2018 NMAM Annual Conference
October 24-28, 2018
Conference Sites: El Monte Sagrado Resort & Spa, Taos Art Museum,
Couse-Sharp Historic Site, Kit Carson Home & Museum
Taos, New Mexico
Trailblazing: New Pathways for New Mexico Museums
The theme of trailblazing will inspire our exploration of how museums, historic sites, and cultural heritage centers in New Mexico are innovating and fulfilling roles in their communities, as tourist destinations, economic engines, repositories of local histories, and centers of community life. In Taos, among some of the natural wonders of the world, at the meeting place of the High Desert and the Great Plains, from the heights of Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Wheeler Peak, and Taos Ski Valley, to the depths of the Rio Grande Gorge, museum professionals and community partners will share successful approaches to cross-cultural and cross-sector collaborations.
For much of its history, Taos has been a remote outpost and center for trade and cultural exchange. Taoseños have learned to work together for their very survival, and have forged a unique cultural identity from diverse lineages, including the people of Taos Pueblo, Spanish settlers, French trappers, Basque herders, Anglo artists, and others who have followed in their footsteps. Today, their pioneering spirit is reflected across New Mexico as museums, cultural organizations, local governments, schools, and other seemingly unlikely stakeholders collaborate towards a common goal . . . vibrant and sustainable communities.
The Conference Program, Hewett and Volunteer Awards Nomination forms, scholarship application, and more can be found
here.
If you are not already a member of NMAM or your membership has lapsed, take advantage of our great membership conference rates and
join/renew today!
Hotels:
NOTICE!
Here is additional information for lodging in Taos for the NMAM 2018 Conference, October 24 – 27, 2018.
Be sure to mention NMAM conference to receive any discounts offered.
Availability is now.
Limited Parking will be available at the Conference Hotel El Monte Sagrado for those not lodging there.
A free Town of Taos parking lot is located at the corner of Quesnel Lane and Kit Carson Roads 0.3 mile from El Monte. There are sidewalks and the walk is pleasant.
CASA BENAVIDES
http://casabenavides.com/
(575) 758-1772
Distance from Conference Hotel – El Monte Sagrado Resort - 0.4 mile
Contact: Karen Tessy, front desk reservations
19 rooms available, 10% discount
HISTORIC TAOS INN
https://www.taosinn.com/
(575) 758-2233
Distance from Conference Hotel – El Monte Sagrado Resort - 0.6 mile
Contact: Julie
30 rooms available, ask for Julie for a 10% discount
HOTEL LA FONDA DE TAOS
https://www.lafondataos.com/
(575) 758-2211
Distance from Conference Hotel – El Monte Sagrado Resort - 0.6 mile
About 50% of rooms available for conference dates
KACHINA LODGE
https://www.kachinalodge.com/
(575) 758-2275
Distance from Conference Hotel – El Monte Sagrado Resort - 1 mile
Ask for Cheryl for special rates:
King or Queen $80
Double Queen $90
Cheryl’s cell: (575) 771-4492
EL PUEBLO LODGE
https://elpueblolodge.com/
1-800-433-9612
Distance from Conference Hotel – El Monte Sagrado Resort - 1 mile
15 rooms available, 10% discount
INN ON THE RIO
http://www.innontherio.com/
(575) 758-7199
Contact: Jules
Distance from Conference Hotel – El Monte Sagrado Resort - 1.1 miles
A few rooms available 10/24 and 10/25, 10% discount
DREAMCATCHER B AND B
https://www.dreambb.com/
(575) 758-0613
Distance from Conference Hotel – El Monte Sagrado Resort - 1.3 miles
Contact: Mary Beth & Boyd Earl, owners
Oct. 24- 4 rooms available , Oct. 25 - 2 rooms available, 10% discount
OLD TAOS GUESTHOUSE
http://oldtaos.com/
(575) 758-5448
Contact: Bob and Cady Aspinwall, owners
Distance from Conference Hotel – El Monte Sagrado Resort - 1.5 miles
5 rooms available, 10% discount
SAGEBRUSH INN AND SUITES
https://www.sagebrushinn.com/
(575) 758-2254
Distance from Conference Hotel – El Monte Sagrado Resort - 3.4 miles
Many rooms available
Phone bookings for October receive 33% discount
All conference registration cancellations & refunds must be requested in writing by September 28, 2018. A $5.00 administrative fee will be applied. Please send requests to:
Adrienne Boggs
