Outcomes from Town Halls

The following outcomes and activities were influenced by New Mexico First town hall recommendations. We applaud the countless volunteers who advanced these causes.

Support for the Tres Amigas transmission project, 2010
Executive Order 2009-002 on energy development, 2009
Marketing support for NM agricultural products, 2009
Wellness of the Workplace report presented to legislature fulfilling NM Joint House Memorial 24, 2009
Healthy New Mexico Task Force, 2008
Medical student financial support: aid to repay loans, incentives to stay in NM, 2008
Alignment of HS graduation requirements with college entrance exams, 2007
High School Reform Act, 2006
Enactment of the Small Business Regulatory Relief Act, 2005
Enactment of the Renewable Energy Act and the Renewable Energy Production Tax Credit, 2002
Creation of the independent NM Tax Research Institute, 2001
Phase-in of full-day kindergarten, 1999
21 regional basin and watershed plans included in the statewide watershed plans, 1998
Expansion of Mayor’s Youth Advisory Councils to more communities, 1996
Constitutional amendment of the anti-donation clause to allow for use of public funds for economic development, 1994
Constitutional Convention supported, 1994
Restructuring of Worker’s Compensation laws, 1993
Ethics and campaign reporting requirements adopted by the legislature, 1993
Enactment of the NM Mining Act, 1993
Creation of the NM Finance Authority and the Public Project Revolving Loan Fund, 1992
Enactment of Defense Conversion & Technology Act, 1992
Creation of State Health Policy Commission, 1991
Prenatal care added to Medicaid, 1991
Environmental Improvement Division elevated to cabinet level status, 1991
Expanded efforts to improve the state’s database on geology and groundwater, 1990
Permanent school funding task force created by legislation, 1990
Formation of Economic Development and Tourism Commission, 1987