost Road Trip."
People visit the "Listen to America" tents during HuffPost's visit to University of Arizona in Tucson.
People visit the "Listen to America" tents during HuffPost's visit to University of Arizona in Tucson.
Chris Wayne helps Katherine Graves sign up to be interviewed.
Chris Wayne helps Katherine Graves sign up to be interviewed.
Brittany Taylor waits to be interviewed.
Brittany Taylor waits to be interviewed.
A student puts stickers on a water bottle during HuffPost's visit to University of Arizona.
A student puts stickers on a water bottle during HuffPost's visit to University of Arizona.
Nate Airulla speaks with James Michael Nichols and Rachel Elman during HuffPost's visit.
Nate Airulla speaks with James Michael Nichols and Rachel Elman during HuffPost's visit.
Jose Ramirez and Francisco Leon play a game of cornhole.
Jose Ramirez and Francisco Leon play a game of cornhole.
Students visit the "Listen to America" tents.
Students visit the "Listen to America" tents.
Brint Milward signs up to be interviewed.
Brint Milward signs up to be interviewed.
Brennan Menta and Jazmin J. Morales chat during HuffPost's visit.
Brennan Menta and Jazmin J. Morales chat during HuffPost's visit.
Deanna Lewis is interviewed during HuffPost's visit to Tucson.
Deanna Lewis is interviewed during HuffPost's visit to Tucson.
HuffPost and Peak XV staff fill swag bags.
HuffPost and Peak XV staff fill swag bags.
Emma Reilly hugs Hillary Frey during HuffPost's visit to University of Arizona in Tucson.
Emma Reilly hugs Hillary Frey during HuffPost's visit to University of Arizona in Tucson.
People visit the "Listen to America" tents at the University of Arizona.
People visit the "Listen to America" tents at the University of Arizona.
People visit the "Listen to America" tents.
People visit the "Listen to America" tents.
Shane Blum, Ethan Moos and Ben Norma sign up to be interviewed.
Shane Blum, Ethan Moos and Ben Norma sign up to be interviewed.
D.J. Munoz plays a game of jumbo Jenga with Ariel Munoz and Andrea Munoz.
D.J. Munoz plays a game of jumbo Jenga with Ariel Munoz and Andrea Munoz.
People visit the "Listen to America" tents in Tucson, Arizona.
People visit the "Listen to America" tents in Tucson, Arizona.
Bus driver Bobby Jansen hugs daughter Nicole Davidtz.
Bus driver Bobby Jansen hugs daughter Nicole Davidtz.
Rachel Elman helps Alora Cohen and Cristina Siqueires to sign up to be interviewed.
Rachel Elman helps Alora Cohen and Cristina Siqueires to sign up to be interviewed.
Curtis Wong signs up Stuart Teichner to be interviewed.
Curtis Wong signs up Stuart Teichner to be interviewed.
People visit the "Listen to America" tents.
People visit the "Listen to America" tents.
Gemma Kerbs prepares to be interviewed by Nick Schaffer and Hayley Miller.
Gemma Kerbs prepares to be interviewed by Nick Schaffer and Hayley Miller.
Adam Schultz puts a mic on Mindy Bernstein in preparation for an interview aboard the bus.
Adam Schultz puts a mic on Mindy Bernstein in preparation for an interview aboard the bus.
People are interviewed in tents in Tucson, Arizona.
People are interviewed in tents in Tucson, Arizona.
Michael Phillips is interviewed by Louis Roug.
Michael Phillips is interviewed by Louis Roug.
The HuffPost bus sits amid cacti on the outskirts of Tucson.
The HuffPost bus sits amid cacti on the outskirts of Tucson.

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