Purpose
The Advisory Council on Workers' Compensation and Occupational Disease and Disablement is a statutory body created by the New Mexico Workers' Compensation Laws and Regulations. The Governor appoints members of the council, which is comprised of six voting members, three representing workers and three representing employers. The WCA director serves as an ex-officio member. The council reports annually to the Governor and Legislature concerning the state of the workers' compensation system, and to make recommendations regarding rules and regulations. Under law, the role of the council is strictly advisory. While the Council's role is advisory, the Council has authority to appoint members to the panel that approves Independent Medical Examination providers. It otherwise has no authority and cannot make recommendations on individual cases.
Meeting Schedule
The next Advisory Council meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 25 at 2 p.m. in Santa Fe (location to be announced).
Download the draft meeting minutes from the November 16, 2023 meeting.
Download the meeting minutes for October 3, 2023.
Download the meeting minutes for July 18, 2023.
Read the meeting minutes for May 2, 2023.
Open Meeting Resolution - 2023
Advisory Council reports can be found below and in Publications.
Members
Labor
Darrell Deaguero
Term expires: June 25, 2023
Courtenay Eichhorst
Term expires: April 1, 2025
Sara Ranney
Term expires: April 1, 2025
Business
Marni Goodrich
Term expires: July 1, 2025
Buffy Jackson
Term expires: April 1, 2025
Vacant
Term expires: April 1, 2023
Advisory Council Annual Reports
The Advisory Council annual reports are also available on the publications page.
Administration
Director, Ex-Officio
Director, Workers' Compensation Administration
PO Box 27198
Albuquerque, NM 87125-7198
Office: (505) 841-6007
Staff Assistance to the Council:
Diana Sandoval-Tapia
Public Information Officer
PO Box 27198
Albuquerque, NM 87125-7198
Office: (505) 841-6052
Diana.Sandoval@wca.nm.gov
Please mail correspondence for the Advisory Council to:
Advisory Council on Workers' Compensation and Occupational Disease Disablement
PO Box 27198
Albuquerque, NM 87125-7198