2025 Annual Convention
Our Vision is to bring about security, equality,
and opportunity for all blind New Mexicans.
Convention Hotel
Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown
2600 Louisiana Blvd. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Phone 505-830-5781
Convention Dates
The convention of the National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico will be held from October 23-26, 2025. Everyone is invited to attend the Board of Directors Meeting which will be held at 7:30 p.m. on October 23, 2025.
We are excited to see one another, we look forward to a pleasant, energizing event.
National Representative
We are happy to welcome Ronza Othman as our National Representative; she currently holds three presidential titles within our organization: President of the Maryland affiliate since 2018, President of the National Association of Blind Government Employees (NABGE), and President of the National Association of Blind Lawyers (NABL). She is a visionary leader who embodies boundless energy and will undoubtedly ignite our state convention with her vibrant presence.
Convention Highlights
Highlights planned for the 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
Hotel Rates
Convention hotel rates are $154.00 per night plus tax for singles, doubles, triples, and quads. Room reservations must be made no later than Friday, September 26th, 2025. Reservations should be made by contacting the hotel directly at
505-881-0000 or using this booking link below:
Book your group rate for NFB State Convention 2025
Please remember to inform the hotel that you want the "National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico” room block rate.
Convention Registration
Pre-registration forms and payment for the convention must be received by Sarah Villavicencio no later than Friday, September 26th, 2025. There will be no refunds after October 1st, 2025. It is possible to register after pre-registration and during the convention, but the cost will be higher, and there will be a very limited number of meal tickets available.
Click here to register to attend the convention in-person.
Attend The Convention Via Zoom
If you are not able to attend the convention in person, you can register to attend some portions of the convention via Zoom. The parts of the convention that will be available for Zoom attendance are the board meeting, the general sessions, the Resolutions Committee meeting, and the banquet.
Click here to register to attend via Zoom.
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
Convention Contacts
Convention Chairpersons
Frank Maestas, Affiliate First Vice President
619-417-9989
Adelmo Vigil, President Emeritus
575-921-5422
Registration Chair
Sarah R. Villavicencio
505-550-4220
NFBNM.ABQchapter.Treasurer@gmail.com
Mailing Address:
860 Manzano Ave. SE
Los Lunas, NM 87031