State Conference 2027
Thank you to everyone who attended the state conference in 2025 in Las Vegas, New Mexico. We had over 200 attendees and two and a half days of excellent workshops, conference sessions, and tours.
We will soon begin working towards coordinating the State Conference for 2027. Stay tuned as to how you can participate.
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Photographs from the 2025 Statewide Conference held in Las Vegas, New Mexico
PRESERVE YOUR FUTURE BY BUILDING ON TRADITIONS - VIVA VEGAS '25!
Join us!
Who:
New Mexicans who work in and have interest in the field of historic preservation or heritage conservation.
What:
New Mexico Statewide Historic Preservation Conference
Where:
New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, New Mexico
When:
October 3-5, 2025
Registration is now open! Visit https://www.preservenewmexico.com/
Cost:
Early Bird Registration until September 30, 2025 - $250.00 / after that, $300.00
One-day Registration - $125.00/ after September 30, $150.00
Why:
New Mexican historic preservationists have not convened a statewide conference since 2011.
Conference Information:
The conference will feature speakers on many aspects of historic preservation including relevance, sustainability, affordable housing, gentrification, cultural preservation, preservation law, funding resources, case studies and hands-on demonstrations. Tours of cultural properties in Las Vegas and surrounding areas will also be featured.
Conference Presenters:
We have an excellent mix of professionals in the field speaking about a variety of historic preservation topics.
Who is Coordinating the Conference?
The Conference is being coordinated by Cornerstones Community Partnerships and the New Mexico State Historic Preservation Office (Historic Preservation Division).
The Conference is sponsored by the Las Vegas Citizens Committee for Historic Preservation, New Mexico Highlands University, Luna Community College, the Luna Community College Foundation, the City of Las Vegas, and the Las Vegas Community Foundation.
More Information
Questions? Please reach out to HPD at nm.shpo@dca.nm.gov or visit Preserve NM.