NORTHWEST NEW MEXICO
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"Moving the region Forward"
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 50 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.
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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. Submit Project Inquiry 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:
(505) 722-4327 or email bhowe@nwnmcog.org |
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 planning process to identify current and future transportation needs, plans, and projects in the region. Need assistance? Contact Maria Reyes at (505) 722-4327 or email [email protected] Water Planning & Development
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, funding applications, organizational capacity. Need assistance? Contact Angelina Grey at (505) 722-4327 or email [email protected] |
Upcoming Meetings & Events
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Economic Development Week Date: May 11-17, 2025 Location: Gallup, NM |
NM Outdoor Economics Conference & EXPO Date: September 17 - 19, 2025 Location: Red Rock Park - Gallup, NM |
NADO Annual Conference Date: October 14 - 17, 2025 Location: Salt Lake City, UT |
NM Infrastructure Finance Conference Date: November 3-7, 2025 Location: Isleta Resort & Casino |
Regional Highlights & News
Press Releases2024 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 February 17, 2021 |