48th Annual Conference – April 14-16, 2026
Our conference is a great opportunity to learn about new industry trends, services and products, while earning up to 18 water operator/board member/professional development credit hours. The conference brings together board members, managers, operators, regulators, industry representatives, funding agency staff, lawmakers and community leaders.
INFORMATION FOR EXHIBITORS
Exhibitor Invitation Packet (including fees list)
Exhibitor Booth Map (updated 3/23/2026) One booth left! (Turquoise)
Volunteer Presenter Form (return to quintin@nullnmrwa.org)
INFORMATION FOR ATTENDEES
Registration Link
Registration Fees List
Conference Schedule (Tentative 3/10/2026)
Membership Meeting Delegate Form (Mtng April 15, 7:00 am)
Contact Ruth at ruth@nullnmrwa.org if you have questions or need assistance with registration.
AWARDS INFORMATION
Awards Criteria Sheet
Awards Nomination Form
(Awards Luncheon scheduled Thursday, April 16, 2026)
DRINKING WATER CONTEST

NMRWA & Bohannan Huston, Inc.
are looking for…the Best-Tasting Drinking Water in New Mexico!
More info: Drinking Water Taste Test Information
LODGING INFORMATION
A Block of Sleeping Rooms is Available at
Isleta Resort & Casino
NMRWA has reserved a block of guest rooms at the rate of $169 (plus taxes and fees)
(1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds) at the Isleta Resort & Casino.
Reservations must be made by March 13, 2026, to receive this rate.
Hotel Reservations (505) 724-3800; Refer to Group Code: RUR0426
Or make reservations online at this link: LODGING RESERVATIONS
Isleta Resort & Casino
11000 Broadway, SE
Albuquerque, NM 87105
7 minutes south of downtown Albuquerque
at Interstate 25 & Highway 47, exit 215
No Resort Fee
Complimentary Wi-Fi in Meeting & Guest Rooms
Complimentary Valet & Self-Parking
Complimentary Shuttle to/from Albuquerque Airport
SOME ADDITIONAL OPTIONS FOR LODING INCLUDE:
Sheraton Albuquerque – Airport Hotel
Holiday Inn Express & Suites – Albuquerque Airport
The Hilton Garden Inn – Albuquerque Airport
Hyatt Place – Albuquerque Airport
2025 Fall Conference Thank You!
Thank you to our 2025 Southern Fall Conference Sponsors! We appreciate your support!
2025 Southern Fall Conference
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 15th Annual Southern Fall Conference will be held at the Las Cruces Convention Center, 680 E University Avenue, Las Cruces, on October 28-30, 2025.
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: 2025 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 FINAL
ALL BOOTHS ARE SOLD OUT!
Volunteer Presenter Form (return to quintin@nullnmrwa.org)
INFORMATION FOR ATTENDEES
Registration is open for attendees at this link: 2025 FALL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION. Click on “Registration Type” and at the drop down menu, select “REGISTRATION FOR ATTENDEEs” and complete the registration form.
FINAL Conference Schedule
Attendee Registration Fees
LODGING INFORMATION
LODGING AVAILABLE at this link: Courtyard by Marriott at NMSU, 456 E University Avenue, Las Cruces. Hotel reservations must be made by October 13, 2025, in order to receive the $149 conference rate. Or call the hotel at (575) 526-1722 and ask for Reservations. Make a reservation under group block “NM RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION.”
We are excited to continue the tradition of hosting this conference and look forward to seeing you there!
Questions about registration? Contact Ruth Cox at ruth@nullnmrwa.org.
NMRWA 47th Annual Conference Thank You
Thank you to our NMRWA 47th Annual Conference Sponsors!
NMRWA 47th Annual Conference
Our conference is a great opportunity to learn about new industry trends, services and products, while earning up to 18 water operator/board member/professional development credit hours. The conference brings together board members, managers, operators, regulators, industry representatives, funding agency staff, lawmakers and community leaders.
SIGN UP FOR THE ZENNER ULTIMATE METER CHALLENGE! (Click flyer above for larger version.) The grand prize winner will automatically advance to the National Rural Water competition (registration & travel paid), for a chance to win a trip for two to Hawaii! Get your practice meter free by completing and submitting your registration form located at this link: ZENNER REGISTRATION
INFORMATION FOR EXHIBITORS
Exhibitor Invitation Packet
Exhibitor Booth Map Updated 4/10/2025
Note: RED Exhibitor Booths are Sold Out
Note: YELLOW Exhibitor Booths are Sold Out
Volunteer Presenter Form (return to quintin@nullnmrwa.org)
INFORMATION FOR ATTENDEES
Registration Fees List
Registration Link
FINAL Conference Schedule (4/12/2025) w/Daily Notes
Presenter Bios
Schedule with Bio Links
Membership Meeting Delegation Form
Contact Ruth at ruth@nullnmrwa.org if you have questions or need assistance with registration.
AWARDS INFORMATION
Awards Criteria Sheet
Awards Nomination Form
(Awards Luncheon scheduled Thursday, April 17, 2025)
DRINKING WATER CONTEST

NMRWA & Bohannan Huston, Inc.
are looking for…the Best-Tasting Drinking Water in New Mexico!
More information: Drinking Water Taste Test Information
LODGING INFORMATION
Sleeping rooms at Isleta Resort & Casino are sold out.
Alternate Lodging Available:
The Hilton Garden Inn
1520 Sunport Place SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
$129/night plus tax. Contact Thilanka, Sales Manager at 505-369-6779 and tell him you are with New Mexico Rural Water.
NMRWA’S 47th Annual Conference will be held at the
Isleta Resort & Casino.
SLEEPING ROOMS AT ISLETA ARE SOLD OUT!
NMRWA has reserved a block of guest rooms at the rate of $159 (plus taxes and fees) (1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds) at the Isleta Resort & Casino. Reservations must be made by March 14, 2025, to receive this rate.
Hotel Reservations (505) 724-3800; Refer to Group Code: NMR0425
Or make reservations at this link: LODGING RESERVATIONS
Isleta Resort & Casino
11000 Broadway, SE
Albuquerque, NM 87105
7 minutes south of downtown Albuquerque
at Interstate 25 & Highway 47, exit 215
No Resort Fee
Complimentary Wi-Fi in Meeting & Guest Rooms
Complimentary Valet & Self-Parking
Complimentary Shuttle to/from Albuquerque Airport
14th Annual Southern Fall Conference THANK YOU!
Thank you to the Gold, Silver and Bronze sponsors of the NMRWA 14th Annual Southern Fall Conference! We appreciate your support!










14th Annual Southern Fall Conference
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 14th Annual NMRWA Annual Southern Fall Conference will be held at the Las Cruces Convention Center, 680 E University Avenue, Las Cruces, on October 1-3, 2024.
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for EXHIBITORS and ATTENDEES!
EXHIBITORS – Please see this link: INVITATION TO EXHIBIT
Map showing exhibit booths at this link: Exhibit Hall Interactive Map FINAL – Exhibit Booths Sold Out
Conference Schedule at this link: Conference Schedule UPDATED 9/29/2024
EXHIBITORS and ATTENDEES – Please complete the registration form located at this link: 2024 FALL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION. Click on “Select Registration Type” and complete the registration form.
LODGING AVAILABLE at this link: Courtyard by Marriott at NMSU, 456 E University Avenue, Las Cruces. Hotel reservations must be made by September 15, 2024, in order to receive the $159 conference rate. Or call the hotel at (575) 526-1722 and ask for Reservations. Make a reservation under group block “NM RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION.”
We are excited to continue the tradition of hosting this conference and look forward to seeing you there!
Questions about registration? Contact Ruth Cox at ruth@nullnmrwa.org.
46th Annual Conference Thank You
Thank you to our NMRWA 46th Annual Conference Sponsors!
Water Conservation Fund Annual List of Contaminants for Calendar Year 2022
Drinking Water Bureau
IMPORTANT NOTIFICATION
Dear Water System Official:
Pursuant to the Environmental Improvement Act Section 74-1-13(G), annually NMED compiles a list of contaminants required to be tested by public water systems over the next twelve months for which the sampling costs will be covered by the Water Conservation Fund. When developing this list of contaminants, NMED shall also consider the availability of funds in the Water Conservation Fund, the needs of public water supplies being tested for additional contaminants and public health and safety.
Over the past year, NMED has continued to work towards long term solvency of this important fund. Although the WCF expenses continue to outpace its revenues, NMED secured a $600,000 Legislative appropriation to help with WCF program expenses. With this appropriation, NMED is pleased to announce that the WCF will pay for the laboratory costs of all Safe Drinking Water Act regulated contaminants during Calendar Year 2022.
NMED will continue to work toward long term solvency of the WCF and also continue to provide annual notification to public water systems about the services that can be covered by the Fund’s revenues from year to year.
This announcement serves as NMED’s notification to your public water system of the contaminant analysis that will be paid for by the Water Conservation Fund (WCF) during calendar year 2021. (January 1-December 31, 2022)
A full copy of the WCF notification letter and contaminant list can be found here: https://service.web.env.nm.gov/urls/MVSEdOnS
If you have any questions or concerns about this notification, please contact Bethany Anderson, Water Conservation Fund Manager, by email at Bethany.Anderson@nullstate.nm.us.
Drinking Water Bureau:
Main Phone: 505-476-8620 / 877 -654-8720
Main Email: drinking.water@nullstate.nm.us
https://www.env.nm.gov/drinking_water/
Non-Employee Discrimination Complaints
NMED does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age or sex in the administration of its programs or activities. To learn more, go to the NMED Equity page.
Justicia ambiental/Quejas por discriminación contra quienes no son empleados
El Departamento del Medio Ambiente de Nuevo México (NMED, por su sigla en inglés) no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, discapacidad, edad o sexo en la administración de sus programas o actividades. Para obtener más información o para presentar una queja, visite: NMED Equity page.
NMED: DWB Water/Waste Water/Sampler Certification Program
Water/Waste Water/ Sampler Certification Program
New Mexico Environmental Department: Drinking Water Bureau Utility Operator Certificate Program:
Utility Operator Certification Program
Computer-Based Testing Step by Step:
Examination & Renewal Requirements for Certification:
Examination & Renewal Requirements
Computer-Based Exam Application:
2020 High School Essay Contest sponsored by Core and Main
Aqua es Vida!
Essay Contest
The New Mexico Rural Water Association’s High School Essay Contest of 2019 received a number of great entries and would like to thank all participates and congratulate our winners! We would also like to thank Terry Baker with Core and Main, a leading distributor of water, sewer, storm drain and fire protection products in the United States for sponsoring a great contest. Below are our winners and attached are the winning essays.
1st place – Celia Chavez
2nd place – Regan Wiebe
3rd place – Breyelle Garcia


























































