PRESERVE YOUR FUTURE BY BUILDING ON TRADITIONS - VIVA VEGAS '25!
Join us!
Who:
New Mexicans who work in and have interest in the field of historic preservation or heritage conservation.
What:
New Mexico Statewide Historic Preservation Conference
Where:
New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, New Mexico
When:
October 3-5, 2025
Registration opens May 1, 2025
Why:
New Mexican historic preservationists have not convened a statewide conference since 2011.
Conference Information:
The conference will feature speakers on many aspects of historic preservation including relevance, sustainability, affordable housing, gentrification, cultural preservation, preservation law, funding resources, case studies and hands-on demonstrations. Tours of cultural properties in Las Vegas and surrounding areas will also be featured.
Conference Presenters:
We are seeking presenters for the conference. Abstracts and proposals are due by March 28, 2025. Visit: https://form.jotform.com/243236313054144 to submit your proposal.
Who is Coordinating the Conference?
The Conference is being coordinated by Cornerstones Community Partnerships and the New Mexico State Historic Preservation Office (Historic Preservation Division).
The Conference is sponsored by the Las Vega Citizens Committee for Historic Preservation, New Mexico Highlands University, Luna Community College, the Luna Community College Foundation, the City of Las Vegas, and the Las Vegas Community Foundation.
More Information
Stay tuned as more information will be posted here regarding registration and other conference information.
Questions? Please reach out to HPD at nm.shpo@dca.nm.gov or visit Preserve NM.