ASA-NM Mission: The American Subcontractors Association of New Mexico fosters, promotes, encourages and develops the best interests of subcontractors, specialty contractors & material suppliers in the construction industry & supports community organizations. As part of the above mission it also helps its members to operate more profitably.

Legislative Arena

• 2007   Lien Law Changes
• 2007   Abolished Retainage in NM/Established Prompt Pay
• 2007   Supported Limiting Indemnification for Rental Equipment Contracts
• 2007   Hired a Lobbyist
• 2003   Void Indemnification Law
• 2001   Retainage Act
• 1995   Subcontractors Fair Practices Act

American Subcontractor Association National Awards

• 2007   Chapter of the Year for < 100 Members
• 2007   Bill Green President of the Year
• 2006   Outstanding Service Award received by Chuck Cambron
• 2005   Government Relations Award for Merit for “Candidates Night”-

Mayoral Forum

• 2004-2006   Golden Hammer Award for being the “ Best Place in the US for Subcontractors” based on the Policy Environment Report Card of the U.S.
• 2001-2006   An Exemplary Chapter of the Year
• 2005   Chosen for Champion Pilot Program (Grow Membership)
• 2004   Outstanding Industry Relations Award
• 2003   Leonard A Weiss Awards for Excellence in Government Relations
• 2001   Leonard A Weiss Awards for Excellence in Government Relations

Other Accomplishments

• 2006   First Partnership for Subcontractors with OSHA (Safety Health Initiative Partnership Agreement - SHIP)
• 2005   Negotiation Seminar Series
• 2005   Community Giving Initiated
• 2003   First Annual Membership Directory Published - Doubled in Size since 1999
• 2003   First Annual Awards Banquet for Construction Industry Community
• 2001   First Annual Golf Tournament