SALALM 52 BORDERS: OBSESSION, OBSTACLE, OPEN DOOR? Albuquerque, NM   —  April 27 - May 1, 2007

About Albuquerque

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The 2007 SALALM Conference will be held at the Hotel Albuquerque.  Albuquerque is the major cultural and economic metropolitan area in New Mexico, located in the Rio Grande valley at the foot of the beautiful 10,000+ ft Sandia Mountains.  For further information about the Albuquerque area visit the Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Although the area has been continuously inhabited by American Indians for centuries, the present-day city of Albuquerque was founded in April 1706 by Governor Francisco Cuervo y Valdez.  Since then, the city - named after the Duke of Alburquerque (although the first “r” was lost along the way) - has grown from a tiny settlement of families to a diverse, multi-cultural metropolis of nearly 600,000 people. Albuquerque just marked its tri-centennial celebration, highlighting the rich culture and history of 300 years.  It continues to hold a place in the scientific and technology community, while being acknowledged as a great example of the presence of the “creative class” (Richard Florida, Carnegie Mellon University, 2002) and an expanding presence in the film industry.  Its sixteen museums reflect our unusual and complex history, reaching from space to the local American Indian and Hispanic cultures.  One of our newest museums is the stunning National Hispanic Cultural Center.

ALBUQUERQUE WEATHER

The city is located at an altitude of 5,500 ft and typically enjoys cool, crisp, sunny spring days in April with highs in the 70s F and lows in the low 40s F, with 88% sunshine. Do be prepared for cooler weather though, so pack a light jacket with you and remember your sunscreen!  Also. . . drink lots of water.

GETTING HERE

Albuquerque International Airport is served by most commercial airline carriers including American, Delta, Continental, America West, United and Southwest, with direct flights from many major hubs. The airport is located 2 miles south of the UNM campus and is easily accessible by taxi, private shuttle service and scheduled bus services. The main hotel for the meeting is the Hotel Albuquerque, which does not have hotel shuttles.

THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO CAMPUS

http://www.unm.edu/welcome.html

**Albuquerque was highlighted in the Los Angeles Times' Travel Section on January 14, 2007.  Please see: Albuquerque rising for the article.