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NMFMA will provide a basic overview of the key resources that can be utilized to continue your education in pursuit of obtaining a CFM certification. Instructors will share best practices and lessons learned in regard to taking the exam in a virtual environment. In addition to an overview of floodplain management concepts, steps will be reviewed for how to submit the application for and schedule the exam.

The New Mexico CFM Program establishes the foundation to raise and maintain the standards and abilities of all floodplain management professionals. As an ASFPM-accredited chapter, the NM CFM Program is authorized to use the CFM® registered trademark. ASFPM manages registration for the digital exam; however, you must have been approved by NMFMA to take the exam before ASFPM will proceed with registration.

The course will be held from 9 to 11:30am on Tuesday, November 7th at the Santa Ana Star Conference Center. Drinks and snacks will be provided. The cost for this training session will be $50; conference registration is separate. This training is eligible for two (2) hours of continuing education credits. We look forward to sharing our experience to help you prepare for the exam.

The Southern Sandoval County Arroyo Flood Control Authority is offering a tour of several flood management projects the day before the NMFMA Fall Conference. The tour will be from 1 to 5pm on Tuesday, November 7th. The tour will include stops at locations of examples of the following techniques: off channel pond storage, traditional detention pond, stormwater conveyance in an urban residential neighborhood, debris and sediment filtering, plus stream and precipitation gaging. The tour will start with a brief classroom presentation and then we will tour several flood management locations. Join us for real-life examples of how your community can reduce flood impacts.

Tour vans will depart from the Santa Ana Star at 1pm and will return to the hotel at 5pm. Drinks and snacks will be provided. This event is eligible for one (1) hour of continuing education credit. The cost for the field trip will be $30 in addition to Conference registration. We look forward to seeing you on November 7th for floodplain fun in the field! Please note that availability for this event is limited, so register early!

The Workshop will begin at 8:00 AM on Wednesday, November 8 and will finish at 5:00 PM on Thursday, November 9.

Each half day of workshop attendance will be eligible for 3 CECs for CFMs.

The NMFMA Social will provide networking opportunities and allow members and non-members to reconnect.

Hors d'oeuvres & Drinks will be provided.

The NMFMA Annual Membership & Award Luncheon.

NMFMA will identify the results of the election, provide a business update, identify any other news for the organization, and will present recognition awards.