NM Counties News Brief 08.29.24

News Brief August 29, 2024

NMC ISO Multi-Line Claims Examiner

Nonprofit local governmental association has an opportunity for an experienced claims examiner to join our team in handling property-casualty claims, with an emphasis in employment and law enforcement liability claims. Minimum of five years of related experience preferred. Successful candidate will have work experience with increasing responsibility and complexity. Examiner will effectively manage assigned claims in accordance with applicable laws, practices, and procedures. Excellent benefits package and working environment. Convenient offices in Santa Fe and Albuquerque. Flexibility to work from home or modified remote work schedule. Email resume and reference by September 13, 2024 to Cynthia Stephenson, at cstephenson@nmcounties.org .

NMC ISO Government Relations Specialist

Government Relations Specialist for New Mexico Counties, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization. Minimum skills include Associate degree in business administration or related field. Three (3) years of work experience in state or federal advocacy and public policy. Substitutions and/or exceptions for the required education and experience may be considered and authorized by NMC management.

Provides key executive support for NMC’s legislative programs, grant programs, and collaborative partnerships. Performs a variety of duties related to state and federal advocacy; legislative platform development; grant program management; collaborative initiatives with federal, state, and local governments, private sector, and public interest groups. Excellent benefits package. Office located in Santa Fe. This is a hybrid work position with some flexibility. Email resume, cover letter, and references by September 13, 2024, to Aelysea Webb, awebb@nmcounties.org. Salary DOE.

NMC: New Administrative Services Director Takes Over

Aelysea Webb is the new NMC Administrative Services Director as of Sept. 1, 2024. She replaces Susan Mayes, who is retiring on August 30, 2024 after 17+ years with NMC. Aelysea has been an invaluable member of the NMC team since 2013. Over the years, she has excelled in various roles, consistently demonstrating her ability to take on new challenges to meet the needs of the organization. Aelysea will be responsible for overseeing the administrative functions including conference & events, grants, government relations, affiliates, communications, and NMC operations. She will ensure that NMC continues to deliver outstanding support to our county members. Congratulations!!!

Tune in Thur. Sept. 5 @9am Streaming on GMCR.org

Listen to NMC Conference & Events Manager Isaiah Rodriguez chat about Gathering of Counties at the State Fair (happening on Thurs. Sept. 12) and how counties connect with the community with radio host Grant County Chief Deputy Assessor Raul Turrieta.

Medicaid Justice Re-entry Program

The NM Health Care Authority announces recent federal approval for the Justice Re-entry Program to provide Medicaid covered services to adult and juvenile who are in correctional facilities, and whose release is within 30-90 days.Join health care providers on Zoom Sept. 12, 11am-12:30pm, to learn more about the local jails and prisons, this work, and the steps ahead to implement services. Also, NM HCA wants input regarding current services and potential barriers to overcome.

Apply for the Election Grant

Institute for Responsive Government Election Grant

A new, nonpartisan grant program that aims to support local elections offices in states like New Mexico that have prioritized the future of their voting systems to support planning and operationalizing secure, efficient, and accessible election administration. Deadline to apply is Friday, September 13, 2024 or when funds are exhausted.

OBAE to conduct a webinar on Friday, August 30, 10am-11am MDT.

Public Comment Period Open on Project Area Units in Federal BEAD Program

The Office of Broadband Access ad Expansion seeks public comments from September 1-30 in the next step on draft Project Area Units (PAU), regions across the state for which stakeholders will bed for BEAD funding for broadband projects. More information HERE.

Grant Application Details

Minimum funding request $25,000, maximum $300,000. For more details, contact Melissa McLamb, melissa.mclamb@emnrd.nm.gov.

FY 2025 Landscape Scale Restoration Funding Opportunities Are Open Closes Nov. 15, 2024

This is a competitive program that promotes collaborative, science-based restoration of priority forest landscapes and furthers priorities identified in State Forest Action plans. Objectives include reduced wildfire risk, improved fish and wildlife habitats, maintained or improved water quality, and mitigated invasive plants, insects, and disease.Grant requires 1:1 match.

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; For booth setup, arrive 6:30am

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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