What is NSPE – New Mexico?
The New Mexico Society of Professional Engineers (NMSPE) provides leadership for the advancement of engineering professionalism throughout New Mexico. We provide conferences, meetings, events, and activities throughout the year, including ethics classes and the professional engineering exam review courses. We are 300 members strong! Our members range from university students to retired professionals located throughout the state in several different chapters.
NMSPE Events
Join Us In Celebrating Engineers Week!
Announcing the 2025 EWeek Conference! The EWeek Conference will be held on Friday, February 21, 2025 at the UNM SUB, Ballrooms A and B from 8:00am to 3:30pm. Earn up to 7 PDH credits, including 2 in Ethics Training. This year’s theme is "Design Your Future."
Since its founding by NSPE in 1951, Engineers Week has celebrated the tremendous contributions engineers make to society. As we look ahead to Engineers Week 2025 (February 1622), we are excited to continue our partnerships with NSPE and DiscoverE and invite you to help inspire the next generation of engineers.
This year’s theme, “Design Your Future,” highlights the critical role engineers play in solving global challenges and building the world of tomorrow. Join us in celebrating Engineers Week by sharing your story, encouraging students and showing the world how engineering is shaping the future. Together we will continue leading the way in inspiring future innovators!
Please join us at the 2025 EWeek Conference to learn about exciting research and projects in New Mexico both in industry and by Outstanding Students from New Mexico’s engineering colleges, as we “Design Your Future”.
Earn up to 7 professional development hours including 2 hours of ethics. Full Day Registration (in-person) includes parking, continental/hot breakfast, a hot plated lunch, and after conference reception. Sign up now – you don’t want to miss this!
Nominate the Best – please send in your nominations for Project of the Year, Engineer of the Year, and/or Young Engineer of the Year. The deadline for submission is Friday, February 7th! Winners to be announced at the Conference!
Recent Events
The 2024 Issues Conference was held both in person and virtually on Friday, November 22, 2024 at UNM Continuing Education Center. This year’s theme was ENGINEERS NAVIGATING A BRAVE NEW WORLD! The exciting lineup of speakers and topics included: Gerhard Schoener, PhD – Southern Sandoval County Arroyo Flood Control Authority (SSCAFA), “Hydrologic Modeling for SSCAFCA Facilities”, Mueen Abdullah, PhD – University of New Mexico, Computer Science, “Bitcoin and Data Mining Research,” Mostafa Hassanalian, PhD – New Mexico Tech, Mechanical Engineering, “Utilizing Drones for Biological Systems and Biomimicry Research,” Elizabeth Anderson, PE – Office of the State Engineer, “Update from the State Engineer’s Office – Water Resources,” Perry Valdez, NMBLPEPS Executive Director, “Board Update,” Kyle Payne, PhD – Quality Culture, LLC, “Ethical Leadership and Followership for Engineers.”
Local Chapter Events
Albuquerque Chapter
The Albuquerque Chapter hosts monthly luncheons and/ or dinners(except for February, June and November) on the third week of each month. These luncheons qualify for one hour of PDH credit and are a great opportunity to hear presentations on various topics of interest and socialize with your peers. Please join us for our March 20, 2025 Luncheon from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm and our April 17, 2025 Dinner Meeting from 5:30pm to 7:00pm, at the UNM Continuing Education Center, 1634 University Avenue NE. Everyone is welcome.
Please plan to join us for our next luncheons . Please note there will be no luncheon held in February due to the State EWeek Conference.
The 2024 Golf Tournament was held on July 13, 2024 at Sandia Golf Resort. Teams will be competed for fun, bragging rights, and prizes. Proceeds benefit MATHCOUNTS. Plan now to participate next year.
Santa Fe Chapter
The Santa Fe/Los Alamos Chapter will be held on Thursday, January 30 2025 at the Old Pecos Trail Cafe located at 2239 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87501. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m.. Attendees will earn at least 1 1/2 PDHs towards your PE license renewal.
The Santa Fe/Los Alamos MathCounts competition will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Volunteers are always needed!
Please contact Joe Barela at joebengineering@msn.com for more information.
San Juan Chapter
The San Juan Chapter meets monthly on the third Wednesday of the month. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at noon at the Geomat Inc. Office Building, 2100 Cortland Avenue, Farmington. Please contact Jeric Jaramillo at nmspe.sanjuan@gmail.org for more information.
Latest News
State News for NMSPE Members, PE Matters, September 2024 edition is now available.
2024 Spring PE Magazine is now available!
Featured Articles include:
- Ethics and Accountability
- Public Views on Licensing and AI
- Where Are the Women Engineers?
- The Future of Eco-Conscious Engineers
- Mentoring at Any Age and Stage
and more. . .