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Location
The 96th Annual Meeting of The Society of Rheology will be held in Santa Fe, New Mexico from October 19th to 23rd, 2025. The optional short courses and Rheology Research Symposium (RRS) will occur on October 18th and 19th. The technical program will take place at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center . The RRS and short courses will take place at the Hilton Santa Fe Historic Plaza (make your hotel reservation using links at the Lodging Information page) on 100 Sandoval Street.
Santa Fe, the City Different, is the capital city of New Mexico and is one of the oldest governmental seats of the US nation. Its multicultural history started with the Tewa Peoples as early as 1050 who blended with the Spanish after their arrival in 1610 to create a unique Southwestern culture that lives on. Today, Santa Fe boasts over 250 art galleries, several James Beard Foundation nominee and awardee restaurants, and the nearby Santa Fe National Forest with popular flyfishing, hiking, and mountain biking year round. Santa Fe has a reputation for creativity and freedom and is home to the quirky Meow Wolf immersive art installation, the groundbreaking Georgia O’Keeffe art collection, the engineering marvel staircase within the Loretto Chapel , as well as the Sky Railway adventure train for stargazing. You cannot escape the Santa Fe cuisine, featuring medium-to-hot Hatch chile peppers (red, green, or Christmas) grown, roasted, and beloved in the state.
Outside of Santa Fe, New Mexico is the Land of Enchantment, with the historic Route 66 running through Albuquerque and the birthplace of the atomic bomb in nearby Los Alamos . Bandelier National Monument immortalizes ancient tribal lands where over 23 nations gathered and traded goods from as far away as Mexico. Be sure that you make travel reservations early, as the spectacular Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta will run just before the Annual Meeting from Oct 4 – Oct 12 in Albuquerque, where nearly 500 balloons will rise daily in what is deemed the most photographed event in the nation.
The average high and low temperatures in Santa Fe during October are 63°F and 42°F, respectively, with very little precipitation. Due to the 7,000 foot elevation and dry air, mornings can be chilly with warm temperatures by the afternoon.
Getting There
Hotel Information
The Society of Rheology has reserved room blocks at the two convenient hotels in Santa Fe for attendees of the SoR 96th Annual Meeting. The Hilton Santa Fe Historic Plaza ($189/night, $15/night parking) is the closest location to the convention center and will host the RRS and short course. The Drury Plaza Hotel in Santa Fe ($169/night, $12/night parking) includes free breakfast and complementary happy hour. Both hotels are a walkable location to the conference center and will be in high demand due to their competitive rates. For details, visit the Lodging Information page and make reservation using the links on the page..
Air Transportation
Most travelers will fly into the Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), which is a 60 minute drive from the Santa Fe Community Convention Center. Flights are also available directly to the Santa Fe Airport (SAF), direct from Denver, Dallas, Houston and Phoenix through Fly Santa Fe, currently serviced by American and United.
The Santa Fe Airport is a 20 minute drive to the Conference Center, and several transportation options exist to and from the center of the city (see here ).”
Ground Transportation
All major car rentals are available at the Albuquerque Sunport, and several private car shuttles also can be chartered to provide rides from Albuquerque to Santa Fe (see here ). Please be aware of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, which will take flight in the early mornings of October 4-12 and can result in traffic on I-40 on the northern end of Albuquerque. Spectating from parked cars on the highway is dangerous and prohibited.
NM Rail Runner train: a comfortable option to travel between downtown Albuquerque and downtown Santa Fe, although travelers should check the schedule since weekend service can be less frequent.
Amtrak services nearby: Lamy, NM and Albuquerque, NM through the Sourthwest Chief line, following the route of the old Santa Fe trail and the AT&SF railway. The Lamy shuttle service operated by Amtrak runs between trains and downtown Santa Fe.
Parking: On-site parking at the convention center is available for $12 per day. Additional street parking is also available throughout the city.