Albuquerque
- Sandia Resort & Casino (505.796.7500; www.sandiacasino.com) recently added an attractive Mountain Terrace space that presents an intimate outdoor setting for any occasion for parties up to 200. The new venue adds to the property’s existing 50,000 square feet of versatile function space, which includes a 27,000-square-foot ballroom, six breakout rooms and a pool patio with a waterfall garden.
- The Albuquerque Convention Center (505.768.4575; www.albuquerquecc.com) will be the recipient of a $20 million facelift. The West Complex will soon have a new look that better represents the unique architectural elements of the region. The project will include a new exterior facade, renovations to the ballroom and the west building atrium, and a new food court and cafe. The project will be phased to allow for ongoing convention and meeting business, with construction slated to start by mid-2013 and finish by the end of 2014.
- The Hilton Albuquerque was recently reflagged the Crowne Plaza Albuquerque (505.884.2500; www.ichotelsgroup.com) following a $14 million renovation. The 261-room hotel offers 26,000 square feet of meeting space.
- Albuquerque Sheraton Uptown (505.881.0000; www.sheraton.com/albuquerqueuptown) recently finished a $25 million renovation of its 295 rooms and suites, meeting space, lobby, registration area and hotel bar.
- The historic Hotel Andaluz (505.242.9090; www.hotelandaluz.com) was recently awarded LEED Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council, making it the only historic hotel in the Southwest with that designation.
Santa Fe
- The former Encantado Resort, an Auberge property, was reflagged the Four Seasons Rancho Encantado Santa Fe (505.946.5700; www.fourseasons.com/santafe) July 1. The property has 65 casita lodgings and roughly 8,000 square feet of function space.
farmington
- Courtyard by Marriott Farmington (505.325.5111; www.marriott.com) and Red Lion Hotel Farmington (505.327.5221; www.redlion.com) recently completed renovations.
- The Farmington Civic Center (505.599.1144; www.fmtn.org) is planning to undergo a major renovation in early 2013.
Las Cruces
- The SpringHill Suites Las Cruces (575.541.8887; www.marriott.com) completed an extensive renovation in May. The project included enhancements to meeting rooms, guest rooms, hallways and the fitness center. The property has 1,240 square feet of meeting space.