At the January 6, 2021 Region M meeting, Mr. Tomas Rodriguez was recognized for his 5 years of service as chairman. Mr. Rodriguez has been on the Region M Group since 2008 and served as chair for five (5) years, from 2016-2020. He led the Group throughout the 5th (5-year) Cycle of Regional Water Planning and the development and completion of the 2021 Rio Grande Regional Water Plan. He will continue to serve as a Voting Member.

The Region M Group elected Jim Darling as their new chair. Mr. Darling has served as a voting member on the Group since 2004; he has knowledge and experience with water issues in the Rio Grande Region, and many years of leadership experience. The Group looks forward to his leadership moving forward to develop the 2026 Rio Grande Regional Water Plan.