All Events Held at Ballut Abyad Shrine Center
Driving Directions (Click Here): From I-40 take the Louisiana Exit proceeding south on Louisiana Blvd past Central Ave to Zuni. Turn right (west) on Zuni and go 4 blocks to Florida St SE. Turn left and The Shrine Center is on your right with entrance on Florida St.
Thursday, April 9th, 2026
6:30 am – 3:00 pm Snacks & Coffee
7:00 am – 9:00 am Registration
9:00 am – 12:00 pm 129th Annual Convocation of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of New Mexico
James D. Lamb, Grand High Priest
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm – 129th Grand Chapter (continued)
2:00 pm – Installation of 2026 Grand Chapter Officers
2:45 pm – Order of the High Priesthood
4:00 pm – Vesper/Memorial Service
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Social Hour
6:00 pm – Holy Land Pilgrimage Dinner at the Shrine Center Ballroom
After Hospitality Room at Hotel
Friday, April 10th, 2026
6:30 am – 3:00 pm Snacks & Coffee
7:00 am – 9:00 am Registration
9:00 am – 12:00 pm 77th Annual Assembly of the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of New Mexico,
James R. Overfelt, Grand Illustrious Master
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm – 77th Grand Council (continued)
2:00 pm – Installation of 2026 Grand Council Officers
2:45 pm – Order of the Silver Trowel
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Social Hour
6:00 pm – Grand Banquet at the Shrine Center Ballroom
After Hospitality Room at Hotel
Saturday, April 11th, 2026
6:30 am – 3:00 pm Snacks & Coffee
7:00 am – 9:00 am Registration
9:00 am – 12:00pm – 125th Annual Conclave of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of New Mexico,
E. Hans Schmidt, Grand Commander
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm – 125th Annual Conclave (continued)
2:00 pm – Installation of 2026 Grand Commandery Officers
2:45 pm – Past Commanders Association
4:00 pm – KYCH