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

2020-2022 Executive Board

Raymond Mondragon, President

Leo Baca, President-Elect

Richard Anklam, Treasurer

Melinda Allen, Secretary

Eileen Yarborough, Past President

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District Directors

I      Eileen Yarborough

II     Vangie Trujillo

III    Mary Homan

IV    Chase Gentry

V     Cassie Arias

VI    Laurie Anderson

VII   Eric Montgomery

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At-Large Directors

Leo Baca

Myra Pancrazio

Deirdre Firth

Raymond Mondragon

Richard Anklam

Melinda Allen

Therese Rivera

Elyce Gobat

Ralph Mims

Emliy Gojkovich

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Ex-Officio Directors

Tim Nitti

Jon Clark