We are beginning what promises to be an outstanding year for our business in New Mexico. To push our industry forward, the Apartment Association of New Mexico (AANM) is pleased to begin 2017 with its new board of directors.

On December 9th, AANM hosted over 300 attendees for the Charity Gala, presented by JL Gray Company and Monarch Properties. Close to $24,000 net cash was raised in addition to 3,000 pounds of food and countless bags of clothing to benefit Veterans Integration Center, Roadrunner Food Bank, and Heading Home. The Board of Directors, staff, and the planning committee extend heartfelt gratitude for the members that made contributions and attended the event. It was an exciting evening that highlighted the thoughtful caring of the folks from the residential rental business in New Mexico.

Housing and Insurance Subcommittee Chairman Blaine Leutkemeyer has released long-awaited draft principles outlining a path forward to reauthorizing the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) before it expires in September 2017. The document provides a framework that will ensure market certainty for the real estate community, while lessening taxpayer exposure and liability via mandatory use of reinsurance and risk transfer. Several of the key principles have the potential to drive down costs for apartment firms that mitigate risk.

While finding a suitable tenant for your vacancies, you’ve probably come across applicants who are on a visa. Whether it’s a work or student visa, many of these applicants have no financial background in the United States, and this makes performing a credit check impossible.

AANM offers over 500 hours of education every year.

Sign up for a specific offering below or visit our website for a detailed list of all classroom seminars, luncheons, and events.

Did you know that AANM members receive a $5 discount to attend any of the Webinar Wednesday series through Multifamily Insiders? Simply enter the promo code 16AANM to discount your registration!

Mark your calendars and make your travel arrangements for the 2017 NAA Capitol Conference and Lobby Day which will take place March 7 and 8 in Washington, D.C. The Capitol Conference will start after lunch on March 7 with an issues orientation and advocacy training session.

NMHC/NAA joined nearly 380 other trade associations and business groups from across the country in urging Speaker Paul Ryan to make consideration of the "Regulatory Accountability Act" an early priority for the new Congress in 2017.

AANM members and their families receive a discounted nightly room rate of $114 for single and double occupancy, including complimentary high-speed wireless internet, at the Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown. Employees of member companies can use this discount for visiting owners, regional managers, etc. This rate also applies to family visiting from out of town! Individual reservations can be made through their website (link below) or by calling 1-800-325-3535.

Members can post open positions for free in the AANM Career Center. Additionally, members can view the resumes of job seekers. You have to be logged in to take advantage of these benefits.

1. Click on LOGIN at the top of page.
2. Click on "CREATE AN ACCOUNT."
3. On the Membership & Account Access, click again on "CREATE AN ACCOUNT."
4. Choose if you’d like to connect with Facebook, Google+, or with a unique email and password.
5. Enter your information

Hint: Your "Parent Company" is the property that you work for, unless you work directly for the corporate office. For vendors members, it’s simply your company.

1. Demonstrate your commitment to empower and advance the rental housing industry in the State of New Mexico.

2. Provide more educational opportunities for national speakers and instructors while keeping registration costs down.

3. Get more bang for your buck through exclusive marketing opportunities.

4. Get top billing through logo placement and brand recognition.

5. Have a budget plan for the year and participate in all events.