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Volunteer Firefighter Retirement Program Overview

Join PERA as we provide you with more information about PERA's Volunteer Firefighter Retirement Program on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at 1pm via Zoom.

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PERA & PERA SmartSave Early Career Seminar

This virtual seminar is great for new PERA members but is open to everyone. Come learn more about your retirement plans now.

Thursday, January 12, 2023 at 9:00 am
Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 9:00 am
Thursday, July 13, 2023 at 9:00 am
Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 9:00 am

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PERA & PERA SmartSave Mid Career Seminar

This seminar is geared toward members in the mid-career stretch, but is open to all. Come learn more about your retirement.

Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 9:00 am
Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 9:00 am
Thursday, August 10, 2023 at 9:00 am
Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 9:00 am

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PERA & PERA SmartSave Retirement Seminar

This virtual seminar is great for retirement ready PERA members. Come learn more about your retirement plans now.

Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 9:00 am
Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 9:00 am
Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 9:00 am
Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 9:00 am

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News & Announcements

CIO Michael Shackelford featured in Emerging Manager Monthly

CIO Michael Shackelford featured in Emerging Manager Monthly where he talks about the value of diversity within investment teams.

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PERA Board State Member Vacancy

​Due to a recent PERA Board of Trustees resignation, the PERA Board is inviting vested state members to apply for one state member position.

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2023 COLA Update

PERA retirees will be receiving a .5% (half of one percent) compounding COLA, which will be included with your 2023 July benefit payment.

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PERA COLA Overview

Are you wanting to learn more about how PERA’s Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) works? Or are you a COLA-eligible retiree wanting an update on what you’ll be receiving in 2023? Join us as we hear from PERA leadership on the current COLA guidelines and get an update on PERA’s investments, funding, membership, and economic impact to PERA members and New Mexico.

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2023 Election to the Board of Trustees

The PERA Board of Trustees is calling for nominations for one state, county, and retired member position.

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