We the People
75th Annual New Mexico NAACP State Conference
Faith • Identity • Justice • A Stronger Tomorrow
October 23 & 24, 2026 · Zia Park Casino Hotel · Hobbs, NM
Conference Schedule
Friday, October 23 · 7:00 p.m. — Gospel Extravaganza
A Night of Praise, Power and Purpose at the Western Heritage Museum and Lea County Hall of Fame, 1 Thunderbird Circle, Hobbs. Featuring renowned gospel artists and musical entertainers from across New Mexico and West Texas, including Missionary Jean Hodge and artist Russell White. Attendance is free. Hors d’oeuvres will be served.
Saturday, October 24 · 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. — Youth & College Conference
Center for Recreational Excellence (CORE), Hobbs
Saturday, October 24 · 10:00 a.m. — Prayer Brunch
$50 per person
Saturday, October 24 · 6:00 p.m. — Banquet
$100 per person
Workshops on housing, food insecurity, voting rights, and legal redress will be held throughout the conference.
Youth & College Conference
NM State NAACP Youth & College Chapters
Saturday, October 24 · 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Center for Recreational Excellence (CORE), Hobbs, NM
Calling all youth and college students! Join NAACP Youth Councils and College Chapters from across New Mexico for a full day of trainings, activities, and conversation as part of our 75th Annual State Conference, “We the People.”
Trainings · Activities · Conversation
Questions? Email info@nmstatenaacp.org or call 575-565-6656.
Banquet Keynote Speaker
Co-Pastor Evang. Crystal Mullins
Saturday, October 24 · 6:00 p.m. · Banquet
Born and raised in Hobbs, Co-Pastor Evang. Crystal Mullins has served in ministry since a young age and accepted her call at 20. A leader in faith, public service, and health care, she returns home to deliver the keynote at our 75th Annual State Conference Banquet.
• Senior Pastor of New Beginnings Church of God with her husband, Bishop Samuel Mullins, since 2018
• New Mexico/El Paso/SWIM State Youth & Discipleship Director and Girls Ministries Coordinator, Church of God
• Former Hobbs District 3 City Commissioner (2010–2015)
• Family Nurse Practitioner leading a walk-in family clinic at American Medical Group in Carlsbad
• Founder of the Grace and Power women’s conference, drawing women from multiple states and denominations
• Ordained minister, published author of a 30-day devotional, and CrossFit Level 1 instructor
Education: Hobbs High honors graduate; two Associate Degrees in Science, New Mexico Junior College; B.S. in Nursing, Eastern New Mexico University; M.S. in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, West Texas A&M.
“My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.” — 2 Corinthians 12:9
Observer Registration
Organizations and individuals may attend as observers. Observer fee: $40.
Make checks payable to NM State NAACP Conference and mail to: NAACP NM State Conference, P.O. Box 3804, Hobbs, NM 88241.
Registration must be received by October 12, 2026
Hotel: Zia Park Casino Hotel
3901 W Millen Dr, Hobbs, NM 88240
Special conference rate: $99 per night with code 1026NAACP. Call 1-888-942-7275 or book online.
The group rate deadline has passed. Call Zia Park at 1-888-942-7275 and mention code 1026NAACP to check remaining availability.
Plan Your Visit
Sponsors & Vendors
Support the 75th State Conference and reach attendees from across New Mexico. Choose an option below to pay securely online.
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Thank you to our sponsors
City of Hobbs (funded in part by Hobbs Lodgers’ Tax) · Black Chamber of Commerce of New Mexico · New Mexico Office of African American Affairs · New Mexico MLK State Commission · Chevron
Questions?
Evelyn Rising, Hobbs Branch Secretary · 575-602-1317
Joseph Cotton, Hobbs Branch President · 575-318-6413
Mae Lockett, State Coordinator · 1-803-361-6106
info@nmstatenaacp.org