The economy of Albuquerque, New Mexico, centers on science, medicine, technology, commerce, education, entertainment, and culture. The city hosts the annual International Balloon Fiesta, the world's largest gathering of hot-air balloons. Crops such as New Mexico chile are grown along the entire Rio Grande, and the red or green chile pepper is a staple of New Mexican cuisine. Ten colleges and universities reside in Alblquerque.
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