2026 Conference

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About The NMPW Conference

NMPW hosts a state conference every year in the spring. The conference is a perfect opportunity to network with media professionals across the state. Workshops are held and the organization announces the winners of the Zia Book Award, Communications Contest, Communicator of Achievement, and scholarships.

The 2026 NMPW Conference will be held Friday and Saturday, May 1 and 2 at Isleta Resort. The conference theme is “Resilient Communicators – Thriving in Challenging Times.” Program outline is below, but the details will be published in November. Registration will open in November 2025.

2026 Conference Program

Friday, May 1, 2026

  • 5:00pm-6:30pm – Reception (Speaker TBD) [Seminar Room]

Saturday, May 2, 2026

  • 8:00am-11:45am – Program TBD [Seminar Room]
  • 12:00pm-1:15pm – Zia Award and Scholarship Lunch [Seminar Room]
  • 1:30pm-4:00pm – Program TBD [Seminar Room]
  • 5:30pm-8:30pm – Communications Banquet [Seminar Room]
    • 5:30pm – Reception
    • 6:00pm – Dinner
    • 7:00pm – Speaker TBD
    • 7:30pm – Communicator of Achievement Award
    • 7:45pm – Communication Contests Awards, Hosts: Catherine Lynch and Carolyn Carlson

Registration Information: Pricing

Conference attendees can reserve a room at the Isleta Resort Hotel for the discounted rate of $159 per night by calling 505-724-3800 and giving the code NMP0526. All reservations must be made before April 18, 2026.

NOTES:
*Full registration includes all conference sessions including meals
**Zia Book Awards and Scholarships will be awarded at the lunch.
***Communications Contest results and the 2026 Communicator of Achievement will be announced at the banquet.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Help NMPW conduct an outstanding conference! All sponsors will be acknowledged in the conference program.

We offer the following categories and benefits:

Gold

A gift of $2000 (opportunity to have literature and swag available and four tickets to the banquet)

Silver

A gift of $1000 (opportunity to have literature and swag available for attendees and two tickets to the banquet)

Bronze

A gift of $500 (two tickets to the reception)