Taking Stock of New Mexico’s Sustainable Economy Advisory Council and Task Force (2021-2024)

SUMMARY: Since its inception in 2021, the Sustainable Economy Advisory Council and Task Force and their leadership have recognized the importance of dedicated staff capacity to support both bodies within the New Mexico Economic Development Department. With the 2023 addition of staff focused exclusively on building a sustainable economy, the task force and advisory council have moved toward functioning more efficiently and more directly engaging with the EDD’s statewide strategic plan. This year, the department will pursue its first in-house authorship of the statewide plan, encouraging broad engagement from stakeholders. Additional needs and challenges remain for the advisory council and task force to reach their full potential, specifically a need for added time and resources.