The New Mexico Association of Counties (NMAC) Better Informed Public Officials (BIPO) Conference provides newly elected and veteran officials invaluable training to assist them in their important public roles. BIPO provides a foundation for newly elected officials as they begin their county leadership. Participants are encouraged to attend the entire three-day event as sessions focus on the specific responsibilities of each county elected office. Agenda items include:
- Understanding legal responsibilities and finance fundamentals
- Learning what county elected officials can and cannot do
- Avoiding common missteps, pitfalls, and negative press
- Discovering resources that support sound decision-making
- Building skills for working effectively with constituents, staff, and colleagues
NM EDGE classes: NMAC provides scholarships that cover NM EDGE classes for newly elected county officials. Veteran officials and county staff are required to pay a separate NM EDGE enrollment fee through the NM EDGE enrollment site. See the About & Fees page for details.
Contact Isaiah Rodriguez at 505-820-8101 or irodriguez@nmcounties.org for more information.
Conference Location
The BIPO Conference will be held at the Embassy Suites Hilton Albuquerque. Registered attendees have a discounted room rate of $144.00 per night. Complimentary guest parking is available on site. Breakfast is included in the room rate.
Discounted rooms will be available until Saturday, November 7, 2026, for registered attendees only.
Embassy Suites Albuquerque
1000 Woodward Pl NE
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 245-7100
Online registration will be accepted until 11:59 pm Friday, November 27, 2026. After this date, all registrations must be done on-site starting Tuesday, December 8, 2026, at the Embassy Suites Hilton Albuquerque
Conference participants may make an online payment by credit or debit card at registration or by calling Isaiah Rodriguez at (505) 820-8101 or Anna Espinoza at (505) 820-8110.
Refunds (less a 25% administrative fee) for cancellation will be accepted until Friday, December 4, 2026. After this date, there will be no refunds. Cancellations after this deadline due to extenuating circumstances (less the 25% administrative fee) must be sent in writing to Isaiah Rodriguez at irodriguez@nmcounties.org.
By submitting your registration, you agree to pay these fees, submit by the deadline, and the cancellation provisions. All conference participants are subject to the NMAC Meetings & Events Policy. Please click HERE to view the full NMAC Meetings & Events Policy.
If you have any questions, please contact Isaiah Rodriguez at (505) 820-8101 or Anna Espinoza at (505) 820-8110 irodriguez@nmcounties.org