The largest exhibit hall in the complex is the Fran Hill Exhibit Hall with 106,200 square feet of exhibit space and a capacity of up to 9,048.[1] With a ceiling height of 30 feet to low steel and 47 feet to the roof, Hill Exhibit Hall has also doubled as an multipurpose sports arena, and is the home of the University of New MexicoLobos indoor track and field[2] and Duke City Derbyroller derby teams. It is also used for concerts, trade shows, graduation ceremonies and other special events. Two other separate convention halls, the Northwest and Mel C. Aragon Southwest Exhibit Halls, are also located at the convention center and have 30,173 square feet of space each.[1]
The 2,350-seat Kiva Auditorium is used for stage shows and other special events.
Meeting rooms
The convention center contains 27 meeting rooms, all named after pueblos, with total square footage of 46,395 square feet of space. Nine of the meeting rooms can be combined into two ballrooms with capacities of 1155 and 794, respectively, while six larger meeting rooms can also be created. The main ballroom at the Convention Center has 31,164 square feet of space and capacity for 2,400 and can be divided into three smaller rooms[1]
Other amenities
The Albuquerque Convention Center also includes three permanent concession stands and many thematic portable food carts, 14 restrooms, five show offices, and press and conference facilities.[1]
2013-2014 renovation
The Convention Center underwent a $25 million "complete renovation" in 2013-2014.[7] Work included extensive remodeling of the ballrooms, kitchen, dock area, lighting, and exterior.[8][7] The building received new amenities such as an executive conference room, service area, balcony, and a new floor-to-ceiling glass facade.[7][8]
Filming location
It was featured in Breaking Bad Season 5 Episode 12.
