2026 Conference
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, March 1-2 at Isleta Resort. The conference theme is “Resilient Communicators – Thriving in Challenging Times.” Program outline is below.
2026 Conference Program
Friday, May 1, 2026
- 5:00pm-6:30pm – Reception [Seminar Room] Speaker to TBD
Saturday, May 2, 2026
- 8:00am-noon – Program TBD [Seminar Room]:
- 12:00pm-1:15pm – Zia Award and Scholarship Lunch [Seminar Room] Hosts: Didi Feldman and Lèonie Rosenstiel
- 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:
- 7:30pm – Communicator of Achievement Award
- 7:45pm – Communication Contests Awards, Hosts: Catherine Lynch and Carolyn Carlson. The awards program will highlight winners from all of the categories from the NM Press Women Professional Contest
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 16, 2026.
- Full registration* (members: $TBD/ nonmembers: $TBD)
- Saturday lunch** only (members: $50/nonmembers: $60)
- Saturday banquet*** only (members: $85/ nonmembers: $95)
- Banquet table for 8: $1,000
- Banquet half-table for 4: $500
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: