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NMLA 2026 Annual Conference - General Audience Registration - Thursday Only

  • Wednesday, October 21, 2026
  • Friday, October 23, 2026
  • Las Cruces Convention Center 680 East University Avenue Las Cruces, NM 88001 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

Wednesday October 21st

Exhibitor Set-up

Please check back for updates

Opening Reception

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Thursday October 22nd

Exhibit Hall Opens - Registration, Coffee & Tea

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Morning Session A

Morning Break - Coffee & Tea

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Morning Session B

Lunch Break

Noon - 1:00 PM

Afternoon Session A

Afternoon Break

2:50 PM - 3:10 PM

Afternoon Session B

Awards Reception

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Friday October 23rd

Exhibit Hall Opens - Registration, Coffee & Tea

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

NMLA Author Luncheon

Noon - 1:00 PM

Exhibitor Tear-down

Please check back for updates



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.



Thursday Lunch

What is a convention without food? You can purchase a Thursday lunch at time of registration.

Cost

$18/meal.

Meal Options

Please check back for updates.



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

Please check back for updates.

Friday Author Luncheon

Cost

$32/ticket

Meal Options

Please check back for updates.



Conference Sessions

Morning Sessions

Please check back for updates.

Afternoon Sessions

Please check back for updates.



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!



"New Mexico Library  Association" is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. P.O. Box 26074, Albuquerque, NM 87125

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