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ANS Student Conference 2025
April 3–5, 2025
Albuquerque, NM|The University of New Mexico
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El Salvador: Looking to nuclear
In 2022, El Salvador’s leadership decided to expand its modest, mostly hydro- and geothermal-based electricity system, which is supported by expensive imported natural gas and diesel generation. They chose to use advanced nuclear reactors, preferably fueled by thorium-based fuels, to power their civilian efforts. The choice of thorium was made to inform the world that the reactor program was for civilian purposes only, and so they chose a fuel that was plentiful, easy to source and work with, and not a proliferation risk.
Monday, November 14, 2022|6:00–9:00PM MST
Rustler's Rooste - 1/2 mile walk and busses will be available
OPEN TO ALL
$80
Buss will pick up at the Conference Center on the lower level (NOT the hotel lobby). First bus will depart at 5:45pm and will be back for another pickup around 5:52pm. The bus will depart the Rooste for the AZ Grand at 9pm. The bus is available during the entire event if guests want to leave the Rooste early.
8383 South 48th St,Phoenix, AZ 85044(602) 431-6474rustlersrooste.com
Rustler’s Rooste was established in 1971. The legend goes that the original site, atop a butte in the foothills of South Mountain, was a hideout for cattle rustlers. Today, it is Arizona’s Legendary Cowboy Steakhouse. It is located 15 minutes from downtown Phoenix and Tempe, 20 minutes from Scottsdale, and 10 minutes from the airport.
Rustler’s Rooste serves the finest steaks, ribs, chicken, and the freshest seafood. Appetizers are different and delicious. (Yup, we’ve got rattlesnake). Our desserts will tempt you. We have above standard liquors and wines, and, of course, a variety of your favorite beers. Ask about our Cowboy Stuff -- dinner served family-style that includes shrimp, BBQ chicken, beans, swordfish, baked potatoes, seasonal fruit, pork ribs, corn-on-the-cob, sirloin steak strips, fresh raw vegetables, and rolls with butter and honey. Better come hungry.
Rustler’s Rooste has live country-western music every night from 5 to 9 PM.
Our General Store (for those cool collectibles) is open nightly from 5 - 9 PM. The spectacular view and friendly atmosphere is also free.