2025 Pub. 22 Issue 3

113th Annual NMBA CONVENTION On September 11-12, the NMBA held its 113th Annual Convention in Albuquerque at Sandia Resort and Casino. It was a terrific event with a bevy of excellent speakers, and thanks to our long-time NMBA event planner and office manager, Debbie Schaefer, who retired on October 1. Congratulations to Debbie on her retirement! Thank You to Our Convention Sponsors! Ruby Slipper Sponsors, $3,000 • Housing New Mexico MFA • Western Bank, Artesia • FHLBankDallas Cowardly Lion Sponsor, $2,500 • Capital CDC Tin Man Sponsor, $2,000 • BHG Financial Scarecrow Sponsors, $1,000 • Banc Consulting Partners • WesPay A vendor from Farmers National tends to her booth. The full convention crowd intently listens to a speaker. “The Wizard of Oz” main characters to illustrate the convention’s theme 10

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