Anthro New Mexico (ANM) 2026 is scheduled for Sep 4-6, 2026 in Albuquerque, United States. The announced theme is Haunted Mansion. Guest of honor information lists BGN, JayJay Idingo, Kyell Gold. The charity partner is Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary.
Anthro New Mexico is a furry convention in Albuquerque, New Mexico, held at the Crowne Plaza Albuquerque. Its inaugural edition on September 4-6, 2026 features a "Haunted Mansion" theme, with guests of honor including author Kyell Gold, BGN, and JayJay Idingo.
The convention's inaugural edition runs September 4-6, 2026 at the Crowne Plaza Albuquerque, featuring a "Haunted Mansion" theme. The convention mascot is Rio the Roadrunner.
Founded by Albuquerque locals Tetris, Victor Mutt, and Calamity Fox, the convention features guests of honor including author Kyell Gold, BGN, and JayJay Idingo.
As a newer convention, booking early is recommended. Hotel blocks and Dealer/Artist Alley applications typically open around January.
Curated stays near Crowne Plaza Albuquerque, Albuquerque, United States.
The Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) is the nearest airport, roughly a 10-minute cab ride ($16 USD) from the Crowne Plaza. Shuttle services also run between the airport and the hotel. Albuquerque sits at the junction of I-40 and I-25, making it straightforward to reach by car from anywhere in the Southwest. The Sunport receives direct flights from most major US hubs, including Dallas, Denver, Phoenix, and Los Angeles.
The Alvarado Transportation Center downtown provides Amtrak service on the Southwest Chief route (connecting Chicago and Los Angeles) and Greyhound bus connections. From the station, the hotel is a short rideshare trip south along University Boulevard.
The convention takes place at the Crowne Plaza Albuquerque, located at 1901 University Boulevard NE. The hotel offers complimentary parking for guests and sits near the University of New Mexico campus. Standard room rates at the Crowne Plaza typically start around $130 per night, though convention block rates may differ. Check the Anthro New Mexico website for the official booking link when hotel blocks open.
No completed past-year recap is available yet. Anthro New Mexico (ANM) was founded in 2026.
After the first completed edition, this section can be updated with attendance, theme, charity, venue, and guest notes from verified sources.
Historical data and growth track record
| Year | Dates | Theme | Attendance | Charity Raised | Guest(s) of Honor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2027 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | None Announced |
2026 | Sep 4-6 | Haunted Mansion | TBA | (Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary) | BGN, JayJay Idingo, Kyell Gold |
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