If landscape possesses the ability to influence consciousness, then few places can parallel the formative energy of New Mexico as an environment in which the body/mind can study and mature, expand and develop. Its paradoxical ruggedness, juxtaposed with the fragility of rarefied mountain air and sparse desert terrain, hones the intellect to discern the essential nature of things, a skill that is indispensable to a medical education founded upon a naturalistic outlook of the world.
In New Mexico, the high mountain desert offers 360 days of year-round sunshine that alternate through seasons from crisp and clear, to hot and dry. Luminous skies and interminable mountain ranges surrounding the cities of Santa Fe and Albuquerque make access to outdoor sports enticing, while the arts, opera and blend of indigenous ethnic cultures creates an intriguing social milieu that counterbalances the tranquility of the surrounding wilderness.
The relative smallness of Santa Fe (approximately 63,000 people) is perhaps
the secret to its spectacular beauty – a city set apart from mainstream
America. Likewise, its natural beauty is only enhanced by the rich cultural
blend of Hispanic, Native American Indian, and Caucasian cultures. With
the wilderness bordering the entire city, outdoor life sits at the city’s
gate for either an active sports life or unobtrusive observation and contemplation.
The lack of heavy industry serves to safeguard this powerful geographic
area, and the popularity of Santa Fe as a tourist center contributes to
the flourishing of its culture. Without exaggeration, it is one of the
most magical places in the world. This uniqueness makes it a natural magnet
for the finest artists, teachers, healthcare practitioners, students,
and people searching for a certain quality of life.
Santa Fe, New Mexico Campus:
1622 Galisteo Street
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Phone: 505.438.8884
Fax: 505.438.8883
SFe@acupuncturecollege.edu
Directions to the Santa Fe Campus:
From I-25 exit at the Saint Francis Drive exit. Follow Saint Francis Drive
to the Saint Michael’s Drive exit (south end of Saint Francis Dr.).
Go East on St. Michael’s Dr. until you reach the stop light at Galisteo
Street. Take a left on Galisteo. The college is located 0.3 of a mile
on your left.
In 1993, Southwest Acupuncture College opened its second campus in
Albuquerque, the largest city in New Mexico (approximately 500,000
people.) Coupled with this large population and greater cultural and
socioeconomic diversity, are the benefits of a large metropolitan
area. Important support systems exist for both students living in
Albuquerque and those who might move and practice there, such as lower
cost of living, enhanced opportunities for employment, mass transportation,
an international airport and busy city life. Environmentally, its
mild desert climate, access to skiing, mountains, lakes and rivers,
accented by the Rocky Mountains, Rio Grande River and Petroglyph Park
make it a magnificent city. Historical Old Town, known for its Native
American arts and crafts shops and the world renowned International
Balloon Fiesta contribute to the city’s cultural uniqueness.
All of these features combined with Southwestern hospitality make
Albuquerque a truly enjoyable city.
The option of attendance at Santa Fe or Albuquerque
campuses allows students to choose the social and economic features
of either a small or a large city, and if schedules permit, students
may choose to take classes at both campuses..
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Campus
7801 Academy Rd. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
Phone: 505.888.8898
Fax: 505.888.1380
ABQ@acupuncturecollege.edu
Directions to the Albuquerque Campus:
From I-25 take the San Mateo exit. Follow San Mateo south to Academy
Road. Take Academy heading East (Academy only goes East off San Mateo).
The college will be on your left, across from the golf course about
1.6 miles from San Mateo.
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