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2026 Hospitality Industry AwardsThe 2026 Hospitality Industry Awards are shaping up to be one of the biggest nights New Mexico’s hospitality community has ever seen — a once‑in‑a‑generation celebration at the Route 66 Casino Hotel honoring NMRA’s 80th Anniversary, the Centennial of Route 66, and CEO Carol Wight’s retirement. We’ll also be recognizing Ed Linderman of Las Cruces with NMRA’s Lifetime Achievement Award. If you want to be in the room for the stories, the tributes, the energy, and the people who shape our industry, secure your seats NOW.
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New Mexico restaurants are hiring—and the NMRA Job Board is where the industry goes to find its next great hire. Whether you’re building a team or looking for your next move, this is the statewide hub for real opportunities in hospitality. Jump in and get connected.
SERVSAFE CLASSES IN YOUR CITY
We’re making ServSafe easier than ever by bringing classes directly to communities across New Mexico, so your team can get certified without the travel or hassle. Whether you’re in Gallup, Santa Fe, Las Cruces, or anywhere in between, NMRA delivers accessible training that helps operators stay compliant and keeps guests safe.
CANNABIS BEVERAGES for NM RESTAURANTS
As more guests look for alternatives, restaurants that thoughtfully incorporate THC beverages can capture new traffic, differentiate their menus, and build experiences that reflect New Mexico’s forward‑thinking dining culture.
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A few years in we finally joined the New Mexico Restaurant Association. We have gained so much knowledge by being members. NMRA saved us a lot of money and energy when it came to discounts on services such as worker’s comp, music licensing, credit card processing, etc.
NMRA gives the new restaurateur the power of a bigger company. The biggest benefit is that the NMRA sticks up for our industry on the government level. Their powerful voice speaks up for us and has saved our restaurants from potential costly legislation that could be devastating to the operator.
We now have nine restaurants in New Mexico. Our growth has been influenced by our membership.”
Matt DiGregory
CEO Home on The Range, Inc.
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