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Sagebrush Inn and Conference Center Contact Information:
1508 Paseo del Pueblo Sur
Taos, New Mexico 87571
USA
Phone 800-428-3626 or 575-758-2254
Fax 575-758-5077
Visit Website...
World Clock (Find out the time anywhere in the world)
Elevation: 7000' (2134m)
About the altitude...
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| Meetings at this Location |
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Select a meeting below for specific information about Sagebrush Inn and Conference Center:
Adult Neurogenesis (A5)
January 9 - 14, 2011
Transmembrane Signaling (B1)
January 23 - 28, 2011
Multiple Sclerosis (B8)
February 15 - 20, 2011
Neurodegenerative Diseases (F2)
February 21 - 26, 2011
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| General Information/Weather |
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Sagebrush Inn & Conference Center is located in Taos, New Mexico. The small, relaxed community of Taos, has residents whose ancestors have been living in the area for over 1000 years. It is located between the headwaters of the Rio Grande River and the base of the Sangre de Cristo range of the southern Rocky Mountains. Taos is internationally famous for its local art scene, interesting shops, museums, and galleries. Restaurants in the area are renowned for their creative interpretation of the traditional local flavor. Downhill skiing is available at the Taos Ski Valley, 20 miles (32 km) away. There will be complimentary transportation from the Sagebrush Inn to the Taos Ski Valley each day. If you have your own vehicle you can visit Red River or Angel Fire Ski areas for snowboarding or cross-country skiing.
· Tip #1: For guests staying offsite, accommodations are spread out over 5 miles (8km). In town shuttles arrival/ departures times are subject to change at any time. Rental cars are suggested. Read information in lodging description for distances.
· Tip #2: Keystone Symposia food functions may be more abundant than advertised.
· Tip #3: Spouses are able to receive full day discount lift tickets by purchasing lift tickets with the attending participant.
· Tip #4: When traveling to the United States be sure to contact your Embassy for current Entry Requirements. To locate an Embassy near you visit http://embassyinformation.com. For USA Visa information visit http://travel.state.gov/visa/visa_1750.html.
 Food/Dining Notes: Included in your registration fee will be: buffet breakfast (each day of the meeting except departure day) coffee breaks, and social hour with light snacks during poster sessions. The Sagebrush Inn does provide heavy snacks during the evening social hour. Social Hour is provided to give conferees an opportunity to socialize, have a light snack and participate in the poster session. Limited seating is available.
Tips/Other Notes:
- If you fly to or from the Albuquerque International Airport, arrive no later than 9 pm and depart no earlier than 9 am. Ground transportation travel times are limited.
- See mileages by clicking the "Lodging Option" tab at the top of this page for hotel proximity to the meetings.
- Limited complimentary in-town and ski area shuttles will be available, but we suggest you rent a car. Many lodges are beyond walking distance.
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WEATHER NOTE:
Even if you are NOT participating in outdoor activities we suggest you bring clothes appropriate for local weather temperatures.
The meetings are "resort casual" in dress (khakis, jeans, casual shirts, sweaters). Clothes that can be layered for outdoor/indoor environment will work best.
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Additional weather resources from USA TODAY
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Travel/Transportation Information |
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Map and Directions from Airport Detailed map of area and directions from recommended airport. Airport Lodging Notes: The Hilton Albuquerque is offering a discounted corporate rate of $TBD/night. This discounted rate is available pre and post of the meeting dates. Please call the Hilton Albuquerque directly at 800-274-6835x3401 and request the Keystone Symposia corporate rate. Ground Transportation:
For transportation from Albuquerque International Airport to the site, call Comfort Suites at 888-751-1555 (In US and Canada) or 505-751-1555; Fax: 505-751-1991; email: comfort@newmex.com. The cost to and from Albuquerque is $TBD, plus tax. Advance reservations required with credit card, identify yourself with Keystone Symposia to receive this rate. Travel time is approximately 3 hours between Albuquerque and Taos.
Another option for transportation from the Albuquerque Airport to Taos is to take the train. You start by taking the Rapid Transit bus to the Downtown Train Station (located just south of Old Town) in Albuquerque. Then take The New Mexico Rail Runner Express which runs all the way to Santa Fe. Check online at http://www.nmrailrunner.com/ for rates and schedules. Then you can take the Taos Express shuttle from Sante Fe to Taos. Information on schedules and rates for the Taos Express can also be found at http://www.taosexpress.com/. The Taos Express only runs Thursday to Sunday on a limited schedule.
Driving Directions: Allow 3 hours for driving from Albuquerque International Airport, (135 miles, 217 km). Follow the signs (approximately 1 mile or 1.6 km) to North Interstate 25 to Exit 276B, which exits onto SR-599 North, signed "Taos, Española, Los Alamos." At the end of SR-599 exit onto Highway 285. Take Highway 285 to Highway 68, which leads into Taos.
» See Map
Getting Around the Conference Area:
- Floorplan of Conference area.
- Conference Center Notes: Sagebrush Inn Conference Center is seperate from the guest rooms. A short walk outside will be necessary.
- Shuttle Information: A shuttle line runs from downtown historic Taos to most of the suggested hotels. Shuttle times and pick up locations will be available at the meeting.
A shuttle to Taos Ski Valley will be available daily.
Also see: Travel Tips | Ground Transportation | World Clock
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Information Centers
» Taos Chamber of Commerce 505-758-3873
» Taos Guide
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