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Becoming a member

NOMA New Mexico recognizes we are more than our occupations; we are a community of people with a variety of interests, talents, passions, and backgrounds. Our focus is to welcome everyone, and create an environment that celebrates and respects the diversity of people in design and construction. We strive to bring advocacy, mentorship, and empowerment to our New Mexico communities and our local industries.

To join, please visit the national website where you can become a part of our New Mexico Chapter.

Please visit NOMA National’s Member page for benefits and FAQ.

Dues

Membership is made up of both local chapter + national dues. Local dues support our New Mexico missions for mentorship programs, scholarships, and events. See below descriptions for New Mexico Chapter local chapter dues.

NOTE: Professionals RENEWING after January 31st will have a $25 Late Fee.
Students RENEWING after October 31st will have a $10 Late Fee.

Membership Categories

  • Local Due: $100.00

    Individuals who are currently licensed or otherwise entitled under law to practice architecture in the United States, its territories and possessions are eligible to be “Licensed Professional” of NOMA.

  • Local Due: $75.00

    Individuals without architectural licenses that possess three (3) or more years of professional experience, commencing from the time of graduation from an architecture program, are eligible to be “Associate Members” of NOMA if they meet any one of the following requirements: employed, enrolled, or participating in circumstances recognized by licensing authorities as constituting credit towards architectural licensure; employed under the supervision of an architect in a professional or technical capacity directly related to the practice of architecture; or have a professional degree in architecture; faculty members in university programs in architecture and who are actively involved in research, administration, or the teaching of architecture.

  • Local Due: $40.00

    Individuals without architectural licenses that possess less than three (3) years of professional experience, commencing from the time of graduation from an architecture program, are eligible to be “Intern Members” of NOMA if they meet any one of the following requirements: employed, enrolled, or participating in circumstances recognized by licensing authorities as constituting credit towards architectural licensure; employed under the supervision of an architect in a professional or technical capacity directly related to the practice of architecture; or have a professional degree in architecture; faculty members in university programs in architecture and who are actively involved in research, administration, or the teaching of architecture.

  • Local Due: $100.00

    Individuals who are not otherwise eligible for membership in NOMA, but who are licensed in another field where such requirements exist or are employed outside of the architectural practice but who meet either of the following requirements: (i) those with established professional reputations who are registered to practice their professions where such requirements exist, or (ii) persons who are employed outside of architectural practice but are involved in positions allied to the field of architecture, including but not limited to engineers, planners, landscape architects, sculptors, muralists, artists, interior designers, and others in government, education, journalism, manufacturing, industry and/or other fields allied to architecture; or organizational representatives who are employed by firms in the construction 5 industry engaged in research, design, development, testing, manufacture, distribution, or training for building and construction products or systems who will provide a meaningful contribution by reason of their employment or occupation, are eligible to be “Allied Members” of NOMA.

  • Local Due: $0.00

    Individuals who are currently registered full-time in a 2- year technical college program majoring in architecture, a 4-year Bachelor of Science program majoring in architecture, or an NAAB accredited program or school of architecture are eligible to be “Student Members” of NOMA.

  • Individuals who have an equivalent architectural license from a non-U.S. licensing authority and demonstrated honorable standing in the profession in the locale where they are licensed are eligible to be “International Members” of NOMA.