NMAC News Brief 2/21/2013

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NEW! SUBSTANCE ABUSE & MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

ADMINISTRATION GRANTS

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is accepting applications for Offender Reentry Program grants totaling up to nearly $12.9 million over the next three years. The purpose of this program is to expand and/or enhance substance abuse treatment and related recovery and reentry services to sentenced adult offenders returning to the community from incarceration for criminal offenses. Applicants are expected to form stakeholder partnerships that will plan, develop and provide a transition from incarceration to community-based substance abuse treatment and related reentry services.

This grant program is expected to provide up to an estimated 10 grant awards with an award amount of up to $430,000 a year each for up to three years. The actual award amounts may vary, depending on the availability of funds.

WHO CAN APPLY: Eligible applicants are domestic public and private non-profit entities. [See Section III-1 of this RFA for complete eligibility information.]

HOW TO APPLY: You may request a complete application package from SAMHSA for TI-13-007 at 1-877-SAMHSA7 (726-4727) [TDD: 1-800-487-4889]. You also may download the required documents from the SAMHSA website at

Applications must be submitted through . Please refer to Appendix B, “Guidance for Electronic Submission of Applications” of this RFA for more information.

APPLICATION DUE DATE: Applications are due by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on April 16, 2013. Applications must be received by the due date and time to be considered for review. Please review carefully Section IV-3 of the application announcement for submission requirements.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Applicants with questions about program issues should contact Jon D. Berg, at (240) 276-1609 or .

For questions on grants management issues contact Eileen Bermudez at (240) 276-1412 or .

NEW! SOUTHEASTERN REGIONAL CONVENING ON HEALTH CARE REFORE IN NEW MEXICO

Update on new activities and changes related to health care reform over the past year since the "BluePrint for Health New Mexico: Health Care Reform Implementation Work Plan" report was released in November 2011. The convening will also provide an opportunity for networking, information sharing, and discussion on needs and gaps in health care reform implementation in New Mexico.
Topics will include

  • Impact of the Supreme Court decision in NM
  • Economic impact of ACA in NM
  • Implications for Native Americans
  • Medicaid Redesign
  • NM Alliance of Health Councils
  • NM Health Insurance Exchange
  • Proposed legislation for 2013
  • New Mexico Health Connections (Insurance CO-OP)
  • When: Wednesday, April 3, 2013, 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Where: Clovis Civic Center, Clovis, New Mexico, 801 Schepps Blvd.
  • Who: Members of the BluePrint for Health Advisory Committee AND all nonprofits, government agencies and businesses who are interested in health care reform.
  • Cost: Your time and interest. Hosted by Con Alma Health Foundation. For further information please contact Dennis McCutcheon, or 505-438-0776 ext. 0. Registration closes March 25th.

OPEN NOW! BETTER INFORMED PUBLIC OFFICIALS (BIPO)

Registration is now open for the Better Informed Public Officials (BIPO) Conference being held March 25 - 28, 2013, in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown and NMSU's Albuquerque Center. To register please follow this link: Click Here for More InformationNMAC has secured a special rate at the Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown for $81+taxes/night. All BIPOevents will be held at the Sheraton and NMSU's Albuquerque Center.There is limited transportation available from the hotel to NMSU.Hotel reservations should be made by March 3, to receive the special rate. All registrations must be received by Monday, March 18th.

SIGN UP TODAY! NM EDGE COUNTY COLLEGE MARCH 25-28, 2013

The NM EDGE County College will be offering classes in collaboration with the New Mexico Association of Counties’ Better Informed Public Officials Conference (BIPO) for NM County Clerks and County Treasurers during the NM EDGE’s March 2013 Classes in Albuquerque.

BIPO is being held at the Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown and the NMSU Albuquerque Center. BIPO attendees may call the Sheraton at 505-881-0000 to make their hotel reservation and receive the special BIPO room rate of $81 + taxes/night. The Sheraton will provide limited shuttle service to and from the NMSU Albuquerque Center.

BIPO registration, opening session, reception and classes will be held at the Sheraton on Monday, March 25th and then move to the NMSU Albuquerque Center for classes Tuesday, March 26 – Thursday, March 28, 2013.(Monday at the Sheraton is BIPO only).Please see NMAC's website for NMAC’s BIPO details.

Qualifying Newly Elected Clerks and Treasurers who register with NMAC to attend BIPO will be automatically enrolled in the BIPO classes. Call Kathy Callender at NMAC with questions about qualifying for the NMAC newly elected scholarship or about BIPO: NMAC 505-983-2101 or Direct at 505-820-8101. Call NM EDGE with questions regarding NM EDGE classes, BIPO classes, enrolling in classes, etc. (NM EDGE 505-424-0744 or 575-646-5424)

Chief Deputies and others interested in attending the NMAC’s BIPO must register for that event with NMAC separately from enrolling in NM EDGE classes (BIPO and NM EDGE week classes).Current County Clerks, County Treasurers, current chief deputies, either already enrolled or newly enrolling in NM EDGE County College need to sign-up for classes separately from NMAC’s registration for the BIPO by visiting our Student Records and Enrollment Site and covering the prevailing rate.

To learn more about the classes NM EDGE is offering, please look at the Schedule & Roadmap to Certification. BIPO Classes are indicated in the column labeled BIPO. Call NM EDGE with questions regarding NM EDGE classes, BIPO classes, enrolling in classes, enrolling in the program, etc. (NM EDGE 505-424-0744 or 575-646-5424)Call Kathy Callender at NMAC with questions about qualifying for the NMAC newly elected scholarship, registering for BIPO, or general questions about BIPO at NMAC 505-983-2101.

Class enrollment for Honing Your NM EDGEWeek is now open!Classes will be offered March 25 – 28 at the NMSU Albuquerque Center(4501 Indian School Road NE).For a list of classes being offered, certification checklists, and a link to our Student Record and Class Enrollment site go to nmedge.nmsu.edu.On-line enrollment ends March 12 at 5:00 p.m.Please contact usif we may provide further information or be of any assistance.

NOW OPEN! 2013 WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE SUMMIT

Registration for the 2013 Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Summit is now open. The Summit will be held April 3-4 in Taos, New Mexico. The registration is $55.00 through April 2nd and $75.00 for onsite registration.To register, click here

The Sagebrush Inn will serve as the host hotel and is located at 1508 Paseo del Pueblo Sur. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel directly at 1-800-428-3626 or 575-758-2254. Please mention that you are attending the WUI Summit to receive a single/double rate of $79.00. Room reservations must be made by March 11th to receive this discounted rate. We look forward to seeing you at the WUI Summit!

APPLY NOW! NMAC 2013-2014 WILDFIRE RISK REDUCTION

GRANT PROGRAM

The New Mexico Association of Counties (NMAC) is pleased to release the 2013-2014 Wildfire Risk Reduction for Rural Communities Grant Program. Applications can be submitted electronically or via mail. All applications must be received by Friday, March 1, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.

The information is also available on the NMAC website at under Funding Opportunities/Public Safety/Fire at Funding for this program is provided by the National Fire Plan through the Department of the Interior/Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in cooperation with NMAC. The program targets at-risk communities by offering seed money to help defray the costs of reducing wildland fire risk to non-federal WUI areas in New Mexico. Funding is intended to directly benefit communities that may be impacted by wildland fire initiating from or spreading to BLM public land.

The 2013-2014 Wildfire Risk Reduction Grant Program grant cycle will give priority to applicants who request funding for outreach and education projects (i.e. Fire Adaptive Communities, Ready, Set, Go Program) that encourage reducing wildfire risk on non-federal lands and can show a direct benefit to BLM lands. Requirements for New Mexico State Forestry CWPP updates are included with the program information. A limited number of hazardous fuel reduction projects will also be considered.

Please review all materials thoroughly and complete the submission checklist before submitting your application packet. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. All applications must be received by the New Mexico Association of Counties office by 5:00 pm on March 1, 2013 and can be submitted electronically to .

If you have specific inquiries about the New Mexico Association of Counties, Wildfire Risk Reduction Program, Application for Funding, or grant distributions please contact Joy Esparsen at (505) 820-8111 or via email at .

APPLY NOW! COUNTY OFFICIALS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOCUSED ON WILDLIFE DAMAGE MANAGEMENT

USDA recently announced it is soliciting nominees for five additional person to serve on the National Wildlife Services Advisory Committee (NWSAC) for a two year period. During their terms committee members advise USDA on the activities, policies and research needed to conduct wildlife services, a program within USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. Counties often cooperate and help implement and fund portions of this program at the local level to mitigate potential health and public safety hazards due to wildlife and protect county infrastructure such as airports, roads and facilities. Nominations must be received by March 11, 2013.Click here for application instructions and contact NACo’s Erik Johnston at if you plan to apply.

*****NACo NEWS*****

RSVP NOW! FOR NACo LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE RECEPTIONS

You are invited to attend the New Mexico delegate events that will be held during the National Association of Counties (NAC0)2013 Legislative Conference. Please RSVP to Joy Esparsen by February 25that or 505-820-8111.

New Mexico Reception

Monday, March 4, 2013, 5:30 p.m.—7:00 p.m., Washington Hilton Hotel, L’Enfant (Lobby Level), 1919 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC

Congressional Breakfast

Wednesday, March 6, 2013, 8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m., Monocle Restaurant, 107 D St. NE, Washington, DC

NACo LEGISLATIVE NEWS

State of the Union proposals would impact counties
President Obama's State of the Union speech Feb. 12 laid out an ambitious domestic policy agenda which intersects at several points with NACo priorities, including avoiding automatic across-the-board spending cuts, a balanced approach to deficit reduction, investing in infrastructure, and reforming the immigration system. NACo analyzes. More

Senate considers hard caps on farm payments
On Feb. 12 a bipartisan group of senators introduced a bill which would place a hard cap on a farmer's annual commodity program benefit payments. The bill also aims to close loopholes that currently allow non-farmers to qualify for federal farm payments.More

SIGN UP TODAY! NACo ANNOUNCES FIRST NATIONAL CYBER SYMPOSIUM

APRIL 17-19, 2013!

This exciting educational event will take place April 17-19, 2013 in Omaha, Nebraska. Hosted by the University of Nebraska, Omaha and the Peter Kiewit Institute, the Symposium will provide 1 ½ days of intensive, focused learning opportunities for local elected officials regarding cybersecurity.

There will be a number of panel discussions, as well as keynote speakers, who are national experts on cybersecurity. Throughout the program, attendees will learn about cyber policies at the local level, mitigating cyber threats, how to respond to an emergency as well as best practices and solutions that counties can adopt. This will be an event that you do not want to miss! The Cyber for Counties program is in conjunction with NACo President Chris Rodger’s 2013 Presidential Initiative. For additional information on the Cyber for Counties Initiative at NACo, contact Karon Harden 202.942.4277 or . Click here to register for the National Cyber Symposium.

Additionally, NACo is thrilled to announce the release of our Cyber for Counties awareness video produced in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security and features Secretary Janet Napolitano. The video addresses cybersecurity and the importance of engaging local governments on the issue. Clickhere to view the video.

*****NMAC JOB POSTINGS*****

Updated job position openings from counties and the NMAC organization are posted on the NMAC website at the following link: Employment OpportunitiesPlease email any listings to be included on the NMAC website to:

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Calendar of Events, Trainings, and Conferences:

Thurs. Feb. 28NMAC Executive Committee Teleconference, 11:00 a.m.

Sat. Mar. 1660-Day Legislative Session Ends, Noon

Tues. Mar. 26-28Better Informed Public Officials (BIPO) TBD, Albuquerque

Fri. April 5Legislation Not Acted Upon by Governor is Pocket Vetoed

Tues. Apr. 9NEW!Luna County District V meeting

Wed. Apr. 10NEW!Socorro County District III meeting

Thurs. Apr. 11NEW!Sandoval County District I meeting

Tues. Apr. 16LEDAC meeting, Santa Fe, 8:30 a.m.

Wed. Apr. 17Multi-Line Board meeting, Santa Fe, 8:30 a.m.

Thurs. Apr. 18Workers’ Compensation Board meeting, Santa Fe, 8:30 a.m.

Mon. April 22-25Assessors’ Affiliate Spring Meeting, Alamogordo

Tues. Apr. 23NEW! Chaves County District VI meeting

Wed. Apr. 24NEW! Quay County District IV meeting

Thurs. Apr. 25NEW! San Miguel County District II meeting

Thurs. May 2-3NMAC Executive Committee & Board meetings, Guadalupe County

Tues. June 18-20NMAC Annual Conference, Clovis, Curry County

National Events:

Sat. Mar. 2-6 NACo Legislative Conference, Washington DC

Wed. May 22-24NACo WIR Conference, Flagstaff, AZ

Fri. July 19-22NACo Annual Conference, Fort Worth, TX