Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers
2011 Conference

July 20-23, 2011
Las Cruces, New Mexico

Hotel Accomodations

We have made arangements for a reduced-rate block of rooms at the Sleep Inn-University near the New Mexico State University campus. This is a change from what was published in the Journal of the A.L.P.O.

Conveniently located off Interstate 25 and Interstate 10, the Sleep Inn® University hotel is within walking distance of New Mexico State University. The hotel is close to a number of area attractions such as Aggie Memorial Stadium, the Pan American Center and Historic Old Mesilla. Guthrie Hall is 0.84 miles on foot from the Sleep Inn.

Guests of this Las Cruces hotel will enjoy many amenities, such as a free continental breakfast, free coffee and a free USA Today newspaper every morning. Guests are encouraged to indulge in the indoor heated pool and hot tub, or go for a walk or run on the two-mile jogging track. The four mile multi-use path is right outside the hotel's door.

Guest rooms at this Las Cruces hotel feature irons, ironing boards, spacious work areas, oversized showers, telephones with data ports, cable television with free movie channels and free local calls. Junior suites come complete with sofa sleepers, microwaves, refrigerators and coffee makers. Non-smoking rooms are provided upon request. This pet-friendly hotel also offers valet cleaning service.

Sleep Inn has agreed to provide rooms for $70.00 per day. Rooms are non-smoking with two queen beds. You can make reservations by calling (575) 522-1700 or 1-877-424-6423. Be sure to mention The Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers group.

Dorm Rooms at New Mexico State University

We also have made arrangements with the University to make a block of dorm rooms available. NMSU is a traditional pedestrian friendly campus and NMSU's residence halls and apartments provide an ideal location for value conscious conference participants to connect with each other, without the distractions of every-day life. Built around interior patios for greater interaction, NMSU residence halls are furnished for double occupancy (single occupancy available) and offer suite-style bathrooms (two rooms share a bathroom). Bedding and pillows may be requested, or participants may bring their own (twin extra long). Towels and washcloths are not provided. High-speed Internet, cable television and local phone services are available in each room, although participants must bring their own cables and equipment. Laundry facilities are available in each hall. Please note: the residence halls do not contain kitchens. Meal service can be arranged through the Office of Conference Services and the University's provider.

Campus apartments are either two-bedroom, one-bath or four-bedroom, two-bath floor plans. The apartments offer full kitchens, living rooms and private bedrooms. Occupants wishing to use the kitchen should bring their own pots/pans/utensils and dinnerware. High-speed Internet, local telephone and cable television services are available in each apartment, although participants must provide their own cables and equipment.

The rates listed below are also available on the NMSU website here. Also on the NMSU site, is the Guest Accommodation Form. This form should be filled out by those requesting a dorm room and returned via fax or mail with a signature to the NMSU Housing and Residential Life Office.

2011 Guest and Conference Accommodation Rates	Bedding Included*	No Bedding**
Residence Halls
Single Occupancy	$25.00/night	$19.00/night
Double Occupancy	$21.50/night	$16.00/night
Apartments***
Chamisa Village	N/A	$39.00/night
Vista Del Monte/Cervantes Village	N/A	$28.50/night
ALL RATES PER PERSON PER NIGHT
**Apartments include kitchens. Cooking equipment (pots, pans, etc. Are not provided) Guests may bring their own cooking equipment and dining utensils.	*Bedding includes two flat sheets, one pillow case, one pillow, and one blanket. Towels are not provided.

The rates for double occupancy is the cost paid by each occupant, so that if a husband and wife were to stay together, they would both pay the double occupancy fee of $21.50 a night. Those requesting single occupancy of a room would of course pay $25.00. In regards to billing, each participant will be individually responsible for payment.

Sponsoring Organizations

The 2011 Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers conference is sponsored by the Astronomical Society of Las Cruces and The Astronomy Department of New Mexico State University.