Location

Conference Meeting Venue and Hotels

The conference will be held at the La Fonda on the Plaza, a beautiful hotel on the historic Santa Fe Plaza in walking distance to many restaurants and attractions in the city. This was the site of the 2nd Southwest Fire Ecology Conference in 2012!  
 
10/30/24 Update:
  • The group rate for reservations at La Fonda and Piñon Court ended October 21. 
  • Nearby hotels offering per diem rate for government employees: Hotel St. Francis, Hotel Chimayo, Hilton Santa Fe Historic Plaza, La Posada de Santa Fe.
  • Nearby hotels with rates under $200/night: Pueblo Bonito Santa Fe ($135 per night) and The Drury ($179 per night). 

Parking at La Fonda

  • Overnight parking at La Fonda’s parking garage is a discounted rate of $20 per vehicle, per day, allowing for unlimited “in-and-out” access.
    • The parking rate is subject to prevailing Gross Receipts Tax, which is currently 8.4375%
    • Electric Charging Stations are available in Hotel’s parking garage.
    • Hotel is unable to accommodate large vans or motor coaches in Hotel’s garage; the height restriction is 6’ 6.”
  • Based on availability, day parking is also available at La Fonda Parking Garage. Daily parking in Hotel’s garage is $12 up to 4 hours. After 4 hours, the rate is $15. The rate(s) are based on per vehicle, per day, and are available between 6:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m.
  • There are also several municipal parking lots located nearby, which charge $12 per day maximum fees. These lots do not allow in/out access. Water Street Municipal Lot and Sandoval Parking Garage are both near La Fonda.
La Fonda on the Plaza
Rooms will be the prevailing federal per diem rate ($142) plus 15.44% tax. Conference attendees will not pay the daily resort fee and will have discounted parking of $20 per day. The charge for additional person(s) in a room after 2 is $15 each per night. If you would like to check availability at La Fonda, click here. Please note the nights of Nov 18-20 are full.  

100 East San Francisco Street
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Phone: 505-982-5511
Website: https://www.lafondasantafe.com

Piñon Court by La Fonda
Rooms will be the prevailing federal per diem rate ($142) plus 15.44% tax for stays from November 16, 2024 – November 23, 2024. There is an Hotel Fee of $25 per night (subject to 8.1875% Gross Receipt Tax). This fee includes on-site parking, daily hot breakfast in the Inn’s dining room, use of business center, and wi-fi. Click here to book your room.

201 Montezuma Ave
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Phone: (505) 995-0800
Website: https://pinoncourt.com

Travel Information

Airports

  • Albuquerque International Airport: Major airlines serve Santa Fe via the Albuquerque International Sunport, just 60 miles to the south of Santa Fe. Regular shuttle bus service and the New Mexico Rail Runner connect the two cities, and rental cars are readily available.
  • Santa Fe Municipal Airport: Located southwest of the city, the Santa Fe Municipal Airport provides commercial airline service by American Eagle Airlines and United Express.

Shuttle Services

  • From Albuquerque International Airport: Groome Transportation runs an airport shuttle service from the ABQ Parking Garage to Water St. and Sandoval St., which is a 5 minute walk from La Fonda. View the schedule here. Tickets are $34 plus tax one way. For an additional price, a reservation can be made to get dropped off directly at La Fonda. 
  • From Santa Fe Regional airport to La Fonda: See different options for shuttles or taxis at https://flysantafe.com/airport/transportation/

Directions to La Fonda on the Plaza (from I-25 and Albuquerque Airport)

  • As you’re leaving the airport, take the Sunport exit to I-25 North
  • Take Exit #284 (Old Pecos Trail)
  • Turn left onto NM-466 N/Old Pecos Trail
  • Proceed North to the third traffic light, bear right to stay on Old Pecos Trail
  • Sight left onto Old Santa Fe Trail
  • Turn left on E Water Street
  • Turn Right on E San Francisco Street, the hotel will be on your right
  • Proceed to the hotel’s parking garage at the end of the block, on the right side of the street