Hosted by Representative Anita Gonzales
Event Details
Date: Friday, November 13, 2026
Time: Registration opens at 7:30 AM | Closing session ends at 4:15 PM
Location: New Mexico Highlands University Student Center, 800 National Avenue, Las Vegas, NM
About the Summit
Join Representative Anita Gonzales, legislative leaders, housing professionals, and community partners for the 2026 Rural Housing Summit at New Mexico Highlands University. The summit brings together stakeholders from across the state to address pressing housing needs, examine policy, and identify actionable solutions for rural New Mexico communities.
Agenda
7:30 AM: Registration Opens | 8:15 AM – 9:45 AM: Welcome Session | 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM: Morning Breakout Session 1
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM: Plenary Luncheon | 1:15 PM – 2:30 PM: Afternoon Breakout Session 2 | 2:45 PM – 4:15 PM: Closing Session
Breakout & Focus Sessions
Workforce and Student Housing
Disaster Housing and Community Recovery
Rural Economic Development and the Effect on Housing
Tribal Housing: Challenges, Partnerships and Opportunities
Creating Pathways for First-Time Homebuyers
Infrastructure for Housing in Rural New Mexico
Rehab and Revitalization in Rural New Mexico
Building Technology and Innovation
General Sessions: Insurance, Funding Resources, Policy, and more
Legislative Panelists
Senator Linda Trujillo, Majority Leader
Representative Rebecca Dow, Minority Caucus Chair
Representative Harlan Vincent
Senator Cindy Nava, Majority Whip
Representative Linda Serrato
Representative Michelle Paulene Abeyta
Senator Angel Charley
Senator Heather Berghmans
ADA Accommodations
To request a reasonable ADA accommodation, contact Consuelo Lowe at 505-409-9077 or via email at maria.lowe@nmlegis.gov by November 8, 2026. Requests submitted with less than 24 hours' notice cannot be guaranteed.
Partners & Sponsors
New Mexico Home Builders Association
Center for Housing Economics
New Mexico Building Industry Institute (A partner of New Mexico Home Builders Association)
New Mexico Highlands University
Homewise
Sugar Creek Capital
