NMRWA’s water and wastewater conferences are the industry training events in the state and bring together board members, managers, operators, regulators, industry representatives, funding agency staff, lawmakers and community leaders.
The NMRWA 16th Annual Southern Fall Conference will be held at The New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road, Las Cruces, NM 88011, on October 20-22, 2026.
INFORMATION FOR EXHIBITORS
Please read the material at this link: INVITATION TO EXHIBIT
We highly recommend that you review the material in the Invitation to Exhibit, above. The direct link for registration is: 2026 FALL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION. Click on “Registration Type” and at the drop down menu, select “REGISTRATION FOR EXHIBITORs” and complete the registration form.
Exhibitor Booth Map
Volunteer Presenter Form (return to quintin@nullnmrwa.org)
INFORMATION FOR ATTENDEES
Registration is open for attendees at this link: 2026 FALL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION. Click on “Registration Type” and at the drop down menu, select “REGISTRATION FOR ATTENDEEs” and complete the registration form.
Conference Schedule (Coming Soon)
NEARBY LODGING
Comfort Suites University
2101 S Triviz Drive, Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 222-2362
Hilton Garden Inn Las Cruces
2550 Don Roser Dr, Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 522-0900
Courtyard by Marriott Las Cruces at NMSU
456 E University Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 526-1722
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Las Cruces by IHG
2635 S Valley Dr, Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 527-9947
We are excited for our new location and to continue this tradition. We look forward to seeing you there!
Questions about registration? Contact Ruth Cox at ruth@nullnmrwa.org.
MORE UPCOMING TRAINING!
Compliance 101 & Sanitary Survey Farmington Registration
Lead & Copper Farmington Registration
Compliance 101 & Sanitary Survey Artesia Registration
Lead & Copper Artesia Registration
Clean Water Act Compliance for WW – Registration
Assistance Finance/Funding for WW – Registration
Welcome to New Mexico Rural Water
The New Mexico Rural Water Association (NMRWA) is a non-profit organization with over 480 water and wastewater system members, representing over 1,297,000 New Mexicans. NMRWA strives to provide the highest quality training and technical assistance and to represent the legislative and regulatory interests of our members.
Collaboration Will Equip Water Systems Across New Mexico with Resources and Tools to Comply with Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR)
ZIONSVILLE, IN & ALBUQUERQUE, NM (May 2, 2022) – 120Water and New Mexico Rural Water Association (NMRWA) announced a new partnership that will expand the technical assistance and support available to NMRWA members, with a focus on equipping systems with tools and resources to successfully manage water quality programs related to lead and other contaminants. The partnership will also include resources available to water systems as they prepare to meet new regulatory expectations due to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR).
“The new regulations regarding lead and copper will place more requirements on all water systems, and further strain the resources of small and rural water systems in particular.” said the former NMRWA Executive Director.
As the leading end-to-end solution for managing critical lead and drinking water programs, 120Water enables local and state governments, water systems and facilities to manage water quality and prioritize investments that protect public health. The 120Water solution — which will be available with preferred pricing to NMRWA members — automates actions needed to meet compliance requirements, such as LCR, and ensures timely and transparent communication with stakeholders and the public.
“With infrastructure funding and the LCR revisions here, this is a timely partnership to help NMRWA members get ahead of the curve,” said Lowell Huffman, Director of Partnership at 120Water. “Providing water professionals with the tools to efficiently operate water quality programs will not only help them meet compliance and access funding opportunities, but to safeguard water quality and protect public health.”
New Mexico water systems interested in learning more about this partnership, preferred pricing, and the resources available to them may contact Jennifer Horton, Interim Executive Director.
Rural water associations interested in learning more about similar partnerships may contact 120Water’s Association Partnerships Director, Laura Vidal.
ABOUT 120WATER
120Water is the comprehensive solution used by water professionals across the country to manage critical lead and drinking water programs. Comprised of secure cloud-based software, services and point of use kits, 120Water’s solution provides tailored workflows for complying with lead and water quality programs that protect public health. Their team of water, policy and technology experts have supported over 7,000 sampling events across the country, partnering with water systems and government agencies such as Citizens Energy Group, the City of Providence, RI, the City of Asheville, NC, and Chicago Public Schools to protect public health and provide clean drinking water to all communities. To learn more, visit 120Water.com or follow them on Twitter @120_Water.
ABOUT New Mexico Rural Water Association
New Mexico Rural Water Association (NMRWA) is a nonprofit membership organization committed to helping communities provide safe drinking water and wastewater services through on-site technical assistance, specialized training, and legislative support. NMRWA members are water and wastewater systems, businesses, and individuals dedicated to protecting public health every day. We are a state affiliate of the National Rural Water Association, America’s largest utility membership organization representing over 31,000 public water and wastewater systems nationwide.