SOUTHWEST NEW MEXICO COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS

EIN: 850220721 501(c)(3) Public & Societal Benefit

SILVER CITY, NM

Total Revenue
$2,512,828
Total Expenses
$2,470,628
Total Assets
$1,231,087
Net Assets
$-764
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1969
Legal Domicile
NM
Principal Officer
PRISCILLA LUCERO
Phone
5753881509
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

SOUTHWEST NEW MEXICO COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS, founded in 1969, is a community nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $2.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 11% compared to the prior year.

Mission

SWNMCOG WAS ORGANIZED TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN LONG-RANGE PLANNING AND LOCAL ADMINISTRATION OF STATE AND FEDERAL FUNDS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO HELPS IN OBTAINING GRANTS FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES, HELPS WITH ADMINISTRATION OF VARIOUS STATE PROGRAMS AT THE LOCAL LEVEL AND COMPILATION OF REGIONAL STATISTICAL REPORTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $171,432 Revenue: $82,968

The New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration DFA provides annual state appropriations and grant administration support to the Southwest New Mexico Council of Governments SWNMCOG to assist...

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The New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration DFA provides annual state appropriations and grant administration support to the Southwest New Mexico Council of Governments SWNMCOG to assist with regional planning, community development, transportation coordination, economic development, and public service programs throughout southwest New Mexico. DFA funding supports operational and programmatic activities benefiting Grant, Hidalgo, Luna, and Catron counties, including youth services, housing initiatives, transportation planning, food security programs, tourism, arts and cultural programs, and regional economic development projects.

Program 2
Expenses: $621,269

The New Mexico Imagination Library, affiliated with Dolly Parton Imagination Library, is a statewide early childhood literacy initiative that provides free age appropriate books each month to...

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The New Mexico Imagination Library, affiliated with Dolly Parton Imagination Library, is a statewide early childhood literacy initiative that provides free age appropriate books each month to children from birth to age five regardless of family income. The program promotes kindergarten readiness, early literacy, and family reading engagement by helping children build home libraries and encouraging daily reading habits throughout New Mexico communities.

Program 3
Expenses: $290,312

Tyrone Water and WasteWater Association- This is a New Mexico State Board of Finance Emergency Grant where the agency is actinG as the fiscal agent to administer a 1,915,022 grant to pay the cost...

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Tyrone Water and WasteWater Association- This is a New Mexico State Board of Finance Emergency Grant where the agency is actinG as the fiscal agent to administer a 1,915,022 grant to pay the cost associated with the installation of a lift stationtow new water pumps nand other necessary repairs needed to provide for an operable sweage pumping system and for temporary wastewater storge. The fiscal responsibilities are assumed by Southwest New Mexico Council of Governments. Upon completion of the project, estimated to be June 30, 2025, this capital asset that has been created will be transfered to the Tyrone Water and Wastewater Association.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,396,045
Program Service Revenue $28,596
Investment Income $5,023
Other Revenue $83,164
TOTAL REVENUE $2,512,828

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $312,474
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $2,470,628
Other Expenses $2,158,154
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,470,628

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,512,828 $2,835,240 -0.1%
Expenses $2,470,628 $2,609,911 -0.1%
Net Income $42,200 $225,329 -0.8%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
33
Independent Members
33
Employees
4
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
2
$0
Total Directors
33
$104,387
Key Employees
1
$104,387
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
PRISCILLA LUCERO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 040.00
Director Key Emp Highest
$104,387 $0 $104,387
AARON SERA CHAIR 003.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEX BROWN VICE CHAIR 003.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LOREN CUSHMAN MEMBER 000.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
RANDY HERNANDEZ MEMBER 000.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLY PETERSON MEMBER 000.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
YOSSIE NIEBLAS MEMBER 000.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARTHA SALAS MEMBER 000.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
OMAR CARREON MEMBER 000.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CASSIE ARIAS MEMBER 000.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
LORI ORTIZ MEMBER 000.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
HILDA KELLER MEMBER 000.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHEILA HUDMAN MEMBER 000.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACOB BIGLER MEMBER 000.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN SAMUEL MEMBER 000.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT WHITAKER MEMBER 000.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARLOS ROMERO MEMBER 000.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRANK CHRISTENSEN MEMBER 000.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ARMANDO AGUILERA MEMBER 000.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DORA GONZALES MEMBER 000.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL KOURY MEMBER 000.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
GLENDA GREENE MEMBER 000.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM HAWKINS MEMBER 000.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JESSICA ETCHEVERRY MEMBER 000.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
GEORGE PERU MEMBER 000.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALAN BERG MEMBER 000.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
GILBERT CRUZ MEMBER 000.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHNNY COBURN MEMBER 000.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DIANA JIRON MEMBER 000.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
RON BELANGER MEMBER 000.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
AGATHA KING MEMBER 000.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
LYNN JONES MEMBER 000.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
GERALD MOSS MEMBER 000.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $2,512,828 $2,470,628 $1,231,087 $42,200
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,040,194 $1,058,012 $2,155,479 $-17,818
2022 $1,053,296 $1,015,301 $2,365,937 $37,995
2021 $705,211 $655,677 $416,169 $49,534
2020 $591,987 $617,732 $296,169 $-25,745
2019 $489,416 $508,458 $344,172 $-19,042
2018 $555,856 $511,745 $340,579 $44,111
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