Spring Meeting: Role of Utilities in Economic Development

Description

The Spring Meeting will bring together experts in utilities and economic development to share insights and discuss strategies for leveraging utilities as a driver of economic growth. The event will be an excellent opportunity to network with industry peers, gain valuable knowledge, and engage in thought-provoking discussions.

We have arranged some exciting events, including tours of El Paso Electric's Rio Grande Power Plant and Systems Operations, a lunch with the El Paso Electric CEO, and presentations and discussions from New Mexico Gas Company, City of Las Cruces Utilities (water and wastewater systems), and CenturyLink/Lumen. 

The hotel site refers to the Courtyard Las Cruces at NMSU (456 E University Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88005)

Meeting Schedule

Thursday, April 20 

• 7:00 AM – Breakfast at Hotel & Lumen Presentation (Sponsored by El Paso Electric)
• 8:00 AM – Depart for Aggie Power
• 8:15 AM – Tour and Discuss Aggie Power
• 9:45 AM – Depart for Rio Grand Power Generation Station
• 10:45 AM – Arrive at and Tour of the Rio Grande Power Generation Station
• 11:45 AM – Depart for El Paso Electric Headquarters
• 12:00 PM – Lunch with Kelly Tomblin, CEO of El Paso Electric (El Paso Electric Headquarters; Sponsored by El Paso Electric)
• 1:00 PM – Depart for System Operations Center
• 1:30 PM – Arrive at and Tour El Paso Electric Systems Operations Center
• 2:30 PM – Depart for Las Cruces
• 3:30 PM – Arrive at Hotel
• 5:15 PM – Community Reception Sponsored by MVEDA (Hotel Patio)

Friday, April 21 (Las Cruces City Hall – Council Chambers)

• 8:00 AM – Discussion and Recap of Day 1
• 8:45 AM – Presentation by NM Gas Company 
• 9:30 AM – Presentation by City of Las Cruces Utilities Department
• 10:30 AM – Discussion on Power Needs and PROs
• 12:00 PM - Depart