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 Legislative Advocacy President, Ray Gee Past President, Pat Casey, 1st VP/President Elect, Skip Mead Regular Features  Home Builders Association Support Associate Vice President, Diana Lucero Secretary Treasurer, Pat Bellestri-Martinez  Participant Scholarships for International Builders Show 2 Membership Statistics 2014 Local HBA Presidents 3  Message from the President - Scholarships for Children of Injured Workers HBA of Central New Mexico, David Newell South Eastern New Mexico HBA Challenges/Opportunities Face HBA of Eastern New Mexico, Andy Cordova Custom Builders in New Mexico Call your Independent Agent for a Quote Today! Las Cruces HBA, Kimball Hakes Lincoln County HBA, Shirley Schenk For more information call 505-345-3477 or San Juan County HBA, Kathy Hogan 4 Message from the Executive Vice Santa Fe Area HBA, Bill Roth President and CEO - Keep Your 1-800-640-3369 BCA of Otero County, Gerald Matherly www.builderstrust.com Southwest NM HBA, Pat Casey "Edge"! Have Fun! Never Stop NAHB Representatives Learning! National Associate Director, Diana Lucero 11 State Representative, Peter Merrill Residential Building Permits National Director, Skip Mead NAHB BUILD-PAC Trustee, Skip Mead 12 Calendar Affiliated Organizations

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2 NMHBA Housing Journal/October 2014 This slow growth in membership causes me great concern. When I was initially interviewed by the Nominating Committee in 2012, I expressed my concern about the future of our industry for small custom builders. Two and a half years later, New Mexico’s small custom builders still are not recovering from the recession. I think there are a lot of possible reasons for this, but lack of affordability is one of the most important.

Building science and sustainability are improving the way Ray Gee we build houses, but they also add cost to the product. The costs of material and labor are also rising and have risen dramatically in areas where recovery has taken hold. The Challenges/Opportunities Face use of building codes to accomplish public policy goals can Custom Builders in New Mexico also add to the cost. The cost of being in business is going up. Compliance As I near the end of my term as President of NMHBA, requirements with federal regulations have been steadily I’d like to update you on the condition of NMHBA in increasing and all indications are that they will escalate even three areas. The first is the Leadership Ladder. We have more in the near future. Proposed regulation of silica will filled the position of Secretary Treasurer for 2014 with the have a profound cost impact on the construction industry. appointment of Pat Bellestri-Martinez and she has already contributed positively during our Senior Officer meetings. All of the above add cost at the same time that income Also, Steve Hale has agreed to run for the Secretary inequality is increasing and wage growth has been Treasurer position for 2015. So, for the first time in a few essentially flat for 30 years. New job creation is generally years, the Leadership Ladder is complete. considered to be at the lower end of the wage scale, so even falling unemployment does not mean a growing market The second area is our financial health. As some of that can afford new homes. It seems likely that these trends you may remember, we developed a 5-year Cash Flow have been going on for quite some time, but the sub-prime Projection spreadsheet in 2013. That tool was essential lending and mortgage debacle allowed them to remain in evaluating the ongoing depletion of cash reserves. We hidden until the crash. Demographic changes are also have updated the spreadsheet and are now utilizing it altering the market for new homes. Millennials are said to during our budget preparations to project five years out be delaying family formation and home purchases. They from the current budget year. The assumptions used in the are also renting rather than buying in order to stay flexible projections have also been updated and are generally more for relocation purposes. Another demographic factor is conservative than those initially used. None the less, the that Generation X is considerably smaller than the Boomer projected outlook is considerably better than that in 2013. generation and they reached prime home buying age during It now shows NMHBA reaching break even early in 2016 the recession. Even if the economy recovers, the number and thus halting the depletion of cash reserves. of potential buyers will not match that of the Boomers until Generation Y buyers hit the market. The third area is membership. Through the first nine months of our fiscal year, our membership has grown at a There is a legitimate question here in New Mexico about rate of 3%. When evaluated year/year from July to July, whether we are seeing the typical lag in recovery that we the growth rate is about 3.5%. We are currently assuming are familiar with or whether the lack of recovery is due to a 3.5 % growth in membership for the 2014 fiscal year, as some of the factors mentioned above. As a state, we are not well as for 2015. At the recent NAHB Fall Board meeting competing favorably with our neighboring states and new it was announced that the national growth rate was about jobs and businesses are in short supply. Many of our rural 3.6%. That rate is lower than NAHB had budgeted, and counties are seeing population loss and our larger cities may our current assumption of 3.5% is less than the 5% we had lack the infrastructure and amenities that demographers say originally budgeted for 2015. are needed to support growth. continued on page 5 NMHBA Housing Journal/October 2014 3 by far the best part is the place is right next door to the convention center. You will be spending minimal time in your room anyway! It’s Las Vegas!!! If you do stay at the Westgate you can go out the sports book door and into the convention center back door in under ten minutes. Many of us dash back to the hotel for the lunch buffet – it’s that close. It’s also directly on the strip’s monorail line. I know many of you have your favorite place to stay in Las Vegas, and of course that’s OK too. It’s not about where you sleep – it’s about the show! Jack C. Milarch, Jr. Counting this coming show, IBS will be held in Las Vegas for two more years, then move to Orlando again for the Keep Your "Edge"! Have Fun! following two years. Las Vegas is certainly easier for us Never Stop Learning! to get to, but Orlando is a great place to visit in January.

In short – be sure you are signed up to attend the next Don’t forget to look at the schedule early to plan your International Builders Show in January 2015. visit. It is available, along with a handy planner, at the IBS website. Once again there will be many excellent Last year about 250 people from New Mexico attended seminar opportunities throughout the show, which is why all or part of IBS in Las Vegas. After attending for the you will want to look at the schedule early and pick out first time earlier this year, Mario Moreno of Pioneer the ones that will help you and your business. And don’t Roofing & Specialties, Inc. (Las Cruces) said, “It was an forget to look at the special intensive education classes excellent experience overall. Being able to talk to factory happening prior to the show. These are usually fee based, reps with so many manufacturers and products is a must but well worth it so if one appeals to you be sure to sign for anyone in the building and remodeling trades.” up. These seminars often count toward a professional designation. I am an unabashed fan of IBS. Everybody in the construction industry should go to the show every year. You can find all you need to get started atwww. Yes – I really believe that! If you have never gone before buildersshow.com. just prepare yourself to be overwhelmed the first year. You will keep discovering new things around every See you at IBS! corner and trying to sort it all out and prioritizing what to do and see is a challenge, to say the least. By your second Feds Squash Arizona Fall Protection Rules show you will be getting the hang of it and by the third year you will feel like a pro and be getting more benefit Many of us have been following Arizona’s attempt to than you ever imagined you could that first year. I pass have their own more lenient residential fall protection this on because numerous members have recounted this rules rather than the federal “6 foot” rule promulgated progression from their first time at IBS to their eventual by OSHA. The quick background on this issue is that mastery of how to really “work” the show. for a number of years now federal OSHA has required construction fall protection equipment whenever a On a budget? I just got round trip airline tickets from worker’s standing platform is over six feet above the Albuquerque to Las Vegas for $192, which these days is lower surface. Residential construction advocates, such still a bargain! The “official” hotel for New Mexico HBA as National Association of Homebuilders and their state again this year is the newly named Westgate Las Vegas and local affiliates, protested loudly that these rules are Hotel and Casino, otherwise known for years as the Las impractical and even dangerous. For several years the Vegas Hilton. OK, I admit it isn’t the swankiest place feds gave residential construction a “pass” on this rule in town, but room rates are about $79-$119 nightly, and while the debate raged. During this time several states, at

4 NMHBA Housing Journal/October 2014 continued from page 3 the urging of their residential construction interests, took The impact of a shrinking market, along with rising costs the position that they could create their own more lenient and lowered affordability, is likely to lead to further and more practical rules. consolidation of the building industry, where fewer companies produce an ever higher percentage of new NMHBA attempted to get our state to adopt an alternate homes. High-volume builders may be the only companies version of the fall protection rule right after Governor able to meet the challenges of affordability. Small custom Martinez’s successful election, but met with repeated builders, by the very nature of what they build, must agency non-responsiveness and has thus far been charge more for their homes than high volume production unsuccessful. builders. So, if current trends don’t change, it seems likely that small builders will see a declining market. However, Arizona, with their famous business-friendly state there also appears, at least anecdotally, to be a reduction government, took this effort the farthest, actually getting in the number of young, new builders entering the market. their legislature and governor to pass an alternate As many older builders retire, the number of remaining residential fall protection law. The federal government builders may stay well balanced to demand in a declining recently warned Arizona that they “will initiate market, but somewhere down the line we could see the end proceedings to reject the (fall protection standard) and of the era of small custom builders. ‘reconsider’ Arizona’s status as a state-plan state unless Of course, there are other markets where small builders Arizona submits a revised standard or is able to show may thrive. Remodeling is one and a growing need that OSHA should not reject the (Arizona) standard.” In for aging-in-place housing is another. Rising demand, short Arizona is being told to adopt the 6’ rule or expect a especially with shrinking inventory, and rising wages could federal take-over. also reverse some of the trends noted. As building science and technology continue to improve housing amenities, This news should trigger serious thoughts of state’s rights dissatisfaction with older inventory will drive demand for and the federal administration’s ability to force their new housing. A new study is being conducted in Portland, version of rules down to you and me, and the realization Oregon and early results are indicating that even adults that state government cannot protect us from federal under the age of 25 still prefer single family detached administration rules (as contrasted to duly passed federal housing. These results, if confirmed, may signal a change laws). In the meantime the message for New Mexico to some of the demographic information we have been contractors is to look at your operations and figure hearing for the last several years. out how you can comply. There isn’t much random enforcement of this rule, but if one of your workers I believe that the key to the future shape of the housing sustains a fall-related injury or death, the consequences industry will be affordability. We are facing great for your business can easily be catastrophic, and challenges, but within great challenges are great especially so if it is obvious you made no effort to opportunities. Builders are expert at problem solving and comply. The fines can be astronomical. overcoming challenges, so I remain hopeful for our shared future. Stay tuned for the next big federal OSHA rule for the As mentioned above, I’m nearing the end of my term construction industry - airborne silica dust exposure as President of NMHBA. It has been a real honor and limitations. privilege to serve you, the members, in that capacity. I also want to thank my fellow officers, the entire staff, and all committee chairs and members for all of their hard work this year. Without that work, your association would not JUST A NOTE TO ALL function as successfully as it does and I urge you to get, or stay, involved. MEMBERS...

Make sure your Local HBA has your correct contact information (including address, phone number, and email address). NAHB and NMHBA, as well as your Local HBA, use this info to send you information that could be important for your business.

NMHBA Housing Journal/October 2014 5 PAID ADVERTISEMENT

We occasionally get requests asking which candidates have been supported by the NMHB Political Action Fund contributions. Our NMHB PAF has made a number of contributions to various candidates for office during this election cycle. We want you to know who we supported.

NMHB PAF is largely funded by the $20 dues check-off printed on your annual local home builders association membership statement. This solicitation accumulates modest amounts of money and allows us to participate in the election cycle. Whether or not you agree with our various selections we hope you agree with us that participation in the election process is important to the continued success of our industry and to your business. Please continue to “check off” that $20 for NMHB PAF.

NMHB PAF Trustees: Mike Buechter, Chair  Brad Hill, Vice-Chair  Jack Milarch, Secretary Treasurer Lee Rawson, Trustee  Randy Crowder, Trustee

BCA of Otero County Southeastern New Mexico HBA Yvette Herrell (R) - Alamogordo James Townsend (R) - Artesia (R) - Carlsbad Eastern New Mexico HBA (R) - Eunice Randy Crowder (R) – Clovis Larry Scott (R) - Hobbs

HBA of Central New Mexico (R) - Roswell Deborah Armstrong (D) - Albuquerque (R) - Roswell

Conrad James (R) - Albuquerque Santa Fe Area HBA Lorenzo Larrañaga (R) - Albuquerque Debbie Rodella (D) - Espanola Antonio Maestas (D) - Albuquerque Nick Salazar (D) - San Juan Pueblo (R) - Albuquerque (D) - Santa Fe Jane E. Powdrell-Culbert (R) - Corrales (D) - Santa Fe (R) - Rio Rancho Luciano Varela (D) - Santa Fe (R) - Rio Rancho James Smith (R) - Tijeras South West New Mexico HBA (R) - Silver City HBA of Lincoln County Zack Cook (R) - Ruidoso Other Areas of the State (D) - Gallup Las Cruces HBA Dennis Roch (R) – Logan Dona Irwin (D) – Deming (D) - Milan

San Juan County HBA , Jr. (D) - Santa Rosa Rodney Montoya (R) - Farmington Don Tripp, Jr. (R) – Socorro (R) - Farmington

Governor of New Mexico: Susana Martinez (R)

6 NMHBA Housing Journal/October 2014 BUILDERS TRUST CONTRIBUTES TO POLITICAL RACES FOR 2014 ELECTION

CYCLE After years of having workers’ compensation reform bills stalled in the Legislature, BT has taken action this year in an attempt to raise awareness of the issues around the Round House. To elevate the need for legislative action on work comp issues, BT has contributed to the following candidates on the November ballot:

HBA of Central NM Santa Fe Area HBA South West New Mexico HBA Sarah Maestas Barnes (R) – Albq. Geoff Rodgers (R) – Los Alamos Dianne Hamilton (R) – Silver City Nate Gentry (R) – Albuqueruqe Vickie S. Perea (R) – Belen Conrad D. James (R) – Albq. Other Areas (R) – Albuquerque Las Cruces HBA Patricia A. Lundstrom (D) – Gallup (R) – Belen Ricky L. Little (R) – Chaparral (R) – (R) – Los Lunas Dona G. Irwin (D) – Deming Shiprock Andrew Nunez (R) – Hatch Terry McMillan (R) – Las Cruces

Statewide Susana Martinez (R) – Governor Diana Duran (R) Secretary of State

Don’t Miss Your Opportunity to Participate on NMHBA Board If you are interested in becoming a member of NMHBA’s Board of Directors for 2015, now is the time to act. Being a Board member is a great way to become educated on what’s happening at the state level and meet other members who want to influence legislative and regulatory issues beyond their local jurisdiction. You probably know someone who is or has been on the Board. Be sure to talk to them about their experience.

Every year, your Local HBA is asked to appoint Directors for the following year. At least half must be Builder members. Three Board meetings are scheduled each year in Albuquerque. Contact your Local HBA office and ask them to appoint you as a member of NMHBA’s Board. Contact Nancy Barron at the NMHBA office with any questions about the Association’s Board of Directors.

NMHBA Housing Journal/October 2014 7 Advertise In The NMHBA Journal!

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8 NMHBA Housing Journal/August 2014 Important Change for subdivision or line extension request will include the Underground Electric Service requirement for conduit elbows and stub outs installed with for New Residential Customers the transformer and/or pedestal installations. Additionally all secondary conductors will be required to be installed in of Public Service Company of conduit. (Diagrams are available at nmhba.org.) New Mexico Home Builders: The current PNM practice for new residential service is Effective January 1, 2015 PNM will require new to install electric service cable direct buried in a 36” deep service customers to provide and install an empty three trench between PNM’s transformer or pedestal to the inch PVC duct buried 36” deep in a customer-provided customer’s meter socket. trench connected to the meter riser pipe and to a PNM- Effective January 1, 2015 new service will require a provided three inch PVC stub out from the transformer customer provided and installed empty three inch PVC duct or pedestal. PNM will inspect the duct installation and buried 36” deep in a customer-provided trench connected install the service cable in the duct. PNM will not charge to the meter riser pipe, and a PNM-provided three inch the customer for the service cable installation for services PVC stub out from the transformer or pedestal. PNM will of 100 feet or less. In both the current practice and new inspect the duct installation and install the service cable in practice, PNM connects the service wire at PNM source the duct. In both the current practice and the new practice, equipment and at the meter socket. PNM connects the service wire at PNM’s source equipment and at the meter socket. This new practice will facilitate Under this new practice home builders will coordinate with faster electric service installations, reduce future service phone and cable companies for the installation of their cable fault repair costs, enable faster service restoration, services. PNM will no longer install these services. and eliminate or reduce future disruptions to landscaping. If you have questions about these changes, please contact Developers: Bob Jarrett at [email protected]. Effective September 8, 2014 PNM designs for all new

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New Mexico Balance of State* 291 363 350 569 598 1252 Bernalillo 466 455 771 570 667 2950 Chaves 39 25 20 26 18 51 Colfax 6 11 7 7 9 46 Curry 81 86 91 82 114 164 Dona Ana 418 481 481 441 592 1493 Eddy 125 81 73 45 61 57 Lea 4 43 22 14 12 38 Lincoln 152 42 31 32 39 153 Los Alamos 39 1 1 4 2 45 Luna 1 5 4 16 17 72 McKinley 5 5 4 2 2 18 Otero+ 68 80 74 107 126 144 Rio Arriba 0 0 0 0 3 7 Roosevelt 0 30 38 42 34 21 Sandoval 13 528 420 321 395 912 San Juan 537 111 141 108 150 317 Santa Fe 106 115 87 65 75 320 Sierra 1 1 0 0 1 2 Socorro 115 1 0 0 3 21 Taos 0 76 43 39 44 196 Valencia 2 92 74 52 64 226

Total 2469 2632 2732 2542 3026 8505

* Includes the following counties: Catron, Cibola, De Baca, Grant, Guadalupe, Harding, Hidalgo, Mora, Quay, San Miguel, Torrance, and Union + Source: Otero County Assessor’s Office

Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Note: Several members have informed us that some counties may not be providing accurate numbers to the Census Bureau.

NMHBA Housing Journal/October 2014 11 2014 NMHBA Meeting Calendar

November 7 Senior Officers, Gov’t Affairs and Building Issues committee meetings; Awards & Installation Dinner 8 NMHBA Board Meeting and Meeting of the Members 27-28 Thanksgiving holiday – NMHBA/BT offices closed

December 5 Senior Officers and Executive committee meetings 25-26 Christmas holiday – NMHBA/BT offices closed

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