Albuquerque / UNM / New Mexico - information

Getting to Albuquerque

The Albuquerque International Sunport

City of Albuquerque

Lodging

We have reserved a block of rooms for conference participants at:

Plaza Inn Albuquerque
900 Medical Arts Ave N.E.,
Albuquerque, NM 87102-2707

The Plaza Inn Albuquerque is located close to downtown Albuquerque, and within walking distance of the UNM campus.

Room Rates:
(All charges will carry an additional 12.75% tax.)

A room with a King-sized bed: $65.99
A room with Double beds: $65.99
A room with a Queen-sized bed: $55.99

To make your room reservation, please call (505) 243-5693 or 1-800-237-1307. You must mention that you are with the SHL Politics of Language Symposium.

All reservations must be made by October 1, 2006.

Shuttle service to and from the Plaza Inn to and from UNM Will be provided by the Plaza Inn Albuquerque.

Locating the University of New Mexico

The University of New Mexico's Albuquerque campus is located in the southeastern quadrant of the I-25/ I-40 intersection (the two intersecting blue lines on Albuquerque's GIS map). Specifically, the main campus is east of University Blvd.; south of Lomas Blvd; west of Girard Blvd; and north of Central Ave.

Locating the conference on UNM's main campus:

The conference will take place in the Student Union Building; building 60 (H - 5) on the UNM campus map.

Sightseeing in New Mexico: Conference attendees may want to take the opportunity to explore the Land of Enchantment's many cultural offerings and natural wonders while here in New Mexico. Around Albuquerque's downtown area, such attractions as Old Town, the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, and the new National Hispanic Cultural Center are within a short taxi ride.

Located in the Sandia Mountains, Albuquerque's eastern border, a tram can be taken to the top of Sandia Peak http://www.sandiapeak.com/ for a spectacular view of Albuquerque in the west and miles beyond towards Acoma Pueblo as well as to the north towards Santa Fe, to the east towards Santa Rosa, and to the south towards the Manzano Mountain range.

Santa Fe (1 hour north), Taos (2-1/2 hours north), and a number of the Indian Pueblos, Acoma Pueblo (1 hour west are within easy driving distance).