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NORTHWEST NEW MEXICO
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​COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS

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"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

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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

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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 Planning

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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.


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Environmental Planning

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Fostering a Sustainable Region
The COG engages regularly in various environmental planning initiatives including but not limited to administering a regional EPA Brownfield program to conduct Phase I and Phase II Environmental Assessments, coordinating an inter-agency regional water planning effort for New Mexico Water Planning Region 6, and assist both McKinley County and the State of New Mexico in managing energy efficiency programs and projects in the region.



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Upcoming Meetings & Events

NWRTPO Meeting:

​Date: May 5, 2023

Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Virtual (Link)


ICIP Training Series:
​Cost Estimating


Date: May 5, 2023
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Virtual (Link)

NMDOT Transportation Commission Meeting

Date: May 5, 2023
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: McKinley County Training Center (Gallup, NM)

Regional Highlights & News

Press Releases

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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Northwest New Mexico Council of Governments
106 West Aztec Avenue
Gallup, NM 87301
Phone: (505) 722-4327
Fax: (505) 722-9211
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  • Home
  • Programs
    • Economic Development >
      • Opportunity Zones
      • P.O.W.E.R Grant
      • Outdoor Recreation >
        • McKinley County True Campaign
        • Aztec OR Project
      • Rural Economic Development
      • Revolving Loan Fund
    • Transportation >
      • RTPO Meetings
      • Important Documents
      • 4 CITE
    • Local Governments Services >
      • 2023 Legislature
      • Projecteering
    • Environment >
      • NWNM Brownfields Assessment Coalition
      • Energy Efficiency & Conservation Services
    • Water >
      • RWC Meetings
      • Rural Water Summit
      • Important Documents
      • Region 6 Water Plan
      • NGWSP
  • Featured Projects
    • Build Back Better Application
    • Cibola County Comprehensive Plan
    • Prewitt-Milan Transportation Plan
    • Prewitt Industrial Park
    • Milan Industrial Park
    • ZMTP
  • Regional Data
    • Interactive Maps
    • Resource Library
  • About
    • Staff
    • Board >
      • Annual Luncheon
    • Annual & Financial Reports >
      • Newsletters
    • Employment Opportunites
    • Request For Proposals
    • COG Mural Project
  • Cog Blog
  • Current Plan Updates
  • Book Us