Dave, if you're going to Albuquerque for a day or two, ABQ makes more sense. I use Cutter there, and if you buy fuel (?12 gal minimum) there's no landing or ramp fee, and overnight parking is about $10 for a single. They have rental cars on site and easy access to public transportation. Ask for the 25 cent per gallon fuel discount for AOPA members. Enterprise is at the FBO, but if you prefer another car company, the rental complex is a few minutes walk away, or they can drop you off.
Double Eagle has cheaper fuel, and parking at $5 a night after the first, but it is farther out. It's an easy ride, but about 20 minutes to town. Would not be concerned about road delays in the middle of the day. Unless someone is meting you there, you will need a rental car to get anywhere, but they have them at good rates at the Bode FBO. If I were staying several nights I'd go there.
Traffic and ATC will not be a factor for you at either airport. Expect to be at 9500 coming from the east until you are past the ABQ departure path, so a steep descent to AEG if there's traffic.
Jon