New Mexico Rural Water Association
Join us at the premier industry event of the year!
2009 Schedule & Classes Be a Presenter
Certification Exams Important Dates
For Exhibitors Exhibitor Demonstration Classes
Be a Sponsor Annual Awards NM Water Taste Test
Membership Meeting Annual Banquet 2009 Conference Exhibitors
How To Register
Online: Register for the 31st Annual Conference online and pay with your credit card. Make a secure transaction with no extra fees through Google Checkout, which requires an account, but it's quick, easy, and costs less for NMRWA. Click the button to register online now!
Mail, Fax or Phone: You may register for the Annual Conference by using the form below, or by calling the office at 1-800-819-9893. A full conference registration includes access to all classes, the Technology Exhibit Hall, and one ticket to all meal functions. Extra tickets may be purchased for the Exhibitor's Breakfast, Awards Luncheon, and the Annual Banquet. Please complete one form for each conference attendee.
You will save $20 by registering and submitting payment before March 6, 2009 and save an additional $15 if your system has under 100 service connections. NMRWA members save $100 on registration over non-members.
Conference Registration Form
Hotel Information
Our Conference will be held at the beautiful Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town, a New Mexico Heritage Hotel. This landmark destination is a full-service facility, offering room service, concierge services, two delightful restaurants, and the Q Bar, an ultra-chic lounge. Enjoy in-room massage, Day Spa and Salon services next door, Traditions gift shop, outdoor pool and Jacuzzi, exercise/workout facility, laundry/valet services, and newspapers found at the front desk. The Hotel is located at 800 Rio Grande Boulevard in the heart of the historic Old Town Plaza and museum district that has shops, restaurants, and galleries to explore within easy walking distance.
Hotel Albuquerque Website
The NMRWA Conference room block at Hotel Albuquerque is almost sold out!
Other nearby hotels include:
Best Western Rio Grande: 1015 Rio Grande Boulevard : 505-843-9500 / 800-959-4726
Hotel Blue: 717 Central Avenue NW : 505-924-2400
(Mention the NMRWA Conference to secure the best rate)
2009 Schedule & Classes
The Annual Conference will feature individual classes, in-depth workshops, field trips, and hands-on training sessions. All classes will be taught be highly qualified experts in the water and wastewater industry. Operators and board members will receive certification credits by attending accredited classes. We have changed the schedule this year, resulting in more separate training blocks and demonstration classes in the Exhibit Hall.
This will be the most training we have ever offered! Training tracks are Basic Water Systems, Advanced Water Systems, Wastewater Systems, Regulations, Board Training, Management, Tribal Systems, and Hot Topics.
2009 Class & Event Schedule (Final) updated: 3/25/2009
2009 Class Descriptions (Final) updated: 3/25/2009
2009 Presenters (Final) updated: 3/24/2009
Unwind after Mondays' training sessions by joining us at the Meet & Greet in the Exhibit Hall beginning at 5pm. We'll offer food, drinks, and music. The band is Felix Y Los Gatos and click below to listen.
Felix Y Los Gatos : music & more
Finish up the conference this year by joining us on Wednesday evening at Lucky 66 Bowl for our 1st Annual NMRWA Bowling Social at 7:00pm. Cost is $10/person and teams will be chosen by lottery.
map to Lucky 66 Bowl
Certification Exams
Exams begin at 8:00 am on Thursday, April 9, 2009 in the Franciscan Ballroom at the Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town. You must submit an application form and test fee to the New Mexico Environment Department - Surface Water Quality Bureau by March 10, 2009 to be eligible to sit for any exam. Click the link below for an application packet and more information.
NMED Utility Operators Certification Program website
Exhibitor Information
Showcase your product or service at New Mexico's largest water and wastewater conference. We've made schedule changes this year that will give you maximum access to potential clients. The Technology Exhibit Hall will be open for conference attendees on Monday, April 6th through noon on Wednesday, April 8th. Consider hosting an Exhibitor Demonstration Class (see demo class schedule below) or consider becoming a Conference Sponsor. Get more product exposure while supporting small water systems across New Mexico! Click below for an Exhibitor Packet or call our office for more information.
Exhibitor Registration Packet
Exhibit Hall Floorplan updated: 2/26/2009
Exhibitor Demonstration Classes
Demonstration Classes allow for hands-on instruction in a small group setting. Classes are offered in 30-minute time blocks on Tuesday morning only. The classes will take place inside the Exhibit Hall at the Exhibitor's booth. There are seven sessions and attendees attend a new class during each session. A separate attendance stamp card with special instructions will be included in Conference registration packets.
Separate registration is required for Demo Classes. Attendees must register for each individual demonstration class and time at the participating Exhibitor's booth. Attendees must ask the Exhibitor to register for a demonstration class. The class and time must also be copied to their attendance stamp card. Demo classes are popular with Conference attendees and space is limited, so early registration is encouraged.
Demo Classes will follow this schedule on Tuesday:
- 08:00 - 08:30 Session 1
- 08:35 - 09:05 Session 2
- 09:05 - 09:15 Morning Break 1
- 09:15 - 09:45 Session 3
- 09:50 - 10:20 Session 4
- 10:20 - 10:30 Morning Break 2
- 10:30 - 11:00 Session 5
- 11:05 - 11:35 Session 6
- 11:40 - 12:10 Session 7
Since multiple classes are offered per session, Exhibitors will repeat the same class during each session. All classes will be limited to 8 people to maximize the opportunity for questions and to address specific needs. At the end of each 30-minute session, the exhibitor/instructor will stamp attendance cards and attendees proceed immediately to the next booth on their schedule.
Be A Sponsor
Consider becoming more involved with the Association and our membership by being a Conference Sponsor. It's possible to sponsor just about anything during the Annual Conference: meals, breaks, contests, prizes, tours, and site visits. Benefits include recognition in the conference program and at conference events, logo placement on conference materials and on NMRWA.org, complimentary conference registrations, and an introduction to the NMRWA Board of Directors. It all adds up to high visibility and huge opportunity!
Conference Sponsorship Information
Annual Awards
The Association recognizes the achievements of Rural Water's best at the Annual Awards Luncheon. Anyone may nominate water systems, board members, operators, managers, or special individuals to receive an award.
Annual Awards Information & Nomination Form
7th Annual New Mexico Rural Water Taste Test
sponsored by Bohannan-Huston, Inc.
We are looking for the best drinking water from a community water system in the State to represent New Mexico in a nationwide competition. A panel of three distinguished judges will conduct a preliminary taste test on coded water samples to select the top five entries for the final "taste-off" on Tuesday evening immediately before the Annual Banquet.
The Grand Prize Winner will receive $1,500 towards airfare and hotel accommodations to meet New Mexico's congressional delegation and enter their water in The Great American Water Taste Test, sponsored each year by the National Rural Water Association during the Rural Water Rally in Washington, DC. New Mexico's 2003 winner, Lake Section Water Co., finished in the top five in the nation and was featured on CNN! Las Acequias de Placitas has won the NM competition three out of six years. If you think your water is the best, put it to the test!
NM Rural Water Taste Test Rules & Information
NRWA Water Rally
Membership Meeting
Be sure and attend the 31st Annual Membership Meeting at 8:00 am on Tuesday, April 7 and cast your vote for Association Board Members and Officers. Every voting system member is entitled to send a delegate to the Membership Meeting. Delegate forms must be received in the NMRWA office by 5:00 pm on March 27, 2009, and must be completed and signed in accordance with our bylaws to be accepted.
Delegate Form
Annual Banquet
Enjoy a fine dinner and quality entertainment in the Alvarado Ballroom to wrap up the Conference. Relax and socialize with friends as well as meet legislators, speakers, award winners, dignitaries, and other movers and shakers.
Annual Golf Tournament
The golf tournament has been cancelled for 2009. Thank you for your participation and support of our past tournaments.
Important Dates
Feb 20 : Deadline to submit nominations for operator / system awards
March 6 : Cutoff date for Hotel Albuquerque room block
March 6 : Last day to receive early bird registration prices!
March 6 : No refunds given after this date
March 10 : Deadline to submit certification exam application to NMED
March 27 : Delegate forms must be received in the NMRWA office by 5:00 pm to vote at the Membership Meeting
April 6 : Exhibit Hall Opens : 7:00 am
April 6 : Training sessions begin : 8:00 am
April 6 : Exhibitors' Box Lunch in the Exhibit Hall : Noon
April 6 : Exhibitors' Meet & Greet in the Exhibit Hall : 5:00 pm
April 7 : Membership Meeting in the Franciscan Room: 8:00 am
April 7 : Rural Water Taste Test Finals : 6:00 pm
April 7 : Annual Banquet & Entertainment: 7:00 pm
April 8 : Awards Luncheon : Noon
April 8 : PAC Raffle in the Franciscan Room : 5:15 pm
April 8 : 1st Annual NMRWA Bowling Social at Lucky 66 Bowl : 7:00 pm
April 9 : Operator Certification Exam : 8:00 am
2009 Exhibitors
- A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co.
- AdEdge Technologies Inc.
- AIRVAC, Inc.
- Albuquerque Winwater/Winnelson
- Arch Chemicals, Inc.
- Baker Utility Supply Corp.
- Biolynceus Biological Solutions
- Bohannan Huston, Inc.
- Cheney-Walters-Echols, Inc.
- Clow Valve Company
- Commtest, Inc.
- Construction Programs Bureau
- Controls West, Inc.
- CW Divers
- D&R Tank Company
- Dennis Engineering Company
- DEWCO Pumps & Equipment, Inc.
- DP Products
- Engineering America
- Engineers Inc.
- ESSCO Pipe & Supply
- Filter Tech Systems, Inc.
- Gorman-Rupp Co.
- Green Equipment Company
- Hach Company
- Hall Environmental Analysis Laboratory, Inc.
- HD Supply Waterworks
- Hersey Meters
- Hydro-Guard
- Industrial Service & Supply
- Intermountain Sales, Inc.
- Itron, Inc.
- Micro-Comm, Inc.
- MIOX Corporation
- Mueller Company
- Municipal Pipe Services
- Neptune Technology Group
- NMED Drinking Water Bureau
- Pollardwater.com
- Pureflow Filtration Div
- Red Flint Sand and Gravel
- Riley Industrial Services, Inc.
- Rural Special Districts Insurance Services/Glatfelter Insurance Group
- RVS Software
- Sensus
- Smith Engineering Company
- Souder Miller & Associates
- Stenner Pump Company
- Ted D Miller Associates
- TNEMEC/The Barry Group LLC
- Total Tanks
- TP Pump & Pipe
- Tyler Pipe
- USA BlueBook
- USDA Rural Development
- Vinyltech Corporation
- Wagner Rents
- Water Technology Group