AVSS 2008 will run from September 1-3, 2008 in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
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Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, the City Different, is the capital of the U.S. state of New Mexico. It is the fourth largest city in the state of New Mexico and county seat of Santa Fe County.
Founded as a capital city in 1607 by Spanish explorers, it was once claimed by the Pueblo Peoples, the Spanish Crown, Mexico, and the Confederacy. In 1846, it was ceded by Mexican Federation to the U.S. Present day Santa Fe is internationally renowned for its contemporary, cosmopolitan sophistication. The city is celebrated by an unsurpassed quality: ambiance.
Santa Fe is famous for its culture, art, and traditions. It is home to America's third largest art market, the Santa Fe Opera, world class dining, hundreds of quaint shops, and unlimited outdoor activities.
Santa Fe is a world-renowned travel destination unparalleled in richness of history, heritage, arts and culture. You'll be nestled in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the foothills of the Rockies, immersed in natural beauty, with an average of 300 days of sunshine and blue sky.
Most tourist activity takes place in the historic downtown, especially in and around the Plaza, a one-block square adjacent to the Palace of the Governors, the original seat of New Mexico's territorial government since the time of Spanish colonization. Other areas include “Museum Hill”, the site of the major art museums of the city, and the Canyon Road arts area with its galleries.
Santa Fe is characterized by cool winters and warm summers. During the time span of the confernce relatively pleasant temperatures ranging in the 45°F - 75°F (10°C - 25°C) are expected.
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