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NMLA 2026 Annual Conference - General Audience Registration - Friday Only (Wednesday, October 21, 2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT

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.org. Payment 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!

NMLA 2026 Annual Conference - General Audience Registration - Wednesday through Friday (Wednesday, October 21, 2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT

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.

Thursday Lunch

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

Cost

$18/meal

Meal Options

You can choose between a Turkey Sandwich or a Grilled Vegetables Sandwich, which include the following:

Artisan Bread or Gluten-free Bread
Lettuce
Tomato
Cheese
Onion
Kettle Chips
Fresh Baked Cookie

Closing date for meal purchases is October 10.

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

Celebrations!

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.

Thursday Morning Sessions: 9:00 am - noon

Session 1

10:30 am - 11:20 am

Cultivating Collections: Building an Institutional Repository at NMHU with Katie Gray
SRP101 Getting Started With Summer Reading with Kelly McCabe
Tending the Learning: How Libraries Can Protect the Struggle AI Wants to Skip with Leslie Ross & Brita Sauer
Updates & Conversation: Public Library Directors Meeting with Carmelita Aragon
Building a History Exhibit through Experiential Student Learning with Erin Renee Wahl (Angel Corona & Guinevere Mayse, students)

Session 2: Lightning Talks

11:30 am - noon

Fostering Community With Library Programming with Kesheena Doctor
Makerspace in a Nutshell: Starting DACC Library's Makerspace with Mak Jones
Morally Injured: Time to Plant or Move On with Angelica Garcia-Hughes
Space Utilization Evaluation & Atmosphere Shifts with Karina Todechine
Programmatic Leadership with Bo Ford
When AI Answers Health Questions: What Librarians Should Know – A Bilingual Medical Librarian’s Reflection with Evelyn Wang
Taking Library Services to Charter Schools: Filling the Information Gap for Charter School Students with Enrique Valdivia
Plant the Seeds: Practical Ways to Cultivate a Reading Culture with Natasha Carty & Karin Trujillo

Thursday Afternoon Sessions 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Session 3

1:00 pm - 1:50 pm

The Pioneer and the Four Founders: The Ladies Who Started the State Library and NMLA with Joe Sabatini
Residency; Helping People Find Proof of Residency for RECA Claims with Susanne Caro & Regina Bouley Sweeten
Planting Seeds of Engagement: Growing Community Connections Through a Library Postcard Project with Moses Moya
The Freedom to Read: Why Legislation Matters: Part 1 with Ann Nihlen, NM House Representative Kathleen Cates, NM Senator Antoinette Sedillo Lopez, NM Senator Harold Pope & Regina Dickens
How to Spend That $240,000 Grant You Did Not Ask For with Joseph McKenzie, Maria Monclova de Padilla

Session 4

2:00 pm - 2:50 pm

Tending the Digital Garden: Growing AI Safety Practices in New Mexico Libraries with Ada Negraru and Bo Ford
Growing Community Connections: Using YesNMConnect to Cultivate Better Social Care with Laura Clark
Growing the Next Generation of Librarians Through Hands-on Experiences in Academic Libraries with Adrienne Warner
The Freedom to Read: Why Legislation Matters: Part 2 with Ann Nihlen, et al.
Community Outreach: Growing Strong Roots in Your Community with Sarah Jones

Session 5

3:10 pm - 4:00 pm

Growing Your Religious Collection: Collection Development Resources with Ellen Bosman
Planting Seeds of Change: Revitalizing the Community College Library with Mak Jones & Tiffany Schirmer
From Roots to Results: The Foundation Behind the Bloom with Samantha Hardin, Gilda & Baeza-Ortego
What I Didn't Learn in Library School and Why It Matters with Bentley Clark
Ranganathan's Colon Classification: What it is and what we can learn from it about organizing contemporary library materials with Kevin Comerford

Session 6

4:10 pm - 5:00 pm

Grow Your Library Team: A Leader’s Guide to Working With Individuals with Teresa Smith
Planting Seeds of Insight: Arts-Integrated Creative Inquiry for Libraries in Bloom with Kat Gullahorn, Amalia Giebitz & Stephen W. Morris
AI Transcription of Handwritten Historical Documents Using an Edge Reasoning Model with Jason Bengtson
NM Litigant Portal – Using AI to Provide Legal Information with Amy DiBello
A Reader's Guide to New Mexican Literature (a new book from UNM Press) with Baker H. Morrow & V.B. Price

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

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!

NMLA 2026 Annual Conference - General Audience Registration - Thursday Only (Wednesday, October 21, 2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT

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.

Thursday Lunch

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

Cost

$18/meal

Meal Options

You can choose between a Turkey Sandwich or a Grilled Vegetables Sandwich, which include the following:

Artisan Bread or Gluten-free Bread
Lettuce
Tomato
Cheese
Onion
Kettle Chips
Fresh Baked Cookie

Closing date for meal purchases is October 10.

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

Celebrations!

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.

Thursday Morning Sessions: 9:00 am - noon

Session 1

10:30 am - 11:20 am

Cultivating Collections: Building an Institutional Repository at NMHU with Katie Gray
SRP101 Getting Started With Summer Reading with Kelly McCabe
Tending the Learning: How Libraries Can Protect the Struggle AI Wants to Skip with Leslie Ross & Brita Sauer
Updates & Conversation: Public Library Directors Meeting with Carmelita Aragon
Building a History Exhibit through Experiential Student Learning with Erin Renee Wahl (Angel Corona & Guinevere Mayse, students)

Session 2: Lightning Talks

11:30 am - noon

Fostering Community With Library Programming with Kesheena Doctor
Makerspace in a Nutshell: Starting DACC Library's Makerspace with Mak Jones
Morally Injured: Time to Plant or Move On with Angelica Garcia-Hughes
Space Utilization Evaluation & Atmosphere Shifts with Karina Todechine
Programmatic Leadership with Bo Ford
When AI Answers Health Questions: What Librarians Should Know – A Bilingual Medical Librarian’s Reflection with Evelyn Wang
Taking Library Services to Charter Schools: Filling the Information Gap for Charter School Students with Enrique Valdivia
Plant the Seeds: Practical Ways to Cultivate a Reading Culture with Natasha Carty & Karin Trujillo

Thursday Afternoon Sessions 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Session 3

1:00 pm - 1:50 pm

The Pioneer and the Four Founders: The Ladies Who Started the State Library and NMLA with Joe Sabatini
Residency; Helping People Find Proof of Residency for RECA Claims with Susanne Caro & Regina Bouley Sweeten
Planting Seeds of Engagement: Growing Community Connections Through a Library Postcard Project with Moses Moya
The Freedom to Read: Why Legislation Matters: Part 1 with Ann Nihlen, NM House Representative Kathleen Cates, NM Senator Antoinette Sedillo Lopez, NM Senator Harold Pope & Regina Dickens
How to Spend That $240,000 Grant You Did Not Ask For with Joseph McKenzie, Maria Monclova de Padilla

Session 4

2:00 pm - 2:50 pm

Tending the Digital Garden: Growing AI Safety Practices in New Mexico Libraries with Ada Negraru and Bo Ford
Growing Community Connections: Using YesNMConnect to Cultivate Better Social Care with Laura Clark
Growing the Next Generation of Librarians Through Hands-on Experiences in Academic Libraries with Adrienne Warner
The Freedom to Read: Why Legislation Matters: Part 2 with Ann Nihlen, et al.
Community Outreach: Growing Strong Roots in Your Community with Sarah Jones

Session 5

3:10 pm - 4:00 pm

Growing Your Religious Collection: Collection Development Resources with Ellen Bosman
Planting Seeds of Change: Revitalizing the Community College Library with Mak Jones & Tiffany Schirmer
From Roots to Results: The Foundation Behind the Bloom with Samantha Hardin, Gilda & Baeza-Ortego
What I Didn't Learn in Library School and Why It Matters with Bentley Clark
Ranganathan's Colon Classification: What it is and what we can learn from it about organizing contemporary library materials with Kevin Comerford

Session 6

4:10 pm - 5:00 pm

Grow Your Library Team: A Leader’s Guide to Working With Individuals with Teresa Smith
Planting Seeds of Insight: Arts-Integrated Creative Inquiry for Libraries in Bloom with Kat Gullahorn, Amalia Giebitz & Stephen W. Morris
AI Transcription of Handwritten Historical Documents Using an Edge Reasoning Model with Jason Bengtson
NM Litigant Portal – Using AI to Provide Legal Information with Amy DiBello
A Reader's Guide to New Mexican Literature (a new book from UNM Press) with Baker H. Morrow & V.B. Price

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

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!

NMLA 2026 Annual Conference - Standard Exhibitor Registration (Wednesday, October 21, 2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Las Cruces Convention Center

680 East University Avenue

Las Cruces, NM 88001

575.526.0100

Standard Exhibitor Registration Details

Cost

$525

Includes

1 - 8' X 10' Booth

1 - 8' X 30" Draped and Skirted Table

2 - Chairs

2 - Thursday Lunches

Exhibitor Relevant Schedule

Wednesday October 21st

Exhibitor Check-in and Setup

1:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Conference Exhibitor Reception

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Thursday October 22nd

Registration, Coffee & Tea

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Morning Break

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Lunch

Noon - 1:00 PM

Afternoon Break

2:50 PM - 3:10 PM

Awards Reception

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Friday October 23rd

Registration, Coffee & Tea

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Author Luncheon

Noon - 1:00 PM

Exhibitor Tear-down

Please check back for updates

Full schedule is available here.

The Registration Process

NMLA hopes that you have a smooth registration process. At time of registration you will have the opportunity to order a variety of services and products, and to select your Thursday lunches. The Las Cruces Convention Center is providing conference services this year, and you can purchase accommodations such as modifications to the default booth size, electricity service, and more. NMLA offers purchase of ad space in its Conference Program, sponsorship packages, and tickets to the Thursday Awards Ceremony Dinner and the Friday Youth Author Luncheon. And don't forget those Thursday lunch selections!

To facilitate the process, before registering please familiarize yourself with the following details on services and products available through the registration process.

Convention Services and Products

What do you need for your booth? Do you need a larger booth? Do you need electricity, or a large monitor? The Las Cruces Convention Center provides a number of services and products, for your convenience, listed below.

Booths

Item

10' X 10' Exhibitor Booth

Cost

$15 [$75 (regular cost) - $60 (base cost covered by registration)]

Item

10' X 20' Exhibitor Booth

Cost

$90 [$150 (regular cost) - $60 (base cost covered by registration)]

Tables

Item

8' X 30" Draped and Skirted Table

Cost

$30/table

Chairs

Item

Chair

Cost

$2/chair

Electricity

Item

120V-Single Phase 20 Amp Electricity

Cost

$85

Monitors + Electricity

Item

55" TV Monitor + Electricity

Cost

$325

Item

75" TV Monitor + Electricity

Cost

$425

Shipping

Item

Drayage

Support the work of the association and amplify your brand through one of NMLA's Sponsorship Packages. Complete details are available here. Packages are available for purchase at time of registration. If you would like to purchase a sponsorship package without registering and attending the conference, please visit our online store. Upon purchase NMLA will provide you information on the submission process for the required documents.

Lunch

What is a convention without food? Two Thursday lunches are included with your Standard Exhibitor registration. If you are a big eater, for an extra cost you can add Thursday lunches onto your registration.

Cost

First 2 meals are included. Additional meals $18/meal.

Meal Options

You can choose between a Turkey Sandwich or a Grilled Vegetables Sandwich, which include the following:

Artisan Bread or Gluten-free Bread
Lettuce
Tomato
Cheese
Onion
Kettle Chips
Fresh Baked Cookie

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

Celebrations!

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

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

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

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

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!

NMLA 2026 Annual Conference - Non-profit Exhibitor Registration (Wednesday, October 21, 2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Las Cruces Convention Center

680 East University Avenue

Las Cruces, NM 88001

575.526.0100

Non-profit Exhibitor Registration Details

Cost

$100

Includes

1 - 8' X 30" Draped and Skirted Table

2 - Chairs

Exhibitor Relevant Schedule

Wednesday October 21st

Exhibitor Check-in and Setup

1:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Conference Exhibitor Reception

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Thursday October 22nd

Registration, Coffee & Tea

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Morning Break

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Lunch

Noon - 1:00 PM

Afternoon Break

2:50 PM - 3:10 PM

Awards Reception

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Friday October 23rd

Registration, Coffee & Tea

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Author Luncheon

Noon - 1:00 PM

Exhibitor Tear-down

Please check back for updates

$325

Item

75" TV Monitor + Electricity

Cost

$425

Shipping

Item

Lunch

You can purchase a Thursday Box Lunch if you would prefer to stay on site during lunch.

Thursday Box Lunch

Cost

$18

Meal Options

You can choose between a Turkey Sandwich or a Grilled Vegetables Sandwich, which include the following:

Artisan Bread or Gluten-free Bread
Lettuce
Tomato
Cheese
Onion
Kettle Chips
Fresh Baked Cookie

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

Celebrations!

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

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

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

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

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!