Activities

Come Early and Stay Late

Circle Dance at the Indian Pueblo Cultural CenterConvention delegates coming to Albuquerque for the first-time, or lucky enough to be enjoying a return-trip, will find rest, relaxation, and renewal in a mini-vacation on either end of a conference or meeting.
Come a day early, or stay a day late to experience the premier Culture and Heritage destination of the Southwest, to take a life-changing balloon ride anytime of the year, to revel in the environmental heritage of hiking, biking, climbing, skiing, and extremely affordable golfing on four different course types including: Mountain, Links, Parkland and High Desert.
 
Having saved money during the conference, delegates shouldn’t miss the opportunity to purchase art, jewelry, textiles, leather, tin and pottery from local galleries, museum shops, Pueblo and New Mexican artisans. Continue to enjoy the local restaurants, and local flavors of New Mexican cuisine, or have a romantic dinner for two at one of the many upscale dining establishments. Hoping to unwind after a days worth of invigorating activities, both local spas and spa hotels are available with a range of vacation treatments for body, mind and spirit.
 
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Ponderosa Valley Winery
Location: Neighboring Communities: Other Communities
3171 Hwy. 290
Ponderosa, NM 87044
Phone: (575) 834-7487
Toll Free: (800) 946-3657
Fax: (575) 834-7073
Days Open: Tue-Sun
Hours of Operation: 10-5, Sun: Noon-5:00
 Handicap Accessible: Full
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Gift shop and picnic area. Tasting and tours of award-winning New Mexico wines. Tues - Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sun. noon - 5 p.m.
Credit Cards: Accepted

Pueblo of Zuni-Tourism Office
Location: Neighboring Communities: Other Communities
1239 Hwy 53
Zuni, NM 87327
Phone: (505) 782-7238
Fax: (505) 782-7210
Days Open: Mon-Sun
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri: 8:30-5:30 Sat-Sun: 10-4
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Zuni Pueblo, the largest of the 19 New Mexico pueblos, is located about 37 miles southwest of Gallup on Hwy. 53 in the west central part of New Mexico.
Admission: Free
Credit Cards: Accepted

Zuni jewelry is widely acclaimed-fashioned of turquoise, shell and jet stone; it is set in silver in intricate patterns known as "needlepoint" or in fine inlay patterns. The Zuni people also are known for exquisite animal "fetishes" carved from stone and other materials. Pottery, beadwork, and painting are also superbly created. Visit the Old Mission or the A:shiwi A:wan Museum to learn more about Zuni heritage and history.

Admission: Free

Photo Fee: Photos, camcorders and sketching fee. Pictures are not allowed at any ceremonies.

Groups: Advance notice required.


Puye Cliffs
Location: Neighboring Communities: Other Communities
104 S. Riverside Dr.
Española, NM 87532
Toll Free: (888) 320-5008
Fax: (505) 747-2458
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Puye Cliffs is a National Historic Landmark which showcases authentic cliff dwellings, early Pueblo architecture, an original Harvey House and a breathtaking, panoramic view of northern New Mexico.
Admission: Yes

Home to the ancestors of today’s Santa Clara Pueblo people, Puye Cliffs supported a population of 1,500 from 1100 to 1580 AD.


Salmon Ruins Museum
Location: Neighboring Communities: Other Communities
6131 Hwy. 64
Bloomfield, NM 87413
Phone: (505) 632-2013
Fax: (505) 632-8633
Days Open: Mon-Sun (361 Days a Year)
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri: 8-5 Sat-Sun: 9-5
 Handicap Accessible: Limited
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Salmon Ruins is located 1 miles west of Bloomfield, New Mexico, on US Highway 64.
Admission: Yes
Credit Cards: Accepted
Motorcoach/RV Parking: Yes
Miles To Airport: 15

The museum exhibits artifacts recovered from the 11th century pueblo, which is accessed by a self-guided interpretive trail. The national register site was excavated in the 1970's by professional archeologists exposing the fabulous architecture of the Chaco Culture, which flourished in the region, AD 850 to 1130.

In addition, the Museum features the Salmon Family's pioneer homestead and Heritage Park, a series of replica habitations, establishing a "Time-Line" of cultures of the 4-Corners. Museum staff also provides professional tours to Chaco Canyon, Navato Pueblitos, and Rockart. Special tours for large groups and custom programs are available. Hours: Monday-Friday, 8-5; Saturday/Sunday, 9-5; Sunday Winter Hours (November to April), 12-5, Information; 505-632-2013; E-mail; SREDUCATION@SISMA.COM; www.salmonruins.com.


Santa Claran Hotel Casino
Location: Neighboring Communities: Other Communities
460 N. Riverside Dr.
Española, NM 87532
Phone: (505) 367-4500
Toll Free: (866) 244-7625
Fax: (505) 747-4549
Days Open: Daily
Hours of Operation: Sun-Wed: 8am-4am, Thur-Sat: 24 Hours
 Reservations: Accepted  Handicap Accessible: Full  Restaurant: Yes  Lounge: Yes
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Vegas-style gaming and dining, 20 minutes north of Santa Fe.
Credit Cards: Accepted
Alcohol Service: Full Bar
WiFi/Internet: W
Miles To Airport: 85

Don Quixote Distillery & Winery
Location: Neighboring Communities: Other Communities
236 Rio Bravo Dr.
Los Alamos, NM 87544
Phone: (505) 695-0817
Days Open: Tue-Sun
Hours of Operation: 12pm-6pm
 Handicap Accessible: Limited
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Tour NM's only distillery and sample spirits, ports & wines.
Credit Cards: Accepted
WiFi/Internet: WiFI
Motorcoach/RV Parking: Yes
Miles To Airport: 90

Giggling Springs
Location: Neighboring Communities: Other Communities
040 Abousleman Loop
Jemez Springs, NM 87025
Phone: (575) 829-9175
Fax: (575) 829-9175
Days Open: Wed-Sun, Year Round
Hours of Operation: 11:00 am-Dark
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Open Wed-Sun. The Giggling Springs natural outdoor hot geothermal mineral springs. Groups welcome.
Credit Cards: Accepted
Miles To Airport: 60

Guadalupe Vineyards
Location: Neighboring Communities: Other Communities
188 San Jose Loop
San Fidel, NM 87049
Phone: (505) 552-0082
Fax: (505)
Days Open: Thursday - Sunday
Hours of Operation: Noon to 5 pm
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Tastings. Easy one hour drive I-40 west of Albuquerque.
Credit Cards: Accepted
Miles To Airport: 65

Ice Cave & Bandera Volcano
Location: Neighboring Communities: Other Communities
12000 Ice Caves Rd
(25 mi SW of Grants, Hwy 53)
Grants, NM 87020
Phone: (505) 783-4303
Toll Free: (888) ICE-CAVE
Days Open: Mon-Sun
Hours of Operation: 8 am - 1 hour prior to Sunset
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For a real experience in contrast visit the "Land of Fire & Ice." $9 ages (13+); $4 ages (5 - 12) ; under 5 is free.
Admission: Yes
Credit Cards: Accepted
WiFi/Internet: Wireless
Concessions: Yes
Miles To Airport: 90

Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino
Location: Neighboring Communities: Other Communities
287 Carrizo Canyon Rd.
Mescalero, NM 88340
Phone: (575) 464-7777
Toll Free: (800) 545-9011
Fax: (575) 464-7077
Meeting Capacity: 2000
Reception Capacity: 3,000
Private rooms available: 14
In-house AV: Yes
Number of parking spaces: 1250
 Reservations: Yes  Handicap Accessible: Full  Restaurant: Yes  Lounge: Yes  Smoking Sections: Yes
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The Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino, the southern New Mexico mountain resort owned by the Mescalero Apache Tribe has recently completed construction of a $200 million resort, complete with a casino, world-class dining, and stunning views of the southern New Mexico Landscape.
Credit Cards: Accepted
WiFi/Internet: Cable
Motorcoach/RV Parking: Yes
Miles To Airport: 180

The Inn of the Mountain Gods boasts luxury rooms and suites, state-of-the-art convention and meeting facilities, world-class golf and recreation and thrilling entertainment in a breathtaking and unparalleled setting.

Other resort activities include big game hunting, horseback riding at the Mescalero Stables, clay shooting, hiking and biking activities. The resort also encompasses the Casino Apache, Travel Center, Smokey B's Grille and the apache Summit BBQ Company located at the Inn of the Mountain Gods golf course.


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