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.
News
Latest Press Releases & Announcements
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.
August 21, 2025
The Eastern Plains Council of Governments (EPCOG) has received a $428,571 Capacity Building Grant to help empower municipalities and districts across its seven-county service region. The funding will provide reimbursements for professional development, access to on-call specialists in areas such as grant writing and finance, and the hosting of regional trainings on essential topics like governmental conduct, ethics, and financial management.
- 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"