NORTHWEST NEW MEXICO
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Economic DevelopmentFostering 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. Submit Project Inquiry for EDA CARES Act Competitive Grant Local Government ServicesPlanning & 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:
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Transportation PlanningSustainable 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. Environmental PlanningFostering 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. |
NM Outdoor Economics Conference Date: September 23-25, 2024 Location: Las Cruces, Convention Center |
NM Governors Conference Date: September 25-26, 2024 Location: Isleta Resort & Casino, ABQ |
NMFA Water Trust Board Application Presentation Date: October 7-8, 2024 Location: State Capital Room- 322 Santa FE, NM |
Press ReleasesCOAL 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 |