New Mexico Respect Ethics Acceptance in Leather, Inc.

08/04/2026

Instructor Announcement: Kinktoberfest 2026 - Amber
Warm up events: 2, 9 October 2026
Main event: 16-18 October 2026

Instructor: Amber

Amber has been an out Leatherdyke since 1973. She has participated in many Leather and kink events, both public and private. Amber founded and ran LeatherLife and established the Leather Order of Honor and Service. Amber is a respected educator and returning educator from Kinktobefest 2025 and NM Leather & Kink Fair. She list listed as a “Notable Individual” in the NM Leather & Alternative Community History Project.

Classes:

(1) Power Exchange: Mastery and Training the Top
What is the difference between master and top? How do we identify? How can mentorship work between 2 or more tops or between a top and a bottom? What does a new top need to know? What Protocols work for us?

(2) Power Exchange: The Power of Submission
What power do submissives carry and share? Can submissives be dominant? What powers do dominants look for in a submissive? What joys does submission bring?

(3) Skills, Edge Play: Negotiation and Contracts
How do we negotiate for what we actually want? How do we put that into a contract? What specifics are important? What rituals and protocols are useful in contracts?

See https://kinktoberfest.com

08/04/2026

Instructor Announcement: Kinktoberfest 2026 - Matthew
Warm up events: 2, 9 October 2026
Main event: 16-18 October 2026

Instructor: Matthew

Matthew has been a ki****er for most of his adult life. He enjoys Dom/sub dynamics as well as Bo***ge, chastity, pup/handler to name a few. He works in education and enjoys teaching others. His goal as an educator is to provide individuals the tools to participate in safe and fun kinky experiences.

Classes:

(1) Bo***ge: I Want My Mummy!
This class will demonstrate different techniques while engaging in mummification play while also exploring safety protocols and materials to use while wrapping your Mummy. We will model wrapping procedures and how to keep your mummy safe during the scene. Hands on! You’ll have plenty of time to practice techniques in the class. This class was held at the July 2026 New Mexico Leather & Kink Fair with great success.

This class will be held both on Oct 9th and the Main event.

See https://kinktoberfest.com

07/17/2026

We're here! Time for Community Kink/Leather Event - Friday, July 17th!, 6-9 pm!

Stop by and have a great relaxed time all or part of this event to enjoy 10 Vendors • (2) 1-hour classes (7-8 pm)• Social Time • Community Info • Smoke/Vape Area! 3766 Hawkins St NE, Albuquerque.

07/15/2026

It's downhill from here to the Free NM Leather & Kink Fair, this Friday July 17th, 6-9 pm! 10 Vendors • 2 Classes • Bootblack • Social Time • Smoke/Vape Area. Bring your favorite non-alcoholic beverage and snacks if you want! 3766 Hawkins St NE Albuquerque.

06/14/2026

Community Leather & Kink Tent at Sidewinders Pride Block Party - Fri/Sat 12-13 June 2026... informing the broader community about our events, facilities, services. Thanks to Sidewinders for the space, Spectrum/Purgatory for bringing and setting up the tent, and everyone that came out to volunteer to operate the tent. Sharing the tent was SPECTRUMABQ, Purgatory, OnyxHighDesert, and NM-REAL. Thanks for volunteering to TheSkinner, springpersephone, Finnly23, BearMarvin, DaddyBearMike, and the SpectrumABQ crew. Crowds for Friday were great. The crowd for Saturday was immense. Many other vendor and some community groups such as Duke-City-PaH were there.

06/11/2026

Kinktoberfest 2026 just got even more powerful — we're thrilled to announce Master Varii (with Demi) as a keynote speaker and educator. Join us October 16–18 (warm-ups Oct 2 & 9) for connection, education, and celebration within the kink community. Read more and get details: https://wix.to/RgqWLWQ

Kinktoberfest 2026 is shaping up to be an unforgettable event. Taking place from October 16 to 18, this gathering promises to bring together the kink community for education, connection, and celebration. There are also warm-up days on Friday evenings, October 2nd & 9th. We are thrilled to announce t...

06/11/2026

USED & ABUSED: A Kinky Sale, Swap, & Social — Clean out your toybag or find wickedly affordable treasures at our community rummage-style sale. Leather, kink gear, clothing, accessories, toys, books, décor and more. Buy. Sell. Swap. Socialize. Learn. Explore. Read the full post and details: https://wix.to/ObDMolw

Clean out your toybag, upgrade your gear, or come hunt for something wickedly affordable.Kinky garages sales, rummage sales, and swap meets are a great way to find items to round out your kinky attire or toy bag. So make sure to join in a community rummage-style sale featuring leather, kink gear, cl...

05/03/2026

Join NM REAL, Purgatory, and SpectrumABQ for a hands-on First Aid / CPR / AED Training Class ❤️‍🩹

Learn practical skills to respond to injuries, breathing emergencies, and cardiac events, with a focus on real-world situations our leather, kink, and alternative lifestyle communities may face. Whether you are a top or bottom, knowing what to do in an emergency can save a life or speed up recovery. This class will give you basics as well as specific information for injuries and illness that might come up during a scene.

Arrive by 1230 pm, class starts at 1 pm, done by 4 pm. Please eat before this event and bring your favorite non-alcoholic drink to sustain you through the class. Water and light snacks will be available.

This class supports our mission of respect, ethics, and acceptance by centering consent, body autonomy, and safety. No prior experience needed—just a willingness to learn and help keep our community safer. 🩺 This class results in a certificate and 2-year certification in these skills. This certification is valid for most employment, meets OSHA guidelines, and can be added to a resume. Cost of class pays for your certificate (Holistic Life Training) and benefits further education by NM-REAL, Inc.

Your instructor is Finnly, who is a certified trainer and has been teaching this class for about three years.

Cost is $30. No refunds. 18+ event. Must show ID. Tickets are transferrable by contacting NM-REAL, Inc. Very limited space - Limited to about 20.

Tickets can be obtained here:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/first-aid-cpr-aed-training-class

04/19/2026

Kinktoberfest 2026 Educator & Vendor Proposals are open!

We're starting to build the Educator and Vendor lineup at Kinktoberfest 2026. Links are here:

Educators:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfGIPtFVHkYk6A8BZs8XPSLr88OR-a9tPD2HRNik_825kYjxA/viewform?usp=dialog

Vendors:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeeLrXE1vFA13wf-cdqDPjeZxLX-fzalBerpwLDZBHPU0rfFQ/viewform?usp=dialog