Albuquerque New Mexico Temple |
73rd operating temple |
© 2002, Rick Satterfield. All rights reserved.
Location: 10301 San Francisco Drive NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States.
Phone Number: 505-822-5110.
Site: 8.5 acres.
Exterior Finish: Desert Rose pre-cast concrete trimmed with Texas pearl granite.
Temple Design: Classic modern, single-spire design.
Number of Rooms: Two ordinance rooms and three sealing.
Total Floor Area: 34,245 square feet.
Announcement: 4 April 1997 Phone Number: 505-822-5110.
Site: 8.5 acres.
Exterior Finish: Desert Rose pre-cast concrete trimmed with Texas pearl granite.
Temple Design: Classic modern, single-spire design.
Number of Rooms: Two ordinance rooms and three sealing.
Total Floor Area: 34,245 square feet.
Groundbreaking and Site Dedication: 20 June 1998 by Lynn A. Mickelsen
Public Open House: 17–26 February 2000
Dedication: 5 March 2000 by Gordon B. Hinckley
Interesting Facts
Elder Lynn A. Mickelsen, who presided over the groundbreaking ceremony for the Albuquerque New Mexico Temple, stated, "It is our responsibility as members of the Church to live our lives in such a way that the trust [the local city and county officials, administrators and staff, friends and neighbors, and local media] have deposited in us will not be unwarranted." He commended the many members who had traveled long distances to witness the groundbreaking event. "It is during these special moments that we can feel and see the hand of the Lord moving in the work," he said. "It manifests a pattern of faith for your children, and they will make the same commitments to consecrate their lives to that which is good, honorable, and right."1
1. Holly Traver, "Ground broken for temple in New Mexico," Church News 27 Jun. 1998: 3.
