TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome 4 Schedule of Events 5 Curry County Information 6-7 General Information 10-14 Exhibitors 16 Board of Directors 17 Advisory Council 18 Self-Insurance Pools 19 New Mexico Counties Staff 20-21 Ambitions Consulting Group Community Art Project 23 NM EDGE Information 25 NM EDGE Roadmap 26-30 Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Pre-Conference Events 31-33 Golf Tournament 31 5K Fun Run/Walk 32 Carr, Riggs & Ingram LLC ROADEO 33 Workers’ Comp Membership 33 Comcast Special Joint WC & ML Membership 33 Medication Assisted Treatment Workshop 34 Conference Agendas 36-49 Cooperative Educational Services Opening Session 36-37 Host County Special Event 39 ENGIE Services U.S. Sponsor & Exhibitor Breakfast 40 General Session & Workshops 42-45 Recognition Awards Luncheon 46-48 HollyFrontier Refining & Mktg. LLC Board of Directors Meeting 49 Backyard BBQ Dinner & Dance 50 President’s Brunch & Closing Session 51 Kofile Technologies, Inc. Campus Maps 54-57 Affiliate Meeting Locations 58 New Mexico Finance Authority 911 Directors 59 Assessors 60 Attorneys 61 Professional Document Systems Clerks 62 Commissioners 63 Securus Technologies Inc Detention Administrators 64 DWI Coordinators 65 Finance & Purchasing 66 Siddons-Martin Emergency Group Fire & Emergency Managers 67 GIS/Rural Addressing 68 Health Services 69 Tri-State Generation & Trans. Human Resources 70 Information Technology 71 Waste Management of NM Managers 72 Probate Judges 73 Public Works 74 Wellpath Risk Management 75 Sheriffs 76 Wells Fargo Treasurers 77 Business Partners 79-80 Guest Tours 82-83 3 WELCOME SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Clovis Civic Center (Civic) Dear Members, Partners, and Friends: Clovis Community College (College) We are delighted to be back in Curry County for the New Curry Count Event Center (CCEC) rd Mexico Counties 83 Annual Conference! The host county Monday, June 17 (Pre-conference) leadership and staff have been working hard behind-the- scenes to set the stage for a great event. This year’s theme 8:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. ····································· NM EDGE Classes (College) “The Sequel: It will blow you away!” is designed to highlight many of the vibrant offerings in and around Curry County. Tuesday, June 18 (Pre-conference) Kicking off the conference, the Opening Session and 8:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. ····································· NM EDGE Classes (College) Luncheon will feature nationally recognized motivational 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ·················································· ROADEO Setup (CCEC) speaker Matt Rush. With a terrific sense of humor and a 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ································································ Registration (Civic) positive attitude, Matt will share valuable lessons learned 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. ···················· Golf Tournament (Colonial Park) and his perspective on the secret of success. Our mem- 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. ······················ 5K Fun Run/Walk (Hillcrest Park) bers are sure to enjoy this lively presentation. Wednesday, June 19 This year we are including a special presentation from the Florida-based Village Square on ways to foster positive 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ······························································· Registration (Civic) public discourse. In a time when many of the “hot topics” 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ················································ Exhibit Hall Open (Civic) are polarizing, it is important to have a civil dialogue where 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ···································································· ROADEO (CCEC) both parties can find value in the conversation. We will 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. ········· WC Membership Meeting (Days Inn) share a sneak peek of this program during the Opening 10:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ············································· Special Joint ML & WC General Session, but invite you to join us for a deeper dive Membership Meeting (Days Inn) on Thursday morning. 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ··················· Medication Assisted Treatment Conference participants are encouraged to attend one of Workshop (Civic) our two concurrent workshops on Thursday morning. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ···················· Exhibitor Passport Pursuit (Civic) Transportation and infrastructure are priorities for counties 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. ················ Opening Session Luncheon (Civic) and we have invited a panel of legislative leaders and state 1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. ························· Exhibitor Passport Pursuit (Civic) experts for an in-depth discussion. Attendees can also 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. ··················· Affiliate Meetings (Civic & College) choose to participate in our panel discussion on the Coun- 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. ······················Host County Reception (CCEC) ty Wildfire Playbook: A County Leadership Guide to Help Communities Become More Fire Adapted. This presenta- ROADEO & Golf Awards tion includes valuable resources and best practices to help Thursday, June 20 communities become more resilient when preparing for 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ······························································· Registration (Civic) and responding to wildfires. 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. ············ Sponsor & Exhibitor Breakfast (Civic) 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. ···················································· General Session (Civic) We look forward to seeing you throughout the conference and appreciate your commitment to serving the citizens of 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. ····················································· Workshops (2) (Civic) this great state! 11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. ······················· Exhibitor Passport Pursuit (Civic) 12:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. ·········Recognition Awards Luncheon (Civic) Sincerely, 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. ··················· Affiliate Meetings (Civic & College) 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. ······· Board of Directors’ Meeting (Days Inn) 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 a.m. ····· Backyard BBQ Dinner/Dance (CCEC) Rebecca Long Steve Kopelman Friday, June 21 President & Lea Executive Director 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. ·············································· Information Desk (Civic) County Commissioner 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. ················· Affiliate Meetings (Civic & College) 10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. ····················································· President's Brunch & Closing Session (Civic) 4 5 CURRY COUNTY CURRY COUNTY Curry County History Established in 1909, Curry County was named after George Curry, Territorial Governor of New Mexico (1907- 1910). In 1906, Santa Fe Railway engineers were ordered to locate a town-site in the newly Welcome from Curry County developing ranch and farm land of Eastern New Mexico. They looked upon an unending sea of It is with great honor and pride that I waving prairie grass reaching to the horizon in every welcome you to our family-friendly direction and chose the site that would one day be community as Curry County hosts called Clovis. At first known as "Riley's Switch", it was the 2019 NM Counties Conference. reportedly renamed Clovis by the station master's The fourth smallest county in New daughter who was studying about the first Catholic Mexico, founded in 1909, was king of the Franks, who ruled in Europe in the 5th named after George Curry, the 18th Governor of the New Mexico Century, King Clovis. The name caught on, and was Territory. We may be small, but we have bragging officially incorporated in May 1909. At the time, no rights about being the largest agricultural producer in one could have known that 100 years later, the the state; home to our Elite Freedom Fighters of stretch of farm grazing land would become a Cannon Air Force Base; and having Southwest Cheese, booming city. the largest cheddar cheese plant in the world! Although a largely agricultural community, Curry Please enjoy your stay and visit our many sites County is also noted for its role in early rock music including the Rock & Roll Museum, Norman Petty history and for nearby Cannon Air Force Base. The Studios, Hillcrest Park Zoo, Historical Railroad Park, area achieved some local fame in the 1950s and Colonial Park Golf Course, and many others. 1960s when it became home to the Norman Petty Recording Studio, which recorded top-charting hits On behalf of all those who serve Curry County, I thank by artists including Buddy Holly, Waylon Jennings, the New Mexico Counties, and all involved in allowing Buddy Knox, Charlie “Sugartime” Phillips, and Roy us to host the 2019 NM Counties Conference, and thank Orbison. Curry County also houses the Southwest you all for attending. Cheese Company, which is the largest cheddar cheese producer in North America. Sincerely, Curry County is 1405.9 square miles, making it one of the smallest counties in New Mexico. The Chet Spear approximate population for the county is 48,376. Chairman Curry County Board of Commissioners Clovis celebrated 100 years in 2007. 6 7 8 9 GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL INFORMATION NMC Meetings & Events Policy Consumption of Alcohol Individuals may not engage in political activities or NMC requests that all attendees and guests adhere to distribute campaign literature at NMC sponsored the “Alcohol Consumption Policy” of the NMC meetings or events. Literature will be removed and Conference Meetings and Events Policy. These those who continue to violate this policy may be asked policies are available by contacting the NMC office or to leave the event. by downloading them from the NMC website. Alcohol shall be consumed in a responsible manner. NMC Registration Desk encourages individuals to use designated drivers or The NMC Registration Desk will be at the Clovis Civic call for a cab when drinking. NMC provides Center. Our staff will be available to answer your transportation to and from all events that serve questions throughout the conference. Please visit the alcohol. The vendor of alcoholic beverages at our Registration Desk should you need any information or events reserves the right and has the responsibility to special assistance. refuse service when appropriate. Monday, June 17 No Registration Desk Hospitality suites of any kind are not allowed at NMC Tuesday, June 18 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. conferences or meetings, whether in a private room or Wednesday, June 19 8:00 a.m.