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About the Council

Council Members

The members of the Connect New Mexico Council are:

  • EMPTY, Pueblo Government Appointee (Interim Chair)
  • Luis Reyes, Speaker of the House Appointee (Interim Vice-Chair)
  • Jason Clack, Department of Information Technology Designee
  • Nora Sackett, Department of Economic Development Interim Designee
  • Eli Guinnee, Department of Cultural Affairs Designee
  • Leonard Manzanares, Department of Transportation Designee
  • Joseph Navarreté, New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority Designee
  • Isaac Bush, Department of Higher Education Designee
  • Mona Martinez, Public Schools Facilities Authority Designee
  • Launa B. Waller, Minority House Floor Leader Appointee
  • Katherine Crociata, Senate President Pro Tempore Appointee
  • Steve L. Grey, Senate Minority Floor Leader Appointee
  • Jim R. Ruybal, Governor Appointee
  • Godfrey Enjady, Apache Government Appointee

Council Work Group Member Application

The Council has established these work groups:

  • Connect New Mexico Grant Program
  • Digital Equity & Inclusion
  • Mapping, Data & Evaluation
  • Regional Planning & Community Engagement
  • Tribal Working Group
  • Permits, Pole Attachments, Right-of Way

If you are interested in becoming a member of any of these groups, please send an e-mail to:  connectnmcouncil@state.nm.us

In the body of your e-mail, please include a brief statement of interest, including your experience relating to the work group’s mission.  Also, let us know how best to contact you about the status of your membership request.  The Council appreciates your interest.

News and Events Notifications by Email

You can subscribe to receive e-mail notification of Council news and events, including public meeting schedules by joining the NM DoIT Subscriber Alerts.  The subscriber page will ask for phone numbers and other information.  Because the Council will only send notices by e-mail, and will not use phone, text messaging or faxing, you do not need to provide a phone or fax number.

Meetings

The Connect New Mexico Council meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 1:30pm MT. You can attend these meetings online at this Zoom Link. Details and materials for each meeting are listed below.

Last updated February 10, 2026

 

2026

Last updated: February 10, 2026

Date Notice Agenda Recording, Closed Caption Minutes
January 15, 2026 at 1:30 PM

Notice

Agenda

Recording      

Closed Caption

Minutes

coming soon

February 19, 2026 at 1:30 PM Notice
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

2025

Date Notice Agenda Mintutes
December 18, 2025 @ 1:30 PM Notice Agenda Minutes
November 20, 2025 @ 1:30 PM Notice Agenda Minutes coming soon
October 16, 2025 CANCELLED Notice
Special Meeting October 8, 2025 CANCELLED Notice
September 18, 2025 @ 1:30 PM Notice Agenda

Minutes coming soon

August 21, 2025 @ 1:30 PM Notice Agenda Minutes
July 17, 2025 @ 1:30 PM Notice Agenda Minutes
June 19, 2025 CANCELLED Cancellation Notice
May 15, 2025 @ 1:30 PM Notice Agenda Minutes
April 17 CANCELLED Cancellation Notice
March 22 CANCELLED

Notice

Cancellation Notice

February 20 , 2025 @ 1:30 PM Notice Agenda Minutes
January 16 CANCELLED

Cancellation Notice 

 

2024

  • January 18, 2024 @1:30 PM
    February 29, 2024 @1:30 PM
    March 21, 2024 @1:30 PM
    March 25, 2024 @1:30 PM
    April 18, 2024 @1:30 PM
    May CANCELLED
    June 20, 2024 @1:30 PM
    July CANCELLED 
    August 18, 2024 @1:30 PM
    September
    October
    November
    December

    Notice

  • Agenda
  • Zoom
  • Minutes
  • Recording

21 November 2024 - 1:30 pm MDT Virtual

17 October 2024 - 1:30 pm MDT - Canceled

19 September 2024 - 1:30 pm MDT - HYBRID MEETING

18 August 2024 - 1:30 pm MDT - HYBRID MEETING

18 July 2024 - Canceled

20 June 2024 - 1:30 pm MDT - Virtual

16 May 2024 - Canceled

18 April 2024 - 1:30 pm MDT - HYBRID MEETING

25 March 2024 - 1:30 pm MDT - SPECIAL MEETING

21 March 2024 - 1:30 pm MDT - HYBRID MEETING

29 February 2024 - 1:30 pm MDT - HYBRID MEETING/Rulemaking Hearing

18 January 2024 - 1:30 pm MDT - HYBRID MEETING

14 December 2023 - 1:30 pm MDT - SPECIAL MEETING

16 November 2023 - 1:30 pm MDT - HYBRID MEETING

19 October 2023 - 1:30 pm MDT - HYBRID MEETING

21 September 2023 - 1:30 pm MDT - HYBRID MEETING

17 August 2023 - 1:30 pm MDT - HYBRID MEETING

31 July 2023 - 10:30 am MDT - SPECIAL MEETING

27 July 2023 - 1:30 pm MDT - SPECIAL MEETING

20 July 2023 - 1:30 pm MDT - State Capital Building Room 307

29 June 2023 - 1:30- 3:30 pm MDT - Virtual

17 May 2023 - 2:00pm-4:00 pm MDT - Virtual

19 April 2023 - 2:00pm-4:00 pm MDT - Hybrid

DOT Training Room, 1120 Cerrillos Road

29 March 2023 - 4:00 pm MDT - Virtual

15 March 2023 - 2:30 pm MDT - Hybrid-MEETING Canceled

  • NO LINKS MEETING CANCELED.

15 February 2023 - 2:30 pm MDT - Hybrid

18 January 2023 - 2:30 pm MDT - Virtual

14 December 2022 - 9:30 am MDT - Virtual (Canceled)

  • Agenda
  • This meeting was canceled.

 

16 November 2022 - 2:00 pm MDT - State Capital Building Room 311

Special Meeting - 9 November 2022 - 2:00 pm MDT

19 October 2022 - 2:00 pm MDT - Plateau Headquarters, 7111 N. Prince St., Clovis, NM 88102

Special Meeting - 28 September 2022 - 2:00 pm MDT

21 September 2022 - 2:00 pm MDT - State Capital Building Room 307

17 August 2022 - 2:00 pm MDT - State Capital Building Room 307

20 July 2022 - 2:00 pm MDT - State Capital Building Room 307

15 June 2022 2:00 pm MDT - State Capital Building Room 309

18 May 2022 - 2:00 pm MDT - State Capital Building Room 311

20 April 2022 - 2:00 pm MST - Virtual

16 March 2022 - 2:00 pm MST - Virtual

18 February 2022 - 4:00 pm MST - Virtual

14 January 2022 - 4:00 pm MST - Virtual