A brief document that outlines the general steps for launching an Internet Service Provider.

This guide highlights the operations of drinking water systems for community leaders and is designed to explain the processes of a typical small-community water system – from the source of the drinking water, through the treatment process, to the customer’s tap – in an easy-to-understand manner.

Website providing access to an advocacy guidebook providing tools for NM citizens to communicate with their elected officials what issues they would like their officials to act on and how. The website includes a link to the guide, tips for using the guide, and information about advocacy basics, how to advocate, advocacy and the media, coalition building, and lobbying.

This booklet outlines a step-by-step process for selecting and hiring consultants to plan, design, and manage construction of public water and wastewater facilities. The process applies to hiring all types of consultants for all types of construction projects.

A manual that provides guidance on asset management to increase energy efficiency for water and wastewater utilities. It includes all basic elements of asset management and features a self evaluation tool to help assess progress in asset management activities.

Clean Cities and Communities is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) partnership to advance clean transportation nationwide. More than 75 DOE-designated Clean Cities and Communities coalitions work locally in urban, suburban, and rural communities to strengthen the nation’s environment, energy security, and economic prosperity. Clean Cities and Communities connects transportation stakeholders with objective information and experts to assist with alternative fuels, fuel economy improvements, and emerging transportation technologies.

A fact sheet about the importance of 5G, developed by the Institute of Local Self-Reliance.

A presentation for assessing low-embodied-carbon concrete and options for decarbonizing concrete.

A guide for developing a Water Conservation Program for public utility operators in New Mexico. It includes everything a water utility or municipality might consider when addressing water conservation issues.

Use The Active Communities Tool to assess community plans, policies, and resources for improving built environments for physical activity.

This report builds upon existing literature and leading examples of pricing and programs in practice to equip commissioners and staff at Public Utilities Commissions and State Energy Offices with the fundamentals of grid services, valuation options, and approaches to compensation.

A two-page brief shares information about the color-coded framework cohorts used to describe their visions for aligned planning processes in consistent terms.

This guidebook provides information on how to develop and complete infrastructure projects, following a three-phase process: planning, pre-construction, and construction. It is designed for community decision-makers (e.g., elected officials, clerk-treasurers, public works staff and consultants) to make informed decisions about infrastructure development before construction begins.

This guide is a facilitation tool for small water systems to weigh the appropriateness of possible technology solutions. It provides a collection of process related activities for small systems to discuss the resources needed to best operate, maintain, and manage each technology option.

This guide provides community officials and interested stakeholders with a process for assessing the potential economic, social, and environmental impacts of dam failure. It includes a community-level method of examining the potential damage and impacts of dam failure hazards that can be included in an Emergency Operation Plan or a local hazard mitigation plan.

A presentation covering basic asset management for drinking water and wastewater systems.

A guide on developing asset management approaches, plans, and funding approaches for wastewater and water utilities in New Mexico. It includes basic elements of asset management, serving as a starting point for systems in managing their assets.

This guide is designated for owners and operators of small community water systems and is useful for small towns, Tribal systems, and rural water districts. The guide presents basic concepts of asset management and provides the tools to develop an asset management plan.

A collection of asset management resources from various entities organized by five topic areas.

Avoided Emissions and geneRation Tool (AVERT) is a free tool that allows users to easily evaluate county-level changes in emissions resulting from energy policies, programs, and projects. It uses public data and can be used for quantifying emissions impacts in NAAQS SIPs. Use this guide to get familiar with how to use AVERT, the benefits of the tool, and the key steps for analysis.

A video explaining the basic principles of pipe and cable locating, developed by Schonstedt.com

Website providing links to training on the basics of municipal government in New Mexico.

The Better Buildings Residential Network connects energy efficiency programs and partners to share best practices and learn from one another to increase the number of homes that are energy efficient.

This guide presents outlines federal technical assistance programs that offer comprehensive information to support communities in winning and deploying federal funding for a wide range of purposes, from planning to project management.

The U.S. DOT developed this Excel-based tool to help summarize project costs and benefits for bridge improvement projects. This summary can be used when applying for grants.

Introductory presentation on broadband technologies, key terms, and economics that can be used to introduce new staff or other relevant groups to the telecommunications industry.

“New Mexico is implementing the New Mexico Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Plan to expand high-speed internet access by funding, planning, infrastructure deployment and adoption programs across the state for rural entities.”

Website providing four modules in PDF and Video formats on New Mexico’s state budget, preparing and submitting budget management documents, and creating a budget in the SHARE (Statewide Human Resources, Accounting and Management Reporting System).

Website providing access to different courses covering essential topics in budgeting, such as Budget Document Basics, Budget Process 101, Fundamentals of Local Government Budgeting, and Asset Management for Finance Officers.

A worksheet, presentation, template, and indirect cost calculator that walks through developing a budget, introduces key concepts of budgeting for federal grant opportunities, and provides questions to ask during the budget development process.

“This report details the occupations and careers required for developing and sustaining universal broadband access, including wage and employment estimates and projections, with the intent of identifying current and future need and informing education and training needs to generate workers in broadband industries.”

The Building Energy Codes Program (BECP), offers a comprehensive collection of information, resources, and technical assistance designed to answer questions and address issues related to energy codes. This includes frequently asked questions, publications, compliance software and tools, and training modules based on best practices.

The Chlorination Estimator is a simple excel tool that operators can use to calculate their chlorine needs.

Technical assistance to protect environments and build capacity for Tribes and communities to catalyze the skills, resources, and funding necessary to realize their goals.

This toolkit is a resource for government agencies seeking ways to encourage private fleet operators and private sector stakeholders to transition to electric vehicles (EVs). It is designed to help government agencies consider, plan, coordinate, and support this adoption.

This toolkit is focused on rural entities seeking to install charging stations for broader public or private use with an emphasis on infrastructure for light-duty electric passenger vehicles, but also addresses funding opportunities and planning considerations for other types of electric vehicles.

Charging Smart supports communities in adopting procedures and practices that facilitate the growth of EVs. Furthermore, municipalities can secure cleaner air, support economic growth, and bring the mobility of the future to their residents’ doorsteps.

Charging Smart supports communities in adopting procedures and practices that facilitate the growth of EVs. It offers free technical assistance to help local governments adopt policies, practices, and incentives that exemplify recognized best practices for enabling efficient EV charger expansion.

CIRD provides access to the resources that communities need to convert their ideas into reality. The program offers competitive funding to small towns and rural and tribal communities to host a local design workshop.

Training video providing “an overview of the Clean Water Act (CWA), including its goals, administration, scope, and approaches.”

Microsoft Excel–based tool that calculates and compares the estimated fuel consumption and air pollutant emissions (CO2e, SO2, and NOX) of a CHP system and comparable separate heat and power system (e.g., grid power and a boiler system). The calculator also presents the carbon emissions reductions from a CHP system in terms of the emissions associated with passenger vehicles and the generation of electricity used by the average U.S. home.

Website providing resources and guideline tools to foster community partnerships (e.g., with Tribes, other community based organizations, academic institutions, or government agencies) to leverage resources, expertise, and networks for amplifying the reach and impact of shared goals and projects.

Allows eligible K-12 schools and libraries in the United States to obtain affordable communication services and Internet access. With discounts ranging from 20% to 90%.

Website providing access to a Community Benefit Guide. The guide includes tools, templates, and examples for communities to adapt to foster community benefits, protections, transparency, and new development.

The New Mexico Economic Development Department’s (EDD) Community, Business and Rural Development staff, or regional representatives, are located in the regions they serve in every corner of the state. They assist businesses and communities in a broad variety of economic development needs

Smart Growth America seeks to provide an “approach to development that encourages a mix of building types and uses, diverse housing and transportation options, development within existing neighborhoods, and robust community engagement.” The Community Connectors Program assists in advancing locally driven projects that will reconnect communities separated or harmed by transportation infrastructure and tap available federal and state funds to support them.”

The Community Engagement Toolkit offers a structured approach and useful tools to discuss how well local transportation options are meeting the needs of individuals in the community, and create a plan for improvement.

Guidebook that serves as a resource to drive policy change to protect overburdened communities from cumulative impacts for harmful chemicals and pollution.

The Community Infrastructure Center provides assistance for underserved communities. To begin the project implementation process, a community will sign up for assistance and provide details about their project (e.g., project type, activities, size). Based on the details, a case manager will be assigned to the project to match the community with grants, tools, and other TA providers to advance the project. The Center will then connect the community with other project sponsors and nearby communities working on similar projects and other supporters (i.e.., agencies, vendors, and philanthropy).

NREL provides management and coordination for the Community Microgrid Assistance Partnership (C-MAP). Through C-MAP, remote communities and Tribes can receive assistance to design, develop, repair, revitalize, or improve isolated microgrid systems. Strategic microgrid operations, controls, and technologies can enhance electricity reliability and security, particularly at the edge of the central grid or entirely off-grid systems.

Tool used for community engagement to understand how stakeholders and other community groups may play a direct role or be influenced by a particular community project.

The Community Technical Assistance program at Los Alamos National Laboratory makes available the assistance of lab scientists and engineers that can work on short-term, limited assistance to entities facing technical hurdles that overlap with Los Alamos National Laboratory capabilities.

Materials from a two-day training and “Action Planning Workshop” on integrated distribution system planning (IDSP). This document collects all of the Actions and Questions from the presentations for use by states in applying knowledge of IDSP to their particular situation and policy context.

This catalog contains programs administered by the State of New Mexico and the United States Federal Government; it is intended to assist local entities by way of matching their unique needs and goals with available resources. For additional program assistance, state and federal contact information is provided.

This video provides the basics of a typical fiber optic network. “This video is for people who need a quick overview of what the last-mile is, and what it takes to build a subterranean fiber optic network.”

“The Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) supports reliable, affordable, and equitable Internet for all 23 sovereign Pueblos, Tribes, and Nations while honoring the unique needs and rich history, culture, traditions, and diversity of each.”

A user-friendly guidebook for state and local transportation professionals that identifies the challenges and best practices for successful communication and collaboration between transportation and public health professionals.

The program provides land users with advice and information, based on the latest science and research, to help them make informed decisions about conserving, maintaining, and restoring the natural resources on their lands and improving the health of their future operations.

Resources to ensure “the quality of construction projects by improving decisions made in the field, making information available for training and to maintain statewide consistency.”

Technical assistance, technology transfer, training, and interagency coordination for the construction management process. Resource Center Construction and Project Management Experts provide direct technical assistance. Specialty areas include project management, construction, contract administration, alternative contract methods, other deliverables, and federal-aid essentials.

Website providing access to a guidebook and webinar that outline key steps involved in the construction budgeting process, such as scope defining, choosing the right estimating methods, and selecting the appropriate budget class.

Technical services staff in the Construction Programs Bureau provide guidance for construction projects, such as conducting site visits during construction, reviewing documents such as preliminary engineering reports and plans and specifications, ensuring projects are completed on time and attending meetings with contractors and communities.

County Evidence-Based Budgeting Guide is designed to help county government leaders — including county chief financial officers, budget directors, commissioners, managers, and other county leadership — define and prioritize evidence in their budgeting systems in order to make investing in what works their “new normal.”

This webinar provides an overview of how volunteer water quality and habitat monitoring efforts are incorporating partnering into their strategies and how the partnerships work.

This resource is a management system tool for irrigated crops. The goal of CropFlex is to provide irrigation and fertility management advice to assist farmers in maintaining or increasing yields while minimizing the potential of leaching nitrates.

The data and mapping tools are meant to provide a high-level overview and guidance on resources that may be useful in writing a strong competitive grant application and developing transportation projects that meet the needs of the community they serve.

The Decision Guide provides transportation managers with guidance on improving transportation plans and projects. It highlights key decisions during the planning process with an emphasis on collaboration of all partners and stakeholders.

PMWB connects project professionals with nonprofits and NGOs across the globe, providing sustainable project management processes, tools, and solutions where it’s needed most.

A report with recommendations on how states and communities can implement accessible electric vehicle charging stations.

CCAM-Technical Assistance Center’s Direct On-Site Technical Assistance offers communities a one-day facilitated opportunity to brainstorm strategies for overcoming persistent obstacles in solving transportation issues.

Soil and Water Conservation Districts work to conserve soil, water, and related natural resources. Contact information for all soil and water conservation districts throughout New Mexico.

A directory of grant writers who are available for hire to help transit managers with grant writing.

Program providing assistance to local governments in locations experiencing persistent poverty and economic distress. Assistance is focused on financial management, and may also include governance and management, data and research, leadership development, building partnerships, community engagement, strategic planning, program evaluation, and plan implementation.

Video series/recording of training on distribution system planning. Each presentation was recorded and is available for review.

The tool provides a public database for access to information about public water systems in New Mexico, such as water quality test results, monitoring schedules, and other compliance information.

Offers programs and resources related to planning, grant research, administration, and writing, and TA.

The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) offers this publication to provide an overview of resources available to businesses and communities in New Mexico. This report contains EDD programs and programs offered by partner organizations.

Education resources provided to increase knowledge and awareness of water quality through sustainable services and technologies. Resources include webinars, textbook excerpts, fact sheets, training, mentoring, and courses for professional certification.

This resource is a presentation on grant writing for municipalities. This presentation is focused on federal funding sources that fund projects related to hazard mitigation and transportation.

Tools and other resources to support effective water system management in building and maintaining the technical, managerial, and financial capacity of utilities.

NM LTAP offers free and online training for transportation, including CDL certification exams, training for new staff for tribal, local, and public agencies.

This technical assistance video series is for K-12 school districts interested in implementing electric school buses. The series kicks off with an introduction to Clean Cities and Communities and a discussion about how local Clean Cities and Communities coalitions can provide education and technical assistance throughout the implementation process.

This guidebook provides an overview of battery electric bus project planning for stakeholders interested in deploying a battery electric bus fleet.

The guide supports state, local, and Tribal audiences in planning for dam incidents and failures by including considerations for communities in creating dam incident-specific elements of local emergency operations plans.

Tools and guidance to help water utilities prepare and respond to emergencies. Resources cover the topics planning, hazard resilience, mutual aid, decontamination, and risk communication.

The StoryMap provides information regarding mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery, and resources related to emergency response for drinking water systems.

This document includes guidance and instructions for public water systems serving 3,300 people or fewer to help them develop emergency response plans (ERPs).

U.S. EPA’s Green Power Partnership showcased how organizations can work with their supply chain partners to procure locally sourced renewables and expand green power access.

This issue brief, released by Clean Energy Group and CESA, outlines best practices and lessons learned for state policymakers and regulators engaged in developing energy storage peak demand reduction programs. The brief explores key elements of program design, such as incentive mechanisms and dispatch methods, as well as considerations for incentivizing load reduction versus power export, and peak demand reduction versus emission reduction.

The Energy Storage Technology Advancement Partnership (ESTAP) is a federal-state funding and information sharing project that aims to accelerate the deployment of electrical energy storage technologies in the U.S.

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Energy Technology Innovation Partnership Project (ETIPP) works alongside coastal, remote, and island communities that are seeking to improve the resilience, affordability, and reliability of their energy systems. ETIPP helps these communities overcome the unique geographical and logistical challenges that limit their access to affordable, reliable, and secure energy resources.

Through the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy to Communities (E2C) program, NREL, other national laboratory experts, and select organizations provide Expert Match—free, short-term technical assistance to address near-term energy challenges and questions.

In-depth partnerships help communities develop a plan to put energy ambitions into action and address key energy challenges. These partnership teams work alongside national laboratory staff to apply modeling and analysis tools and validate hardware in conditions that match communities’ unique contexts. They focus on cross-sectoral issues related to energy generation, mobility, and buildings, as well as energy security, resilience, and disaster preparedness.

“Energy to Communities (E2C) offers peer-learning cohorts to advance local energy goals. Peer-learning cohorts are multicommunity engagements that convene community entities around a common energy topic. Participants meet regularly for approximately 6 months to exchange strategies and best practices, learn in a collaborative environment, and workshop policy or program proposals, action plans, or strategies to overcome challenges.”

This webinar addresses barriers and concerns for municipalities throughout the integrated planning process. Two municipalities discuss their successfully completed wastewater and stormwater integrated plans.

Website providing access to EPA’s Grants Developing a Budget Webinar and other materials from the webinar webpage, such as the webinar’s recording, web links from the presentation, a list of frequently asked questions, and a link to access the “How to Develop a Budget” online training course.

A webinar covering Lead Service Line Inventory requirements, including a case study.

Website providing “tips and informational videos for people impacted by flooding to prepare for re-entering their home and beginning cleanup. The site also explains the different health risks associated with flooding such as asbestos, mold, and lead paint.”

EPA provides an update on its efforts to support the development of integrated plans in accordance with EPA’s 2012 Integrated Municipal Stormwater and Wastewater Planning Approach Framework and the Water Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2019. The roundtable also features three state speakers who explain how integrated plans have been incorporated in NPDES permits.

This webinar provides information for a new Integrated Planning Toolkit for Permitting Authorities (released on May 19, 2023) as well as technical assistance opportunities. The webinar dives into how this toolkit can help the permitting authority promote and support integrated planning for NPDES permittees.

EPN harnesses the expertise of former EPA staff to provide the unique perspective of former regulators with decades of historical knowledge and subject matter expertise on issues including air and water pollution, toxic substances, hazardous waste, and more.

Publication that provides smart growth policy options for rural communities to ensure fiscally sound, environmentally responsible, and socially equitable development. Examples include policies to better manage stormwater runoff, design requirements for complete, connected streets, and mixed-use zoning for Main Street buildings and commercial areas.

These guides are meant to assist public entities with building electric vehicle charging stations. The goal is to simplify the process of EV deployment and assist in deciding what best suits a community’s needs.

This website explores data on bicycling and walking and use that data to support your efforts to improve bicycling and walking. The site provides context and comparisons for communities on topics such as safety, commuting, public health, and policy.

Map displaying where Internet services are available across the United States.

The Construction and Project Management Team at the FHWA Resource Center helps support the construction management process by providing technical assistance, technology transfer, training, and interagency coordination.

This document provides best practices concerning embankment dam filter design and construction. It includes a synopsis of technical information and provides recommendations for filter design and construction.

“This guide is meant for decision makers, operators, clerks/recorders, engineering firms, and others responsible for managing the financial resources of a utility system. This guide intends to assist rural utilities through the budget development and rate setting processes and planning for the future.”

“USACE FRM and CSRM activities involve building and maintaining structures like levees, dams, and sea walls, as well as implementing nature-based solutions such as wetland restoration, beach nourishment, and marsh creation.” USACE also provides expertise and technical assistance to help communities develop emergency response strategies and shoreline or floodplain management plans.

The program provides information on flood hazards to guide development of the floodplains and flood-prone areas of the United States. It includes technical services and planning guidance to support effective flood risk and floodplain management.

This guide breaks down the steps that need to be taken in the process of setting water rates into manageable parts that can be completed by communities. Some considerations for setting water rates include setting equitable and fair rates for customers, establishing good rate structures based on accurate financial information and customer records, and establishing rate levels that cover all costs to produce, treat, store, and distribute water to serving customers.

Descriptions of and links to various non profit partners of the FTA that provide TA resources. The FTA funds the TA resources these non profits produce.

The Rural Community Assistance Partnership has a team of technical assistance providers that help communities by providing guidance on financial management, environmental services and more.

This webinar provides information to help municipalities take action to begin the integrated planning process (stormwater and wastewater).

This guide is designed for rural communities who have little experience developing, planning, and constructing water infrastructure. The guide includes steps that communities can take to gain control of the project-development process and support decision-making for water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

GFOA’s Rethinking Budgeting Initiative website includes resources, trainings, and workshops related to budgeting for public officials and employees in government finances in NM. Resources include research reports on rethinking budgets, an in-person rethinking budgeting readiness assessment training, rethinking budgeting workshops, and others.

The New Mexico Grant Administration (NMGA) provides technical assistance with grant writing for localities and tribes. The NMGA will assist in identifying funding opportunities and feedback/revision on draft grant applications.

Grant-related support, including grant identification, application review, and one-on-one consultations, is available for League members.

A guide highlighting how corridors support community development and well-being through the design of multi-modal transportation networks.

New technical assistance resources are offered by DOE to expand on the existing FERC Order 1920 technical assistance program. The assistance focuses on conducting long-term regional transmission planning required by FERC Order Nos. 1920, 1920-A, and 1920-B.

This guide is designed to provide fundamental information for Public Water Systems (PWSs) and stakeholders to understand the content of Clean Water Act (CWA) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits. It includes tips, tools, examples, and a template for providing meaningful comments on different types of these permits.

Provides guidance to organizations purchasing or investing in green power. The resource provides information on the green power procurement process, different green power supply options, and benefits of green power purchasing.

Guidebook for rural leaders (i.e., community development staff, artists, volunteers, board members, activists, elected officials, etc.) to help inform placemaking projects in their communities.

A contact form for Tribes to complete if they have questions or would like to speak to a professional regarding broadband projects.

Resources available for human resources staff, including links to information on merit systems, nepotism, performance evaluations, personnel policies and procedures, personnel responsibilities of municipal elected officials, and the Fair Labor Standards Act.

NM LTAP provides low-cost trainings to New Mexicans. The website requests that users fill out a form and LTAP will use the information to balance the need of the state and strive to provide trainings to develop the transportation workforce throughout New Mexico.

Project planning tool “that establishes planning priorities for anticipated capital projects.” The tool helps entities fund, plan for, and develop infrastructure projects at their own pace. Also, the tool assists entities in developing and updating their five-year plan annually to submit to the State.”

A checklist of items needed to install broadband.

Tool to help communities determine if adopting an Integrated Stormwater and Wastewater Plan is right for their community. The tool includes steps to take to implement an integrated planning process and provides a report of resources specific to community needs.

This interactive infographic allows users to learn how you can harness the power of the Clean Water Act programs to protect drinking water sources.

This resource provides assistance with bringing active transportation projects to life by helping navigate federal funding opportunities and building community demand. Get in touch now to find out how to get started.

This webinar demonstrates how to evaluate both stormwater and wastewater projects when developing an integrated plan. Element 4 of EPA’s integrated planning process is key to assessing and prioritizing which suite of projects to implement to meet water quality goals.

A webinar covering the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) and its requirements.

Steps and checklists for installing broadband infrastructure.

The Local Government Budget Management System is designed for local entities to manage government budgets. The website provides resources for using the system and how to access it.

“This guide assists entities in preparing for and engaging with Tribal Governments to further an understanding of high-speed Internet availability in their respective areas.”

Adaptable tools for local and tribal agencies—training events, technology transfer resources, and personalized on-site heavy equipment training—to improve transportation operations.

This step-by-step guide is designed to help city transportation staff in a variety of areas such as engineering, legislation and training. This guide focuses on sites that have a high number of crashes and lower cost options to increase pedestrian safety.

Offers a conceptual and practical framework that can be shared by managers, planners, developers, and even end users of transportation and mobility services. This work is provided by the MaaS Alliance, a public-private partnership creating the foundations for a common approach to MaaS.

Report that describes how manufactured housing in rural areas in the US are energy-inefficient and ways state programs can help make these homes more energy-efficient and affordable.

This report focus on electricity bill savings, other household savings, wealth-building opportunities, and other benefits such as tenant services provided to residents in master-metered buildings.

This resource reviews “state digital equity plans to understand how states are defining these indicators, what existing data sources they are using, what new data they are collecting, and how they are using this information to guide their digital equity work.”

This tool is intended to help drinking water utilities of all sizes identify and document quantitative and/or qualitative metrics to assess the benefits of source water protection measures and programs over time.

List of NM OBAE project managers. If communities need assistance, they are directed to reach out to the project manager for their respective area.

TA programs offering planning, grant writing, and technical assistance in the areas of transportation, planning, water, economic development, workforce, land use, and agriculture.

Guide with resources to foster community engagement. Ideas include community engagement models and frameworks, accessibility ideas, technology ideas, time and advance planning ideas, and others.

Two programs are within the Municipal Officials Education Programs: the Municipal Officials Leadership Institute (MOLI) and the Certified Municipal Official (CMO) Designation. The MOLI program covers topics such as forms of municipal government, municipal revenue sources and tax policy, Open Meetings Act, Parliamentary procedure, Audit Act compliance, Effective social media use, and risk management. CMO is designated when participants complete the MOLI program and earn an elective credit.

Courses, videos, training, and other resources offered to improve local stormwater programs by assisting communities with challenges such as aging infrastructure, climate resilience, and flooding.

This hands-on workshop is geared toward transit agency staff, with little to no previous GIS experience, who want to use GIS for analysis or map-making but may not have the resources to use a paid GIS program.

Public School Facilities Authority (PSFA) helps make sure public school students and teachers in New Mexico have safe, high-quality places to learn. Since 2002, PSFA has worked with the Public School Capital Outlay Council (PSCOC), school districts, charter schools, and local communities to plan, fund, and manage school building projects across the state. PSFA helps schools create long-term facility plans, practice preventive maintenance, and meet state standards for safety, space, and technology.

The Center for Tribal Transportation provides training, education, technical assistance and program mentoring resources for tribes in transportation and infrastructure.

The National Electric Vehicle Initiative for Tribal Nations is a multi-agency effort to ensure Tribes and Native communities are included in the EV future of the country.

This fact sheet provides additional information about the National Historic Preservation Act and associated regulations when implementing broadband infrastructure.

Training material free of charge by National RTAP in print of through their eLearning system. Trainings are available as webinars and text. Provides trainings on topics such as How to Buy a Vehicle, Introduction to Preventative Maintenance, and Risk Management for Rural Transit Managers.

Technical assistance for Tribes to develop, manage, and protect their water and related resources. Activities supported include “water needs assessments, improved water management studies, water quality data collection and assessment, and water measurement studies.”

An interactive web map that displays broadband availability in New Mexico based on download/upload speeds: Served (100/20 Mbps or more), Underserved (from 25/3 Mbps to just under 100/20 Mbps), and Unserved (less than 25/3 Mbps). The map allows consumers to see broadband availability.

The State’s website for broadband support to communities, including mapping, planning, capacity building, and other types of assistance.

A tool to test internet speed and quality.

“A plan for eliminating operational greenhouse gas emissions from residential and small commercial buildings in New Mexico and ways to make it happen.”

“S.B. 84, enacted in April 2021, established a community solar program in New Mexico. Community solar facilities can generate up to 5 MW of alternating current and must have at least 10 subscribers. A single subscriber can purchase no more than 40% of the electricity from a system, and at least 40% of each system’s electricity must be reserved for smaller subscriptions of 25kW or less. Native community solar projects are exempt from these requirements. In addition, 30% of a system’s electricity must be reserved for low-income subscribers. The program will open to the public in April 2023.”

The Forestry Division provides technical assistance to New Mexico landowners in all 33 counties. Technical assistance helps landowners to improve forest and watershed health by developing resource management plans, offering insect and disease identification, facilitating forest health project funding, and distributing low-cost seedlings.

Interactive map that shows the geothermal resources in New Mexico.

Grant writing and professional services offered, specializing in state, federal and foundation grants, offering services tailored to the specific needs and guidelines of these funding sources.

This guide provides an initial list of federal and state resources, including grants, technical assistance, loans, and other means of support. It will help state, local, and tribal officials determine a possible source(s) of funding and technical assistance for their potential mitigation projects.

Training materials (including in-person trainings and online resources) for water system operators, managers, board, and staff.

A nonprofit membership organization committed to helping communities provide safe drinking water and wastewater services through on-site technical assistance, specialized training, and legislative support.

Association providing operation and certification training for New Mexico’s water technology professionals.

This guide provides instructions and a template for developing a Water Conservation Plan. It includes tools and measures aimed at helping public water systems improve their overall water supply management efforts, information about the asset management planning process, and tools for implementing a water conservation program.

This guide is for local and tribal governments regarding permitting and its role in deploying broadband infrastructure.

This guide introduces “community broadband planners to the basics of a broadband business plan, including financial modeling, and the functioning of the broadband market and larger ecosystem.”

Website providing links to certification courses within NM EDGE. These include core certification programs for public positions, county college certifications including certification programs for county positions, and public sector specialization certifications, such as GIS Specialist, Human Resource Professional, Jail Specialist, and others.

New Mexico Certified Human Resources Professional Certification offered for New Mexicans interested in a career in human resources. The program includes 11 classes and Culminating Experience to obtain the certification and be considered for human resources positions with the State of New Mexico.

“The guidebook is designed to introduce community planners to the life cycle of broadband network deployment, from planning to execution and to help local and tribal government leaders prepare for Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) grant funding. The guide focuses on fiber infrastructure, planning, deployment, and operations.”

“The guidebook is designed to introduce community broadband planners to the basic elements of broadband business models and public-private partnerships.”

Tools and maps provided by NMED for various sectors (e.g., air monitoring map, EJ mapping tool, Drinking Water Watch).

This resource provides assistance with the federal grant process, including identifying opportunities and applying, administration and reporting, and pre-audit and compliance assurance. Services offered include opportunity identification, grant administration, program evaluation, grant writing, program development, compliance and audit support, and policies, procedures, and staff training.

NCNMEDD is a regional Council of Governments that assists local governments with community and economic development projects and initiatives. Technical assistance provided includes grant writing and research support.

Offers TA programs in economic development, transportation, local government services, and water planning and development.

A checklist of steps to establish a state high-speed internet office to be used in tandem with the Office Creation Toolkit.

Examples and best practices in establishing Broadband Services, including establishing legal authority, hiring broadband office leader, identifying and recruiting full time staff, establishing communication practices, developing a knowledge repository, developing a broadband office website, and others.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Indian Energy provides federally recognized Indian Tribes, including Alaska Native regional and village corporations, and Tribal entities, with technical assistance to advance Tribal energy projects. The Office of Indian Energy sponsors technical assistance upon request at no-cost to Indian Tribes and Tribal entities.

“The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Onsite Energy Technical Assistance Partnerships (TAPs) help American industrial and other large energy users lower costs, install onsite energy technologies, and increase resilience, security and energy independence. DOE’s 10 regional Onsite Energy TAPs provide technical assistance to end users and other stakeholders about technology options for achieving onsite energy objectives.”

This toolkit explains how to use Clean Water Act provisions to keep contaminants out of drinking water source. This toolkit offers tips and resources for leveraging Clean Water Act measures to protect sources of drinking water–and for using the Safe Drinking Water Act to advance watershed goals.

“This handbook focuses on the steps that can lead to a publicly owned broadband network. While every community will take its own unique path, there are well-established critical steps necessary for a successful decision-making and implementation journey.”

Case studies and examples of how states have implemented policies and regulations to streamline state and local permitting processes in support of broadband.

“This paper is intended to help local governments and internet service providers (ISP) develop permitting processes that will maximize the impact of NTIA’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program and all future investments in broadband.”

Training video on a brief 101 overview of emerging contaminants and PFAS.

This educational resource acts as a central hub for information on both PFAS exposure and PFAS contamination in drinking water.

“This Toolkit presents the planning steps necessary to create a Community Broadband Roadmap and provides links to resources and tools.”

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) offers two types of planning assistance: technical assistance and comprehensive plans. Assistance under PAS covers all USACE mission areas to include flood risk management, ecosystem restoration, and navigation, as well as water supply and water resilience.

This report introduces some high-level concepts around electricity and charging infrastructure planning and highlights two free, online, self-service analysis tools from DOE that can be accessed to begin analyzing, planning, or mapping potential EV charger deployments within each state, including New Mexico.

The Program aims to prepare communities for dam related emergencies through targeted sessions and resources. “Participants will engage in a facilitated planning process with community stakeholders to build relationships, develop plans, and collaborate with whole community partners to achieve the goal of increased preparedness to dam-related hazards.”

This document provides guidance on identifying potential issues that may arise with low hazard dams and impoundments and provides recommended actions on how to respond.

“PowerConnect is a time-limited technical assistance initiative led by NARUC to support state utility commissions in implementing grid resilience strategies within their jurisdictions. Through this offering, members can submit specific questions or challenges related to resilience planning, regulation, or implementation via a simple online form. NARUC staff will then connect them directly with subject-matter experts who can provide targeted, timely responses.”

Training classes offered for state agency and local public body personnel and elected officials who are involved with procurement processes. The classes offered are Request for Proposals (RFPs), Procurement Code Overview, and Procurement Overview for Elected Officials.

Program that oversees the management of FTA-supported capital projects. Assistance includes determining whether projects are on time, within budget, in compliance with applicable Federal requirements, in conformance with design and quality criteria, and constructed to approved plans and specifications.

North American Development Bank offers technical assistance to help border communities and other project sponsors develop environmental infrastructure projects for financing and implementation, as well as to strengthen their financial performance and reinforce the long-term sustainability of their projects.

The StoryMap explains how communities are protecting drinking water sources from nutrient pollution.

This link shares projects to address nutrient pollution in protecting drinking water sources.

Section 2503 of the 2018 Agriculture Improvement Act (AIA) identifies, for the first time, source water protection as an explicit goal of agricultural conservation programs. This report provides talking points and a call to action for protecting water at the source.

AWWA, with assistance from the USDA Forest Service, has put together this report to provide a concise overview and suggest ways that utilities can partner with the USDA Forest Service to protect an invaluable natural asset.

Proven Safety Countermeasures initiative is a collection of 28 countermeasures and strategies effective in reducing roadway fatalities and serious injuries on our Nation’s highways. The countermeasures are organized by focus area – speed management, intersections, roadway departures, pedestrians/bicyclists or cross-cutting.

This toolkit provides technical assistance to public sector practitioners looking to navigate the electric vehicle charging infrastructure (EVCI) market. The tools included help states and municipalities plan new projects, assess financial viability, and establish P3 contracts.

The Public Transit Agency Safety Program Technical Assistance Center is available to help the transit industry meet PTASP requirements. One-on-one technical assistance is available.

This resource is a brief guide on securing federal funding. It includes practical tips and insights to help track and apply for funding.

The program assists rural communities with their regionalization projects, helping small water and/or wastewater systems maintain compliance, improve aging infrastructure, and become financially sustainable over time. The program offers assistance in all forms of regionalization: consolidating multiple systems into one, creating umbrella management organizations, Joint Powers Authorities, and memorandums of understanding.

Organization that provides environmental technical assistance, training, and financial resources and advocacy to small municipal and nonprofit water systems, wastewater systems, and solid waste management programs. Program categories include lending, environmental, housing, indigenous communities, and community economic development.

RCAP is a network of non-profit partners that work to improve the quality of life, related to water and waste challenges in small and rural communities by providing technical assistance, training, resources, and support to communities.

The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center posts their previous webinars as YouTube links and posts links to RSVP to future webinars. All webinars are focused on pedestrian safety and bicycle infrastructure.

This paper and webinar present recommendations to help state energy agencies design and implement equitable stakeholder engagement strategies for their solar programs.

Across the country, NPS-RTCA staff pair professional planning, design and technical expertise with community members. NPS-RTCA partners with communities for 1 to 2 years to advance community conservation and outdoor recreation visions.

Offers trainings on road safety, securing BIL funding, and current New Mexico transportation plans.

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Reliable Energy Siting through Technical Engagement and Planning (R-STEP™) program expands the decision-making capacity and expertise of state and local governments around large-scale renewable energy planning, siting, and permitting. helps communities better plan for and meaningfully engage in the development of large-scale renewable energy and energy storage projects.

The guide is meant to assist public entities looking to build EV charging stations, including those working for a state, county, or municipality, with a focus on residential EV deployment. The purpose is to simplify the process and assist entities in deciding what best suits their needs and finances.

A resource hub of broadband resources collected and presented by a “Native American-led organization dedicated to offering trustworthy guidance for tribal communities seeking access and benefits of broadband.”

Guidebook providing resources, techniques, and practices for public engagement in communities. The guidebook also includes a framework for engagement streams, descriptions of processes, and examples/stories of public engagement.

We support local, regional, and national efforts with a searchable library of resources and best practices. Tap into the Safe Routes Partnership’s deep expertise to advance Safe Routes to School policies, programs and initiatives.

Resources (publications, recorded webinars, tools, templates, and newsletters) provided to help communities and localities protect their waterways, ensure equitable access to safe, affordable drinking water, and foster climate resiliency.

Guidebook for creating a communications/campaigning plan. Initial steps include goal setting, research, establishing decision makers, and the intended audience.

A public webinar providing an overview of the Resources and Assistance for State Energy Offices and Regulators program.

Program that partners states with the Permitting Council to help state governments improve their infrastructure permitting process by coordinating federal environmental reviews and authorizations for certain infrastructure projects.

Resources provided to help users grow industry knowledge about water quality and supply, with the intent of creating solutions of effective water management. Resource topics include affordability, contaminants of concern, distribution systems O&M, PFAS, and others.

Resources (programs, reports, case studies, tool kits, and others) provided to work towards a “sustainable One Water future for all.” Key issues include affordability and access, climate change, water equity and policy, sustainable water management, and more.

Earth Data Analysis Center (EDAC) at The University of New Mexico (UNM) develops, manages, and enhances the New Mexico Resource Geographic Information System (RGIS) Program and Clearinghouse. Nationally, NM RGIS is among the largest of state-based programs for digital geospatial data and information and continues to add to its data offerings, services, and technology.

Helps project developers, government agencies, financial institutions, and other stakeholders assess the technical and financial feasibility of a proposed AD/biogas project. It should be used to determine if there is sufficient information to assess the technical and financial feasibility of a given project. The checklist also provides project developers with the tools needed to prepare a more complete plan.

The Road Safety Fundamentals course will benefit participants who want to enhance road safety and reduce fatalities by identifying and solving common road safety issues, analyzing and evaluating roadway data, and developing actionable strategies and steps.

This guidebook supports a series of activities to help rural and small water and wastewater systems address various issues and more effectively provide sustainable services to the communities they support. The guidebook provides simple ways to evaluate systems’ strengths and areas for improvement, helps to develop an easy to follow plan for improving operations, helps to communicate about system challenges, and helps to build necessary support for improving systems over time.

This hub presents tools and resources to assist rural communities in improving their financial management and managerial practices.

Visualizations intended to help stakeholders easily identify possible partnerships and to aid in the review of new loan and grant applications.

Safe Routes to School is an initiative that works to make it safe, convenient, and fun for children to walk and bicycle to and from schools. The goal is to get more children walking and bicycling to school, improve kids’ safety, and increase health and physical activity.

This report will help practitioners understand the impacts of speed on traffic safety and explore the link between speed management and the Safe System Approach by introducing a five-stage framework on the Safe System Approach for Speed Management.

A step-by-step guide to the school bus electrification process. This guide walks users through five different phases of the process.

This toolkit includes information references, agency policies, processes, and other resources and procedures that can help agencies overcome the obstacles limiting them from implementing separated bicycle lanes where users most require separation from motor vehicles: on higher speed roads.

Training video providing information on sewage treatment, including the distinction between Combined and Separate Sewer Systems, information on key metrics such as Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) and Total Suspended Solids (TSS), and entities like Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTSs) and Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTPs) required to comply with U.S. National Pollutant Discharge Eliminations System (NPDES) permits.

The Mobility Learning Center (MLC) is where you can explore the many possibilities of shared mobility. Here, you will find tools, articles, multimedia, and other resources on a variety of mobility-related topics.

Assistance for small local public bodies in preparing and submitting financial reports to meet reporting requirements per the Audit Rule and Audit Act.

A webinar covering an evaluation of addressing Total Trihalomethane (TTHM) compliance through cost-effective aeration technology solutions and operation strategies to control the formation of DBPs in distribution systems.

The Small Town and Rural Multimodal Networks guide is a design resource and idea book to help small towns and rural communities support safe, accessible, comfortable, and active travel for people of all ages and abilities.

EPA’s Office of Community Revitalization offers technical assistance to help communities learn about and implement inclusive planning and development approaches that promote community revitalization and smart growth.

A heat flow map of the conterminous United States that was created by South Methodist University’s Geothermal Laboratory.

A free, online software platform for local governments that standardizes, streamlines, and automates the solar permitting process. The goal is to save time for permitting staff without sacrificing safety or code compliance and streamline the approval process.

The Solar Energy Innovation Network (SEIN) provides technical assistance and analytical support to help multistakeholder teams from rural and urban areas develop transformative approaches to adopting solar energy.

EMNRD created this Dashboard to provide regularly updated snapshots of key indicators of the popular Solar Market Development Tax Credit (SMDTC) program for New Mexico residents, the media, legislators and others. The Dashboard is compiled from data collected by EMNRD through the tax credit application process. Only data for approved tax credits are included. The data can be seen as a sample of the distributed solar energy generation being installed throughout the state of New Mexico.

A checklist to be completed after the installation of solar photovoltaic cells.

The technical assistance team works with communities to meet the SolSmart Criteria, which are based on national best practices to encourage solar energy use at the local level. Each local government works with the technical assistance provider to meet these criteria and achieve SolSmart designation.

This toolkit provides information for systems looking to implement source water protection measures for the first time and systems that want to modify or expand existing source water protection programs.

SNMEDD provides assistance to local governments in “(1) planning for major capital improvements; (2) procuring federal and state aid or needed capital improvement projects; and (3) assisting with capacity building and technical assistance.” Technical assistance targets projects for “water and wastewater system improvements, business retention, business assistance, business development, solid waste, public buildings, industrial parks improvements, job development and assistance and transportation-related initiatives.”

Offers project and grant management, grant writing, and technical assistance in areas of water, transportation, comprehensive economic development planning, housing, and legislative planning.

SWEFC intends to help New Mexico systems build capacity and access existing State Revolving Fund money. Free TA includes helping communities develop and submit project proposals, including SRF applications for BIL funding, supporting small communities with technical assistance to identify sustainable infrastructure solutions, and providing states, Tribes, and local governments or water systems with technical assistance services to advance equitable health and environmental protections.

An update to the New Mexico State Energy Security Plan (SESP) in June of 2023 to fulfill new criteria for SESPs in Section 40108 of the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). It describes how New Mexico will maintain its energy systems during emergencies.

EPA’s State Inventory and Projection Tool is an interactive spreadsheet model designed to help states develop greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventories and was developed to lessen the time it takes to develop an inventory (collecting data, identifying emission factors, etc.). The tool has two components: the state inventory tool and the projection tool. State Inventory Tool (SIT): Interactive spreadsheet model designed to help states develop GHG emissions inventories and provides a streamlined way to update an existing inventory or complete a new inventory. The State Inventory Tool consists of 11 estimation modules applying a top-down approach to calculate GHG emissions, and one module to synthesize estimates across all modules. Projection Tool: The Projection Tool allows users to create a simple forecast of emissions through 2050 based on historical emissions (imported from the SIT modules) and projections of future energy consumption, population, and economic factors

“The Resources and Assistance for State Energy Offices and Regulators program provides public utility commissions (PUC) and state energy offices (SEO) with high-impact technical assistance and resources at three different levels of depth and duration: Help Desk, Expert Match, and Deep Dive. Current hot topic areas for technical assistance include: load forecasting for data centers; FERC 1920 compliance filings; integrated grid planning; grid modernization; and interconnection process improvements.”

National Center for Applied Transit Technology’s Strategic Technology Technical Assistance Teams work directly with small-urban, rural, and tribal transit agencies around the US to help them strategize their technology investments based on challenges they hope to address.

This guidebook provides informational material, worksheets, examples, case studies, and resources on water conservation, energy efficiency, and renewable energy for small utilities.

This planning and resource guide is a starting place for very small (fewer than 1,000 service connections (i.e., piping from the drinking water supply delivered to customers)) to medium (up to 5,000 service connections) communities to initiate and integrate green elements in their facilities and projects.

National Community Solar Partnership+ (NCSP+) offers free, rolling technical assistance that provides the resources needed to swiftly and successfully implement affordable, sustainable distributed solar programs that ensure the meaningful benefits of solar to all. Technical assistance provides personalized support to organizations deploying low-income-serving solar to help these organizations accelerate implementation, improve the performance of their program or project, increase benefits to program or project participants, and build capacity for future distributed solar development. The Technical Assistance Program connects program participants with industry experts to help them address their most pressing challenges.

The university’s TA center works to support community-based organizations and Tribes to help build their capacity to address a variety of environmental health issues in their communities and access funding to support that work.

Training resources offered, including a Grant Writing Workshop and Indian Business Incubator Webinars to explain the fundamental aspects of Tribal business incubation.

The Joint Office provides unbiased, free, and customizable technical assistance to help states, communities, tribal governments, transit agencies, and school districts plan and deploy zero-emission fueling and charging infrastructure, as well as zero-emission transit and school buses.

The National Center for Rural Road Safety provides technical assistance to rural communities to improve road safety.

The Alliance is a nonprofit organization offering no-cost capacity-building support to tribes through four key pillars – built on a strong foundation of Native American culture and values.

The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation (JOET) provides technical assistance to departments of transportation that are creating and executing plans under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program. The Joint Office also provides technical assistance to states under the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program. Although it is focused on states, the CFI is open to providing assistance for other entities as well.

The Joint Office provides technical assistance to Tribal Nations on the planning and implementation of a national network of EV chargers and zero-emission fueling infrastructure, as well as zero-emission transit and school buses.

IIKD offers TA in facilitating events, including workshops, meetings, and conferences. They develop meeting agendas, engagement methods, and action planning strategies.

The TAF provides support to help organizations gain a better understanding of solar+storage. Clean Energy Group serves as an advisor throughout the process to ensure that each organization’s questions are answered and their unique energy resilience, economic, and community goals are prioritized.

NM TAP helps to increase the availability of broadband services for New Mexico residents and businesses. NM TAP will produce the insights and data that the recipient organizations need to build their broadband planning and deployment capacity.

This program provides independent assistance through an EPA contract to help communities better understand the science, regulations and policies of environmental issues and EPA actions. The program is focused on community education and plan development.

A report about the New Mexico Energy Policy Simulator that analyzes climate policy options that are available to the state.

Webinar series aimed at improving surface water quality and reducing potential impacts on drinking water by assuring that all CWA-NPDES permittees are complying with their wastewater discharge permits.

The webpage provides resources to aid public water systems in building their technical, managerial, and financial (TMF) capacity to achieve and maintain long-term sustainability and compliance with SDWA regulations. Assistance categories include asset management, communication, capacity self-assessment, Tribal drinking water systems, and others.

The manual includes best practices for design, construction, problem identification and evaluation, inspection, maintenance, renovation, and repair for protecting dams from overtopping.

Website providing links to the glossaries, Safe and Affordable Fund for Equity and Resilience (SAFER) and “Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). The glossaries serve as resources to “make the technical language around safe drinking water and groundwater management terms easier to understand.”

This document provides basic financial management information for small-scale water and wastewater utilities. This includes managing a utility’s financial functions, which involves accounting, record-keeping and reporting systems, policies and procedures, budgeting procedures, planning and forecasting practices, and financial-oversight responsibilities.

This publication is intended for new and experienced members of the board of directors of a drinking water or wastewater utility or members of the highest governing board of a system. To guide board members in their roles, topics in the document include water and wastewater treatment basics, regulatory responsibilities, board business, and financial duties and responsibilities.

“A playbook for building, designing, and operating tribally-owned broadband for long-term success.”

“A webinar from seasoned Tribal Broadband experts, representing both regulated and non-regulated Tribal networks, and outlines the high-level business considerations that arise when setting up a network.”

“This webinar discusses job responsibilities within a wireless network, good wireless practice, and license maintenance and use.”

This webinar includes discussion of the planning and preparation needed for building wireless links for tribal entities.

The Grant Plant is a national grants consultancy firm that provides TA for grant proposal development for nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions around the nation. TA is offered for grant proposal development (research and writing, management and reporting, risk planning, and professional services).

This webinar highlights Water Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2019 legislation, key elements of integrated planning and what it means for EPA, states, and municipalities.

“Place-based TA and capacity-building resources for urban, rural, and Tribal communities…The federal resources coordinated through TCN include grant and financial management support, pre-development assistance, community engagement, planning, and project delivery support.”

TRB Webinars are designed to share and discuss ongoing work associated with TRB Standing Technical Committees and their respective topic areas, as well as research from TRB’s Cooperative Research Programs.

“Tribal Broadband Bootcamps (TBBs) provide an intensive learning experience on the technical, business, policy, and social aspects of building, maintaining, and using broadband networks in Native American communities.”

“This toolkit provides Tribal entities with the guidance, knowledge, and resources to design, implement, and maintain a broadband plan in their communities.”

This toolkit discusses the issues and complexities that come with managing or engaging with a Tribal transit agency and the unique transit needs of Tribal communities.

Program that aims “to provide safe and adequate transportation and public road access to and within Indian reservations…while contributing to economic development, self-determination, and employment of Native Americans.”

The mission of this program is to assist and support “New Mexico Tribes in developing and deploying broadband infrastructure through tribal consultation and engagement that leads to expanded access to health care, education and economic opportunity.”

The website connects stakeholders to multiple TA programs. Technical assistance provided increases access to safe and reliable water and wastewater services for communities nationwide by providing hands-on support to identify water infrastructure or water quality challenges, develop plans to address these challenges, build technical, managerial, and financial capacity, maintain regulatory compliance, prepare application materials to finance water infrastructure projects with public funding, and improve resilience.

Interactive map that shows wind turbines around the country. Provides a publicly available, spatially referenced, national dataset of wind turbine locations and their corresponding facility information and turbine technical specifications.

National designation program that recognizes communities that have taken key steps to address local barriers to distributed wind energy and foster the growth of distributed wind markets.

List of upcoming tribal broadband webinars.

The program provides resources for financial and technical assistance to local governments, Tribal organizations, and states to help plan and implement authorized watershed projects for the purpose of flood prevention, public recreation, watershed protection, public fish and wildlife, municipal and industrial water supply, agricultural water management, and water quality management.

The program helps localities rehabilitate aging dams that are reaching the end of their design life and/or no longer meet federal or state safety criteria or performance standards.

Technical assistance for rural water systems that are experiencing day-to-day operational, financial, or managerial issues. Areas of assistance include management/finance, board training, operation/maintenance, water treatment, facility security, regulatory compliance, loan application and reporting, and disaster/emergency assistance.

Provides utilities and grid operators with subject matter expertise and access to national lab facilities to support technical challenges relating to topics including load forecasting, operational architecture, technology configuration, integrated distribution planning, and transmission planning.

NMED’s Utility Operator Certification Program administers Water and Wastewater Operator Certifications for all public water systems and wastewater utilities in New Mexico. This link provides a portal for logging in to the system, watching tutorial videos on how to access materials, exam and equivalency applications, and re-exam applications.

This webpage presents numerous on-demand courses to support the New Mexico Utility Operator Certification Program, including those for water labs and safety, and others required to obtain a certification for drinking water and wastewater system operators.

Virtual office hours offering TA for nonprofit staff and board members of Groundworks New Mexico to “help nonprofits improve their operations, increase their effectiveness, and achieve their mission.” Topics include “grants and fundraising, operations, fiscal sponsorship, evaluations, metrics, strategic planning, human resources and volunteer management.

The technical assistance addresses knowledge gaps, specific challenges, decision-making considerations, planning, and project implementation strategies related to waste-to-energy (WTE) technologies.

Resources (training, tools, programs, guides, others) to assist utilities with water affordability challenges, such as funding routine operation and maintenance costs and capital expenditures, and pricing of water services.

TA providers that support communities with innovative financing solutions, comprehensive technical assistance partnerships, state water and wastewater infrastructure workshops, and catalyzing regional solutions. Examples of TA provided in New Mexico include water and wastewater infrastructure workshops for Tribal utilities and funding opportunities for Tribal communities.

Training video on a 101 overview of sewer systems.

A guide that provides information on hiring or contracting with a certified/licensed operator, including suggestions on finding an appropriate operator for the type of system, communicating with the operator about system responsibilities, and documenting expectations of operator responsibilities.

Tools and resources to encourage water systems and communities to implement water system partnership activities and to support water system partnerships. Tools include guides and training resources, checklists, and funding resources.

The WaterSMART Initiative is a collaboration with the Bureau of Reclamation to coordinate investments in priority areas, in states and for Tribes, needing assistance with improving water conservation and drought resilience.

“These resources helps Tribal governments and Tribes understand how they can get involved and engage most effectively on the Bipartisan Infrastructure broadband programs.”

Tool to prepare utilities for disaster preparedness and stormwater management. The dashboard includes two features: a utility bench marker to assess wastewater and water utilities’ resilience against state and national standards and risk exposures to provide details about weather-related risks at the tract level.

The National Center for Rural Road Safety’s Webinar Archive is a series of trainings created by the center. From 2016-2024 there is about one webinar per month available. All webinars are focused on rural communities.

Webinar hosted on 12/6/2023 with presentations from two LMOP Partners regarding specific onsite end uses for electricity generated from landfill gas (LFG) that are well-suited for landfills that are remotely located or have a low LFG flow rate.

The National Transit Institute, develops, promotes, and delivers training and education programs for the public transit industry. This links provides access to various recorded NTI trainings.

The Federal Railroad Administration holds webinars to provide technical assistance to grantees and stakeholders. The webinars are categorized into groups such as Grants and Loans, Safety, Research are more.

Rails to Trails Conservancy produces free webinars and trainings designed to help trail professionals build, grow, manage, maintain, promote or otherwise support trails and trail networks.

A series of free webinars created by the USDOT to introduce TA tools, tips for grant applications, and more.

“An introduction to permitting as it relates to broadband projects including the types of permits a deployment may require, the process for securing an easement or right of way access, and steps to obtaining permission to access federal/state/local land.”

This page contains successful applications from key funding opportunities under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. These applications can be used as case studies so that others can submit a competitive application in the next grant cycle of these funding opportunities.

Brief fact sheet introducing the audience to wireless internet basics, developed by the Institute of Local Self-Reliance.

“This white paper examines wireless technologies capable of providing broadband connectivity with an emphasis on rural farming communities.”