AERIAL PHOTO

Aerial photos of The Rally will be available from the official Rally photographer, W. Scott Mitchell. A CD slide show of The Rally will also be available. For more information, contact:

W. Scott Mitchell
1215 W. Citation Drive
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 814-0420

BANKING

A full-service branch of Wells Fargo is located at 550 San Mateo Blvd. SE.

Telephone number is (505) 232-2539.

CAR RENTALS

Car rental customer service counters and ready/return lots are now located at the Sunport Car Rental Center, 3400 University Blvd. SE. Car rental shuttles provide transportation between the terminal building and the Car Rental Center.

Shuttles run every 5 minutes from the commercial lane located outside the 1st level of the airport terminal building and are handicap accessible.

Advantage Rent A Car:
Telephone (505) 247-1066

Alamo Rent A Car:
Telephone 1-800-GO-ALAMO (1-800-462-5266)

Avis (Auto Rental):
Telephone (800) 331-1212
Hearing Impaired/TDD (800) 331-2323
Spanish Translation (800) 874-3556

Budget Rent A Car of NM, Inc.:
Telephone (800) 527-0700
Hearing Impaired/TDD (800) 826-5510

Dollar Rent A Car:
Telephone (800) 800-4000
Hearing Impaired/TDD (800) 232-3301

Enterprise:
487) 784-8633

Hertz Corporation:
Telephone (800) 654-3131
Hearing Impaired/TDD (800) 654-2280

National Rent A Car:
Telephone 1-800-CAR-RENT (1-800-227-7368)

Thrifty Car Rental:
Telephone (800) 847-4389

Club Membership
If you’re a member of the Good Sam Club, Coast to Coast Resorts or Camping World President’s Club, be sure to have current member identification with you at all times during The Rally. You may be required to produce identification for admission to some activities.

CLUBS AND PUBLICATIONS THEME DAYS

Clubs and publications featured at The Rally sponsor special entertainment, gifts, prizes and activities. The Clubs and Publications Day schedule is as follows:

Friday, April 17
RV Publications Day with Woodall's, TrailerLife, and MotorHome

Saturday, April 18
Camping World President's Club Day

Sunday, April 19
Coast to Coast Resorts Day

Monday, April 20
Good Sam Club Day

CONTESTS

World Record Attempt
Rally guests are invited to help break the Guinness world Record™ for "Most People Wearing Balloon Hats." The current balloon hat record is 1,876 people wearing balloon hats in Hillsboro Oregon on August 16, 2006.

Geocache Contest
Rally guests will be able to participate in the third annual high tech treasure hunt. Please check back for further details.

Rally Dog Show
The sixth Annual Dog Show will be held on Saturday, April 18 at the Day Stage. Please check back for further details.

Golf Tournament
Come join us for a fun morning of golf at The Rally on Friday, April 17. Please check back for further details.

DISABLED/PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED

Parking for disabled or physically challenged individuals has been arranged as close as possible to all activity centers for easy access. Golf carts will be used to assist handicapped attendees, and will be identified by the appropriate signage. Golf carts will roam the seminar and exhibit areas and will operate during the same hours that the trams run.

ELECTRICITY - IF YOU'VE ORDERED AND PAID FOR IT

Generator-powered 30-amp electricity in all parking areas will be turned on at 7:00 a.m. on the first date purchased. Electricity will be shut off at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21.

E-MAIL AND ONLINE SERVICES

Families attending The Rally have free Internet access during the event. Desktop computers for use by attendees are available in the Rally Information/Registration Center located in Heritage Hall. Please note that Internet access is available during Rally Information/Registration Center hours only. Users are requested to keep their online time to a minimum so others may also use this service.

EMERGENCY INFORMATION:

Hospital/Medical Centers:

University New Mexico Hospital
2211 Lomas Blvd. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
Phone: (505) 272-2411

From EXPO New Mexico: Take San Pedro Drive NE, and travel north toward I-40. Turn left on Lomas Boulevard.

Lovelace Medical Center
4701 Montgomery NE
Albuquerque, NM 87125
Phone: (505) 727-7800

From Balloon Fiesta Park take Alameda E to south I-25. Take Montgomery Boulevard exit and go east.

Doctor/ Urgent Care:

Lovelace Journal Center
5150 Journal Center Blvd.
Albuquerque, NM 87109
Emergency Services Phone: (505) 262-3815

From EXPO New Mexico go north on San Pedro Drive SE. Turn left on Central Avenue NE. Turn right on San Mateo Boulevard. Take I-40 W. Exit 159 BC to I-25 N. Stay on I-25 N to Exit 231, Pan American Freeway NE. Continue on Pan American Freeway NE to Ellison Street NE. Turn left on Ellison Street NE and go west. Turn right on Jefferson Street NE. Turn right on Journal Center Boulevard.

From Balloon Fiesta Park: Go east on Alameda Boulevard. Turn right on Jefferson Street NE. Turn left on Journal Center Boulevard.

Pharmacy:
Wal-Mart Pharmacy
301 San Mateo Boulevard SE
Albuquerque, NM 87108-2912
Phone: (505) 262-1915
Pharmacy hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; and Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

From the EXPO New Mexico: Go south on San Pedro Drive. Turn right on Central Avenue. Turn left on San Mateo Boulevard. Turn right on Highland Avenue.

Dentist:
William C. Gardner, DDS
8200 Carmel Ave. NE, Suite 101
Albuquerque, NM 87122
Phone: (505) 828-2669
Office hours: Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; and Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Closed on Saturday and Sunday.

From EXPO New Mexico: Travel east on Alameda. Go south on Wyoming. Then east on Carmel Avenue NE.

From Balloon Fiesta Park, go west on Alameda. Make a U-turn at Washington Street NE onto Alameda Boulevard NE/NM-528 S. Turn right on Jefferson Street NE. Turn left on Paseo Del Norte NE/NM-423 E. Turn left on Barstow Street NE. Turn left on Carmel Avenue NE.

Veterinarian

Adobe Animal Medical Center/Urgent Care
5920 4th Street NW
Albuquerque, NM 87107
Phone: (505) 345-3500
24-hr emergency service

Northview Animal Hospital
7601 Anaheim Ave. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87122
Phone: (505) 828-1136

EXHIBITS

Whatever RV-related product you need – from a brand-new RV to a magnet for your refrigerator door – you’re bound to find it at the 2009 Rally. The vast indoor exhibit area showcases the latest RV, travel and related products and services that will enhance your RV experience. The outdoor exhibit area features the newest recreational vehicle models from all of the top manufacturers – from travel trailers to fifth wheels to motorhomes.

Indoor Exhibit days and hours:

Friday, April 17 - 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 18 - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 19 - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday, April 20 - 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Outdoor Exhibit days and hours:

Thursday, April 16 - 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Coach preview
Friday, April 17 - 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 18 - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 19 - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday, April 20 - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Exhibitors participating in the RV Expo Trade Show will be moving in during Early Bird Days. Please do not attempt to visit exhibit areas until the show opens on Thursday, April 16 for the coach preview and April 17 for the indoor exhibits. Hazardous conditions exist in the exhibit areas, and every effort will be made to reduce the risk of injury by restricting non-exhibitors from the exhibit area before the official opening. Thank you for your cooperation.

EXTENDED STAY

Please note that extended stay will not be available after The Rally 2009. Please check your TrailerLife or Woodall’s Directories for area campgrounds.

FOOD SERVICES

Concession stands will be located throughout the grounds.

FUEL

Propane: For safety reasons, propane trucks are prohibited from being on The Rally grounds.
Liquid propane will be available at:

Ortega Propane
3914 Second Street, NW
Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed on Sunday.
All major credit cards are accepted.

Gasoline and Diesel Fuel
Gas and Diesel fuel will be available at:

Circle K
6300 Central Ave., SE
Albuquerque, NM.
Phone: (505) 268-0932
Open 24 hours.
All major credit cards and debit cards are accepted.

GROCERY STORES

Smith's Food & Drug (Near Balloon Fiesta Park)
8100 Wyoming Blvd.
Albuquerque, NM 87113-1946
Phone: (505) 857-9728

From Balloon Fiesta Park: Go north on San Pedro. Turn left onto Central Avenue NE. Turn right onto San Mateo Boulevard NE. Take I-40 W to I-25 N. From I-25 N take Exit 232 to Pan American Freeway NE. Turn right onto Paseo Del Norte NE. Turn right onto Wyoming Boulevard NE.

Smith's Food & Drug (near EXPO New Mexico)
6001 Lomas Blvd.
Albuquerque, NM
Phone: (505) 226-7401

From EXPO New Mexico: Go north on San Pedro Drive SE. Turn left on Lomas Boulevard.

Wal-Mart Superstore
10224 Coors Bypass NW
Albuquerque, NM 87114-4398
Phone: (505) 897-6935

LOCATOR CARDS

Locator cards are the only way of finding you in the parking area if we need to locate you in the event of an emergency. After you are parked, a parking staff volunteer will present you with a locator card with your parking location information. Please bring the completed locator card with you to the Rally Information/Registration Center to complete your registration process.

MAIL

Beginning Wednesday, April 15, mail is delivered to the Expo New Mexico daily and available for pickup after 9:00 a.m. at the Mail Station in the Rally Information/Registration Center. Incoming and outgoing mail may be deposited or retrieved at the Mail Station Wednesday, April 15 through Monday, April 20. There is no U.S. Post Office substation at The Rally site due to postal regulations and staffing issues. The Rally is not authorized to sell stamps or provide Express Mail services.

Mail Station Hours:
Wednesday, April 15 - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 16 - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday, April 17 - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 18 - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 19 - 9:00 a.m. - Noon
Monday, April 20 - 9:00 a.m. - Noon

Mail sent from the station after 9:00 a.m. daily is mailed the following day.

Mail and parcel shipments for attendees sent to the address below will be sorted and available at the Mail Center in the Rally Information/Registration Center on Wednesday, April 15.

MERCHANDISE AND SOUVENIRS

Caps, jackets, shirts, T-shirts, sweatshirts and lapel pins – all with the official Rally logo – are available during the Rally from Sports Image Apparel of Indiana, the only licensed outlet for The Rally clothing and souvenirs.

Rally Souvenir Trailer Hours:
Please check back for trailer hours.

PETS

Pets are welcome at The Rally, but please observe the following restrictions:

• Pets must be kept on a leash at all times.
• Please be kind to your neighbors by cleaning up after pets
• Due to Expo New Mexico regulations, pets (regardless of their size) are not permitted in any permanent or temporary Rally building or enclosure.

Canine Country Club (Dogs or cats.)
7327 4th St. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 898-0725
Call for availability, rates and hours.

Beck’n Coll Dog World
828 Arno St. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 243-2117
Call for availability, rates and hours

Zoey's TLC Bed & Breakfast (Dogs or cats)
114 Industrial Park Place NE
Rio Rancho, NM 87124 (505) 892-5811
Call for availability, rates and hours

Veterinarian
Adobe Animal Medical Center
5920 4th Street NW
Albuquerque, NM 87107-5306
Phone: (505) 345-3500
Hours: 24-hour emergency service

From EXPO New Mexico: Take San Pedro Drive SE towards Acoma Road SE. Turn left on Central Avenue. Turn right on San Mateo Boulevard NE. Take I-40 West to Carlisle Boulevard and bear right. Turn left on Montgomery Boulevard which becomes Montano Road. Continue on Montano Road. Turn right on 4th Street NW.

From Balloon Fiesta Park on Alameda NE turn left on 4th Street NW.

RALLY INFORMATION/REGISTRATION CENTER

The 2009 Rally Information/Registration Center is open as follows:

Wednesday, April 15
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m
Thursday, April 16
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday, April 17
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 18
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 19
9:00 a.m. - Noon
Monday, April 20
9:00 a.m. - Noon

Post messages and notes to other Rally attendees on the Message Board.

Local Information: The Albuquerque Convention & Visitors Bureau will have representatives on hand at the information booth to answer your questions regarding local sights, directions, restaurants, and services such as repair shops, gas stations, grocery stores, laundries and beauty shops.

RALLY OFFICE

Please check back for the location of The Rally office.

RELIGIOUS SERVICES

A nondenominational church service will be held on Sunday, April 19. Please check back for time and location.

SECURITY

24-hour security will be provided in all parking lots. You must display your Rally tow vehicle rearview-mirror card at all times to enter the lots. Security will be strictly enforced for your safety, so please carry your Rally identification – Rally tow-vehicle rearview-mirror pass and name badges – with you at all times. For the safety of all Rally attendees, please observe the directions of security personnel at Rally checkpoints and on the Rally grounds. Your cooperation is appreciated.

SEMINARS AND CRAFTS

The Daily Schedule in The Rally Program will list the times and locations for all the seminars and craft sessions scheduled Thursday through Monday. Some seminars are repeated for the convenience of those who may be off grounds during the first presentation of a particular seminar.

SERVICE ARRANGEMENTS

RV manufacturers, aftermarket product manufacturers and suppliers exhibiting at The Rally have been invited to provide emergency service performed by trained personnel for Rally attendees. Since space is limited, service and installation vehicles will be dispatched into the RV parking areas to perform the work. Rally participants needing such emergency service must contact the appropriate company at their exhibit booths, or at the servicing company’s display area. Service arrangements can be made when the exhibit areas open. Financial arrangements for the payment of service work are the mutual responsibility of the servicing company and the RV owner and not the responsibility of The Rally.

TRASH PICKUP

Trash pickup will begin on Wednesday, April 15, in all parking lots. All trash must be tied securely in plastic bags and placed in front of rigs by 8:00 a.m. for pickup. Please do not leave bags of trash at your site on Tuesday, April 21, prior to leaving.

WATER & SEWER DISPOSAL STATIONS

American RV Park of Albuquerque
13500 Central Avenue SW
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 831-3545

Enchanted Trails RV Park & Trading Post
14305 Central Avenue NW
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87121
(800) 326-6317
Latitude: 35.058931
Longitude: -106.814636

Flying J Travel Plaza
I-40 Exit 15
9911 Avalon Road NW
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 831-2001
Latitude: 35°04'46"N
Longitude: 106°44'44"W

Giant Service Station
3603 Hwy. 528 N.W.
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 897-1526
Latitude: 35.207366
Longitude: -106.651545

WRISTBANDS AND BADGES

Wristbands are required for all Youth Activity Area participants and are available through Youth Coordinators at the Youth registration table in the Rally Information/Registration Center. Public Gate patrons will be required to wear a guest badge that will be provided when entering the grounds.

YOUTH ACTIVITIES

The Youth Center will be open daily for both structured activities and just hanging out. All young adults ages 13 to 17 and children ages 6 to 12 must register for the program. Registration will take place at The Rally Information/Registration Center Wednesday and Thursday, April 15 and 16 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Starting Friday, April 17, youth activity registration will occur in the Youth Activities Building. Registration in the Youth Activities Building will be open during regular hours shown on the schedule. All youth program participants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at the time of registration. Parents will receive a separate youth activity schedule at the time of registration.

The Rally’s full schedule of youth activities means children and teens ages 6 through 17 are occupied for nearly all Rally operation hours, so parents and grandparents are free to browse the exhibits and attend seminars.