News & Announcements


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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Redesigned W-4P

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) redesigned the W-4P in 2022 with substantial changes to the federal tax withholding elections available.

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PERA's FY 2022 Financial Reports Available for Review

PERA’s fiscal year 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Popular Annual Financial Report are released and available for review.

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2022 1099R Forms Available In RIO

PERA retirees can now access their 2022 1099R Forms in RIO

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PERA receives awards for Financial Reporting & Administration

PERA received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting and the Public Pension Coordinating Council Award for Administration

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PERA Announces Michael Shackelford as Chief Investment Officer

The Public Employees Retirement Association of New Mexico, a leading retirement system, announced that Michael Shackelford has been named as Chief Investment Officer of the nearly $17 billion Trust Fund.

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1 Tip to Financial Freedom

Join us as we provide you with one tip to financial freedom as an active PERA member so that you are financially secure in retirement!

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Donut Know What We'd Do Without You

In honor of National Donut Day, we will talk with current and past PERA leaders as they talk about the last 75 years of PERA's legacy...and eat donuts.

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