Santa Fe is nestled in the foothills, at the southern tip of the Rocky Mountains at an altitude of 7,000 feet. The city occupies 33.4 square miles in a valley above the Rio Grande amongst mountains that reach to over 12,000 feet. Thousands of acres of National Forest and wilderness surround the city, and yet it is only an hour's drive to the
Albuquerque International Airport. Known as the "City Different," Santa Fe supports both historic culture and modern technology, while offering an outstanding quality of life for both young and old. It is the oldest state capital in the country, founded in 1610, and at one time all lands west of the Mississippi were governed from the Palace of the Governors on the Santa Fe Plaza.
UIST 2004 will take place at the La Fonda Hotel (see information on the hotel and how to reserve your room at the conference rate).
Santa Fe is easily reached from Albuquerque International Airport, either by car or by frequent shuttle service (reserve in advance online). Santa Fe also has a small municipal airport.
