MISSION STATEMENT
Promoting New Mexico's economic growth through focused advocacy of economic development issues and providing networking, professional development, education, and training opportunities for its members.
WHAT WE DO
NM IDEA advances the profession of economic development in New Mexico by:
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Providing a forum for the interchange of ideas and stimulating cooperation among its members.
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Disseminating information on the most recent practices and techniques in economic development.
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Establishing, maintaining, and communicating a code of ethics.
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Assisting the NM Legislature, as well as local governments, with formulating economic development policies.
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Upgrading skills and knowledge needed for success in the economic development field.
NM IDEA Board of Directors
2023 Executive Board
Leo Baca, President
Cassie Arias, President Elect
Richard Anklam, Treasurer
Melinda Allen, Secretary
Raymond Mondragon, Past President
District Directors
I Eileen Yarborough
II Pat Duran
III Mary Homan
IV Pat Vanderpool
V Cassie Arias
VI Tina Dziuk
VII Davin Lopez
At-Large Directors
Leo Baca
Danielle Casey
Raymond Mondragon
Richard Anklam
Warren Unsicker
Therese Rivera
Kristen Gamboa
Mike Espiritu
Eric Montgomery
Jennifer Grassham
Ex-Officio Directors
Melinda Allen