Annual Convention
Our Vision is to bring about security, equality,
and opportunity for all blind New Mexicans.
Convention Dates
The 2025 convention of the National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico was held from October 23-26, 2025.
Convention Highlights
Highlights planned for the 2026 convention include:
- Exhibits displaying technology and other items useful to the blind
- Meetings of seniors, students, and parents of blind children to discuss current successes and challenges
- Program items dealing with the training, education, and employment of the blind
- Door prizes
General Convention Schedule
For those who have not attended our convention before, here is a quick overview of the convention schedule for your reference.
Thursday 7:30-9:30 PM: NFBNM Board Meeting (all are welcome)
Friday 9:00 AM-noon: General Session Part 1
Friday Noon-1:15 PM: NFB Welcome Luncheon
Friday 1:30-6:00 PM: Various meetings throughout the afternoon, such as the At Large Chapter, SAGE group, Orientation Center and STEP alumni, and public meeting of the New Mexico Commission for the Blind.
Friday 2:00-6:00 PM: Exhibits
Friday 7:30-10:00 PM: Entertainment Activity
Saturday 8:00-noon: Exhibits
Saturday 8:00-11:30 AM: Various meetings throughout the morning, such as the Resolutions Committee, blind students, and parents of blind children.
Saturday 1:30-4:30 PM: General Session Part 2
Saturday 6:00-7:00 PM: No-host social hour and silent auction display
Saturday 7:00-10:00 PM: Banquet
Sunday 9:00 AM-noon: General Session Part 3