30th Annual “Mammography in Santa Fe” Conference – Travel and Accommodations

Travel & Accommodations

30th Annual Mammography in Santa Fe Conference • August 3–7, 2026 • Santa Fe, New Mexico

Conference Venue

All conference sessions will be held at La Fonda on the Plaza (meeting room details will be provided in your onsite materials).
Typical programming runs 7:00am–5:00pm each day (times may vary by workshop participation and daily agenda).

Historic Downtown Location Walkable Restaurants & Galleries One Venue for Sessions & Lodging

Hotel & Lodging

Official Conference Hotel: La Fonda on the Plaza

We encourage attendees to stay at the official conference hotel for the most convenient experience.

Room Rate
$269.00 per night (group rate)
No Resort Fees
There are no resort fees at the hotel. Hotel guests of the group will not pay additional fees for access to high-speed wireless internet via a password (available throughout the hotel, sleeping rooms, meeting/event rooms, and public areas). Guests also have complimentary access to the exercise center, outdoor swimming pool, and hot tub. Each sleeping room includes complimentary Nespresso (Vertuo machine), a kettle water heater with a variety of teas, and complimentary reusable water bottles.
Special note: The hotel has eliminated bottled water in rooms. Each floor has an ice and filtered water dispenser.
Check-In / Check-Out
Check-in 3:00 p.m. • Check-out 12:00 p.m.
Change of Departure Date
Individual group attendees may change their hotel departure date as late as the day they arrive. Upon check-in, you will be asked to re-confirm your departure. You may change your departure date at this time and no early departure charge will apply.

Room Block & Reservations

Group rate available until July 13, 2026 or until the block sells out.
After cutoff: reservations are based on availability at prevailing rates.

Reservation Method – Individual

Reservations must be made individually and received by the cut-off date of Monday, July 13, 2026. Please identify yourself as part of: IICME – 30MISF or #072220251.

Reservation Link:
Book the La Fonda Group Rate Online

Call to Reserve: La Fonda on the Plaza’s Reservations Department
1 (800) 523-5002 or (505) 982-5511 (choose option #1)
Please call between the hours of (Mountain Time) Monday–Sunday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. If guests receive voicemail, please leave a message and the hotel will return the call within 24 hours.

Parking

  • Guaranteed Overnight Parking (valet): $30.00 per vehicle, per day, unlimited “in-and-out” access (guaranteed during conference dates).
  • Day Parking (valet; based on availability, not guaranteed): $15.00 up to four (4) hours; after four (4) hours the rate increases to $30.00 (6:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.).
  • Rates subject to prevailing Gross Receipts Tax (currently 8.1875%).
  • Electric charging stations are available in the hotel’s garage.
  • Height restriction: 6’6”. The hotel is unable to accommodate large vans or motor coaches in the garage.

Traveling to Santa Fe

We look forward to welcoming you to Santa Fe — a destination known for its beauty, culture, and inspiring setting for learning. Below you’ll find helpful travel information to make your arrival seamless.

✈️ Flying Directly into Santa Fe (SAF)

Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF) is located approximately 10–15 minutes from downtown Santa Fe and offers the most convenient arrival option.

Airlines serving SAF typically include:

  • American Airlines (via Dallas/Fort Worth or Phoenix)
  • United Airlines (via Denver or Houston)
  • Seasonal and regional connections may vary

Ground transportation from SAF:

  • Uber & Lyft (limited but available)
  • Local taxi services
  • Rental car agencies onsite
  • Hotel shuttle (if provided by your lodging)
If you prefer the shortest travel time after landing, flying directly into Santa Fe is recommended.

✈️ Flying into Albuquerque (ABQ)

Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) is approximately 60 miles south of Santa Fe and offers significantly more direct flight options from major U.S. cities. Travel time from ABQ to Santa Fe is approximately 1 hour by car.

🚗 Transportation from Albuquerque to Santa Fe

  • Rental Car (Most Flexible Option): ~60 minutes • I-25 North • ideal if you plan to explore
  • Private Car / Limo Service: door-to-door • ideal for faculty/small groups • estimated $150–$250 one way (advance reservations recommended)
  • Shuttle Services: shared options • ~60–75 minutes • reservations recommended
  • Rail Runner Train (Economical Option): ~1.5 hours • scenic • airport connection + train to Santa Fe Depot, then short rideshare/taxi to hotel

🚙 Driving to Santa Fe

  • Denver: ~6 hours
  • Phoenix: ~7 hours
  • Dallas: ~9 hours
Santa Fe offers parking at most hotels and public parking garages downtown.

Weather & Altitude Guidance

Santa Fe is approximately 7,000 ft. For a comfortable week:
  • Hydration: start early and continue throughout the day
  • Sun protection: sunscreen and sunglasses recommended
  • Layers: mornings/evenings can be cool even in summer
  • Altitude-sensitive travelers: consider arriving a day early and taking it easy on Day 1
Tip: Light walking, hydration, and a good night’s sleep after arrival help most attendees acclimate quickly.

Things to Do & About Santa Fe

About Santa Fe

Santa Fe has charmed visitors since the early sixteenth century and has been a vibrant home to Pueblo Indians for more than a thousand years. Northern New Mexico offers a rich mix of natural and cultural experiences — nearby Indian Pueblos, national and state parks, archeological ruins, mountain peaks, canyons, lakes, deserts, world-class galleries and restaurants, and exceptional hotels, spas, and bed & breakfasts.

Santa Fe’s performing arts encompass dance, theater, opera, choral, and chamber music. Many attendees choose to arrive early or stay through the weekend to enjoy the full “Land of Enchantment” experience.

Recommendation: Santa Fe is a popular summer destination. We encourage you to make travel and lodging reservations early.

The Santa Fe Opera and Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival

Every July and August since 1957, opera lovers have been drawn to the northern New Mexico mountains to enjoy productions by one of America’s premier summer opera festivals. The demand for tickets for both the Opera and the Chamber Music Festival is extremely high; ticket requests should be made as early as possible.

Santa Fe Opera

Featured Performances (Third-Party Ticket Links)

Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival

Disclaimer: iiCME is not affiliated with these third-party providers; availability and pricing are subject to change.

A Special Note to the Disabled

The International Institute for Continuing Medical Education wishes to ensure that no individual with a disability is excluded, denied services, segregated, or otherwise treated differently than other individuals because of the absence of auxiliary aids or services. If you need any auxiliary aids or services identified in the Americans with Disabilities Act, please indicate so on your registration form.

Disclaimer

The International Institute for Continuing Medical Education, Inc., as the sponsor and coordinator of this function, claims no responsibility for the acts of any supplier to this meeting nor for the safety of any attendee while in transit to or from this event. The total amount of liability during the meeting will be limited to a refund of the attendance fee. Purchase non-refundable airline tickets at your own risk.