News Brief August 22, 2024

NMCIA

NMCIA Board Actions Aug. 14, 2024

• Appointed Eddy County Manager Roberta Gonzales to the southeast geographic director position
• Acknowledged receipt of the NMCIA 2024 financial audit which received an unmodified opinion, the highest rating an audit can receive
• Discussed hiring an investment consultant and granted authority to Risk Management Director Grace Philips to negotiate a contract up to $60,000
• Appointed Valencia Deputy County Manager Jhonathan Aragon to the strategic planning committee that will meet to develop the Board’s October 24 retreat agenda

The Board welcomed several Roosevelt County officials to the meeting held at the Jake Lopez Community Center: District II Commissioner Rodney Savage, newly hired Deputy County Manager Laura Thompson and County Manager Annette Kirk whose first day was two days prior to the meeting. The Board appreciates their interest in NMCIA’s operations and for hosting the meeting in Roosevelt County. 

2024 Wildland Urban Fire Summit

Strengthening Partnerships Through Diverse Perspectives - Taking Action in The WUI

Sagebrush Inn in Taos

Join your peers from community leaders, fire service professionals, and federal, state, tribal, and local governments and share regional history and discuss living in and adapting to the Wildland Urban interface. Highlights include property insurance & home mitigation, Taos-region field trip Wednesday, and finding and using funding. Registration is LIVE!

NMC President on the Move

NMC President Curry County Clerk Annie Hogland attended the NMML 67th Annual Conference in Clovis. She presented the 2025 NMC legislative priorities and stressed the importance of county and municipal leaders working together to strengthen local governments.

NM Legislative Finance Committee

Lincoln County, municipal officials, and NM LFC members toured areas affected by the recent wildfires and flooding. Legislators, state agencies, and local leaders discussed the ongoing disaster response and the need for continued emergency relief funding. Flooding devastation and debris brought horse racing, a major economic driver, to an abrupt halt at the Ruidoso Downs Racetrack.

Community Help Request

The Community Foundation of Lincoln County has made a remarkable impact in supporting individuals affected by recent fires and floods, demonstrating the power of community solidarity in times of crisis. Consider a donation to bolster the Lincoln County recovery efforts, as our strength lies in our ability to work together. Click on the link and select "Sierra Blanca Recovery Fund." The Lincoln County community appreciates your generosity.

Tune in Thur. Aug. 29 @9am Streaming on GMCR.org

Listen to Bernalillo County Assessor and Affiliate Chair Damian Lara discuss a NMC priority on equity disclosure & other assessor affiliate legislative initiatives with radio host Grant County Chief Deputy Assessor Raul Turrieta.

NMC Board of Directors Reminder

1. Present the 2025 NMC legislative priorities to your respective Board of County Commission for support and
2. Send a signed copy of your BCC support resolution to Aelysea Webb, awebb@nmcounties.org by December 31, 2024.

NM Environment Dept. Pilot Program

NMED announces a pilot Liquid Waste Assistance Fund to help low-income householders to repair, replace, or decommission failing septic systems. Those who qualify for HUD assistance are eligible. Twelve households will be awarded statewide (4 from each of 3 regions) on a first-come, first served basis. Systems must present a threat to health or environment to qualify. the application window opens Sept. 2, 2024.

Link to NMC 2024 Annual Meetings Calendar

Link to Loss Prevention Trainings Calendar & RSVP

Sept NM EDGE classes (Live online) 9/5, 9/10, 9/11, 9/12, 9/17, 9/18, 9/19, 9/24, 9/25, 9/26

Thu Sept 12 Gathering of Counties, NM State Fair, Albuquerque, County booths and Presentation of County Queens at 11am

Mon Sept 16-20 Advanced Crisis Intervention Training Albuquerque Register: lbarela@nmcounties.org

Tue Sept 17 NMCRe Captive Board meeting 1pm virtual

Fri Oct 4 NMC Board of Directors meeting 8:30am Los Alamos County

Tue Oct 8-9 16 Hour Verbal De-escalation Training Albuquerque Register: lbarela@nmcounties.org

Tue Oct 8-10 NM Wildland Urban Fire Summit (WUFS) Taos County

Wed Oct 9-11 Human Resources Affiliate Fall Conference 2024 Inn of the Mountain Gods, Ruidoso, Register w/Brianna HERE $200 per person

Wed Oct 23-24 NMCIA Board of Directors meeting & Retreat 8:30am Buffalo Thunder

Mon Oct 28-30 Infrastructure Finance Conference Isleta Resort

Tue Nov 19 NMC Executive Committee 2pm NMC Santa Fe office

Wed Nov 20 NMC/NMML Joint Legislative meeting 9am Santa Fe County Inn of Loretto

Wed Dec 4 Advisory Council meeting 2pm Zoom

Tue Dec 10-12 NMC Better Informed Public Officials (BIPO) Conference Marriott Pyramid Albuquerque

Tue Dec 17 NMCRe Captive Board meeting 1pm virtual via Zoom

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