When deciding on a place to research, you might consult: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_historic_landmarks_in_Albuquerque,_New_Mexico
http://www.cabq.gov/culturalservices/public-art/public-art-in-albuquerque/interactive-public-art-map
Chris Wilson (author of one of our readings on public art) also came up with the below list:
Murals and sculpture at Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
El Torreon Murals, Vigil, National Hispanic Cultural Center
Old Town Plaza Monuments and commemorative plaques
Don Francisco Cuervo y Valdes, equestrian statue of city founder on Rio Grande NW of plaza
Spanish Colonists sculptures by Albuquerque Museum
Madonna of the Trails, Federal Courthouse grounds
Holocaust Memorial, Civic Plaza
Sidewalk Society sculptures SE of Civic Plaza (and George Maloof opposite corner)
Various Mural, Downtown
SW Pieta, Luis Jimenez, Martineztown park
“Cruising San Mateo,” AKA Chevy on a Stick
Fiesa [Fiesta], Luis Jimenez, by Popejoy
Cultural Crossroads of America, Bob Haozous, Yale park by bookstore
Art Critics sculptures, Betty Szabo and ??, SE of SUB
Gordon Huether, “Aluminum Yucca” north side of I-40 coming out of Tijeras canyon
San Felipe Church, Old Town
Simms Building, Downtown
AT&SF Locomotive Shops
Zimmerman Library
Los Poblanos, Los Ranchos, buildings, landscape, murals and other art
Old Town Plaza and District
Kimo Theater
Huning Highlands/EDo district, including Old Albuquerque High School
Route 66 motels, El Vado in particular, also Kelly’s and Monte Vista Firestation