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NORTHWEST NEW MEXICO
​COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
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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.
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.
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Local Government Servic
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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:
Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP)
Legislative Relations
Capital Outlay
Water Planning
Technical Assistance
Regional Planning​
​​Need assistance? Contact Brandon Howe at
(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
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:
Albuquerque Convention Center
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Regional Highlights & News
Press Releases
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
February 17, 2021
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Northwest New Mexico Council of Governments
106 West Aztec Avenue
Gallup, NM 87301
Phone: (505) 722-4327
Fax: (505) 722-9211
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Programs
Economic Development
Opportunity Zones
P.O.W.E.R Grant
Outdoor Recreation
Rural Economic Development
Transportation
RTPO Meetings
Important Documents
FTA Transit Applications
Featured Projects
Prewitt-Milan Transportation Plan
4 CITE
Vision Zero Safety Action Plan
Local Governments Services
2026 Legislative Session
Projecteering
Behavioral Health
E-SIM Workshop
Evaluation and Logic Models
Regional Water Planning & Development Organization
Water Commons
Rural Water Summit
Important Documents
Region 6 Water Plan
NGWSP
Featured Projects
Trail of the Ancients Scenic Byway
McKinley County Transportation Master Plan
ZMTP
Regional Data
Interactive Maps
Resource Library
About
Staff
Board
Annual Luncheon
Regional Champions
Procurement
Employment Opportunites
Financial Reports
Newsletters
COG Mural Project
Current Plan Updates
GRO
Book Us