Public Policy Forum

The Future of Transportation in New Mexico

Transportation is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions in New Mexico and across the United States.  Cars, trucks, trains, and airplanes all contribute, and the problem is worsened by aging vehicle fleets, gaps in infrastructure and technology, limited monitoring, and regional weather conditions. This forum will explore how leaders can use the four I’s—Innovation, Infrastructure, Investment, and Incentives—to reduce transportation emissions while supporting economic growth and creating local jobs.
Location Information:

The Future of Transportation in New Mexico

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Sunland Park Sports Complex

4700 McNutt Road

Santa Teresa, NM

Registration Open

EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS

Below are access links to the following educational materials.

YOUR VOICE, OUR FUTURE

Thank you for joining us at the public policy forum!
We covered a lot of ground, but the conversation doesn't have to end
there. To ensure our next steps truly reflect the needs of our community,
we need your honest input. Below, you can find a summary report of the
forum discussion, as well as an opportunity to submit your feedback.

Guest Speakers

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Claudia Borchert, Climate Change Bureau Chief, New Mexico Environment
Department

After joining New Mexico’s Environment Department in 2020 to work on climate change policy, Claudia Borchert became the Bureau Chief of NMED’s newly formed and the state’s first Climate Change Bureau in November of 2022. Our bureau has grown from 5 initial employees to 17 currently! Ms. Borchert spent the first two decades of her career managing and planning for Santa Fe area’s water resources Earlier this year, the Bureau’s successfully received rule approval from the New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board to implement a clean transportation fuel program for New Mexico. The Bureau continues to implement New Mexico’s Advanced Clean Cars and Advanced Clean Truck rule, which requires an increasing percentage of zero-emission cars and trucks to be delivered to the state

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David J. Armijo, Executive Director of the South Central Regional Transit District
(SCRTD)

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Help Shape New Mexico’s Clean Energy Future

We need your data, analysis, and research to help inform the development of effective and equitable clean energy policy. Your expertise as a stakeholder is critical to ensuring the Comprehensive Energy Transition Strategy (CETS) reflects the needs and priorities of all New Mexicans. Don’t miss this opportunity to influence foundational policy.

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Research, data analysis, policy briefs, and legislation related to clean energy, energy security, and equity.

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TRAVEL STIPEND

Travel support is available for Community Members participating in EMNRD CETS Phase II Forums around the state of New Mexico. Participants can apply to receive $250 participation stipend to offset travel costs to attend community focused forums. Funds will be issued after the event, please be prepared to cover up-front costs for your participation in this event. Review the conditions and eligibility at the following link below. 

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