Who We Are
The Eastern Plains Council of Governments envisions a thriving Eastern New Mexico, where natural, economic, and human resources are cultivated to foster sustainable economic growth and prosperous communities.
Who We Serve
7
COUNTIES
22
MUNICIPALITIES
5
DISTRICTS
85k
PEOPLE
The mission of the Eastern Plains Council of Governments is to develop and strengthen the natural, agricultural, and economic assets of Eastern New Mexico by fostering regional partnerships, promoting sustainable solutions, and empowering local communities in achieving long-term growth, resilience, and access to vital services essential to the region’s success.
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Village of Des Moines
Request for Proposals (RFP 2026-002)
Daycare Phase 2 - Exterior Construction (Design/Build)
March 16, 2026
The Village of Des Moines is accepting sealed proposals for RFP 2026-002: Phase 2 Little Red House Daycare - Exterior Construction (Design/Build).
The Scope of Work (SOW) and full proposal packet may be requested by email at dmvillage@bacavalley.com with the subject line "RFP 2026-002."
Contractors will have 30 days to submit proposals. Proposals must include material costs and labor costs.
Questions regarding this project may be directed to Debra Balizan, Clerk/CPO.
Sealed proposals must be mailed to:
Village of Des Moines
P.O. Box 127
Des Moines, NM 88418
Packets must be clearly labeled: "RFP 2026-002 - Phase 2."
Proposals may also be delivered in person to:
429 Frances Ave., Des Moines, NM 88418
All proposals must be received by April 27, 2026, no later than 4:00 PM MST.
Late submissions will not be accepted.
January 7, 2026
Thanks to a $732,000 federal SS4A grant, EPCOG will lead the development of a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan to improve roadway safety throughout Eastern New Mexico. The effort will serve six counties and strengthen regional collaboration to reduce serious injuries and fatalities.
September 8, 2025
Union County General Hospital has been awarded a $1 million HRSA grant, secured in partnership with EPCOG and supported by Emerald Health Partners, to establish a new Behavioral Health Clinic in Clayton, NM. This investment will expand access to vital mental health and substance use services for Union County and surrounding rural communities.
- Kudos from Our Communities -
Thank you to you and your staff for all the endless hours that are put into helping each of the communities in our COG district, for supporting our projects, and for lobbying for the ones that cannot make it to Santa Fe, and assisting those that can make it to Santa Fe. I know you all work hard and sometimes don’t get the Thanks that you all deserve.
Again, thank you for all you and your staff do to help support Floyd.
-Toni Whitecotton, Clerk
Village of Floyd
Upcoming Events
- Northeast Regional Transportation Planning Organization (NRTPO) MeetingMultiple DatesWed, Mar 25Location is TBD
- Open Government in Action: Compliance, Conduct, & AccountabilityThu, Mar 26Multiple Locations
- Behavioral Health Community WorkshopTue, Apr 21Mesalands Community College
Vincent van Gogh
"Great things are done by a series of small things brought together"