by Southwest EFC | Jul 14, 2026 | Capital Improvement Planning, Operations & Maintenance, Wastewater
In this episode James Markham from the Southwest Environmental Finance Center interviews Angelina Grey, Associate Planner at the Northwest New Mexico Council of Governments in New Mexico about guidance for small utilities that are looking for help with capital...
by Sami Stroud | Jun 12, 2026 | Community Engagement, Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations, Small Water Systems
Image generated by Grok, courtesy of Mike Rivera. Small and rural water system operators across the United States serve as the frontline guardians of public health, often with limited staff and budgets. When water quality issues or violations happen, the federal...
by Cristen Crew | Apr 16, 2026
Description: Utilities often rely on contract operators, consulting engineers, and other technical consultants to support compliance, operations, and infrastructure planning. While these partnerships can provide valuable expertise, they also require clear roles,...
by Cristen Crew | Mar 24, 2026
Location: UNM Rio Rancho (Room 2221); 2600 College Blvd NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144 Description: Ensuring public health and safety for your customers and the environment isn’t just about managing pumps and pipes––utility staff and managers also need to look at...
by Sami Stroud | Feb 20, 2026 | Additional Support Organizations, Conservation, Water Loss Reduction
Photo by Unsplash from Freerange Stock. Water loss, especially in a desert climate, is tough. Finding leaks can be tougher. Traditional leak detection can be expensive, time-consuming, and sometimes feels like a guessing game. Well, have no fear, for the New Mexico...
