RELEASE: Lt. Gov. Howie Morales & Xochitl Torres Small to give keynotes at NM Infrastructure Finance Conference

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

10/30/25

Lt. Gov. Howie Morales & Xochitl Torres Smal l to give keynotes at NM Infrastructure Finance Conference

ALBUQUERQUE –

The New Mexico Infrastructure Finance Conference (NMIFC) announces Lt. Gov. Howie Morales and Xochitl Torres Small, former U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture and U.S. Congresswoman, as keynote speakers.

The 28th Annual NMIFC, taking place November 3–7, is New Mexico’s premier event for infrastructure funding, planning, and collaboration, bringing together more than 600 local, tribal, and state leaders, along with engineers, planners, and community advocates from across the state.

“Improving public infrastructure across New Mexico has been a top priority under the administration of Governor Lujan Grisham and I, and we’re not done yet,” said Lt. Gov. Morales. “The NMIFC is an invaluable gathering that brings together state and local government leaders to strengthen our connections, share knowledge, find new opportunities for collaboration, and work together to build a more resilient future.”

Lt. Gov. Howie Morales will share his vision for strengthening collaboration between state and local governments to build sustainable, thriving communities. Xochitl Torres Small will provide leadership perspectives from her time in Congress and as a Secretary of Agriculture.

The five-day conference will also feature over 60 sessions and workshops from 137 state and local speakers, including the following high-ranking leaders:

Senator Michael Padilla

Representative Nathan Small

Representative Derrick Lente

Secretary Rob Black

Secretary Sarita Nair

Secretary Ricky Serna

OBAE Director Jeff Lopez

Deputy Secretary John Roderick

Deputy State Engineer Tanya Trujillo

Interstate Stream Commission Director Hannah Riseley-White

Senior Infrastructure Advisor to the Governor Rebecca Roose

On the final day of the conference, DFA will announce award winners and the host city for the 2026 NMIFC.

Those wishing to attend can register at the conference website, www.nmifc.com. Regular registration is still open for $400. Additionally, those wishing to be an exhibitor or sponsor can view more information on the website.

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Contact: Henry Valdez, Director of Legislative Affairs, Henry.Valdez@dfa.nm.gov , 505.490.5245

About NMIFC

The NM Infrastructure Finance Conference is New Mexico’s leading venue for connecting communities with funding opportunities and technical expertise to develop essential infrastructure. Each year, NMIFC brings together hundreds of participants from across the state to share strategies, resources, and success stories that strengthen New Mexico’s future.

Henry Valdez

Director of Legislative Affairs

Office of the Secretary

c. 505.490.5245