Central NM SHRM Newsletter: July 2025 
President's Report
Hello July—and hello long weekend vibes!
Whether you're soaking up sun, lighting up the grill, hunting down the best fireworks display, or staying plugged in to tackle your inbox (HR champions, I see you!), I hope you make time to relax and enjoy. However you're celebrating the 4th, I wish you a safe, joyful, and well-deserved celebration!
Upcoming Events You Don’t Want to Miss:
· Legal Symposium on July 15th
o Get up to speed on the latest HR laws, compliance trends, and regulatory updates needed for all HR professionals.
· Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Conference on August 19th
o This powerhouse event with expert-led sessions, collaborative discussions, and real-world insights on topics at the intersection of healthcare, compliance, and employee well-being.
Calling all Sponsors!
This is your chance to shine! Sponsor one of our signature events and connect directly with a dynamic, engaged HR community. It’s a fantastic way to showcase your brand, services, or organization. Details are on our website or reach out to us today!
We’ve got a packed summer ahead, and we’re excited to have you with us. Stay inspired, stay informed, and we’ll see you at the next event!
Welcome New & Renewing Members
Join us in welcoming our New and Renewing Members!
You are connected with a vast network of HR professionals, exclusive events, and resources to help you advance your career by combining Central NM SHRM and SHRM national membership.
Sponsorship
Spotlight Your Organization — Become a Central NM SHRM Sponsor
Each month, Central NM SHRM highlights a local organization at our events and in our communications. As a sponsor, you'll gain valuable visibility, speaking time, and access to an engaged HR audience.
We currently have openings for upcoming events — including this month!
Monthly Luncheon
Legal update
Join us for a half day legal update, speakers are being finalized. Stay current on New Mexico's evolving workplace regulations, legal updates, compliance, and HR challenges impacting local employers.
The speaker line-up is being finalized.
Can't make it in-person? Attend the Meeting Virtually!
If you registered to attend in person, we will see you at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. In the event you are unable to attend in person, you will receive a Microsoft Teams meeting link after you register for the event. Please don't share this link with anyone. Join on your computer, mobile app or room device.
Be sure to join the meeting on a device (laptop/desktop, tablet) so that you can see the content being presented + hear the presentation. If you do not have Microsoft Teams installed, you have the option of joining via web. To do this, click the web link below and select “join on web instead” to join the meeting. We recommend joining 5-10 minutes prior to the meeting.
Please remember to mute yourself once you join. If you have a question for the speaker, we welcome you to unmute yourself and ask your question or put your question in the chat. We encourage you to turn your camera on to enhance the virtual experience.
NOTE: Event registrations are not refundable. If you are unable to attend the event in person, you have two options:
- You may transfer your ticket to a future event. Please email [email protected] the day prior to the event by close of business to receive a future meeting coupon/ticket. OR
- You may attend the event virtually if it is a virtually presented event. Please email [email protected] the day prior to the event if you have not received the link to attend virtually.
Healthy, Wealthy, & Wise
Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Conference 2025
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sandia Golf Club & Event Center, Albuquerque, NM
Presented by Central NM SHRM in partnership with the New Mexico Coalition for Healthcare Value, this one-day conference brings together HR and benefits professionals for a focused day of strategy, compliance, healthcare cost management, and workforce well-being.
Early bird pricing ends July 4 – don’t miss out!
Healthy, Wealthy, & Wise: Call for Speakers
Call for Speakers – Healthy, Wealthy & Wise 2025
We’re looking for dynamic speakers with expertise in HR, benefits, healthcare strategy, or employee well-being. If you have insights to share and a passion for elevating the HR community, we want to hear from you!
Call for Speakers!
Share Your Knowledge about Compensation and Benefits! If you are interested in presenting at our monthly luncheon on September 16, 2025, contact us at [email protected].
COMPLETE FORM for consideration
SHRM News
Central NM SHRM's Mentorship Program
Unlock new opportunities and grow your HR career with Central NM SHRM's Mentorship Program! Whether you're an experienced professional looking to give back or an emerging HR leader seeking guidance, this program connects mentors and mentees to share insights, career pathways, and industry knowledge.
We are now accepting applications for both mentors and mentees!
CLICK to learn more about Central NM SHRM MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
Central NM SHRM Job Board
Did you know you can post job openings and use JobBlasts on the Central NM SHRM website?
Visit our page to look at the newest job posts and post your job opening today https://centralnmshrm.org/classifieds.php.
Central nm shrm job board
Certification Study Group
Central NM SHRM is excited to support you with your certification journey by offering an amazing opportunity to join our FREE study group beginning July 9, 2025. The group meets on Wednesdays from 5:30p-7:30p and will help prepare you to sit for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP exams.
Click for more information
To make this program as valuable as possible, we are currently lining up our volunteer instructors for 2025. Your expertise and participation are invaluable in supporting our virtual certification study group.
If you are interested and available to present one or more session topics to our students, please sign up here: Instructor Volunteer Sign Up
Please submit your volunteer interest by Friday, June 13th. Once all volunteers are confirmed, we will reach out to assign class sessions and provide instructor materials and slides.
Sign up today to share your expertise and make a difference in someone’s certification journey!
Grow With Us!
We're excited to have you join our Central NM SHRM community of HR professionals, where you'll find opportunities to grow, connect, and make an impact.