Only a Few Days Remaining Before We Kick Off the 47th Annual Conference on Aging
NM Conference on Aging
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We’re just days away from the 47th Annual New Mexico Conference on Aging, happening September 23 - 25 at Glorieta Conference Center. If you haven’t registered yet, now is the time.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this inspiring gathering of professionals, caregivers, providers, and older adults from across the state.
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Getting There: Shuttle Transportation
Due to limited onsite parking, we’ve arranged free shuttle service between Santa Fe and Glorieta Conference Center. Shuttles will run on a set schedule each day of the event, helping you arrive on time for sessions and return with ease. Full details, including pickup locations and hours of operation, can be found below. If you are coming from a northern community such as El Dorado, Pecos, Rowe, Las Vegas, etc. please email altsd.coa@altsd.nm.gov for an additional park and ride option.
If you are coming with a senior center, please contact them directly to determine their plan. Senior Center Vans will be able to park onsite at Glorieta with the parking pass that we will receive.
Please note: All ADA shuttles will be leaving from the PERA parking lot (459 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87501). Please see map below.
Shuttle Schedules These can also be found on our website by clicking here
Keynote Speaker Spotlights
Tuesday: Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham The 32nd Governor of New Mexico and a 12th-generation New Mexican, Governor Lujan Grisham was the first Cabinet Secretary for the Aging and Long-Term Services Department. She continues to champion older adults and people with disabilities by prioritizing health care investments and innovative programs that expand access and improve quality of care.
Wednesday: Chip Conley A hospitality pioneer and the founder of Joie de Vivre Hospitality, Chip Conley also served as Head of Global Hospitality and Strategy at Airbnb. In 2018, he co-founded the Modern Elder Academy, the world’s first “midlife wisdom school.” His latest book, Learning to Love Midlife , explores the potential and opportunities in this stage of life. He’ll bring that same wisdom to our stage with insights on aging with purpose and possibility.
Thursday: Joe Hayes Beloved New Mexico storyteller Joe Hayes will close the conference with a medley of Southwestern tales. His keynote is both entertaining and inspiring, reminding us that it’s never too late to tell our own stories.
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Thank You to Our Sponsors
This year’s Conference on Aging is made possible through the generous support of New Mexico Aging Services, with presenting sponsors Anchorum Health Foundation and the New Mexico Indian Affairs Department. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all of our sponsors for their commitment to this event.
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