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 Start at the southwest corner of Central Ave. and Broadway Blvd. First Baptist Church looms on the northwest corner with 87,000 square feet of building space on 7 acres of land. It sustained severe fire damage in 2010 and was on the market for $7.5 million in 2014 and was acquired by Innovate ABQ, an idea incubator that links local high-tech institutions with start-up companies to create innovative businesses.

 Walk west on Central. These first two blocks to the underpass are the only part of the walk in Albuquerque’s southeast quadrant. Much like Four Corners Monument, where Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah meet, the center line of Central beneath the railroad tracks is where you could straddle Albuquerque’s four quadrants at once, but that’s not advised. Also in this underpass are a series of panels featuring historical photos and interpretive information. The translucent panels seem to light up as you approach or leave, depending on the angle of the sun. In 2014, the city announced plans to elevate the underpass, so you may find yourself crossing over the tracks instead.