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NMLA 2026 Annual Conference - General Audience Registration - Friday Only

  • Wednesday, October 21, 2026
  • Friday, October 23, 2026
  • Las Cruces Convention Center 680 East University Avenue Las Cruces, NM 575.526.0100

Registration

(depends on selected options)

Base fee:
  • Includes access to all pre-conference sessions.
  • Includes access to all pre-conference sessions.

Las Cruces Convention Center

680 East University Avenue

Las Cruces, NM 88001

575.526.0100

Welcome to the New Mexico Library Association's 103rd annual conference!



Tentative Schedule

Current information is available here.



The Registration Process

NMLA hopes that you have a smooth registration process. To facilitate the process, before registering please familiarize yourself with the following details.



Scholarships

A limited number of conference scholarships have been made available. You can view more information on the Scholarships Page. To apply please reach out to contact@nmla.org by October 1st.



Celebrations!

Each conference we hold several celebrations. We honor outstanding library workers and library supporters during our Thursday Awards Ceremony Dinner. And we host an author during our Friday Author Luncheon.

Thursday Awards Ceremony Dinner

Cost

$32/ticket

Meal Options

Green Chile Chicken Alfredo Buffet, which will offer:

  • Grilled Chicken Breast or Plant-based Chicken Alternative
  • Linguini Pasta
  • Green Chile Alfredo Sauce
  • Steamed Broccolini
  • Garlic Bread
  • Frosted White Cake
  • Cheesecake

Closing date for meal purchases is October 10.

Any dietary acommodation requests must be submitted to contact@nmla.org at time of purchase.

Friday Author Luncheon

Cost

$32/ticket

Meal Options

A Taco Bar Buffet, which will offer:

  • Chipotle Chicken
  • Vegan Black Bean Quinoa
  • Taco Shells
  • Tortillas
  • Lettuce
  • Diced Tomatoes
  • Chopped Onions
  • Cheddar Jack Cheese
  • Guacamole
  • Sour Cream
  • Salsa
  • Pinto Beans
  • Spanish Rice
  • Key Lime Pie
  • Frosted Chocolate Cake

Closing date for meal purchases is October 10.

Any dietary acommodation requests must be submitted to contact@nmla.org at time of purchase.



Preconference Sessions

Please select your preconference sessions at time of registration.

Wednesday Morning Session: 9:00 am - noon
  • Working with the New Mexico State Library: What to Know as a Library Director with Carmelita Aragon Kelly McCabe, Ursula McDade, Ada Negraru from New Mexico State Library / Development Bureau
  • Planting the Seeds of Open Education with Jennifer Jordan from UNM University Libraries
  • Growing Digital Opportunity: The Evolving Role of Libraries in Digital Inclusion with Bo Ford from New Mexico State Library
  • What's It About? An Introduction to Subject Analysis and Classification. Sarah Edwards Obenauf with Bradley Carrington, and Angelica Bernaert from New Mexico State Library
Wednesday Afternoon Session: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Fundamentals of Leadership with Jason E Shoup from Rio Rancho Public Library
  • Nourish Your Programs with Art-Rich STEM Activities with Christine Shupla from Lunar and Planetary Institute
  • Convincing the Unconvinced: Using Data to Prove Your Library Matters with Ursula McDaid from New Mexico State Library


Conference Sessions

In case you didn't look at the full schedule, here are the session offerings. No registration required.

Friday Morning Sessions: 11:00 am - noon

Session 7

11:00 am - 11:50
  • From Story Seeds to Community Blooms: Library Ideas that Grow Engagement with Karin Trujillo
  • Growing Your Community: How-tos of Creating a Seed Library with Jeri Hurd
  • Bringing Your Collections to Full Bloom: Displaying Your Materials in the Best Light with Susan Asplund
  • Rooted in Belonging: Weeding Out Imposter Syndrome and Gaining Agency & Community Through Zines with Jess Zubia and Jessi Galanter
  • Highlighting Collections and Community Through Open Access Digital Tours with Regina Bouley Sweeten
Friday Afternoon Sessions: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Session 8

1:05 pm - 1:55 pm
  • Blooming Researchers & Writers: A Story of Collaboration Between an Academic Librarian and a Writing Instructor with Joy Urbina & Dr. Isabel Baca
  • Making the Career Switch: Moving From One Library Type to Another with Erin Renee Wahl, Kimberly Underwood and Veronica Soto
  • Tiny Book Crafting with Susanne Caro
  • North Fourth Street: Albuquerque’s Original Route 66 with Joe Sabatini
  • Art of Being Present with Jess Zubia and Alisa Gonzalez

Session 9

2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
  • Battle of the Books Basics with Karin Trujillo
  • Empowering Libraries to Support Caregivers: Essential Resources and Strategies with George Strawley
  • Grow Your Own Reading Challenge: Using Google Forms and Data Studio to Create Your Own Digital Reading Tracker with Heather Christensen
  • Decolonizing the Catalog- How We Ditched Dewey in our Indigenous Collection with Lisa Longeteig & Tara Abeita
  • Growing Your Summer Reading Program with Kelly McCabe


Lodging

Lodging is not processed by NMLA, but we do provide here online access to several local lodging options.

Courtyard by Marriot

456 East University Avenue, Las Cruces, NM

Reserve your room with Courtyard

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

2635 South Valley Drive, Las Cruces, NM

Reserve your room with Holiday Inn



The Fine Print

Cancellation Policy: Due to costs associated with the conference, cancellation requests must be received in writing by 09/30/2026, email to contact@nmla.orgPayment is non-refundable after this date.

Code of conduct: NMLA is committed to providing a harassment-free environment for everyone engaged with the association at events regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, physical appearance, religion or other group identity. Harassment will not be tolerated in any form and constructive discussion is encouraged during all NMLA programming.

Check payments: Mail to PO Box 26074, Albuquerque, NM 87125

Questions?: Call (505)400-7309 or email contact@nmla.org.

Thank you for joining NMLA at its 2026 Conference!



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