New Mexico’s independent dealers once again have a direct connection to the national association. More than 400 dealers and industry partners gathered this month at Isleta Resort & Casino in Albuquerque for the New Mexico Automotive Industry Alliance (NMAIA) Convention. The event also celebrated the association’s recent reaffiliation with NIADA.
New NMAIA Executive Director Adelina Torres Arreola welcomed attendees at Wednesday’s Awards Dinner and Expo Sneak Peek. There, the association awarded scholarships to seven students and named Brian Luna of Integrity Automotive the New Mexico Independent Automobile Dealer of the Year. Thursday featured a full day of education, networking, and expo activity.
On October 1, NMAIA officially reaffiliated with NIADA, becoming its 32nd affiliated state association.
“It was such an honor to be back in New Mexico celebrating with the dealers,” said NIADA CEO Jeff Martin. “They are such an important part of our history, and I know they will play a vital role in the future of NIADA.”
The reaffiliation pairs the support of New Mexico’s state association with NIADA’s national education, resources, and advocacy. It also adds New Mexico dealers’ voices to the national network of independent dealers.
