South West Transit Association

The Association was founded in 1986. Since then, we have established a New Mexico State Conference that is recognized nationally. Each year we host three quarterly trainings. In addition, NMTA offers a variety of services and information to its members.

Who/How many people will be participating in the conference?

We expect approximately 200 people. They will be from private and public organizations.

What exhibitors will be attending?

In the past, participating exhibitors have included bus and van sales, fleet maintenance services, insurance agencies, routing software companies, and security camera vendors.

CONFERENCE HOTEL
Santa Ana Star Hotel and Casino
54 Jemez Dam Rd
Bernalillo, NM 87004

NMTA Room Rate: NMTA Room Rate:

8$121.00 (Friday, April 12, 2024 – Wednesday,

April 17, 2024) Double or Single

Reservations can be made at the link below: https://book.rguest.com/wbe/group/1820/santaanastar/auth

Group Code: BKG292

Password: BKG292 (Please note that the Password is case sensitive.)

You may also call our reservation line at 1(844) 466-2378 to book a room.

Reservations must be made by Thursday, April 4, 2024, to receive the NMTA special rate.

BOOTH SETUP/ REMOVAL AND SHIPPING INFORMATION
Conference setup begins Sunday, April 14th and is from 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm. If you are unable to make this time, please make arrangements with Melissa at mdrake@nm-ta.com. All displays must be broken down by 11:00 am on Tuesday, April 16th. Conference materials and booths should be shipped to the following address no EARLIER than Thursday, April 11th. Boxes must be clearly labeled using the following format:

Santa Ana Star Casino Hotel
RE: NM Transit Conference and Expo
Box ___ of ___
54 Jemez Canyon Dam Rd.
Santa Ana Pueblo, NM 87004

EXHIBIT HOURS

Exhibitor hours start on Monday morning at 7:30 am during breakfast. The exhibit hall is located in the Ballroom Foyer where breakfasts will be served daily, buffet style. The major traffic at booths will be during breaks for breakfast, lunch and during the Vendor Appreciation Mix and Mingle scheduled on Monday, April 15th, from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm. Please see published Agenda for additional information.
Who are we and what to expect at the conference?

CANCELLATIONS / SUBSTITUTIONS / REFUNDS

If you plan to have two or more people attend for only part of the conference and substitute others for the balance of the conference, you must pay registration fees for the additional people – registration fees are not transferable mid-conference.
Requests for refunds will be honored only if notification of cancellation is received in writing or email by April 8, 2024. Registrants who fail to cancel will not be refunded the registration fee. A $50.00 administrative fee will be charged for all cancellations. No refunds will be honored after the conference. Substitutions may be made if registrants cannot attend. Please notify NMTA of substitutions by email to mdrake@nm-ta.com.

DRESS CODE

We recommend business casual dress for the conference.