Annual Report 3 - New Mexico - Energy, Minerals and Natural ...

values on forested, rangeland, and aquatic areas statewide. All project selections were made by the EMNRD Cabinet
Secretary in early September 2010. Preparation of necessary agreements and contracts is underway to accomplish
these conservation endeavors well in advance of the June 2014 reversion date of the appropriated funds.
Financial Services Bureau
A main purpose of the FSB is to assure fiscal accountability for the agency. It oversees all accounting and financial
transactions in the department to ensure compliance with state laws and regulations. The bureau also compiles
annual budget requests and department operating budgets.
Public Information Office
The Public Information Office manages the dissemination of information to the general public, media organizations
and other inquiring entities. It coordinates and synthesizes information from EMNRD’s divisions to write speeches,
news releases, and articles or opinion pieces. It serves as project manager for department-wide publications such
as the annual report, strategic plan, tribal collaboration report, performance and accountability, and other reports
as needed. It coordinates and oversees EMNRD’s internal communications, including Internet and Intranet,
newsletters, memos, award ceremonies and other department-wide events. The office works closely with all divisions
housed within EMRND providing guidance on marketing and public relations issues.
The office is also responsible for collecting and sending all publications to the state depository program. The state
library collects materials which are meant for the public such as this annual report, guides, newsletters, books,
brochures and final reports.
The office recently developed and launched the “New Mexico Energy Solutions” campaign that included a website
www.energysolutions4nm.org, television and radio advertising, brochures, educational materials, and the distribution
of 10,000 CFL light bulbs to low income families.
Prior to 2006, the department’s annual report was outsourced to a private designer at an annual cost of $6,000
dollars per year. The report was redesigned and is now produced and developed in house and made available
electronically at a significant cost savings to the state. Reports are available at www.emnrd.state.nm.us/main/
Publications.htm.
Information and Technology Office
The Information and Technology Office (ITO) is the central information technology and information systems
provider for the department’s 510 employees and 54 remote sites. It employs 16 technical positions that are
responsible for maintaining and supporting computer systems, network-telecommunications infrastructure and
application development needs of the department, using the latest technology for Windows and Web applications on
the Intranet and Internet.
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