Perspectives

From the desk of Gary Sloman, Volume 1, Issue 1

The New Mexico One Call Board of Directors have long been committed to promoting damage prevention across the state and on behalf of the board I am truly excited to share with you the first issue of our magazine, “New Mexico 811.” The magazine is committed to promoting damage prevention through the power of partnership.

It will focus on both local and national issues that will impact the way we all do business. We are convinced that the formula to success is to build bridges between the way things are and the way things should be. This can be accomplished by promoting partnerships at all levels of the stakeholders in New Mexico.

You will recognize many of the people in the magazine. We will continue to reach across the state for perspectives and ideas that help us promote what’s best about and for our state. The magazine intends to focus on people working together for the mutual benefit of all stakeholders.

I hope you will join in with the other forward thinking individuals and organizations at the New Mexico Regional Common Ground Alliance Expo and Conference scheduled to begin June 15, 2010. To learn more specifics about the event, go to www.nmrcga.org. You will find yourself in the company of folks who have committed themselves to working together to promote a more accountable and measurable damage prevention system for our state. While there may be many reasons not to get on board, we’ve agreed that there is only one real reason to support this concept … It is simply the right thing to do!

I also want to send out a special thanks to those who indicated their support for New Mexico One Call and damage prevention in our state by supporting this publication. I know there are others that will want to take advantage of the opportunity to send their message out to the more than 8,500 professional excavators, elected officials, and member utilities across the state. You can expect to receive this publication on a quarterly basis.

Take your time as you flip through the pages. Read the stories and enjoy the features designed to keep you informed and entertained. I encourage you to let us know how we can make the magazine more enjoyable and/or effective.

Just know that I’m proud to be working for you, and don’t hesitate to let us know if we can help you in any way.