L to R: NMAC President Tyler Massey, San Juan County Commissioner Scott Eckstein, and NMAC Executive Director Steve Kopelman.Rodeo, New Mexico - The prestigious NMAC Glass Flame Award was presented by the NMAC Board of Directors to San Juan County Commissioner Scott Eckstein, for his contributions to improve the quality of life in New Mexico for all citizens, at the NMAC Board of Directors dinner in Rodeo, New Mexico, on Thursday, October 13, 2016. The Glass Flame Award is given in recognition of members' outstanding leadership and dedication to NMAC and the people of New Mexico.

Scott Eckstein, who is departing NMAC's Board of Directors, received the Glass Flame Award for his years of devoted service to NMAC and the counties it serves. NMAC's Board of Directors is a governing body essential to identifying and advancing NMAC's policy initiatives on behalf of New Mexico's 33 counties.

Eckstein is completing his second term as the San Juan County Commissioner. He served on the NMAC Board of Directors since 2015. "Although he hasn't had a long tenure on the Board, Commissioner Eckstein has been an important and valuable board member," said Steve Kopelman NMAC Executive Director. "His insightful comments and sense of humor have contributed to the board discussions and environment. He will be missed." Scott Eckstein said, "Being a member of the NMAC Board has been a very rewarding experience that allowed me to become actively involved in county issues and the State of New Mexico as a whole. Additionally, I was able to meet and network with a lot of fantastic elected leaders from across the State."

The New Mexico Association of Counties is a non-profit, nonpartisan association representing and serving New Mexico's 33 counties. As a professional association of county elected officials and employees. NMAC supports and promotes the idea that all county elected officials and professional county employees should have the opportunity to act together to solve problems and to work for the progress of county governments in New Mexico. NMAC provides numerous programs and services to counties including legislative representation, self-insurance, legal assistance and professional development. Please contact Susan Mayes, 505.469.0042 or smayes@nmcounties.org or for more information and updates on our events, programs and other initiatives, visit www.nmcounties.org.