NMUCA

NEWS

June 2026

From the Executive Director's Desk

Hello Members,

I hope you're all enjoying our wonderful spring; the winds haven't been too bad but the mild temps are a nice transition into summer. We have two events this month - the Membership Meeting where we will present the Zia Partnerships, Safety Awards, and Scholarships. We also have our Construction Night at Isotopes Park with ASANM. Get your tickets for both events below using the provided links. (The Isotopes tickets are close to selling out)

You can also purchase raffle tickets to support our scholarship fund. They'll be sold at NMUCA events and online and drawn at the golf tournament in September. You don't have to be present to win.

We are having a volunteer day in July and will help build a house with Habitat for Humanity. See details below to get registered. We only have 15 volunteer spots.

I am hoping to see you soon!

Jane Jernigan

Your 2026 NMUCA Board of Directors & Staff

President, Damon Wicketts, 4Rivers Equipment 505 884 2900

Vice-President, Jenice Gallegos, Groundwater Partners

Secretary/Treasurer, Kelley Fetter, E2RC 505 867 4040

Past President, Dale Armstrong, TLC Plumbing & Utility 505 761 9696

Director Clay Blair, Gridworks, Inc.

Director Troy Otero, Groundhog Construction Services 505 243 2133

Director Darrin Howells, AUI Inc. 505 242 4848

Director Joe Menicucci, Downey & Company 505 881 0300

Director Reinee Peacher, DuCross Construction 575 636 3023

Director John Theiler, DH Underground

Director Russ Collins, RMCI Ind. 505 345 0008

Director Sam Stribling, 814 Solutions 505 872 0846

Director Tim McWenie, Spear D Construction 505 761-9696

Executive Director, Jane Jernigan 505 888 0752

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Jane Jernigan, Executive Director

New Mexico Utility Contractors Association

505 888 0752 Phone

505 362 8950 Cell

nmuca@nmuca.org Email

Jane.NMUCA@Gmail.com

WWW. NMUCA.ORG

Upcoming in your mailbox..............

Amarok Webinar
August - Associate Appreciation Luncheon
Volunteer sign-up for Habitat for Humanity

2026 Investment Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors

AUI INC.

RMCI

A Picture Always Has a Story

NMUCA Photographs and Albums on Flickr

Did you know that we are nearing NMUCA's 50 Year Anniversary in 2030? Here's a little NMUCA history in a picture.

Pictured above are the founders of NMUCA. We began as the Rio Grande Underground Contractors Association. (RGUCA).

Pictured above: Jesse May, Art Peterson, Bruce Hale, Tim Skibitski, Denny Olmstead, John Kochis, Tom Lakeman and Frank Gee.

(One unidentified, if you can name him, you'll get a free ticket to our upcoming membership meeting)

2026 Investment Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

DH Underground

E2RC

National Trench Safety

Smith & Aguirre Construction

Spear D Construction

Construction Night at Isotopes Park

Click Here to Register Online

Volunteer Day With Habitat for Humanity

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

2026 Investment Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Rain for Rent

Wagner Equipment

Membership Meeting

June 18, 2026

CLICK HERE to Register Online

(You may request an invoice online)

Webinar

Security Challenges for Businesses Storing Equipment

NMUCA Member AMAROK is hosting an upcoming virtual session as part of our ROKtalks series focused on the growing theft and security challenges impacting landscaping businesses and other businesses that store valuable equipment, vehicles, or assets outdoors.

During the session, AMAROK security expert Emily Greene and special guest Jeremy Loadholdt from Phoenix Landscape Management will discuss emerging theft trends impacting outdoor storage operations, share real-world experiences from the field, and explore practical ways businesses can better protect their equipment, trailers, vehicles, and properties.

Topics will include:

• Why landscaping and outdoor equipment-focused businesses are increasingly being targeted for theft

• Common equipment and assets criminals target

• Theft trends impacting businesses with outdoor storage and equipment yards

• Real-world lessons learned from Phoenix Landscape Management

• Practical strategies to better protect equipment, vehicles, trailers, and operations

• Live Q&A with landscaping and security experts

Thursday, June 4, 2026

11:00 AM

CLICK HERE to REGISTER

CLICK HERE to READ Safetydude, LLC's Newsletter

June 2026

NM Regional Common Ground Alliance

CLICK HERE for More Information and Registration

Safety Focus - National Safety Month

National Safety Month

Join the National Safety Council this June for the 30th Anniversary of National Safety Month, dedicated to keeping people safe from the workplace to anyplace.

Since 1996, NSM has offered free resources to help prevent injuries and save lives. Let’s make people safer this June and all year long!

WEEK 1 - (June 1-6) Moving Safety Forward - Advance a culture of safety with forward thinking strategies and tools.

WEEK 2 - (June 7-13) Staying Safe on the Roads - Help reduce crashes with practical guidance for drivers, pedestrians and fleets.

WEEK 3 - (June 14-20) Promoting Holistic Worker Health - Support total worker wellbeing with insights on mental, physical and emotional health.

WEEK 4 - (June 21-30) Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls - Reduce common workplace and home hazards with targeted prevention resources.

Click Here for More Information and Free Resources

Mark Your Calendars for our Annual Golf Tournament Last Ditch Open

2026 NMUCA Raffle Tickets to Fund our Scholarship Program

Available to purchase online

CLICK HERE to Buy Tickets

$20 for five tickets

$5 for one ticket

(fees applied at check-out)

Click Here to Subscribe to OSHA's Newsletter

Did You Know?

OSHA's construction infrastructure webpage provides resource for employers, workers and others involved in the job of improving and building our nation’s infrastructure. It includes information about common construction hazards and how to better identify and control them using safety and health programs.

¿Sabías?

La página web de OSHA sobre la construcción de infraestructuras proporciona recursos para empleadores, trabajadores y otras personas implicadas en el trabajo de mejora y construcción de las infraestructuras de nuestra nación. Incluye información sobre peligros habituales en la construcción y sobre cómo identificarlos y controlarlos mejor mediante programas de seguridad y salud.

2026 Meeting Schedule

June 2026

10^th Safety Committee

11^th Planning

18^th Board Meeting

18^th Membership Meeting

20^th Isotopes Game

July 2026

11t^h Philanthropy event

August 2026

11^th 811 Day

12^th Safety “Committee

13^th Planning

20^th Board Meeting

20^th Membership Meeting & Associate Member Appreciation

26^th Lunch and Learn - Conducting an Internal Investigation HR

September 2026

3^rd Construction Safety Coalition – Situational Awareness

17^th Planning Committee Lunch at Golf Course and Transportation of golf items

18^th Last Ditch Open Golf Tournament @ Sandia

24^th Board Meeting

24^th Social

October 2026

7^th Safety Committee

^8th Planning

15^th Board Meeting

15th Top Golf Outing

20, 21, 22 NM Regional Common Ground Alliance

November 2026

5^th NMCSC

6^th End of Year Social

11^th Safety Committee Breakfast

12^th Planning Committee Lunch

19^th Board Meeting & Planning Session

EVENTS

Meet the Generals

Legislative Wrap-up Membership Meeting

Associate Appreciation Lunch

Safety Award Luncheon

Tinnin Clay Shoot

NMUCA Night at Isotopes

Last Ditch Open

End of Year Social

NM Construction Safety Coalition

NM Regional Common Ground Alliance

Philanthropy Event

United Tail Gate

Training/Lunch and Learn:

NM811 Law Class

Crisis Management

Conducting an Internal Investigation HR

Get Social With NMUCA!