2027 Annual Convention
Our Vision is to bring about security, equality,
and opportunity for all blind New Mexicans.
Our 2026 convention occurred October 22-25, 2026. We will post information about next year's convention in the summer of 2027.
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
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