I received an honorary invitation to participate in this Leadership New Mexico program. Check it out here

The Core of the program:

Core Program sessions are held in communities all over the state in order to expose participants to the different regions of New Mexico and the local issues important to each region. In addition, program participants experience the unique culture of each community, weaving for themselves a broad-based and comprehensive understanding of the challenges facing a state with many cultures and geographic diversity.

Each program year includes a two-day retreat and orientation, followed by educational sessions on topics such as:

* Health and Human Services
* Economic Development
* Education
* Environment and Natural Resources
* Government, Crime and Justice, and Leadership

Participants are selected using the following criteria:

* Commitment, motivation, and interest in serving New Mexico.
* History and demonstrated voluntary leadership in community activities.
* Record of accomplishments within his or her own company or organization.
* Interest in seeking future key volunteer and/or appointed leadership roles.

* An occupational commitment to remain in the state.

* Commitment to play a personal role in helping to shape New Mexico?s future.