2024 Windmill Technology Certification Workshop

May 29 - June 1, 2024

Sponsored by Aermotor Windmill Company, San Angelo, TX

Join us for a comprehensive training workshop in traditional windmill water lifting applications. Conducted by several of the industry's leading experts, with classroom, shop laboratory, and field demonstration instructional settings.

Topics covered include:

  • Windmill vs Solar PV water yields and costs
  • Planning & Sizing Windmill Water Systems
  • Water Well Construction and Pollution Protection
  • Complete Assembly & Construction of Windmills & Towers
  • Maintenance & Repair of Windmills
  • Hands-on Field Installation of Windmill & Down-Hole Components

Instructors:

  • Carlos Rosencrans, Retired, NMSU / AXED
  • Craig Runyan, NMSU Emeritus, Soland-Aer, LLC
  • Taylor Schafer, Aermotor Windmill Company
  • Brad Mitchell, Aermotor Windmill Company
  • David Biera, Aermotor Windmill Company
  • Lee Koll, Koll Well Service
  • Bob Hayter, Hayter Ranch
  • George Woodruff, Master Windmiller
  • Kevin Moore, Master Windmiller
  • Richard Secakoyva, Hopi Reservation

For general questions about the event, please contact Carlos Rosencrans at 575-649-7946. Thank You!


Image of crane lifting blades to windmill tower.
Photo Credit: Jay Riekenberg
Image of people erecting a windmill
Photo Credit: Jay Riekenberg

Registration Information

Registration is now sold out!
If you are interested in getting on a waiting list, please call Carlos Rosencrans.

Fee: $0 (State of NM Covering Registration Fee This Year)

Deadline: May 24, 2024

Max Capacity: 25 people. First Come, First Served.


  • Map (PDF)
    Map to location of workshop at 725 College Dr. Las Cruces, NM 88003

If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of an auxiliary aid or service, please contact Carlos Rosencrans by 05/15/24 at crosencr@nmsu.edu or call at 575-649-7946.

New Mexico State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and educator. NMSU and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Cooperating.