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in focus: New Mexico New Mexico offers options Santa Fe and Ruidoso have choices of all sizes The new Santa Fe Convention Center, scheduled to wireless high-speed Internet access. It also comes equipped open in October, will make the city an even more desirable with tables and chairs and large dry erase boards. Meeting venue for meeting professionals and organizations of all room will hold up to 20 people at tables or in open seating. sizes. The 72,000-square-foot facility will have 40,000 square The Alto Alps Condos feature 122 luxury condos on 52 feet of event space and feature state-of-the-art audio/visual wooded acres, with clubhouse, meeting facilities, game room, capabilities on par with the nation’s other great convention outdoor pool, game courts and dry saunas. One-to-sevenand conference facilities. bedroom units are available with ﬁreplaces, fully equipped Located in the heart of Santa Fe’s thriving downtown, the kitchens, phones and cable TV. center will be within walking distance of some of the world’s The Hotel Ruidoso in midtown is the newest hotel in the ﬁnest restaurants, museums and shopping, as well as 1,500 city and offers complimentary deluxe continental breakfast, hotel and bed & breakfast rooms. For those who choose to with wired and wireless high-speed Internet, indoor heated stay at one of the numerous other lodging options within pool and spa, business center, guest laundry, ﬁtness center short driving distance, the convention center will include a with commercial equipment and a conference room for 75. 512-vehicle underground parking garage. Two-room suites are available, including clock radio w/MP3 The Santa Fe Convention Center is ideal for green plug, coffee maker, hair dryer, iron and board, refrigerator meetings and events. Since inception, environmental and microwave in all rooms. The onsite conference room responsibility has been a major focus. Nearly 90 percent includes AV equipment and Mountain Annie’s is across the of the materials from the previous building were salvaged street for groups of up to 300 people. Catering service can be and recycled, 75 percent of the waste generated during arranged upon request. construction is being recycled and all exterior timber is At 9,000 feet above stress level and nestled amongst certiﬁed, meaning it was rescued from the Sierra Blanca the cool mountain pines and aspens, the Lodge Resort & forest ﬁre. Once the building opens, recycling and the use of Spa is an enchanting historic resort. It features world-class environmentally friendly products will remain a focus. golf, elegant dining, romantic accommodations, gift shop The Santa Fe Convention Center & Visitors Bureau offers and boutique, unique spa services and amenities like the hot support services including: tub, heated outdoor swimming pool and exercise room. The • Advance mailing to registrants lodge offers 60 well-appointed rooms with Victorian ﬂair and • Onsite registration assistance provides a perfect setting for corporate meetings and • Planning assistance from the bureau’s knowledgeable retreats. ◆ sales staff • Santa Fe city and facilities tours • Free online image gallery of downloadable photos to support promotion of Santa Fe events Santa Fe, with all it has to offer, is already a meeting venue like no other. With the addition of the new Santa Fe Convention Center, meeting professionals will deliver clarity, inspiration, innovation, motivation, energy and a whole lot of fun. Let us smudge your soul. Book your meeting today. Ruidoso offers both a large modern convention center and many smaller meeting facilities to house just about any size meeting. White Mountain Plaza has a 650-squarefoot climate-controlled conference room which is available for rental by the half day, full day or for lunch time. The room has its own outside entrance, bathroom, telephone service with speaker phone, coffee maker, water dispenser and Judy bartends the infamous “No Scum Allowed Saloon” in White Oaks, N.M. July/August 2008 | Association LEADERSHIP 43

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Association Leadership - July/August 2008 Contents Chairman’s Column Homepage 60-Second Solutions Cover Feature: Association Lessons Learned Perspectives Association Case Study TSAE Annual Conference CEO Strategies New Members Community Spotlight Government Relations: Resources Technology: Web Site Redesign Global Summit Photo Page Great Ideas Beaumont New Mexico Index to Advertisers Advertiser.com The Lighter Side of Associations

Association Leadership - July/August 2008

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