Mission:
​To increase comradery among and professional success of New Mexico Agriculture Teachers through networking, professional development, and mentorship.
Vision:
NMAETA strives to advance agricultural education and promote the profession of teaching Agriculture by recruiting and retaining highly qualified Agricultural Education Teachers through premier leadership activities, personal growth opportunities, and career success events.   
Summer NMAETA Conference
June 12-15, 2023
MCM Elegante
Ruidoso, NM
575-258-5500
Room Block under NMAETA
​NMAETA membership can be paid using the convenient link below:
NMAETA-SUMMER CONFERENCE

NMAETA-SUMMER CONFERENCE

$150.00

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N.A.A.E. Region II Conference 
TBD
If you have any questions, or need assistance, please call Liz Lopez at 575-646-3036 or email at lizml@nmsu.edu
NMAETA
New Mexico Agriculture Education Teachers Association​
National Association for Agriculture Educators (NAAE)
New Mexico Ag teachers are also eligible for membership in the National Association for Agriculture Educators (NAAE).
NMAETA Information
NMAETA Teacher Awards  2020
  • Rookie of the Year: Raul Perea- Las Cruces High
  • Outstanding Young Teacher: Rhea Lynn Kaufman - Artesia
  • Outstanding Teacher: Brandon Devine- Hondo
2022-2023 NMAETA Officers
  • Past President - Skylar Pierce - ENMU
  • President -  Clay Lightfoot - Logan
  • President Elect - Haley Ellett - Artesia
  • Vice President - Julian Marta- Hot Springs
  • Secretary - Chris Flanagan- Texico
Contact information for these teachers is available through our teacher directory
To see a list of district advisors, visit the 
District Officer Page

2022 Ag Teacher Award Biographies

Rookie of the Year Young Ag Teacher Ag Teacher of the Year