Senate Joint Memorial 2 requests the Governor of New Mexico to appoint a task force dedicated to studying the needs of frontier areas within the state. These areas, characterized as sparsely populated and lacking municipal status, face significant challenges in accessing essential services such as healthcare, clean drinking water, and communication resources. The task force will include representatives from various state departments and community members, and its objectives will encompass assessing current government services, available infrastructure, and potential amendments to statutes that could enhance service delivery in these regions.

The memorial emphasizes the potential benefits of implementing a community-operated infrastructure network model, which could improve service efficiency and reduce costs through shared resources. The task force is tasked with exploring methodologies for financial investment in frontier areas, identifying incentives for establishing these networks, and considering how to transition from a reliance on volunteer labor to a more sustainable model with trained staff. The task force is expected to provide periodic updates to legislative committees and submit a final report with findings and recommendations by November 1, 2025.