We are very pleased to announce that we are returning to the Ramada Hotel Midtown! This location makes it possible for us to have suites for EVERY game, a central mustering location, and pool access for guests if you want to take a break from games. 

Here are some awesome features of this venue:

• On-site bar – Great for hanging out with people after games. Chat and have a drink!
• Free airport shuttle – Up to 5 miles around the hotel and airport pickup/dropoff.
• Breakfast – Free breakfast available for hotel guests. $5.95 for everyone else!
• Security – Gated parking with security 24 hours a day.
• Swimming pool – Take a break from games and go for a swim!
• Convention suite/break room – Hang out, talk games, and relax in the Lobo Room.
• Private rooms for gaming – Beds will be removed, making room for tables and chairs.
• Event-oriented staff – Friendly hotel staff is accustomed to hosting events of all sizes.

There are also other great food options immediately around the convention: The Range Cafe (a local favorite), Little Anita’s New Mexican Food, Village Inn, and many more within a short drive. 

Whether you want to grab a quick bite before your morning game or indulge in some of our world-famous New Mexican food, there are plenty of options close to the hotel, many within walking distance!

The Range Cafe: A local favorite for brunch, comfort food, and pie.

Little Anita’s: Classic New Mexican food – try your enchiladas “Christmas” style (red and green chile!)

Village Inn: Pie and diner classics – but they still have green chile!

Pho 79: Vietnamese restaurant, staring delicious pho and spring rolls. Try the Vietnamese Iced Coffee!

Twisters Burgers and Burritos:  New Mexican-style fast food, perfect for that 3pm burrito craving.

Applebee’s: You know what’s here.

Over the past few years, New MexiCon has recruited an amazing team of folks willing to dedicate their time and energy to make sure this convention happens. Listed below are some of our core staff, but there are tons of other awesome Burqueños helping behind the scenes, too!

Matt Bohnhoff is Convention Chair for New MexiCon again this year! Matt publishes his own silly games through Wasteland of Enchantment and organizes games for teenagers at local libraries. He believes in the power of games as tools of expression, bonding, and education.

 

 

 

Katherine Fackrell has claimed the position of Treasurer for New MexiCon and continues to manage the website. She is the proud recipient of the first New MexiCon IndieSomnia Award for playing too many games instead of sleeping, and is definitely not a vampire…

Jason Slanga has claimed full control as Head of Community Coordination and stands as next in line for the Convention Chair of New MexiCon. He is a fluent speaker of Latin, and co-host of a Latin-language podcast. Ask him about his short form, one-shot game that’s played in Latin!

Justin Rogers, or “J.Ro”, has shifted into the New MexiCon Community Coordination team, and has done some writing, editing, and music composition for various indie RPG projects. He enjoys unreleased Apocalypse World hacks and is the board’s token LARP enthusiast.

Sean Friend is a Marketing Coordinator for a local law firm, Slingshot Law and has taken on duties as New MexiCon’s Head of Front of House.  He has created his own Board Games, Dastardly Deeds and Mystic Pizza, under his company Bananatee Games.  He has a passion for great storytelling, design, artwork, and gaming.  He is looking forward to this new and exciting experience at the next New MexiCon!

Nick Hopkins is  the Head of Program Coordination for New MexiCon this year! He had a very long stretch away from gaming but jumped back in with both feet in 2012. He is slowly slipping toward the inevitable event horizon of game design, dabbling in games about iron giants, eldritch horrors, and brave little mice.