This joint memorial requests the Governor of New Mexico to establish a task force aimed at studying the needs of frontier areas within the state. Frontier areas are defined as unincorporated, sparsely populated regions that lack access to essential services and resources, particularly affecting low-income communities of color. The memorial highlights the challenges faced by these communities, including political exclusion, outdated infrastructure, and reliance on volunteer labor for service delivery. It proposes the community-operated infrastructure network model as a potential solution to improve service efficiency and reduce costs through shared resources.

The task force will consist of representatives from various state departments and community members, tasked with assessing the current government services and infrastructure available in frontier areas. It will also review existing statutes and rules to identify necessary amendments to support the establishment of community-operated infrastructure networks. The study aims to explore financial investments, incentives for creating these networks, and strategies to replace volunteers with trained staff. The task force is required to provide periodic updates to legislative committees and submit a final report with findings and recommendations by November 1, 2025.