1900 Albuquerque has surpassed Santa Fe in growth and became “The metropolis of New Mexico”

1904 Electric streetcars replace mule-drawn trolleys.

1905 Long distance phone service available.

1910 Population surpasses 11,000
The Santa Fe Railroad employs 2000 people.

1912 New Mexico attains statehood.

1920 Population surpasses 15,000.
U.S. 66 becomes a two lane road for cars.

1922 The First National Bank (a 9 story “skyscraper”) is constructed in Albuquerque’s business district.

1929 Stock market crash results in halt to tourism.

1939 Government payrolls exceed railroad payrolls.
Despite the depression, Albuquerque increases its
population by 33.4% and actually extends its city limits.

1941 Kirtland Field and other projects established by U.S. government.

1943 Albuquerque City Commission begins aggressive campaign to annex surrounding communities.

1949 After 2 unsuccessful attempts, Albuquerque finally succeeds in annexing Old Town.