Albuquerque
- In fall 2009, the former La Posada de Albuquerque reopened as Hotel Andaluz (505.242.9090) following a $30 million renovation. The 107-room property now features an environmentally responsible design, a Mediterranean-influenced restaurant, a rooftop lounge and a cultural center showcasing area arts and culture.
- Hotel Parq Central (505.242.0040) will debut this fall with a fusion of Art Deco and modern design. The boutique 75-room property will offer a rooftop patio and gardens.
- The 276-room Albuquerque Grand Airport Hotel (800.227.1117 ) will complete a $6.5 million property-wide renovation later this year and be reflagged a Sheraton hotel.
Santa Fe
- Hyatt Place Santa Fe (505.474.7777) opened in June with 92 suites and a 1,260-square-foot meeting room.
Taos
- The Paragon Inn of Taos changed ownership in 2008 and has since been renovated and reflagged the Whitten Inn (575.737.0447).
Angel Fire
- Angel Fire Resort (888.472.0124) unveiled a new 27,000-square-foot golf clubhouse in May. The $16 million facility, situated at an elevation of 8,600 feet, boasts panoramic mountain views and state-of-the-art amenities. Features include a full-service golf shop with an on-staff PGA pro instructor; indoor and outdoor meeting and event space, including the 5,200-square-foot Grand Hall; a fitness center and yoga room; an indoor swimming pool; a private wine room; a fine-dining restaurant; and a cafe.
Farmington
- TownePlace Suites Farmington (505.327.2442) opened in February with 117 suites and five meeting rooms.
- Holiday Inn Express Farmington (505.325.2545) completed a $1.5 million renovation in 2009. The project added 17 suites, remodeled its existing 101 rooms, renovated public spaces and added a boardroom.
Los Alamos
- Holiday Inn Express Entrada Park (505.661.2646) opened in November 2009 with 80 guest rooms and 1,700 square feet of meeting space.
Las Cruces
- In June 2009, the city of Las Cruces broke ground on the Las Cruces Convention Center (575.541.2169), a 55,000-square-foot, LEED-certified facility with 30,000 square feet of meeting space, including a 14,500-square-foot exhibition space and 9,000-square-foot ballroom. Opening is scheduled for January 2011.
- Hilton Garden Inn Las Cruces (575.522.0900) opened in fall 2009 with 148 guest rooms and 2,500 square feet of meeting space.
Roswell
- A new Holiday Inn and Conference Center (888.465.4329) is scheduled to break ground in the next year on North Main Street and upon completion will have meeting facilities for over 200 people.
Ruidoso
- In August, the Ruidoso Convention Center (877.700.5445) is scheduled to finish interior and exterior renovations designed to give it a more mountain-themed look.