NM EDGE Classes March 5-8

Live and Online classes for CPO, CPS, CPM. Additional classes for HR, Tax, Risk, Detention Professionals, Clerks, Assessors, Commissioners, and more!

See the Roadmap/Class Schedule



Infant Surrender Device in Your Community

Local entities can receive a $10,000 grant from DFA LGD to install an infant surrender box. It is a secure and anonymous way for a mother in crisis to legally surrender her newborn as permitted by NM law. If interested, please contact Rural Ombudsman Dr. Shanna Sasser, at shanna.sasser@dfa.nm.gov.

NM Mortgage Finance Authority Funding for Fire-affected Counties

The New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority has $3 million in funding available to address urgent and long-term housing recovery needs in six fire-affected counties. The funding is designated for low- and moderate-income households in Colfax, Lincoln, Mora, Sandoval, San Miguel and Valencia counties. Visit our website for more information on the Notice of Funding Availability.

Kickoff of the Reestablishment of the American Public Works Association (APWA) NM Chapter

Hosted by City of Albuquerque

• Fri. March 8, 2024 8:30am-Noon
• ABQ Convention Center, 401 2nd St NW
• Includes APWA chapter officers from Arizona, Oklahoma, and Texas & DC staff
• Topics include federal updates to infrastructure, water policy, transportation policy, & emergency management and resiliency

NACo: Bipartisan Legislation Introduced in US House to Increase Transparency of Mail-in Ballots

The Vote by Mail Tracking Act would require mail-in ballots to include USPS tracking barcodes, meet USPS design requirements and standards and include an Official Election Mail logo.

2024 Western Interstate Region (WIR) Conference

May 8-10, 2024, Mariposa County, Calif.

2024 NACo Annual Conference & Exposition

July 12-15, 2024, Hillsborough County, Tampa, Fla.

NACo Advocacy Hub and Federal Policy Priorities

Policy Priorities: Explore the NACo 2024 Policy Priorities as well as key statistics and the county perspective.

ReConnect Broadband Round 5 Application Workshop to be Held

USDA Rural Development Rural Utilities Service is providing a three-day workshop for those interested in applying for ReConnect Program funding which offers loans, grants, & loan/grant combos to facilitate deployment for broadband access in rural areas.

Feb. 27-29, 2024 in person at Silver Legacy, 407 N Virginia St, Reno, NV.

US DOT Webinar Series

The monthly webinars will be held monthly from February through June 2024 focusing on climate change and transportation topics ranging from greenhouse gas reduction strategies to climate resilience activities to research and technology advancements.

2024 Legislative Session Sine Die

The NM legislative session adjourned at noon. Highlighted are the key initiatives that have passed both houses:

• Detention & Corrections Recruitment - $25 Million
• Firefighter & EMT Recruitment - $25 Million
• EMS Bureau - $11 Million with contingency of SB151 passing to provide future recurring revenue – Passed, pending signature by the Governor
• Courthouse Funding - $10 Million + $15 Million for Bernalillo County
• Detention Reimbursement - $5 Million
• DoIT 700 Mhtz Radios - $2.5 Million

SJR16: County Elected Officials Salary Cap – Passed, Will be on the ballot in November

HB236: PERA Public Safety Return to Work – Passed, pending signature by the Governor

SB148: Removal of TRD Administrative Fees – Passed with delayed implementation and phase out ($26 Million for counties), pending signature by the Governor.

Congratulations to our county members, affiliate experts, and legislative team for a successful legislative session!