2009 Annual Conference
NMRWA's Annual Conference is the largest conference for water and wastewater professionals in New Mexico, providing the opportunity to learn about new trends, services, products. Visit the Exhibit Hall for hands-on demonstrations of the latest technology. Attend classes taught by industry experts from all over the country. Earn Certification Credits and take the State Certification Exam for all levels. Network with your peers, relax and socialize in one of New Mexico's finest hotels.
Be an Instructor Operator Certification Exam
For Exhibitors Be a Sponsor Annual Awards
NM Water Taste Test Membership Meeting Annual Banquet
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Hotel Information
Our Conference will be held at the beautiful Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town, a New Mexico Heritage Hotel. This landmark destination is a full-service facility, offering room service, concierge services, two delightful restaurants, and the Q Bar, an ultra-chic lounge. Enjoy in-room massage, Day Spa and Salon services next door, Traditions gift shop, outdoor pool and Jacuzzi, exercise/workout facility, laundry/valet services, and newspapers found at the front desk. The Hotel is located at 800 Rio Grande Boulevard in the heart of the historic Old Town Plaza and museum district that has shops, restaurants, and galleries to explore within easy walking distance. Contact them as soon as possible (505-843-6300) and request the NMRWA Conference room rate.
Hotel Albuquerque Website
Other nearby hotels include the Best Western Rio Grande, 1015 Rio Grande Boulevard, 505-843-9500, and the Hotel Blue, 717 Central Avenue NW, 505-924-2400. Mention the NMRWA Conference to secure the best rate.
Operator Certification Exam
The operator certification exam will begin at 8:00 am on Thursday, April 9, 2009 in the Franciscan Ballroom at the Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town. You must submit an application form and test fee to the New Mexico Environment Department - Surface Water Quality Bureau by March 10, 2009 to be eligible to sit for this exam. Click the link below for application packets and more information.
NMED Utility Operators Certification Program website
Exhibitor Information
Showcase your product or service at New Mexico's largest water and wastewater conference. We've made schedule changes this year that will give you maximum access to potential clients. The Technology Exhibit Hall will be open for conference attendees on Monday, April 6th through noon on Wednesday, April 8th. Consider hosting a demonstration class or consider becoming a Conference Sponsor. Get more exposure while supporting small water systems all across the State. Click on the link below for an Exhibitor Packet or call our office for more information.
Exhibitor Registration Packet
Exhibit Hall Floorplan
Be A Sponsor
Consider becoming more involved with the Association and our membership by being a Conference Sponsor. It's possible to sponsor just about anything during the Annual Conference: meals, breaks, contests, prizes, tours, and site visits. Benefits include recognition in the conference program and at conference events, logo placement on conference materials and on NMRWA.org, complimentary conference registrations, and an introduction to the NMRWA Board of Directors. It all adds up to high visibility and huge opportunity!
Conference Sponsorship Information
Annual Awards
The Association recognizes the achievements of Rural Water's best at the Annual Awards Luncheon. Anyone may nominate water systems, board members, operators, managers, or special individuals to receive an award.
Annual Awards Information & Nomination Form
7th Annual New Mexico Rural Water Taste Test
sponsored by Bohannan-Huston, Inc
We are looking for the best drinking water from a community water system in the State to represent New Mexico in a nationwide competition. A panel of three distinguished judges will conduct a preliminary taste test on coded water samples to select the top five entries for the final "taste-off" on Tuesday evening immediately before the Annual Banquet.
The Grand Prize Winner will receive $1,500 towards airfare and hotel accommodations to meet New Mexico's congressional delegation and enter their water in The Great American Water Taste Test, sponsored each year by the National Rural Water Association during the Rural Water Rally in Washington, DC. New Mexico's 2003 winner, Lake Section Water Co., finished in the top five in the nation and was featured on CNN! Las Acequias de Placitas has won the NM competition three out of six years. If you think your water is the best, put it to the test!
NM Rural Water Taste Test Rules & Information
NRWA Water Rally
Membership Meeting
Be sure and attend the 31st Annual Membership Meeting at 8:00 am on Tuesday, April 7 and cast your vote for Association Board Members and Officers. Every voting system member is entitled to send a delegate to the Membership Meeting. Delegate forms must be received in the NMRWA office by 5:00 pm on March 27, 2009, and must be completed and signed in accordance with our bylaws to be accepted.
Delegate Form
Annual Banquet
Enjoy a fine dinner and quality entertainment in the Alvarado Ballroom to wrap up the Conference. Relax and socialize with friends as well as meet legislators, speakers, award winners, dignitaries and other movers and shakers.
Annual Golf Tournament
The golf tournament has been cancelled for 2009. Thank you for your participation and support of our past tournaments.
Important Dates
Feb 20 : Deadline to submit nominations for operator / system awards
March 6 : Cutoff date for Hotel Albuquerque room block
March 6 : Last day to receive early bird registration prices!
March 6 : No refunds given after this date
March 10 : Deadline to submit certification exam application to NMED
March 27 : Delegate forms must be received in the NMRWA office by 5:00 pm to vote at the Membership Meeting
April 6 : Exhibit Hall Opens : 7:00 am
April 6 : Training sessions begin : 8:00 am
April 6 : Exhibitors' Box Lunch in the Exhibit Hall : Noon
April 6 : Exhibitors' Meet & Greet in the Exhibit Hall : 5:00 pm
April 7 : Membership Meeting in the Franciscan Room: 8:00 am
April 7 : Rural Water Taste Test Finals : 6:00 pm
April 7 : Annual Banquet & Entertainment: 7:00 pm
April 8 : Awards Luncheon : Noon
April 8 : PAC Raffle in the Franciscan Room : 5:15 pm
April 9 : Operator Certification Exam : 8:00 am