About Albuquerque Xeriscape Rebate Although we receive less than 10” of annual rainfall, Albuquerque proves that a vibrant city can indeed succeed amid largely arid surroundings. The city of Albuquerque is still growing, with almost half of New Mexico’s residents already calling Albuquerque their home.  The desert locale allows our population to enjoy almost constant sunshine, about 300 days a year, and dry air and warm temperatures. Modern water technology and conservation programs have helped to take care of many would-be irrigation and water supply issues that would have made such...