Asphalt Pavement Association of New Mexico

10/15/2026

🚧 Take a look at what’s coming to SWACES!
A big shoutout to SealMaster for giving us a preview of the equipment and technology that helps keep our industry moving. 🛣️🚜

Join us at the Southwest Asphalt Conference & Equipment Show (SWACES) on October 28–29, 2026, at the Albuquerque Convention Center!
Come see the equipment, connect with industry professionals, and be part of the conversations shaping the future of roadway construction across the Southwest.

👉 Register, exhibit, or sponsor: SWACES

10/14/2026

See the equipment. Meet the people behind it.

The Southwest Asphalt Conference and Equipment Show puts the latest asphalt, paving, and construction equipment right on the show floor.

It’s also a chance to connect directly with the people who make the industry move — dealers, buyers, contractors, and key decision-makers.

Come see what’s new, get up close with the equipment, and make connections that matter.

📍 Albuquerque Convention Center
📅 October 28–29, 2026

Get Registered today! https://apanm.org/swaces

10/12/2026

Need an answer from the asphalt industry’s collective knowledge base? There’s an AI tool for that.

Hey NAPA is an AI assistant trained on decades of NAPA’s cited research, technical guidance, and industry standards.

From students exploring careers in asphalt to experienced technicians working through a jobsite question, Hey NAPA is designed to make technical information faster and easier to access.

It brings decades of industry knowledge into a modern tool—helping users connect with research, guidance, and technical information when they need it.

Technology is changing how the asphalt industry works. Hey NAPA is one example of how it can also change how we access what we already know.

Learn more about Hey NAPA through the resources.

https://youtu.be/8Z5DxRJJBpg

Meet the AI tool designed to answer your asphalt pavement questions...

10/09/2026

Coming to the SWACES? Don’t miss the extras!

When you register for SWACES, be sure to sign up for these two FREE special events:

🍻 Pre-Conference Social
📅 Tuesday, October 27
📍 The Clyde Hotel

🥂 APANM President’s Club Social
📅 Wednesday, October 28
📍 SWACES Show Floor

And if you’re traveling to Albuquerque, make your stay easy. The iconic Clyde Hotel is located directly across from the Albuquerque Convention Center, making it a convenient place to stay while you’re at SWACES.

Even better — SWACES attendees receive a special rate at The Clyde Hotel when registering for the conference.

Register for SWACES, reserve your room, and make plans to join us for both socials!
📍 Albuquerque Convention Center
📅 October 28–29, 2026

Get registered today: https://apanm.org/swaces

10/07/2026

Sustainability in the asphalt industry is about finding ways to improve operations while benefiting people, the planet and the bottom line.

From increasing the use of recycled materials to improving plant efficiency and creating safer working conditions, sustainable practices can reduce resource consumption, lower costs and strengthen the industry.

Sustainability isn’t separate from asphalt production—it’s part of building a more efficient, innovative industry.

Want to learn more about sustainability in asphalt? Explore NAPA’s resources and find practical ways to improve efficiency in your own operations: https://www.asphaltpavement.org/all-about-asphalt/asphalt-facts/recycling-sustainability/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

10/05/2026

🚧 Take a look at what’s coming to SWACES!
A big shoutout to Power Equipment Company for giving us a preview of the equipment and technology that helps keep our industry moving. 🛣️🚜

Join us at the Southwest Asphalt Conference & Equipment Show (SWACES) on October 28–29, 2026, at the Albuquerque Convention Center!
Come see the equipment, connect with industry professionals, and be part of the conversations shaping the future of roadway construction across the Southwest.

👉 Register, exhibit, or sponsor: SWACES

10/05/2026

SWACES Spotlight: Rush Truck Centers ()

The trucks that support asphalt work need to be ready when the job is. Rush Truck Centers helps keep commercial fleets operating with truck sales, all-makes parts, maintenance, repairs and mobile service.

Their Albuquerque location also offers Peterbilt trucks, preventive maintenance, DOT inspections and Xpress Service — making them a valuable resource for fleets throughout the Southwest.

Come see Rush’s latest at Exhibit E1 and over 75 other major construction equipment and truck dealers at SWACES. Get your tickets today! https://apanm.org/swaces

10/04/2026

81 heavy highway construction exhibitors, hundreds of pieces of equipment, 100,000 sq ft show floor, 10 expert training session. We are ready for you! Get your individual or group tickets at SWACES.org

10/02/2026

Join Lonestar Truck Group at SWACES!

Listen in to Byron with Lonestar Truck Group as he talks about their upcoming participation at the 2026 SWACES Conference.

Lonestar Truck Group provides commercial truck and trailer sales, parts, and service for Freightliner and Western Star vehicles.

Thanks to the Lonestar team for being part of SWACES! Make sure you get registered today! https://apanm.org/swaces

09/30/2026

Please join us in welcoming our newest members to the Asphalt Pavement Association of New Mexico!

We’re glad to have Bobcat of Albuquerque, Lee Engineering, , Legacy Testing Solutions, Pavewise, , Marsh Construction, City of Portales, , and IPR, Ltd. as part of the APANM community.

We look forward to connecting, collaborating, and strengthening New Mexico’s asphalt pavement industry together.

Is your business ready to get involved? Connect with APANM and be part of the conversation shaping the future of New Mexico’s asphalt pavement industry.