2026 New Mexico IAAI Annual Training Conference
New Mexico Chapter of The International Association of Arson Investigators
February 23rd-27th, 2026
2025 Conference Schedule (35 Hours of Tested Training)
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Track 1 Fire Investigations CE’s
Monday- February 23rd
0800-0845- registration, coffee and burritos
0845- Welcome by Bernalillo County Fire
0900-1030- Research on fires Presentation by Sandia Labs
1030-1200 Fires in Hoarders homes- Justin Daniels Knox Box
1300-1700- Evidence Collection Technician (IAAI-ECT®) - NMIAAI & James Kanavy IAAI
Tuesday- February 24th
0800-1200- Fire Investigations and the law- NM Office Of Special Investigations
1300-1700- Managing the large Fire Scene- NMSFMO, ATF & President Skaggs
Wednesday- February 25th
0800-1700- Fatal Fire Training with Dr. Elayne Pope
Thursday- February 26th
0800-1700- Post Blast Investigation review- ATF
Friday- February 27th
0800-1200- IAAI ECT Practical’s - Must be registered with IAAI by March 29th, 2026
9:00-12:00 Future of Fire Investigations within New Mexico discussion
Track 2 FI‑210 Wildland Fire Origin and Cause Determination
Monday- Friday 0800-1700 hrs.
Host hotel Information- Hilton Garden Inn Albuquerque Airport, 2601 Yale Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
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505-765-1000
****This seminar is all about learning and application and provides participants with the opportunity to have hands-on experience to create a better understanding of the information being delivered.
Contact John Wilgohes 505-417-8959 or nmiaai.vp1@Gmail.com for questions.
Registration Fees:
• New Mexico Chapter Member NMIAAI: $400
****In order to receive the member rate, you must be a member of the New Mexico Chapter and contact the chapter event organizer, John Wilgohes at nmiaai.vp1@Gmail.com to obtain the discount code to be applied at time of checkout****
• Non-member of New Mexico Chapter NMIAAI: $450