Previous Events

STEM Action Planning Summit

Participants developed an action plan that will help ensure important STEM education goals are achieved for New Mexico students and teachers. The plan focuses on inquiry based learning, early college retention, teacher development and more. 

November 8-9, 2012
Santa Fe, NM

Learn More

STEM Action Planning Summit Background Report (846 KB) 30-Oct-2012

STEM Action Planning Summit Appendix C (568 KB) 30-Oct-2012

STEM Action Planning Summit Final Report (300 KB) 03-Dec-2012

New Century Economy Summit

This summit developed recommendations to leverage the state’s assets, promote investments in sustainable industries, and diversify our economy. 

October 2, 2012
Albuquerque, NM

Learn More

Early Childhood Development Community Meeting

Parents, early childhood providers, civic and business leaders, and policy makers came together to share their ideas about how the Early Childhood Care and Education Act can provide opportunities for our state’s greatest asset for the future—our young people.

African American Summit

The New Mexico Office of African American Affairs convened a one-day summit to identify priorities and ensure statewide coordination in addressing key needs of the African American community. This statewide collaborative planning session produced a platform of recommendations to strengthen quality of life in African American communities.

September 21, 2012 
Albuquerque, NM

Event Details

African American Summit Background Report (2056 KB) 14-Sep-2012

African American Summit Final Report (273 KB) 11-Oct-2012

Statewide Broadband Summit

New Mexicans came together to develop recommendations to help ensure that all citizens have access to the internet and that broadband is used effectively to grow our economy and meet community needs. The Summit was convened by the NM State Library. This statewide collaborative planning session included recommendations regarding digital literacy, education, economic development, health, tribal issues, and governance/collaboration issues. 

August 3, 2012: Albuquerque, NM

Event Details

Statewide Broadband Summit Background Report (1200 KB) 20-Jul-2012

Statewide Broadband Summit Final Report (684 KB) 10-Sep-2012

Town Hall on Fire and Water

Participants explored the impact of recurring wildfires in New Mexico and developed policy recommendations for an Implementation Team allowing the team to accomplish policy changes in New Mexico. 

June 5-6, 2012: Albuquerque, NM

Event Details

Town Hall on New Mexico Fire and Water Background Report (838 KB) 23-May-2012

Town Hall on New Mexico Fire and Water Final Report (308 KB) 18-Jun-2012

Town Hall 39: New Mexico Centennial

New Mexico First held our Centennial Town Hall on March 22nd and 23rd! We identified New Mexico’s greatest strengths and weaknesses, and developed a platform of recommendations for addressing the opportunities that will impact our future. 

Presbyterian Community Health Forums

Presbyterian Healthcare Services has worked with its five regional hospitals and their Community Boards of Trustees to conduct community needs assessments and develop health priorities that affect New Mexicans. Although many health needs are common throughout the state, each community can be unique when implementing strategies for addressing these needs. Community members, local healthcare providers, hospital administrators, and public health officials came together to share their thoughts about community-based initiatives that can improve the health of community members. Forums were held in the following communities. 

Arizona Water Settlement Act Town Hall

The Arizona Water Settlement Town Hall helped communities understand and offer feedback on options associated with the Arizona Water Settlement Act of 2004. The AWSA potentially allows New Mexico to access more water from the Gila system than it currently takes. The act also makes available significant federal dollars to fund projects that meet water supply demands in Grant, Luna, Hidalgo, and Catron counties. 

Silver City, NM

AWSA Town Hall Background Report    06-Feb-2012 (515 KB)

Tier Two Evaluation Panel Rankings    14-Feb-2012 (77 KB) 

AWSA Town Hall Final Report (398 KB) 05-Mar-2012

Early Childhood Development Community Meetings Statewide

In 2011, the Early Childhood Care and Education Act was signed into law to establish an early childhood system across the state and support quality programs for our state’s youngest children. Parents, early childhood providers, civic leaders, business leaders, and policy makers shared their ideas about how this act can meet the needs in their communities and provide opportunities for our state’s greatest asset for the future—our young people. 

October 18, 2011
Taos, NM

October 20, 2011
Farmington, NM

November 1, 2011
Las Cruces, NM

January 12, 2012
Clovis, NM

Early Childhood Care and Education Background Report    14-Apr-2011 (1142 KB)

Early Childhood Care and Education Final Report    02-Jun-2011 (610 KB)

Early Childhood Care and Education Act    02-Sep-2011 (41 KB)

Investing in Taos’s Youngest Citizens a presentation by Kathy Namba    20-Oct-2011 (162 KB)

New Mexico's Young Children Their Needs, Our Future Prepared By Peter Winograd    20-Oct-2011(2988 KB)

Early Care and Education in Dona Ana a presentation by Betsy Cahill    02-Nov-2011 (169 KB)

Early Childhood Development Community Meetings Final Report (381 KB) 25-Jan-2012

Early Childhood Development Community Meetings Statewide

In 2011, the Early Childhood Care and Education Act was signed into law to establish an early childhood system across the state and support quality programs for our state’s youngest children. Parents, early childhood providers, civic leaders, business leaders, and policy makers shared their ideas about how this act can meet the needs in their communities and provide opportunities for our state’s greatest asset for the future—our young people. 

October 18, 2011
Taos, NM

October 20, 2011
Farmington, NM

November 1, 2011
Las Cruces, NM

January 12, 2012
Clovis, NM

Early Childhood Care and Education Background Report    14-Apr-2011 (1142 KB)

Early Childhood Care and Education Final Report    02-Jun-2011 (610 KB)

Early Childhood Care and Education Act    02-Sep-2011 (41 KB)

Investing in Taos’s Youngest Citizens a presentation by Kathy Namba    20-Oct-2011 (162 KB)

New Mexico's Young Children Their Needs, Our Future Prepared By Peter Winograd    20-Oct-2011(2988 KB)

Early Care and Education in Dona Ana a presentation by Betsy Cahill    02-Nov-2011 (169 KB)

Early Childhood Development Community Meetings Final Report (381 KB) 25-Jan-2012

Santa Fe Mobilizing for Education Excellence Summit

Creating the great schools and mobilizing the community to support Santa Fe’s young people deserve was the central theme of this important summit. The event brought together community members, educators, and students to ensure young people thrive and have the support they need to excel.  The event was attended by nearly 175 people. 

June 13, 2011: Santa Fe

Santa Fe Mobilization Summit Background Report (879 KB) 02-Jun-2011

Santa Fe Mobilization Summit Final Report (643 KB) 21-Jul-2011

Santa Fe Informe de la Cumbre (506 KB) 03-Jun-2011

Santa Fe Mobilization Summit Final Report Espanol (384 KB) 11-Aug-2011

First Forum: Cokie Roberts and the Politics of Good Government

In this climate of growing political dissention, is “good government” a thing of the past? National correspondent Cokie Roberts addressed this question - and others - at First Forum. Moderated by ABC newsman Sam Donaldson, the event also honored our state's leading lawmakers with our Spirit of Bipartisanship Awards. The event was attended by nearly 300 people.

May 25, 2011
Albuquerque

New Mexico Health Insurance Exchange

The State of New Mexico explored if a health insurance exchange could be helpful to New Mexicans who need affordable health insurance. Consumers, both insured and uninsured, shared their ideas about how an idea like an exchange could be of benefit. Together the events were attended by about 60 people.

April 28, 2011: Las Vegas, NM
May 12, 2011: Portales, NM
May 19, 2011: Las Cruces, NM

Event details
New Mexico Health Insurance Exchange Final Report    28-Jul-2011 (779 KB) 

APS School Success Summit: Measuring Student Learning and Teacher Effectiveness

How should schools, students and teachers be evaluated? The one-day summit facilitated by New Mexico First and sponsored by Albuquerque Public Schools looked at models of evaluation, particularly growth models (that measure students progress over time). Nearly 100 participants learned about different approaches and offered input to Albuquerque Public Schools.

April 26, 2011: Albuquerque

APS School Success Summit Final Report    29-Jun-2011 (670 KB) 

Implementation Session: Early Childhood Education and Care

The New Mexico Early Childhood Development Partnership and New Mexico First organized an implementation session to develop an action plan for aligning existing programs and funding to ensure a comprehensive early childhood care and education system in New Mexico. Invited guests participated in the two-day session to develop an innovative, out-of-the-box implementation plan.

April 20-21, 2011: Santa Fe

Early Childhood Care and Education Background Report (1142 KB) 14-Apr-2011

Early Childhood Care and Education Final Report (610 KB) 02-Jun-2011

Summit on Regional Tourism: Policies and Practices

This one-day forum brought together stakeholders from the Albuquerque areas’ tourism industry. The event kicked off a series of working group meetings to develop recommendations for the City of Albuquerque. The recommendations will address the mission and scope of the Albuquerque Convention and Visitor’s Bureau’s mission and scope. The event was attended by about 60 people.
 
February 28, 2011: Albuquerque

Summit on Regional Tourism: Policies and Practices Background Report (622 KB) 28-Feb-2011

Summit on Regional Tourism: Policies and Practices Final Report (732 KB) 28-Feb-2011

Election 2010: Town Hall Debates

Citizens from each of New Mexico's three congressional districts came together for half-day town halls to develop questions for their congressional candidates. The candidates address those questions during live debates, moderated by Sam Donaldson, and braodcast on public television and radio.

October 9, 2010: Congressional District III, Portales
October 15, 2010: Congressional District I, Albuquerque
October 27, 2010: Congressional District II, Las Cruces

Town Hall 38: Raising the Aspirations of New Mexico Youth

New Mexico First held two-day town halls in four regions around the state to produce recommendations for community-driven plans that support the aspirations of New Mexico youth.  The event, titled Raising the Aspirations of New Mexico Youth, brought together a wide range of citizens from 44 New Mexico communities.

May 5-6: Southeast Region in Roswell 
May 12-13: Southwest Region in Las Cruces 
May 19: Northeast Region in Las Vegas
June 10-11: Central Region in Albuquerque

Town Hall 38: Background Report Raising the Aspirations of New Mexico Youth (762 KB) 05-May-2010

Town Hall 38: Final Report Raising the Asprations of New Mexico Youth (1075 KB) 05-May-2010

Northern New Mexico Drug Interdiction Summit

New Mexico First organized the Northern New Mexico Drug Interdiction Summit, convened by the City of Espanola and the Office of the State Attorney. The event was attended by 50 people and brought together local, state, tribal, and federal policymakers and elected officials. Attendees also included law enforcement professionals, prosecutors, public and behavioral health administrators, government agency professionals, and technical specialists involved in drug interdiction activities. Participants came from Rio Arriba, Santa Fe, and Taos counties.

February 25, 2010: Espanola, NM

Northern New Mexico Drug Interdiction Summit Background Report
Northern New Mexico Drug Interdiction Summit Final Report

Achievement Gap Solutions Summits

New Mexico First organized a series of summits on eliminating educational achievement gaps. It was convened on behalf of the Office of the Governor and the Public Education Department. The four events were attended by over 400 people from all parts of the state. 

October 26, 2009: African American Summit
November 9, 2009: Native American Summit
December 1, 2009: Hispanic-Latino Summit

Achievement Gap Solutions Summit Background Report
Achievement Gap Solutions Summit Final Report

United Way of Central New Mexico Strategic Planning Sessions

The United Way of Central New Mexico contracted with New Mexico First to convene a series of four community forums to collect input for the organization's strategic planning process. About 150 people took part in the forums, including business leaders, social service providers, grantees, donors, volunteers, and others.

September 29, 2009
October 1, 2009
October 13, 2009
October 20, 2009

Healthcare Town Hall with U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman

New Mexico First convened a one-day citizen deliberation on federal health care reform. Citizens agreed on a series of questions to be answered by U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman.

August 24, 2009: Albuquerque, NM

Town Hall 37: Growing New Mexico's Energy Economy

New Mexico First convened a statewide town hall on energy policy, producing a total of 18 recommendations. Attended by over 200 people, the event brought together a wide range of citizens from 37 New Mexico communities. They came from small, medium, and large towns representing business, education, tribal, environment, youth, and government interests.

May 14-16, 2009: Ruidoso, NM

Town Hall 38: Background Report
Town Hall 38: Final Report

Partnering for a Healthy Tomorrow: Preventing and Managing Chronic Disease in New Mexico

Over 170 people came together for community forums how to prevent and manage the most common chronic conditions affecting New Mexicans. The events were facilited by New Mexico First, on behalf of the Healthy New Mexico Task Force. Participants included a wide representation of community members and leaders, public health officials, policymakers, and healthcare professionals. (The establishment of the Healthy New Mexico Task Force was influenced by New Mexico First's 2008 statewide town hall on health care reform.)

April 3, 2009: Las Cruces, NM
April 17, 2009: Albuquerque, NM

Partnering for a Healthy Tomorrow: Background Report
Partnering for a Healthy Tomorrow: Final Report

The Business of Healthcare Summit

New Mexico First organized a one-day summit on the Business of Healthcare. It was convened by Thomas C. Taylor, a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives and Minority Leader. The event was attended by 43 New Mexicans and included hospital administrators, physicians and nurses, auxiliary clinical staff and policy analysts and health insurers.

November 21, 2008: Albuquerque

Business of Healthcare Summit Final Report

Election 08 Congressional Town Halls

Over 200 voters throughout the state took part in one of three town halls to discuss key issues in their Congressional race. Participants at each of the three town halls worked together to develop a slate of questions for their Congressional candidates. The town hall preceded the live televised forum where the town hall participants asked the questions developed by the participants.

October 9, 2008: Las Cruces (Congressional District 2)
October 14, 2008: Rio Rancho (Congressional District 3)
October 23, 2008: Albuquerque (Congressional District 1)

Sustainable Transportation: Paying our Way From Here to There

New Mexico First organized a town hall on Sustainable Transportation: Paying Our Way From Here to There. The event was held at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort in Santa Ana, New Mexico, August 7-9 and attended by 150 people. They came from 35 communities and 20 counties in New Mexico and included state policymakers, local leaders and citizens, business and industry leaders, technical specialists, and people with a special interest in transportation. It was convened by New Mexico Board of Nursing and the New Mexico Center for Nursing Excellence.  It was convened by the New Mexico Department of Transportation and the New Mexico Association of Regional Councils.

August 7, 2008: Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa

Sustainable Transportation: Paying our Way From Here to There: Background Report
Sustainable Transportation: Paying our Way From Here to There: Final Report
Sustainable Transportation: Paying our Way From Here to There: Implementation Team Summary of Result

Town Hall Albuquerque: A Discussion on the Proposed Event Center & Hotel Complex

New Mexico First organized a Town Hall with the 173 Bernalillo County residents who attended Town Hall Albuquerque: A Discussion on the Proposed Event Center and Hotel Complex.  It was attended by Covering a wide range of interests, stakeholder groups included individuals representing: tribal issues, development including new construction, governmental and education, arts, culture, and special events, community and environmental issues, lodging and entertainment business retail, restaurant and other small businesses. 

July 17, 2008: Albuquerque Convention Center

Town Hall Albuquerque: Proposed Event Center & Hotel Complex Background Report
Town Hall Albuquerque: Proposed Event Center & Hotel Complex Final Report

Moving from Talk to Action: Building Community Plans for a Strong Nursing Workforce

New Mexico First organized six, one-day regional forums called Moving From Talk to Action: Building Community Plans for a Strong Nursing Workforce. The forums were held in the communities of Albuquerque, Clovis, Espanola, Gallup, Las Cruces, and Roswell. The 135 people who attended came from 24 different communities in New Mexico and included state policymakers, community leaders, community health council members, nursing administrators and managers healthcare employers, nursing educators, college and university administrators, and staff nurses from various disciplines.  The New Mexicans that participated in the forums made it clear that they are ready to form community action teams and work in collaboration with a state action team to share responsibility for the recommendations that have already been made for nursing education, recruitment, and retention, champion their implementation, and alleviate the nursing shortage. It was convened by New Mexico Board of Nursing and the New Mexico Center for Nursing Excellence.

June-September 2008: Albuquerque, Roswell, Clovis, Las Cruces, Gallup, Espanola

Moving from Talk to Action: Background Report
Moving from Talk to Action: Final Report

Business as UNusual: A Town Hall on Rural Urban Economic Development

New Mexico First organized Town Hall 36 on  Rural Urban Economic Development. The event was attended by 160 people from 37 different communities, and included business owners, farmers, environmentalists, youth, and government officials.

 March 27-29, 2008:  Inn of the Mountain Gods, Ruidoso

Town Hall 36: Background Report
Town Hall 36: Final Report

Looking to the Future: Preparing for the Next Generation in Health Careers

New Mexico First organized the health careers pipeline forum: Looking to the Future: Preparing for the  Next Generation of Health Careers. This event was convened by the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center  Office of Diversity and the University of New Mexico Hospitals. It brought together 160 people from all parts of the state. Participants included students, educators, and administrators from the secondary and higher education school systems, healthcare employers and practitioners, members of rural and tribal communities, and federal and state policymakers.

May, 2, 2008: Albuquerque

Looking to the Future: Preparing for the Next Generation in Health Careers Background Report
Looking to the Future: Preparing for the Next Generation in Health Careers Final Report

Public Hearings for Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006 (Perkins IV)

New Mexico First organized Public Hearings for Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006 (Perkins IV.)  Participants at the hearings represented varying perspectives. There were 81 participants, including educators, administrators, parents, business leaders, and interested community members. Participants worked in groups of 10-40 led by a two person facilitation team. Each group explored nine discussion questions that would, by the end of the day, translate into a list of recommendations highlighting top priorities for the New Mexico Public Education Department as it moves forward with the development of the 6-year state plan.  The hearings were sponsored by the State of New Mexico Public Education Department.

October 15-17, 2007: Farmington, Alamogordo, Albuquerque

Public Hearings for Carl D. Perkins Career and Tech Report

Climate Change and Water in New Mexico

New Mexico First organized five regional citizen forums held throughout New Mexico. Participants attending the daylong events learned about basic climate change science and developed recommendations for managing the state’s limited water resources.  There were 215 registrants, including community members, business leaders, tribal members, environmentalists, farmers, ranchers, people working for water utilities, and teachers.  The event was sponsored by National Commission on Energy Policy and the New Mexico Office of the State Engineer.

September 16, 2007: Las Cruces, Roswell, Farmington, Albuquerque, Las Vegas

Climate Change and Water in New Mexico Background Report
Climate Change and Water in New Mexico Final Report

Town Hall 35: Strengthening New Mexico Healthcare: Access, Coverage and Economics

New Mexico First organized a healthcare related town hall to discuss access, coverage, and economics. Almost 250 people took part in the three-day event, with 135 active participants. These participants developed recommendations about what should be done to strengthen New Mexicans’ healthcare system. This town hall brought together healthcare stakeholders from all parts of the state.  

May 3-5, 2007: UNM/Student Union Building, Albuquerque

Town Hall 35: Background Report
Town Hall 35: Final Report and Recommendations
Town Hall 35: Legislative Agenda
Town Hall 35: Legislative Outcomes - updated 2009

Town Hall 34: Today's Students, Tomorrow's Workforce: A Town Hall on Higher Education

A Town Hall on Higher Education was convened by New Mexico First on in Santa Fe. This town hall brought together stakeholders in the areas of higher education and economic development from all parts of New Mexico. Almost 200 people took part in the three-day event, with 122 active participants. These participants developed recommendations about what should be done to prepare New Mexicans to thrive in the 21st century economy.

April 20, 2006: Santa Fe

Town Hall 34: Legislative Agenda
Town Hall 34: Background Report
Town Hall 34: Report and Recommendations

Sustainability: A Town Hall on Albuquerque’s Energy Future

Former Mayor Martin J. Chávez welcomed 250 dignitaries, presenters, participants, observers, facilitators and media representatives to a citizens’ forum at the Albuquerque Convention Center to address the City’s energy future “…in an effort to energize our creative and entrepreneurial forces toward ambitious goals for clean, sustainable energy to protect our environment and ensure Albuquerque’s prominence in the 21st Century economy.”

February 23, 2006: Albuquerque

Sustainability: A Town Hall on Albuquerque’s Energy Future Background Report
Sustainability: A Town Hall on Albuquerque’s Energy Future Final Report

Watershed Town Hall

New Mexico First convened the town hall, “Looking to the Future: A Town Hall on New Mexico’s Watersheds and Forests,” on behalf of the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department, the New Mexico Department of Agriculture, and the New Mexico Forest and Watershed Restoration Institute. The purpose of the town hall was to discuss watershed issues and make recommendations to public policy leaders about how best to implement New Mexico’s two most recently adopted statewide strategic plans for watershed management.  The town hall was attended by 130 people, including participants, observers, and staff. Participants included environmental activists, farmers and ranchers, representatives of Soil and Water Conservation Districts, government officials, and others who care about watershed issues.

November 28-29, 2005: NMHU, Las Vegas

Watershed Town Hall Background Report
Watershed Town Hall Final Report and Recommendations

Mathematics & Science Town Hall

New Mexico First organized a town hall entitled, “Mathematics & Science Town Hall,” where 100 New Mexicans from diverse backgrounds, including: teachers, higher education faculty, students, scientists, business owners, museum staff, policy leaders, and representatives from large scale mathematics and science initiatives, came together to discuss the future of mathematics and science in New Mexico.  The event was conducted on behalf of the NM Partnership for Mathematics and Science Education.

November 17-19, 2005:  Glorieta

Mathematics & Science Town Hall Background Report
Mathematics & Science Town Hall Final Report and Recommendations

Town Hall 33: The Management and Future of Federal Investment in New Mexico

 New Mexico First organized a town hall to address the issue of federal spending in the state.  Participants received presentations on various elements of the topic from 12 very knowledgeable speakers, including the governor.  For a period of one and a half days, the participants worked in panels guided by trained facilitators and recorders to reach consensus on overarching strategies, strategic planning strategies, research and technology strategies and economic growth strategies that present opportunities for expanding the uses of our federal resources and diversifying our economy to reduce our relative reliance on federal spending.

April 28-29, 2005:  Albuquerque

Town Hall 33: Executive Summary
Town Hall 33: Town Hall Report and Recommendations

Town Hall 32: Growing an Entrepreneurial Economy: Small and Emerging Business in New Mexico

New Mexico First organized a town hall to focused on growing an entrepreneurial economy by using small and emerging business in New Mexico to produce growth.  The Town Hall agreed that economic development happens in the private sector and can be supported by government. Certain nongovernmental entities can focus on growing certain businesses with high economic potential.

April 15-17, 2004: Las Cruces

Town Hall 32: Background Report
Town Hall 32: Consensus Document
Town Hall 32: Executive Summary

Town Hall 30: Leading with Integrity: Advancing New Mexico

New Mexico First organized a town hall with more than 70 participants to discuss leadership and integrity and the qualities needed for one to lead successfully.  Town hall participants noted that leadership requires passion, modeling ethical and moral behavior, accountability and a commitment for the common good.

March 27-30, 2003: Las Vegas

Town Hall 30: Background Report
Town Hall 30: Consensus Document
Town Hall 30: Executive Summary

Town Hall 29: New Mexico’s Energy, Economics and Environment

New Mexico First organized a town hall to revisit the topic of energy; to agree on its interplay with two vital elements: economics and the environment; to use this opportunity to reduce the gap between the opposing views on the subject; and to find positive solutions to the challenges posed by these issues.

November 14, 2002: Carlsbad

Town Hall 29: Background Report
Town Hall 29: Consensus Document
Town Hall 29: Executive Summary

Town Hall 28: New Mexico's Water: Perceptions, Reality and Imperatives

New Mexico First organized a town hall to agree on principles and priorities and to recommend actions for the protection and management of the state’s water resources.  Establishing a framework for policy decisions that involve tough, value-laden trade-offs is an urgent imperative, as is identifying specific institutional, technological and behavioral changes that will optimize the availability and quality of this vital resource.

May 16-19, 2002: Socorro

Town Hall 28: Consensus Document
Town Hall 28: Executive Summary

Town Hall 27: New Mexico's Border with Mexico: Creating a Viable Agenda for Growth

New Mexico First organized a town hall to discuss New Mexico's border with Mexico, strategies  for relations with Mexico, and potential public policy implications.  The Town Hall expressed a need to achieve a shared vision that investing in the border is good for the entire state of New Mexico in its efforts to become a leader in border development.

November 1-4, 2001: Las Cruces

Town Hall 27: Background Report
Town Hall 27: Consensus Document
Town Hall 27: Executive Summary

Town Hall 26: New Mexico Taxes: Taking Another Look

New Mexico First organized a town hall to take another look at New Mexico’s major tax system and make recommendations for improvement.

May 3-6, 2001: Angel Fire

Town Hall 26: Consensus Document
Town Hall 26: Executive Summary

Town Hall 25: New Mexico's Options for 21st Century Sustainable Economic Growth & Prosperity

New Mexico First organized a town hall to look at New Mexico’s options for twenty-first century sustainable economic growth and prosperity.

November 9-12, 2000:  Albuquerque

Town Hall 25: Consensus Document

Town Hall 24: New Mexico's Energy Future

New Mexico First organized a town hall to discuss energy as a integral component of the lifeblood of New Mexico’s job producing economy.

June 1-4, 2000: Farmington

Town Hall 24: Consensus Document
Town Hall 24: Executive Summary

APS Town Hall

New Mexico First organized a town hall where 125 participants and observers convened at the University of New Mexico to address whether Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) should be deconsolidated or otherwise restructured.   Town Hall participants included teachers and other educators, administrators, parents, students, and business and community members.  The town hall was conducted on behalf of the NM Legislative Education Study Committee.

September 22-24, 2005: UNM/Student Union Building, Albuquerque

APS Town Hall Background Report
APS Town Hall Final Report and Recommendations

Town Hall 23: Twenty-First Century Healthcare in New Mexico: Constructing a Rational Plan

New Mexico first organized a town hall to discuss the basic level of healthcare that should be available to all New Mexicans; the levels of responsibility of the key partners in providing and paying for this basic care; what needs to happen in order for all New Mexicans to access this care both financially and physically; and underlying values, goals and solutions.

October 21-24, 1999: Las Cruces

Town Hall 23: Background Report
Town Hall 23: Consensus Document
Town Hall 23: Executive Summary

Town Hall 22: K-12 Education in New Mexico: Benchmarks for the New Millennium

New Mexico First organized  a town hall which focused on the NM educational system, our children and improvements that need to be made to schools around the state.

June 3-6, 1999: Taos

Town Hall 22: Executive Summary

Town Hall 21: American Indians in New Mexico and Their Neighbors: Building Bridges of Understanding

New Mexico First organized a town hall to explore the state of relations between  Indians and their non-Indian neighbors, and to identify ways to overcome challenges to achieving better relations. 

June 4-7, 1998: Albuquerque

Town Hall 21: Consensus Document
Town Hall 21: Executive Summary

Town Hall 20: Integrated Regional Transportation

New Mexico First organized a town hall to discussthe possibilities of creating an intergrade regional transportation system.

October 23, 1997: Gallup

Town Hall 20: Consensus Report
Town Hall 20: Executive Summary

Town Hall 19: Managing New Mexico Land and Water Resources for the Best Use: Now and Through 2020

New Mexico First organized a town hall to discuss the importance of planning for New Mexico’s water and land use demands.

June 26-29, 1997: Albuquerque

Town Hall 19: Background Report
Town Hall 19: Consensus Document
Town Hall 19: Executive Summary

Town Hall 18: On Youth By Youth

New Mexico First organized a town hall to discuss the problems New Mexico’s education program and the dropouts it is producing, irresponsible teenage pregnancy, New Mexico’s drug and substance abuse problem and crime and violence among youth.  More than 90 percent of the participants were youth.  The youth participants ranged in age from 12 to 21 and represented the diversity of culture in New Mexico.

October 24-27, 1996: Glorieta

Town Hall 18: Consensus Document
Town Hall 18: Executive Summary

Town Hall 17: Strategic Planning New Mexico's Future

New Mexico First organized a town hall to discuss the challenge of creating a collective vision for New Mexico's future.

June 20-23, 1996: Taos

Town Hall 17: Background Report
Town Hall 17: Consensus Document
Town Hall 17: Executive Summary

Town Hall 16: Crime, Corrections & the Law in New Mexico

New Mexico First organized a town hall that was sponsored in part by the City of Farmington.  Over 80 New Mexicans, representing our diverse population and including criminal and juvenile justice professionals and citizens impacted and affected by crime and the criminal and juvenile justice system, met to address the issue of "Crime, Corrections and the Law in New Mexico."

October 26-29, 1995: Farmington

Town Hall 16: Consensus Document
Town Hall 16: Executive Summary

Town Hall 15: Partnerships for Progress/Regional Trade

New Mexico First organized a town hall to discuss commerce between the United States  and Mexico. To explore the obstacles and opportunities  surrounding cross-border trade in this region, New Mexico First convened its first-ever town hall involving participants of states other than New Mexico.  The unique gathering brought more than 120  participants from New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, Chihuahua and Sonora.

May 31-June 3, 1995: Albuquerque

Town Hall 15: Consensus Document
Town Hall 15: Executive Summary

Town Hall 14: The Structure of Government in NM

November 10–13, 1994: Roswell

Town Hall 13: Economic Development in New Mexico: What are the Goals?

April 28–May 1, 1994: Angel Fire

Town Hall 12: Breaking Down the Barriers: Cultural Sensitivity in New Mexico

October 14-17, 1993: Las Cruces

Town Hall 11: Children and Their Families in NM

April 15-18, 1993: Farmington

Town Hall 10: Government Expenditures in NM

November 12-15, 1992: Gallup

Town Hall 9: Financing New Mexico Government

April 30–May 3, 1992: Angel Fire

Town Hall 8: Infrastructure: To Build A State

October 10-13, 1991: Las Cruces

Town Hall 7: Healthcare: Rights and Privileges

October 25-28, 1990: Mescalero

Town Hall 6: New Mexico's Environment

May 3-6, 1990: Gallup

Town Hall 5: Beyond Survival: Public Education in New Mexico

October 12-15, 1989: Mescalero

Town Hall 4: Beyond Survival: Public Education in New Mexico

April 30 - May 3, 1989: Las Cruces

Town Hall 3: Higher Education in New Mexico

October 12-15, 1988: Gallup

Town Hall 2: Water: Lifeblood of New Mexico

May 15-18, 1988: Angel Fire

Town Hall 1: The Marketing of New Mexico

October 25-28, 1987: Ruidoso