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:

  • Providing a forum for the interchange of ideas and stimulating cooperation among its members.

  • Disseminating information on the most recent practices and techniques in economic development.

  • Establishing, maintaining, and communicating a code of ethics.

  • Assisting the NM Legislature, as well as local governments, with formulating economic development policies.

  • Upgrading skills and knowledge needed for success in the economic development field.

NM IDEA Board of Directors

2022 Executive Board

Leo Baca, President

Cassie Arias, President Elect

Richard Anklam, Treasurer

Melinda Allen, Secretary

Raymond Mondragon, Past President

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District Directors

I      Eileen Yarborough

II     Pat Duran

III    Mary Homan

IV    Pat Vanderpool

V     Cassie Arias

VI    Laurie Anderson

VII   Davin Lopez

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At-Large Directors

Leo Baca

Danielle Casey

Raymond Mondragon

Richard Anklam

Warren Unsicker

Therese Rivera

Kristen Gamboa

Mike Espiritu

Eric Montgomery

Jennifer Grassham

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Ex-Officio Directors

Jon Clark

Melinda Allen