Bringing professional development closer to you—Las Cruces and Las Vegas, every other year.

NMAEYC hosts regional early childhood conferences at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces and New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas. These gatherings bring professional development opportunities closer to home for educators, caregivers, and families across the state. With workshops, networking, and community connections, the regional conferences provide accessible, high-quality learning experiences tailored to the needs of New Mexico’s diverse communities.

Learning Without Limits - empowering early childhood across New Mexico

Saturday, October 3, 2026  9am -2pm  

Registration $30 each - registration opens in July

New Mexico Highlands University, Las Vegas, NM 

See you there!

Hotel Accommodations

A discounted room block is available at the Castaneda Hotel for attendees of the October Regional Conference.

To reserve your room, call (505) 434-8800 and ask for the “NMAEYC group rate”.