State Affiliate Meetings and Events
NFB of New Mexico Leadership Seminar
This event will be held April 17-18, 2026 in Albuquerque and is by invitation only.
NFB of New Mexico BELL Academy
The Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning (BELL) Academy will be held June 15-26, 2026 at the New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (NMSBVI) Preschool in Albuquerque.
Contact Person
Janet Montoya, BELL Coordinator
nfbnm.alc.president@gmail.com
505-672-9626
NFB of New Mexico STEM2U Program
The STEM2U Program will be held on July 25, 2026 at the New Mexico Commission for the Blind in Albuquerque.
Contact Person
Janet Montoya, STEM2U Coordinator
nfbnm.alc.president@gmail.com
505-672-9626
NFB of New Mexico State Convention
Our State Convention will be held October 22-25, 2026 at the Sheraton Uptown in Albuquerque. Additional information will be provided on our convention page closer to the time of the event.
Chapter/Group Meetings and Events
Albuquerque Chapter Meetings
The Albuquerque Chapter meets on the second Tuesday each month from 6:30PM to 8:00PM via Zoom and in-person in the banquet room at the following location:
Fiesta’s New Mexican Restaurant
4400 Carlisle Blvd. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87107
Dinner is served from 4:00-6:00PM in the main dining room and from 6:00-8:00 in the banquet room.
Contact Person
German Benitez, Chapter President
nfbnm.abqchapter@gmail.com
505-702-5044
2026 Meeting Dates for the Albuquerque Chapter
- April 14, 2026
- May 12, 2026
- June 9, 2026
- July 14, 2026
- August 11, 2026
- September 8, 2026
- October 13, 2026
- November 10, 2026
At Large Chapter Meetings
The At Large Chapter meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM via Zoom.
Contact Person
Janet Montoya, Chapter President
nfbnm.alc.president@gmail.com
505-672-9626
2026 Meeting Dates for the At Large Chapter
- March 24, 2026
- April 28, 2026
- May 26, 2026
- June 23, 2026
- July 28, 2026
- August 25, 2026
- September 22, 2026
- October 27, 2026
- November 24, 2026
At Large chapter fundraising Committee Meetings
The At Large chapter fundraising Committee meets on the first Thursday of each month via Zoom at 6:30 PM.
Contact Person
Janet Montoya, Chapter President
nfbnm.alc.president@gmail.com
505-672-9626
2026 Meeting Dates for the At Large chapter fundraising Committee
- April 2, 2026
- May 7, 2026
- June 4, 2026
- July 2, 2026
- August 6, 2026
- September 3, 2026
- October 1, 2026
- November 5, 2026
Parents of Blind Children Group Meetings
The Parents of Blind Children Group meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 11:30 AM via Zoom.
Contact Person
Letita Flores, Group Chair
letita.flores12@gmail.com
505-917-8512
2026 Meeting Dates for the Parents of Blind Children Group
- March 26, 2026
- April 9, 2026
- April 23, 2026
- May 14, 2026
- May 28, 2026
- June 11, 2026
- June 25, 2026
- July 9, 2026
- July 23, 2026
- August 13, 2026
- August 27, 2026
- September 10, 2026
- September 24, 2026
- October 8, 2026
- October 22, 2026
- November 12, 2026
- November 26, 2026
Senior Action Group Energy (SAGE) Group Meetings
The SAGE Group meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM via Zoom.
Contact Person
Veronica Smith, Group Chair
NFBNM.sage@gmail.com
505-269-1034
2026 Meeting Dates for the SAGE Group
- April 8, 2026
- May 13, 2026
- June 10, 2026
- July 8, 2026
- August 12, 2026
- September 9, 2026
- October 14, 2026
- November 11, 2026
San Juan Chapter Meetings
The San Juan Chapter meets on the Third Thursday of each month via Zoom at 7:00 PM.
Contact Person
Melanie Redhouse, Chapter President
Nfbsanjuanpresident@gmail.com
505-419-7168
2026 Meeting Dates for the San Juan Chapter
- March 19, 2026
- April 16, 2026
- May 21, 2026
- June 18, 2026
- July 16, 2026
- August 20, 2026
- September 17, 2026
- October 15, 2026
- November 19, 2026
San Juan Chapter Monthly Movie Night
The San Juan Chapter Monthly Movie Night is held on the Second Friday of each month via Zoom at 7:00 PM.
Contact Person
Melanie Redhouse, Chapter President
Nfbsanjuanpresident@gmail.com
505-419-7168
2026 Meeting Dates for the San Juan Chapter Monthly Movie Night
- March 13, 2026
- April 10, 2026
- May 8, 2026
- June 12, 2026
- July 10, 2026
- August 14, 2026
- September 11, 2026
- October 9, 2026
- November 13, 2026
Students Group Meetings
The Students Group meets on the fourth Sunday of each month at 3:00 PM via Zoom.
Contact Person
Gitana Curtis, Chair
gitanacurtis@gmail.com
505-862-3213
2026 Meeting Dates for the Students Group
- March 22, 2026
- April 26, 2026
- May 24, 2026
- June 28, 2026
- July 26, 2026
- August 23, 2026
- September 27, 2026
- October 25, 2026
- November 22, 2026
West Mesa Chapter Meetings
The West Mesa Chapter meets on the Second Saturday of each month at 10:00 AM via Zoom and in-person at the following location:
Paradise Hills United Methodist Church
4700 Paradise Blvd. NW
Next to the Pino Post office
Contact Person
Juan Haro, Chapter President
NFBNM.WestMesaChapter@gmail.com
505-382-3345
2026 Meeting Dates for the West Mesa Chapter Monthly Movie Night
- March 14, 2026
- April 11, 2026
- May 9, 2026
- June 13, 2026
- July 11, 2026
- August 8, 2026
- September 12, 2026
- October 10, 2026
- November 14, 2026