March 20 & 21 2026
University of New Mexico Continuing Education Conference Center
We’re bringing together people across New Mexico who care about how local news works—and how it can work better. Whether you’re a journalist, student, nonprofit leader, funder, tech expert, or just someone who cares about keeping your community informed, this summit is for you.
We want this summit to be accessible to everyone. If cost is a barrier, or if you need assistance with ticket purchase options, please reach out to us. We are happy to work with you to find a solution. Email us: summit@nmlocalnews.org
We believe access to conversations about local news, technology, and community should not be limited by cost. A limited number of summit stipends (up to $250) are available for those who need support with registration or participation expenses.
If you are requesting an attendance stipend, please let us know which ticket you are seeking (one-day or two-day) and whether you need support for registration only or also for travel-related costs. No additional documentation is required.
Register for Summit 2026
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Plan Your Summit Experience
With two days of panels, keynotes, lightning talks, and networking events, there’s a lot to explore at this year’s summit. Browse the agenda to discover the sessions that matter most to you and start mapping out your time.
Platinum Sponsors
Turquoise Sponsors
Exhibitors
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Tenors
Teeniors was created as a small business in 2015 with the goal of empowering older adults to learn technology while providing paid, meaningful jobs to youth. In 2017, we created a non-profit arm through a 501(c)3 fiscal sponsor to support the countless hours of coaching we provide to those who can't afford to pay.
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505 Legal
505 Legal was created to bring something back to New Mexico that many people feel has been lost in modern legal practice: a hometown law firm that operates with modern systems, coordinated teams, and clear communication.
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Progress Now NM
ProgressNow New Mexico is the premier communications hub for the progressive movement in New Mexico. We fill a unique and critical role in the progressive infrastructure by working year-round with coalitions to promote progressive ideas and causes with creative, earned media strategies, digital organizing, and cutting-edge new media.
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NM.News
NM.News includes some of New Mexico’s most-awarded and respected journalists and rising stars in local news reporting. Meet the team working to tell New Mexico’s local stories you can’t find anywhere else.
Accommodations
We’re pleased to offer a special room block at Hotel Parq Central for Summit 2026 attendees. To reserve, please call the hotel directly and request a reservation under the New Mexico Summit group block. A variety of room types will be available, with the Traditional King rooms starting at $170 per night. Other room categories will have nominal rate adjustments based on room type.
These discounted rates will be honored for up to three days before and three days after the summit, giving you the flexibility to extend your stay and enjoy Albuquerque.