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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.

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PERA & PERA SmartSave Mid Career Seminar

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

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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.

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News & Announcements

2024 1099R Forms

2024 1099R forms have been mailed and are available via RIO Self-Service

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PERA receives three awards for Financial Reporting & Administration

PERA has received the the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its fiscal year ended June 30, 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, the GFOA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting for its fiscal year ended June 30, 2023 Popular Annual Financial Report, and the Public Pension Coordinating Council (PPCC) Public Pension Standards Award for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024.

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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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2024 COLA Update

PERA retirees will be receiving a .5% (half of one percent) compounding COLA, which will be included with your 2024 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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