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MPO affiliates with PERA and authorizes pre‑tax treatment of PERA contributions

3312594 · May 14, 2025
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The MPO governing board approved two related resolutions affiliating the MPO with New Mexico PERA and authorizing pre‑tax treatment of PERA contributions for staff; staff said affiliation takes effect June 1 and PERA participation is irreversible under state law.

The Mesilla Valley MPO governing board on May 14 approved two linked resolutions to affiliate the MPO with the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and to authorize the pickup of member contributions for federal tax treatment.

Andrew Ray presented background: MPO staff previously participated in PERA under the City of Las Cruces affiliation. With the MPO now…

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