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Things to do before or after the CSG-WEST 2009 Santa Fe Annual Meeting
With a population of
70,000 primarily
Hispanic, Anglo and Native
American people, Santa Fe, which
means Holy Faith in Spanish,
is New Mexico’s fourth largest
city. Situated at 7,000 feet in
the foothills of the southern
Rocky Mountains, it was founded
between 1607 and 1610, making
it the oldest capital city in
the U.S. In 1912, New Mexico
achieved statehood with Santa Fe
remaining as its capital city.
Today its unique art, culture and ancient traditions make it a
world-class tourist destination. In 2005, Santa Fe
became the fi rst U.S. city to be chosen by UNESCO as
a Creative City, one of only nine cities in the world to
hold this designation.
Santa Fe ranks as the
country’s third largest
art market with
nearly 300 galleries
and dealers. More
than a dozen major
museums showcase
an array of art,
culture and history.
In recent years, the
city has earned a
reputation with foodlovers.
Whether you’re yearning
for basic New Mexican food,
creative Southwestern cuisine or
authentic Italian, French, Asian
and other world cuisines, the city
off ers more than 200 choices.
October arrives in full golden glory as aspen trees display their glowing fall colors, usually through the middle of the month. With highs averaging 67 degrees and lows dipping to 37 degrees, October’s crisp, cool weather is ideal for hiking, biking and horseback riding. Because the days are growing shorter and colder, it’s a great time to unwind in a spa or by a warm fi re following an afternoon spent hiking mountain trails or shopping Santa Fe boutiques and galleries. 
In early October, the annual Albuquerque International Balloon
Fiesta fi lls the skies south of Santa Fe
with hundreds of colorful hot air
balloons. Spend a day before or after
the Santa Fe meeting at the largest
ballooning event on earth. For more
information on how you can plan to
enjoy the Balloon Fiesta on your own,
go to www.balloonfiesta.com
By the end of October, Santa Fe has usually received its fi rst snowfall of the season. As the soft fl akes fall on the city’s earth-colored adobe buildings, it’s a lovely sight and a welcome sign that the ski season is almost here. CONTACTS & PHONE NUMBERS Santa Fe Convention & Visitors Bureau Box 909 Santa Fe , NM 87504-0909 800-777-2489 / 505-955-6200 email: scenter@santafe.org www.santafe.org |
