Albuquerque, NM Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 558,545 (100% urban, 0% rural).

Population (male): 272,301

Median Age: 37.0 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Albuquerque: 92.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 15.2%

Sex Offenders: According to our research of New Mexico and other state lists, there were 937 registered sex offenders living in Albuquerque, New Mexico as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Albuquerque is 597 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (4.4%), German (4.3%), Irish (2.9%), English (2.7%), European (2.3%), Italian (1.6%).

Zip Codes: 87048, 87102, 87104, 87105, 87106, 87107, 87108, 87109, 87110, 87111, 87112, 87113, 87114, 87116, 87117, 87120, 87121, 87122, 87123

Races:
      Hispanic - 277,251 - 49.6%
      White alone - 217,684 - 39.0%
      American Indian alone - 20,538 - 3.7%
      Asian alone - 15,607 - 2.8%
      Black alone - 15,034 - 2.7%
      Two or more races - 11,555 - 2.1%
      Other race alone - 746 - 0.1%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 143 - 0.03%

Petroglyphs carved into basalt in the western part of the city bear testimony to an early Native American presence in the area, now preserved in the Petroglyph National Monument.

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Recognitions and Certifications

Accredited Drug Testing has been recognized as one of the "Top 10 drug testing companies" for excellent customer service and we have received TPA Accreditation from the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association. We are active in all drug testing industry associations and our staff are trained and certified as drug and alcohol testing specialists.

Important Links

National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (https://ndasa.com/)

National Drug Free Workplace Alliance (https://www.ndwa.org/)

Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association (https://www.sapaa.com/)

Substance Abuse Mental Health Safety Administration (https://www.samhsa.gov/)

US Drug Enforcement Administration (https://www.dea.gov/)

Office of Drug alcohol Policy Control (https://www.transportation.gov/odapc)

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DOT Drug Testing Locations Albuquerque, NM

Our Local DOT Drug testing facilities in Albuquerque, NM and the surrounding areas provide DOT Drug Testing, DOT Alcohol Testing, DOT Physicals, Consortium enrollment and other DOT services for Employers, Single operators and all DOT modes who are required to comply with 49 CFR Part 40 in Albuquerque, NM including FMCSA, FTA, FAA, USCG, FRA and PHMSA . Testing centers are within minutes of your home or office and same day service is available in most cases.

Scheduling a DOT test is Fast and Easy, call our scheduling department or schedule your test online 24/7

* You must register by phone or online to receive your donor pass/registration prior to proceeding to the testing center.

505 ELM ST NE 0.8 miles

505 ELM ST NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87102
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1326 4TH ST SW 0.8 miles

1326 4TH ST SW
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87102
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801 ENCINO PL NE STE E12 1.1 miles

801 ENCINO PL NE STE E12
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87102
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1915 MENAUL BLVD NE STE 2 2.3 miles

1915 MENAUL BLVD NE STE 2
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87107
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4004 CARLISLE BLVD NE STE S 3.9 miles

4004 CARLISLE BLVD NE STE S
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87107
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401 ALVARADO DR SE STE F 4.0 miles

401 ALVARADO DR SE STE F
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87108
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5504 Menaul Blvd NE Ste F 4.2 miles

5504 Menaul Blvd NE Ste F
Albuquerque, NM 87110
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5601 OFFICE BLVD NE Ste 800 4.9 miles

5601 OFFICE BLVD NE Ste 800
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87109
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3811 COMMONS AVE NE 4.9 miles

3811 COMMONS AVE NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87109
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5601 Office Blvd NE, 5.0 miles

5601 Office Blvd NE,
Albuquerque, NM 87109
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8100 MOUNTAIN RD NE STE 114 5.3 miles

8100 MOUNTAIN RD NE STE 114
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87110
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8300 CONSTITUTION AVE NE 5.6 miles

8300 CONSTITUTION AVE NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87110
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8403 CONSTITUTION AVE NE 5.7 miles

8403 CONSTITUTION AVE NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87110
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5700 HARPER DR NE STE 110 6.0 miles

5700 HARPER DR NE STE 110
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87109
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5901 HARPER DR NE 6.0 miles

5901 HARPER DR NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87109
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4411 THE 25 WAY NE ste 150
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87109
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1111 ABC 6.4 miles

1111 ABC
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87109
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8201 Golf Course Road NW Ste A3 6.9 miles

8201 Golf Course Road NW Ste A3
Albuquerque, NM 87120
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5110 San Francisco NE 7.8 miles

5110 San Francisco NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
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9551 Paseo Del Norte Blvd NE Unit D 8.1 miles

9551 Paseo Del Norte Blvd NE Unit D
Albuquerque, NM 87113
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10511 Golf Course Road NW, Suite 106 8.7 miles

10511 Golf Course Road NW, Suite 106
Albuquerque, NM 87114
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4710 TRAMWAY BLVD NE 9.3 miles

4710 TRAMWAY BLVD NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87111
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1721 RIO RANCHO DR SE 10.0 miles

1721 RIO RANCHO DR SE
RIO RANCHO, NM 87124
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103 Rio Rancho Drive Ste C8 11.7 miles

103 Rio Rancho Drive Ste C8
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
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7555 ENCHANTED HILLS BLVD NE STE 104 17.0 miles

7555 ENCHANTED HILLS BLVD NE STE 104
RIO RANCHO, NM 87144
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269 E HIGHWAY 550 17.2 miles

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BERNALILLO, NM 87004
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601 Main Street SE, Suite 32 19.8 miles

601 Main Street SE, Suite 32
Los Lunas, NM 87031
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328 MAIN ST NE 19.8 miles

328 MAIN ST NE
LOS LUNAS, NM 87031
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9809 Candelaria NE Bldg 3 Ste D 19.9 miles

9809 Candelaria NE Bldg 3 Ste D
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87112
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How to schedule a DOT drug test in Albuquerque, NM

To schedule any type of DOT drug test or alcohol test in Albuquerque, NM call our local scheduling department at (800) 221-4291. You may also schedule your DOT drug test online utilizing our express scheduling registration system by selecting your test and completing the Donor Information/Registration Section. You must register for the test prior to proceeding to the testing center.

The zip code you enter will be used to determine the closest DOT drug or DOT alcohol testing center which performs the type of test you have selected. A donor pass/registration form with the local testing center address, hours of operation and instructions will be sent to the e-mail address you provided. Take this form with you or have it available on your smart phone to provide to the testing center. No appointment is necessary in most cases. However, you must complete the donor information section and pay for the test at the time of registration.

Our laboratories are SAMHSA certified and all test results are verified by our in-house licensed physicians who serve as Medical Review Officers (MRO).

In addition to providing DOT drug testing and DOT breath alcohol testing in Albuquerque, NM , Accredited Drug Testing also has additional testing centers throughout the metropolitan area and surrounding cities.

On the road or on vacation, no worries, Accredited Drug Testing has over 20,000 testing centers in all cities Nationwide and we can schedule your test, ANYWHERE, ANYTIME!

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What are the DOT drug testing requirements?

In 1991, the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act created the following DOT Agencies which established drug and alcohol testing regulations to ensure that aircraft, trains, trucks, and buses were operated in a safe and responsible manner. As an employer or individual operating in a "Safety Sensitive" position, it is important to understand how these regulations impact you.

49 CFR Part 40 (commonly known as part 40) explains:

  • How drug and alcohol testing is conducted
  • Who is authorized to participate in the drug and alcohol testing program
  • What employees must do before they may return to duty after a drug and/or alcohol violation

Each DOT Agency and the USCG have specific regulations that cover:

  • The agency's prohibitions on drug and alcohol use
  • Who is subject to comply with these regulations
  • What type of testing is required
  • When testing is required
  • Consequences of non-compliance

FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) amended its rule that would establish requirements for commercial driver's license employers and individuals with regards to the drug and alcohol clearing house which will take affect on January 6, 2020.

The FMCSA Clearinghouse is a secure online database that will allow employers, the FMCSA, State Driver Licensing Agencies, State Law Enforcement and individual CDL operators to access real time important information about a CDL Driver's drug and alcohol program violations and the ultimate goal of this database is to enhance safety on our Nation's public roadways.

For specific requirements, click the appropriate agency listed below in which you or your company is regulated by. Ask about our DOT Complete Compliance Package!

The Opioid Overdose Crisis

Every day, more than 130 people in the United States die after overdosing on opioids. The misuse of and addiction to opioids,including prescription pain relievers, heroin, and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, is a serious national crisis that affects public health as well as social and economic welfare. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that the total "economic burden" of prescription opioid misuse alone in the United States is $78.5 billion a year, including the costs of healthcare, lost productivity, addiction treatment, and criminal justice involvement.

  • Roughly 21 to 29 percent of patients prescribed opioids for chronic pain misuse them.
  • Between 8 and 12 percent develop an opioid use disorder.
  • An estimated 4 to 6 percent who misuse prescription opioids transition to heroin.
  • About 80 percent of people who use heroin first misused prescription opioids.
  • Opioid overdoses increased 30 percent from July 2016 through September 2017 in 52 areas in 45 states.
  • The Midwestern region saw opioid overdoses increase 70 percent from July 2016 through September 2017.
  • Opioid overdoses in large cities increase by 54 percent in 16 states.

In the late 1990s, pharmaceutical companies reassured the medical community that patients would not become addicted to prescription opioid pain relievers, and healthcare providers began to prescribe them at greater rates. This subsequently led to widespread diversion and misuse of these medications before it became clear that these medications could indeed be highly addictive.3,4 Opioid overdose rates began to increase. In 2017, more than 47,000 Americans died as a result of an opioid overdose, including prescription opioids, heroin, and illicitly manufactured fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid.1That same year, an estimated 1.7 million people in the United States suffered from substance use disorders related to prescription opioid pain relievers, and 652,000 suffered from a heroin use disorder (not mutually exclusive)

DOT Compliance Checklist in Albuquerque, NM

DOT 49 CFR Part 40 Requirements for Safety Sensitive Employees.
(FMCSA-FAA-USCG-FRA-PHMSA-FTA)

  • Pre-Employment Tests
  • Correct Federal Custody & Control Form (CCF)
  • Substance Abuse Professional Process
  • Regulations on File
  • Random Pool Testing
  • *Supervisor Training
  • *Written Policy
  • Post-Accident Testing Situations
  • Previous Employers Checks
  • Employee Education
  • Record Keeping
  • Removal of covered Employee
  • Designated Employer Representative

* In addition, any company which employs 2 or more covered employees must have a written drug and alcohol policy and all supervisors must complete the DOT Supervisor Reasonable Suspicion Training. (Click here to learn more about our online training programs)

If a DOT covered employee or company does not have a copy of the original pre-employment drug test with a negative result, then a new DOT pre-employment drug test must be conducted, and the result maintained on file.

The department of transportation (DOT) requires that all DOT regulated "safety sensitive" employees have on file a negative DOT pre-employment drug test result and be a member of a DOT approved random selection consortium. In addition, if a DOT regulated company has more than one "safety sensitive" employee, the employer must also have a written DOT drug and alcohol policy and an on-site supervisor must have completed supervisor training for reasonable suspicion of illegal drug use or impairment.

To be compliant with DOT regulations, a company's DOT drug and alcohol testing program must have the following components. Failing to comply can result in significant fines and penalties.

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What is a DOT Drug Test in Albuquerque, NM ?

On January 1, 2018 the Department of Transportation (DOT) issued a new rule which altered the DOT 5 panel urine test. Employers and individuals should be aware that the current DOT drug test is still a urine drug test, collected by qualified collectors, analyzed at a SAMHSA certified laboratory and reviewed by a licensed Medical Review Officer. Below you will find a list of the drugs that are screened for in the DOT 5 panel urine drug test:

  • Marijuana (THC)
  • Cocaine
  • Amphetamines
  • Opioids**
  • Phencyclidine (PCP)
  • ** Special note: Opioids' was previously called Opiates' and all DOT drug tests will continue to include confirmation testing for Codeine, Morphine, and 6-AM (heroin) when necessary.

    In the January rule change, the Department of Transportation (DOT) also added initial screening and confirmation testing for the semi-synthetic opioids Hydrocodone, Hydromorphone, Oxycodone, and Oxymorphone to this Opioids group

    When is a DOT drug test required in Albuquerque, NM ?

    All safety sensitive employees regardless of DOT agency are required for the following drug testing and/or alcohol testing based on each situation:

    • Pre-employment
    • Random
    • Reasonable suspicion
    • Return to Duty
    • Post-Accident
    • Follow Up

What is DOT pre employment testing in Albuquerque, NM ?

As a new hire or a current employee transferring from a non-safety sensitive function into a safety sensitive function (even with the same employer), you are required to submit to a DOT pre employment drug test.

Some employers may, but are not required to, conduct pre employment alcohol testing. Only after your employer receives a negative pre employment DOT drug test result (and negative alcohol test result - if administered) may you begin performing in a safety-sensitive capacity.

What is random DOT Drug Testing in Albuquerque, NM ?

All safety sensitive employees are subject to unannounced random drug & alcohol testing. Alcohol testing is administered just prior to, during or just after performing safety-sensitive functions. Depending on the industry specific regulations, you may only be subject to random drug testing.

Listed below are the current (2019) DOT random testing rates for each DOT agency.

The following chart outlines the annual minimum drug and alcohol random testing rates established within DOT Agencies and the USCG for 2019.
DOT Agency 2019 Random Drug Testing Rate 2019 Random Alcohol Testing Rate
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
[FMCSA]
25% 10%
Federal Aviation Administration
[FAA]
25% 10%
Federal Railroad Administration
[FRA]
25% - Covered Service
50% - Maintenance of Way *
10% - Covered Service
25% - Maintenance of Way *
Federal Transit Administration
[FTA]
50% 10%
United States Coast Guard
[USCG]
(with the Dept. of Homeland Security)
50% N/A
The following chart outlines the annual minimum drug and alcohol random testing rates established within DOT Agencies and the USCG for 2019.
DOT Agency
2019 Random Drug Testing Rate
2019 Random Alcohol Testing Rate
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [FMCSA]
25%
10%
Federal Aviation Administration [FAA]
25%
10%
Federal Railroad Administration [FRA]
25% - Covered Service / 50% - Maintenance of Way *
10% - Covered Service / 25% - Maintenance of Way *
Federal Transit Administration [FTA]
50%
10%
United States Coast Guard [USCG]
(with the Dept. of Homeland Security)
50%
N/A

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What is reasonable suspicion DOT drug testing in Albuquerque, NM ?

Safety sensitive individuals and employees are required to submit to any test (whether it is a drug test, alcohol test or both) that a supervisor requests based on reasonable suspicion. Reasonable suspicion means that one or more trained supervisors reasonably believes or suspects that you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Supervisors cannot require testing based on a hunch or guess alone; their suspicion must be based on observations concerning your appearance, behavior, speech and smell that are usually associated with drug or alcohol use

What is return to duty DOT Drug Testing in Albuquerque, NM ?

If you have violated the prohibited drug & alcohol testing rules, you are required to take a return to duty drug and/or alcohol test before being allowed to return to a safety-sensitive function for any DOT regulated employer. You may also be subject to unannounced follow-up testing for at least 6 times in the first 12 months following your return to active safety-sensitive service.

Return-to-duty tests must be conducted under direct observation.

What is DOT post accident drug testing Albuquerque, NM ?

If you are involved in an event (accident, crash, etc.) meeting certain criteria of the DOT agency, a post-accident drug test will be required. In most cases you will then have to take a drug and alcohol test if you are involved in a qualifying crash. Each DOT agency may have specific rules with regards to what is a post-accident test, for example, the FRA requires a blood specimen for drug testing and an alcohol test.

If you are involved in a qualifying accident, you are required to remain available for this testing and are not permitted to refuse testing.

Remember: Safety-sensitive employees are obligated by law to submit to and cooperate in drug & alcohol testing mandated by DOT regulations.

What is DOT follow up drug testing Albuquerque, NM ?

DOT follow up testing occurs when an individual has violated the drug and alcohol testing rules. The amount of follow-up testing you receive is determined by a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) and may continue for up to 5 years. This means the SAP will determine how many times you will be tested (at least 6 times in the first year), for how long, and for what substance (i.e. drugs, alcohol, or both). Your employer is responsible for ensuring that follow-up testing is conducted and completed. Follow up testing is in addition to all other DOT required testing and all follow-up tests will be observed. For more information on the SAP process or to locate a Substance Abuse Professional in Albuquerque, NM simply call us at (800)221-4291

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Local Area Info: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Albuquerque (/?ælb??k??rki/ (listen) AL-b?-kur-kee; Navajo: Bee?eldííl Dahsinil [pè??èltí?l t??xs??n??l]; Eastern Keres: Arawageeki; Jemez: Vakêêke; Zuni: Alo:ke:k'ya; Jicarilla Apache: Go?géeki'yé), also known locally as Duke City and abbreviated as ABQ, is the most populous city in the U.S. state of New Mexico and the 32nd-most populous city in the United States, with a census-estimated population of 558,545 in 2017. It is the principal city of the Albuquerque metropolitan area, which has 910,726 residents as of July 2017. Albuquerque's Metropolitan statistical area is the 60th-largest in the United States. The Albuquerque MSA population includes the cities of Rio Rancho, Bernalillo, Placitas, Corrales, Los Lunas, Belen, and Bosque Farms, and forms part of the larger Albuquerque–Santa Fe–Las Vegas combined statistical area, with a total population of 1,171,991 in 2016.

The city was named in honor of Francisco Fernández de la Cueva, 10th Duke of Alburquerque, who was Viceroy of New Spain from 1702 to 1711. The growing village was named by provincial governor Francisco Cuervo y Valdés. The Duke's title referred to the Spanish town of Alburquerque, in the province of Badajoz, near the border with Portugal.

Albuquerque serves as the county seat of Bernalillo County, and is in north-central New Mexico. The Sandia Mountains run along the eastern side of Albuquerque, and the Rio Grande flows through the city. Albuquerque has one of the highest elevations of any major city in the U.S., ranging from 4,900 feet (1,490 m) above sea level near the Rio Grande to over 6,700 feet (1,950 m) in the foothill areas of Sandia Heights and Glenwood Hills.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 558,545 (100% urban, 0% rural).

Population (male): 272,301

Median Age: 37.0 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Albuquerque: 92.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 15.2%

Sex Offenders: According to our research of New Mexico and other state lists, there were 937 registered sex offenders living in Albuquerque, New Mexico as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Albuquerque is 597 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (4.4%), German (4.3%), Irish (2.9%), English (2.7%), European (2.3%), Italian (1.6%).

Zip Codes: 87048, 87102, 87104, 87105, 87106, 87107, 87108, 87109, 87110, 87111, 87112, 87113, 87114, 87116, 87117, 87120, 87121, 87122, 87123

Races:
      Hispanic - 277,251 - 49.6%
      White alone - 217,684 - 39.0%
      American Indian alone - 20,538 - 3.7%
      Asian alone - 15,607 - 2.8%
      Black alone - 15,034 - 2.7%
      Two or more races - 11,555 - 2.1%
      Other race alone - 746 - 0.1%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 143 - 0.03%

Petroglyphs carved into basalt in the western part of the city bear testimony to an early Native American presence in the area, now preserved in the Petroglyph National Monument.

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