American Institute of Architects to hold state convention in Las Cruces

LAS CRUCES >> The 2013 American Institute of Architects New Mexico State Convention will be held Friday through Sunday at the Las Cruces Convention Center.

The convention will begin with workshops Friday , followed by various seminars on Saturday.

Seminar topics include: "Main Street Downtown Las Cruces revitalization case study" and "Breathing new life into existing structures."

A reception and awards banquet will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday featuring New Mexico Secretary of Economic Development Jon Barela.

On Sunday, attendees can participate in the AIA NM Golf Tournament, a morning hike up the Organ Mountains or a tour of the Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park and Mesilla Plaza.

AIA New Mexico is the state component of the American Institute of Architects, which represents and advocates for the architectural community as the leader in shaping the built environment for the public good.

For more information or to register for the convention, visit aiasonm.org.

-- Sun-News report

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