Master community engagement skills
SANTA FE — Transportation professionals across New Mexico can learn to navigate public engagement requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) through free virtual training sessions offered by the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) this summer.
The training series addresses a need for more effective and inclusive community engagement in transportation projects statewide, with a focus on NEPA compliance and best practices. Sessions target agencies, consultants, and professionals involved in transportation planning, projects, and programs.
What participants will learn:
- Public engagement best practices under the National Environmental Policy Act.
- Regulatory requirements and compliance strategies.
- Techniques for meaningful community participation.
- Methods to reach diverse New Mexico communities.
Training Schedule:
- Thursday, July 17 — 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- Tuesday, August 19 — 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Each 2.5-hour session includes interactive elements, questions and answers, and open discussion with NMDOT experts.
Who should attend: All professionals seeking to improve their public engagement skills, particularly those working in transportation, planning, or environmental review.
Registration: Visit www.dot.nm.gov/projects/public-involvement-portal to register or learn more about NMDOT’s public engagement initiatives.
The training supports NMDOT’s broader commitment to enhancing public outreach. The department’s Public Involvement Portal provides ongoing resources to help practitioners develop engagement strategies that reach and reflect the diversity of New Mexico’s communities.