"Leading the Field to Empower Communities and Move the Region"

Building on strong  foundations of planning, institutional context, inter-agency collaboration and expertise, the Northwest New Mexico Council of Governments ("COG") has worked with the region's local governments for over 40 years to support community development, promote strategic innovation and propel regional competitiveness. The COG has duel designation as a quasi-governmental regional planning agency for the State of New Mexico and economic development district for the US Government. As a membership association, the COG serves as a professional extension of its members, providing technical assistance to local entities across the many disciplines of governance.

Our Programs

Economic Development

Fostering a Competitive Region
The COG is tasked by the US Economic Development Administration (EDA) to facilitate, compile, and complete a 5-year economic development straegy plan for the region. The COG is currently in works with partners from around the region and state to update the CEDS plan. The COG works closely with local and tribal economic development organizations and agencies to coordinate regional strategies. 
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​EDA CARES Act Competitive Grant

Local Government Services

Planning & Development - District 1
The COG utilizes State-appropriate Grant-in-Aid funds in combination with other funds to support planning and technical assistance activities in the following areas:

• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
• Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP)
• Legislative Relations
• Capital Outlay
• Rural Support
• Water Planning
• Technical Assistance
• Regional Planning​

Transportation

​Sustainable and Efficient Transportation Systems
The Northwest NM Regional Transportation Planning Organization (NWRTPO) is an interactive planning forum that was established by the NM Department of Transportation (NMDOT) as a means to develop an ongoing and cooperative planning process to identify current and future transportation needs, plans, and projects in the region.

Water Planning & Programming

Small Water Systems Path to Success
The Regional Water Planning Organization (RWPO) is a comprehensive planning program dedicated to small water systems and special districts in the northwest region to provide much needed technical assistance and support with:

• Projecteering, or developing planning and funding strategies to complete local and regional water and wastewater infrastructure projects,
• Funding application assistance with certain state funding programs to secure resources for preliminary engineering reports, project design, project construction, equipment purchases, etc.,
• Organizing and facilitating the bi-monthly Regional Water Commons meetings, 
• Organizing and facilitating the annual Rural Water Summit, and 
• Coordinating with standing partners to provide in-depth technical assistance with regulatory compliance issues by developing compliance roadmaps.

​​Need assistance? Contact Angelina Grey at (505) 722-4327 or email [email protected] 

Upcoming Meetings & Events

NADO Annual Conference

Date: October 21-24, 2024
Location: New Orleans, LA

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MCEGFED Board Meeting

Date: October 23, 2024
Location: Northwest New Mexico Regional Solid Waste Authority

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NM Infrastructure Finance Conference

Date: October 28 - 30, 2024
Location: Isleta Resort and Casino

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Regional Highlights & News

Press Releases

COAL AVENUE COMMONS - STACKING AWARDS
September 6, 2024

2024 TRANSPORTATION PROJECT FUND
August 30, 2024

NADO - REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AWARD
July 20, 2023

STAR OF THE SOUTHWEST
May 8, 2023

40 UNDER 40
February 16, 2023

2023 TRANSPORTATION PROJECT FUND
August 18, 2022

2022 TRANSPORTATION PROJECT FUND
August 26, 2021

CEcD ACHIEVEMENT
March 16, 2021

DEVELOPER OF THE YEAR
February 17, 2021

FHWA DESIGNATION TOTA-NM SCENIC BYWAY
Fabruary 17, 2021

EDA REVOLVING LOAN FUND AWARD
​February 12, 2021

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