Important Information

Adapting to New Mexico’s elevation can take a few days.  Stay hydrated, do not overexert, and consider the elevation change when consuming alcohol.  Higher elevation also means faster sunburns - a hat and sunscreen are recommended.  New Mexico is arid and water is precious.  Many restaurants only serve water by request and hotels may ask that you participate in water conservation.

Attire

Dress for the meeting is casual. Meeting room temperatures can vary so you may want to bring a light sweater or jacket.

Weather

Temperatures in July and August vary from a high of 67 degrees to a low of 43 degrees, with minimal rainfall.

Attractions

Explore Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Taos, and other New Mexico destinations during your trip to the Annual Meeting.  For additional information visit the Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureau or Santa Fe Convention and Visitors Bureau or Taos Chamber of Commerce or New Mexico Tourism Department.

Hyatt Hotel and Santa Ana Pueblo Area
Srai-Wi (resort activities)
Enrich your vacation with Srai-Wi Family Experiences. The Hyatt has developed a unique selection of "handcrafted" adventures to immerse you in the vibrant culture and beauty of Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa. (schedule of activities and pricing will be available a few weeks prior to NASBO’s meeting) Reservations for any of the activities in bold below can be made by calling the Hyatt Resort Activities Coordinator at (505) 771-6037.

Tamaya Traditions
A family recipe for fun. Work side by side with a Tamayame, learning the secret recipes and techniques used to make traditional pueblo oven bread. Families will have bread to sample with butters and jam.

Clay and Culture
Work hands on with a Tribal Member as you mold clay in the traditional way using the pinch and coil method of pottery making. Create your very own pottery piece to take home as a memory of your visit to Tamaya.

Stories Under the Stars
Listen to creation stories told by a Native American storyteller under the stars. Enjoy s’mores at the conclusion of storytelling.  

Yoga for Families
Our instructors personally guide beginners through the basic principles of yoga, benefiting parent and child interaction, with an overview of the origin and philosophy of yoga.

Jewelry Making
Learn the techniques of stamping by a traditional Navajo Jeweler. You will create your own personal stamped copper bracelet to take home.

Gourd Painting
Join our Native American gourd artist in our painting class. Each guest will receive a gourd to design and paint.

Adobe Brick Making
Get your hands dirty and learn how to make a traditional adobe brick outside at our Adobe Portal. You and your family will learn about the history and techniques of adobe and create one brick together. Bricks will be delivered the following day.

Camp Hyatt
Filled with fun experiences for kids age 3 to 12. While your parents head off on their own adventures throughout the resort you can have fun with us making traditional adobes, creating your own sand paintings, learning Native American games, exploring the Bosque, learning to weave and swimming with new friends.

If a sacred land can inspire an entire culture, imagine what it can do for a day of learning and adventure at Camp Hyatt? The earliest settlers of the Santa Ana Pueblo, where Camp Tamaya is found, created a rich cultural tradition unique to New Mexico and the Southwest. When you visit here, you'll experience a centuries-old way of life and incredible opportunities to explore the culture and traditions of this special and amazing place.

Hot Air Balloon Rides
Enjoy breathtaking views of the Sandia Mountains and Rio Grande Valley.

The Stables at Tamaya
Trail rides into the Pueblo backcountry for adults and children or sunset carriage rides.

Tee Tips at Twin Warriors
Sandy Lemon, both an LPGA & PGA professional, offers personalized instruction followed by a chance to try out your skills at New Mexico's only desert-style course.

Twin Warriors Golf Club
Set alongside the Tuyuna Mesa with spectacular views of the Sandia Mountains, this Gary Panks design spans over 400 acres of Pueblo land.  $145 green fee; club rentals available for $50. For reservations call (505) 771-6155.

Santa Ana Star Casino
Native American casino located approximately seven miles from the Hyatt is open 24 hours Thursday through Saturday. Regular shuttle service from the Hyatt is available daily.

Albuquerque
Old Town Albuquerque
More than 130 shops, boutiques, galleries and restaurants in a Spanish-style plaza.

Petroglyph National Monument
This National Park Service Monument protects a variety of natural and cultural resources including five volcanic cones, hundreds of archeological sites and an estimated 25,000 images carved by native peoples and early Spanish settlers.

Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
Operated by the 19 Indian Pueblos of New Mexico, the Center showcases the history and accomplishments of the Pueblo people, Pre-Columbian to present.

New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science and LodeStar Astronomy Center
Journey through "Timetracks" in this innovative hands on museum or view state-of-the-art planetarium shows.

Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum & Balloon Fiesta Park
Dedicated to the art, culture, science, history, sport and spectacle of ballooning.

Santa Fe
Interactive culture map available to help you plan your time in Santa Fe. Most attractions, shopping and restaurants are within walking distance of the Plaza.

Ne Mexico Rail Runner Express Train
From downtown Bernalillo station (near Hyatt Regency Tamaya hotel) to Santa Fe
Fare is approximately $8 one-way

The Plaza
An eclectic mixture of small stores and galleries line the plaza in the heart of the city.

The Palace of the Governors
This timeless adobe structure chronicles Santa Fe history and is the oldest public building in the U.S., originally serving as Spain's seat of government for the American Southwest.

Loretto Chapel
Inside this 1878 chapel is the legendary "miraculous staircase" that’s builder and construction still remain a mystery. $2.50 admission fee.

San Miguel Mission Church
Said to be the oldest church in the U.S., the church was burned during the Pueblo Indian Rebellion of 1680.

Georgia O'Keefe Museum
A permanent collection of over 130 paintings, drawings and sculpture is the largest in the world. Throughout the year, visitors can view at least 50 works and special exhibitions. $8 admission fee.

Museum of Fine Arts
Built in 1917, this masterpiece of Pueblo Revival architecture, houses more than 20,000 pieces of art emphasizing the Southwest. $7 admission fee.

Museum of International Folk Art
A collection of more than 130,000 artifacts showcasing folk art, popular art, toys, textiles and exhibits on faith and family. $7 admission fee.

Museum of Spanish Colonial Art
Preserving hispano art forms produced from New Mexico to southern Colorado. $6 admission fee.

Museum of Indian Arts and Culture
Tells the story of the Native American people of the Southwest from prehistoric through contemporary times. Changing exhibits draw from a collection of Native American art and material culture. $7 admission fee.

Santa Fe Children's Museum
Indoor and outdoor exhibits let children create three-foot-wide bubbles, design patterns with beads and fabric, and explore nature.

Canyon Road
Galleries, restaurants and shops line this street.

Historic Walking Tours
Aboot About Santa Fe - No reservations needed. Departs everyday at 9:30 and 1:30 from the Eldorado Hotel and 9:45 and 1:45 from the Hotel St. Francis. $10 for adults; children 12 and under free. Two hour tour length.

Historic Walks of Santa Fe - No reservations needed. Departs everyday at 9:45 and 1:15 from the La Fonda Hotel and 10:00 and 1:30 from the Plaza Galeria. $10 for adults; children 12 and under free. NASBO is offering meeting registrants a complimentary tour on Saturday, April 23. Guests can participate for $10 each.

Taos
70 miles north of Santa Fe, Taos is home to one of the longest-established Native American populations in the United States, though transformed by becoming first a Spanish colonial outpost, and more recently a hangout for bohemian artists and New Age dropouts, it has become famous out of all proportion to its size. Just six thousand people live in its three component parts: Taos itself, around the plaza; sprawling Ranchos de Taos, three miles to the south; and the Native American community of Taos Pueblo, two miles north. Taos is a delight to visit. As well as museums, galleries and stores, it still offers an unhurried pace and charm, and the sense of a meeting place between Pueblo, Hispanic and American cultures. Its reputation as an arts colony began at the end of the nineteenth century.

The drive from Santa Fe to Taos is also a visual and artistic experience. Businesses, galleries and artists along a 35-mile corridor between Santa Fe and Taos are included on the highway known as the High Road to Taos. The artist community begins at the Santuario de Chimayo Plaza, with the scenic mountain highway and winds through small villages with historic churches and adobe homes. Studios, businesses and galleries along the route are located in Cordova, Truchas, Ojo Sarco, Las Trampas, Chamisal, Rinconada, Peñasco, Vadito and Placita. High Road Artisans bring together artists of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds, producing traditional Northern New Mexico crafts, fine art and contemporary crafts.

Restaurants

The following restaurants are located near the Hyatt Tamaya and are recommended by the concierge. Additional restaurants can be found in Albuquerque and Santa Fe. Additional dining recommendations from Mobile Travel Guide and CitySearch Albuquerque or CitySearch Santa Fe.

Corn Maiden - Tapas and "Hispania"; on-site; open Tuesday-Saturday for dinner only
Santa Ana Cafe - Full service restaurant; on-site; open seven days a week
Prairie Star - Fine Dining; open Tuesday-Sunday for dinner only
Casa Vieja - New Mexico Cuisine; 20 minutes from Hyatt; open seven days a week for dinner only
The Range Cafe - American and Mexican; 10 minutes from Hyatt; open seven days a week for breakfast/lunch/dinner
McCole's Pub & Grill - Continental cuisine; open seven days a week for lunch and dinner
Santa Ana Star Casino Restaurants
    Tuscan House Trattoria - Italian; open Tuesday-Sunday 3pm-9pm
    Jersey Jack's - American and Mexican; open 8am-midnight
    Santa Ana Star Buffet - open for lunch and dinner, breakfast Saturday and brunch Sunday only