Infrastructure Planning and Development Division
About the Infrastructure Planning and Development Division
The Infrastructure Planning and Development Division (IPDD) collaborates with state agencies, the legislative and judicial branches, local public bodies, and Tribes to provide comprehensive planning and funding assistance for capital projects listed in the Infrastructure Capital Improvements Plan (ICIP).
Our mission is to expertly manage the planning and funding process for all capital outlay projects, ensuring that they are fully funded through various appropriations and financing mechanisms, including the Capital Appropriation Bill, the Reauthorization Bill, the GOB Bill, the HB2 Specials, federal grant and loan programs, state grant and loan programs, and any Junior Bill.
Tools and Resources
Infrastructure Planning and Development Division (IPDD) Request for Technical Assistance
For all technical assistance requests, funding navigation support, and rural infrastructure inquiries.
Background
On July 1, 2024, the Department of Finance and Administration launched the IPDD as legislatively defined by House Bill 232 in the 2024 Regular Legislative Session. IPDD aims to overhaul and modernize the capital outlay process by centralizing and consolidating infrastructure and capital outlay operations and integrating funding navigation to ensure projects are fully funded and completed in a timely manner.
Historically, New Mexico has conducted capital outlay using analogic-type processes that require modernization. The state’s commitment to the modernization of the capital outlay and infrastructure process comes through two critical developments:
- The creation of IPDD
- The development of a modernized capital outlay and infrastructure system that the executive branch, legislature, and the public can easily access and understand. IPDD leads this upgrade.
Why is IPDD important?
In addition to other duties that may be assigned to the Infrastructure Planning and Development Division, the division shall:
- Provide assistance to local governments, councils of governments and tribal governments in identifying and accessing funding for infrastructure development from public and private sources and in administering funding to complete capital projects.
- Receive, review and evaluate capital project plans proposed by local governments, councils of government and tribal governments and provide advice on the plans.
- Coordinate with the federal grants bureau to leverage state dollars for federal infrastructure grants and to identify federal funding opportunities for state and local projects and track the pursuit and receipt of those federal grants.
IPDD Bureaus
Capital Planning and Policy Bureau
The Capital Planning and Policy Bureau will assist state agencies and local governing bodies with planning their capital projects. They will assist in the development of the ICIP, the review of the ICIP, as well as direct them to other resources (Federal Grants Bureau and Capital Navigation and Funding Bureau) for fully funding their capital outlay requests. They will work closely with executive agencies and the Governor to prepare the Executive Capital Budget. This includes the general fund questionnaire process and working with the State Budget Division to assure all appropriations are budgeted and available for grant administration. Additionally, the Bureau is responsible for administration of the Capital Development Program Fund. Lastly, the bureau is also responsible for creating and updating division-wide policies.
Access the Capital Projects System (CAPS)
CAPS/PARS Office Hours
CAPS/PARS office hours occur every Tuesday from 1:00–2:00 p.m.
Meeting ID: 264 417 177 198 66
Passcode: hU3bL9kb
Related Resources
Capital Navigation and Funding Bureau
The Capital Navigation and Funding Assistance Bureau will be responsible for assisting state agencies and local governing bodies with:
- Finding funding for their capital projects
- Coordinating the funding opportunities and providing guidance with applying for capital grants
- Updating the Catalog of Local Assistance Programs and utilizing the catalog to assist with finding alternate funding sources
- Administration of the New Mexico Match Fund
The Rural and Frontier Equity Ombud positions, which formerly functioned under the Local Government Division of DFA, are now a part of the Capital Navigation and Funding Assistance Bureau. The Rural and Frontier Equity Ombuds will aid in collecting data and creating a rural infrastructure database that provides real-time information for grants and stakeholders. Additionally, this bureau can help regions organize and obtain funding to conduct complete comprehensive asset management plans for unincorporated rural and tribal areas.
Federal Grants Bureau
The Federal Grants Bureau's mission is to build capacity among state agencies, local governments, and tribes for successfully acquiring and managing federal grants for the benefit of New Mexico communities. The Federal Grants Bureau works directly with state agencies to track federal funding received by the state, notify agencies and local governments in New Mexico of federal funding opportunities available and aid with grant applications, including grant writing. Additionally, Federal Grants Bureau staff assists entities with internal federal grant accounting, audit, and monitoring issues that may hold an entity back from receiving federal funds.
Community Development Block Grant
Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) annually on a formula basis. The New Mexico State CDBG program provides funding for infrastructure projects to small cities and non-entitlement communities in New Mexico. The Community Development Council (CDC) selects grantees for funding in annual allocation meetings.
Related Resources
IPDD Resources
General Resources
| Title | Type |
|---|---|
| 2025 New Mexico Technical Assistance Gap Analysis Report | |
| FY2025 Rural and Frontier Equity Ombud Report | |
| FY2026 IPDD Strategic Plan | |
| Subrecipient vs. Contractor Training | Video |
| 2025 Overview of Capital Outlay Appropriations and AIPP | Video |
| Technical Assistance Gateway (TAG) Demo | Video |
| Capital Project Appropriation Search | Link |
| Capital Projects System (CAPS) | Link |
Grant Agreement Forms
| Title | File Type |
|---|---|
| Capital Outlay Grant Agreement (DFA Final) | Word |
| Tribal Capital Outlay Agreement Template | Word |
| Capital Outlay Grant Amendment Template — Article VIII Reporting (December 19, 2024) | Word |
| Alternative Fiscal Agent (April 20, 2018) | Word |
| Exhibit A — Capital Grant Request for Payment Form | |
| Exhibit B — Notice of Obligation | |
| Exhibit B — Notice of Obligation for Multiple Vendors | |
| Exhibit C — Special Conditions | Word |
| Exhibit D — Project Budget Worksheet | Excel |
| Exhibit E — Data Sharing Provisions | Word |
Uniform Funding Criteria (UFC)
| Title | File Type |
|---|---|
| FIN 9.2 — Grant Management Funding Criteria Oversight (July 2025) | |
| Uniform Funding Criteria Questionnaire — Tribal | |
| Uniform Funding Criteria Questionnaire — Non-Tribal | |
| Uniform Funding Criteria Questionnaire Instructions — Tribal | Word |
| Uniform Funding Criteria Questionnaire Instructions — Non-Tribal | Word |
| UFC Compliance Tool | Excel |
Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP)
| Title | File Type |
|---|---|
| 2025 ICIP Public Hearing Notice | |
| 2025 State Agency ICIP Hearing Schedule | |
| 2026 ICIP for State Agencies and Higher Education (September 30, 2024) |
Training Materials
| Title | File Type |
|---|---|
| FY2028–2032 CAPS Data Entry Manual | |
| 2025 Capital Outlay Overview and AIPP | |
| Spring 2025 Questionnaire Training | |
| 2024 Capital Outlay Presentation — Summary (May 8, 2024) | PowerPoint |
| 2024 Capital Outlay Presentation | PowerPoint |
Division Newsletter
| Title | File Type |
|---|---|
| IPDD Newsletter — April 2026 | |
| IPDD Newsletter — March 2026 | |
| IPDD Newsletter — February 2026 | |
| IPDD Newsletter — January 2026 | |
| IPDD Newsletter — November 2025 | |
| IPDD Newsletter — October 2025 | |
| IPDD Newsletter — September 2025 |
The IPDD Team
| Staff | Job Title | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Wesley Billingsley | Division Director | 505-819-1915 |
| Hallie Brown | Deputy Director | 505-500-9355 |
| Scott Wright | Deputy Director | 505-919-9038 |
| Mariah Baca | Office Manager | 505-637-1379 |
| Kim King | Federal Grants Bureau Chief | 505-469-3755 |
| Jonathan Macias | Capital Navigation and Funding Assistance Bureau Chief | 505-618-0732 |
| Jesse Guillen | Capital Planning and Policy Bureau Chief | 505-538-5114 |
| LeAndra Garcia | Federal Grants Management Supervisor | 505-469-2729 |
| Susan Spinell | Federal Grants Coordinator | 505-618-0568 |
| Vacant | Federal Grants Acquisition Analyst | |
| Michael Gilmore | Rural and Frontier Equity Ombud | 505-623-1082 |
| Jason Quintana | Rural and Frontier Equity Ombud | 505-469-9239 |
| Lauren McAllister | Funding Assistance Navigator | 505-618-0224 |
| Jayden Weist | New Mexico Match Fund Program Manager | 505-695-8575 |
| Mary Ann Maestas | Local ICIP Coordinator | 505-487-3523 |
| Ryan Serrano | State ICIP Coordinator | 505-819-1568 |
| Donna Stewart | CDBG Program Manager | 505-231-2993 |
| Stephanie Kramer | CDBG Project Manager | 505-690-4621 |
| Cristina Caltagirone | CDBG Project Manager | 505-470-0977 |
| Domenica Cimino | CDBG Project Manager | 505-618-0266 |
| Jaelynn Narvaiz | CDBG Project Manager | 505-690-5313 |
| Tonantzin Lucero-Roybal | Executive Principal Analyst | 505-470-4673 |
| Sarah de la Rosa | Executive Capital Analyst | 505-570-7769 |
| Marisa Valdez | Infrastructure Program Manager | 505-469-0206 |