About

History & Mission

New Mexico Book Association brings together enthusiastic and dedicated people whose lives and livelihoods involve producing books and providing them to the public. Founded in 1994 as a 501(c)(6) organization, NMBA became a pioneer among statewide book publishing groups by opening its membership to all individuals, businesses, and institutions that are professionally involved with books.

We are a professional organization supporting the authorship, editing, design, creation, production, distribution, and marketing of books in all forms by providing networking opportunities, educational programs, book selling events, and expert advice for our members. NMBA is the only statewide nonprofit that serves all book professionals, and we continue to be one of the country’s most active book associations.

Editors, writers, printers, libraries and librarians, booksellers, freelance book designers, publicists, and marketers throughout the Land of Enchantment and beyond have a home in NMBA.

W E S T R I V E T O . . .

Preserve.

To preserve and perpetuate the book, in the broadest sense of the term (including electronic, visual, and audible words and images), as a repository of the wisdom of the past, the essence of the present, and a guide to the future.

Support.

To work with other organizations and associations, both public and private, interested in the promotion of the book, of literacy in general, and of educational resources designed to serve the widest possible public. Today, books and book publishing are experiencing profound transformations, and our vision is to continue to provide up-to-date information and support to our members.

Network.

To work with all interested persons involved in the production, manufacture, publication, distribution, and sale of books, and to enhance public recognition and promote the distribution of books written by New Mexico authors, dealing with New Mexico issues, or produced or published in New Mexico.

Meet the NMBA
Board Members & Staff

Each year, three of the nine board positions are elected or re-elected by the members of NMBA. Each Board Member serves for three years. Ballots are issued to members prior to the June Gala and Annual Membership meeting, and results of elections are announced after the Gala.