NMHEAR CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

Registration for the NMHEAR Conference will open in October 2025. 

To register for the NMHEAR Conference 2026, please complete the registration form at the button below. 

Registration Coming Soon

On-site registration will be available, but the keynote luncheon is not included. 

No refunds will be available after February 23, 2026. 

If you are paying by credit card or PO, you will receive information on how to pay after completing your registration. Checks can be mailed to: 

Eastern New Mexico University
Office of Planning and Policy, Station 2
Portales, NM 88130

If you have questions regarding your registration, you may email Cristine Watson at cristine.watson@enmu.edu or call her at 575-562-2315. 

Conference & Workshop Information and Costs

Pre-Conference Workshops

All pre-conference workshops will take place on February 27 from 8:30am - 11:30am. (Prices range from $50-$75). 

Late fee - A $10 late fee will be added to all registrations that include a pre and/or post conference workshop for registrations submitted beginning Tuesday, January 28, 2025.

Pre-Conference Workshop #1: Coming Soon

$75

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$75

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Pre-Conference Workshop #3: NM State Dual Credit Meeting

$50

Facilitated by NM HED and NM PED 

Attendees will have the opportunity to communicate with both NMPED and NMHED representatives regarding the future direction of dual credit in the state of New Mexico. This is an opportunity for secondary, post-secondary, counselors, administrators, academic advisors, program coordinators, faculty and all other constituents working with the dual credit population to meet and discuss best practices for dual credit programs.

2026 NMHEAR Conference

$175

The 2026 NMHEAR Conference includes all sessions, as well as the Keynote address. 

Late Fee - A $25 late fee will be applied to all registrations submitted beginning Monday, February 2, 2026.

Keynote Address: coming soon! 

Post-Conference Workshops

All pre-conference workshops will take place on February 28 from 1:00pm – 2:30pm. (Prices range from $25 - $45). 

Late fee - A $10 late fee will be added to all registrations that include a pre and/or post conference workshop for registrations submitted beginning Tuesday, January 28, 2025.

Post-Conference Workshop #1: Annual Meeting for NMAIRP

$25

Facilitated by Kate McGowan (NMSU), NMAIRP President

The New Mexico Association for Institutional Research and Planning (NMAIRP) will hold its annual meeting. One to two presenters will speak on current issues related to institutional research and planning. All conference attendees are welcome to attend.

Post-Conference Workshop #3: NM State Authorization Network (SAN) Summit 

$25

Facilitated by Alicia Armijo, NC-SARA Coordinator for NMHED. 

This workshop is the sixth annual meeting of the New Mexico State Authorization Network (NM-SAN). The New Mexico Higher Education Department NC SARA Coordinator will attend and provide important information regarding changes to SARA. There will be updates regarding NMHED processes and best practices for ensuring distance education compliance. Attendees will discuss needs and concerns relating to state authorization and provide feedback about NM-SAN Services. 

Post-Conference Workshop #4: NMDCP Annual Business Meeting 

$25

Facilitated by Kelsey Mead and Annie Willmon  

This workshop is the 1st state-wide meeting of the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP) New Mexico affiliate chapter. 

Late Fees

A late fee as outlined below will be applied to all registrations submitted beginning Monday, February 2, 2026

  • $25 late fee will be applied to conference registrations (Regular Registration: $175; Late Registration: $200)
  • $10 late fee will be applied to registrations that include a pre and/or post-conference registration