How to Join
What? You're not a member of IPANM? Are you kidding?
You're missing out on forming relationships with a great group of people who will watch your back while also helping you to build your business. The networking opportunities alone are well worth the annual dues. A membership in IPANM is an investment in your company's future and in the industry as a whole.
Application Form (On-line or print and mail)
Deductibility of Dues
Twenty-three percent of your 2011 dues was used as lobbying expense. Therefore, 77 percent of your IPANM dues are deductible in calculating your taxable income for the fiscal year in which the dues were paid.
Key Benefits
Legislative Lobbying--IPANM has created, lobbied for, and successfully backed the passage of numerous pieces of legislation benefiting our industry and the people of New Mexico. We monitor lawmaker activities and get involved on state and national levels when necessary.
Regulatory Oversight--IPANM provides its members with critical information and representation on current and proposed regulations. To protect industry interests, our representatives sit on committees and task forces that help shape regulatory policy. IPANM provides legal and expert witness support to contest unfair regulation.
Technical Education and Networking Opportunities--Our annual meeting is a great opportunity to meet dozens of industry leaders and government officials. We bring in excellent speakers who brief us on the latest trends, opportunities, and challenges. IPANM also hosts regional training/education sessions and presentations throughout the year.
Media and Public Education--Without oil and natural gas, the modern world would stop working--instantly. And yet, the general public has little understanding of its complete dependence on petroleum. Even worse, professional attack groups use the news media to slander our industry with false accusations, junk science, and wild distortions. Their continuous smear campaign has led to over-regulation and unnecessary restrictions, which endanger our state and national economies as well as our national security. IPANM is working to right this wrong by regularly communicating with journalists to help them understand and accurately report on our industry. When the eco-attackers strike we are quick to debunk their distortions, half-truths, and outright lies with details, facts, and analyses of the big picture. Additionally, we support the National Energy Education Development project (NEED), which trains teachers in how to educate children about the importance of petroleum.
Independent Petroleum Association of New Mexico
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