Logistics
Important Dates
Abstract submission deadline: Mar 21, 2023
Registration Deadline: Apr 21, 2023
Symposium Venue
Domenici Science Operations Center (DSOC)
1003 Lopezville Rd, Socorro, NM 87801
Driving Directions:
As you enter New Mexico Tech campus from Bullock Avenue, continue on to Olive Lane. Make the first right into the parking lot and then another immediate right into the DSOC lot. The DSOC is on the north end of the parking lot.
If you arrive after 10:00 PM, the gate at the corner of Lopezville Road and Olive Lane (Bullock becomes Olive Lane) will be locked, return to Leroy Street and turn right. Continue to Neel Ave, turn right. Neel Ave will become Olive Lane. Continue on Olive Lane, the Macey Center screened-display will be in view as you drive around the curve. Turn left into the parking lot marked with the Domenici Science Operations Center sign. The DSOC is on the north end of the parking lot.
Maps and directions to NRAO Socorro from the Albuquerque airport (ABQ) are located here.
Lodging
For participants who have not booked and paid for their own lodging, lodging will be sponsored by NRAO at the NRAO Guesthouse. Symposium participants who submitted the lodging request for the Guesthouse should have received a confirmation by email with details and instructions on how to access the Guesthouse during or after business hours listed in. The email should have a subject line of "Your Upcoming Trip - NRAO NM".
If you have any question regarding to your booking, please contact the DSOC reservationist can be reached at nmreserv@nrao.edu or by phone at 575-835-7000
Computing Access
Guest wifi will be available at DSOC, not at the telescope sites.
Meal Arrangements
Breakfast and lunch will be provided on Monday and Tuesday to in-person participants.
A welcome dinner for postdocs, panelists, and organizers will be held on Monday, May 15th at 6:30pm at Bodega Burger.
The Symposium Dinner will be held on Tuesday, May 16th at 6:30pm at Yo Mama's Grill.
During the VLA+VLBA site tour for postdocs, panelists, and organizers on Wednesday, May 17th, we will stop for lunch at a local restaurant between the VLA and VLBA sites.
There are plenty of options to eat in Socorro. Most restaurants are within walking distance from the NMT Campus, where the conference will take place, and the hotels. More information on dining options may be found here: https://www.socorronm.org/dining/
VLA Site Tour: Logistics and RFI concerns
On Wednesday, May 17th, a VLA & VLBA site tour has been organized for the postdocs and career panelists. NRAO will provide transportation to/from DSOC and the VLA & VLBA sites. We will leave at 8am. This will likely take up the entire day, expecting to be back at DSOC around 5 or 6pm. If you need to leave early, please arrange your own transportation to the site.
Since the site is at a high elevation (~6,970 feet or ~ 2,120 m), please let the OC know if you have any health concerns. Closed-toed shoes and long pants are required during the tour. We strongly suggest you also bring the following items: water, sunscreen, lip-blam, and sunhats. It is expected to be windy at the site. It will be possible to climb into one of the VLA dishes, but that is optional.
- Digital cameras are not permitted near the telescopes
- Please take RFI precautions and protocols as instructed by the organizers
- If you have any question, please ask one of your local NRAO guides.
New Mexico Tourist Attractions
With its rich heritage, breathtaking landscapes, adventurous spirit, and great food and arts scene, New Mexico has many unique experiences to offer. Here are some of the must-see tourist attractions within driving distance from Socorro.
- White Sands National Park (~ 3 hours drive)
- Carlsbad Caverns (~ 4.5 hours drive)
- Santa Fe (~ 2 hours drive)
- Taos (~ 3 hours drive)
Interior Border Control Check Point Notes: There is at least one interior border control check point on I-25 north bound section south of Socorro, please check online for appropriate paperwork needed and your rights when passing through those check points.
Emergency Contact
For safety concerns, contact local and/or New Mexico Tech police at the following numbers:
- Emergency 911
- Non-emergency 575-835-5434 or ext. 5434 (using the outside phone)
