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State program to revitalize downtown economies gets national recognition
June 23, 2025SANTA FE — Thirty-two districts in New Mexico were designated as Main Street America programs and NM MainStreet has been relicensed as a Coordinating Program, one of more than 40 networks nationally working to create high-quality places and strong...
Strong growth across New Mexico counties reported in economic summaries
June 20, 2025SANTA FE — The New Mexico Economic Development Department released its quarterly statewide and county Economic Summaries, which reflect strong economic growth across many of our target industry sectors, including green and sustainable energy, sustainable...
Seven NM districts win grants for economic development
June 12, 2025SANTA FE — NM MainStreet and the NM Resiliency Alliance awarded Resilient Communities Fund seed grants to economic development projects in seven MainStreet districts.
$3M available for enriching outdoor youth programs
June 3, 2025SANTA FE — The New Mexico Economic Development Department’s Outdoor Recreation Division invites organizations to apply for the FY26 Outdoor Equity Fund, supporting programs that connect youth from communities across New Mexico to enriching outdoor...
New Mexico job support program supports 38 employees in May
May 31, 2025SANTA FE — The New Mexico Economic Development Department approved over $648,000 in May to support job training for 38 New Mexican workers through its Job Training Incentive Program, helping both new applicants and returning businesses expand their...
State seeks public members for new Technology & Innovation Board
May 24, 2025SANTA FE — The New Mexico Economic Development Department is seeking applicants for a new advisory board to help shape the state’s growing technology and innovation sectors.
Launch event for new tech careers opportunity for Veterans
May 20, 2025SANTA FE — Nonprofit VetsinTech is launching a New Mexico Chapter to support the state’s veterans and growing technology sector. The launch event on May 23 in Santa Fe will facilitate networking and highlight career opportunities.
New Mexico accelerates global partnerships with NMexus launch
May 19, 2025ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico Economic Development Department Secretary Rob Black hosted local and international business leaders today for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the NMexus Center, a new business accelerator established to boost foreign direct investment...
The future starts here: New Mexico EDD launches division to fuel next-gen business and innovation
May 19, 2025SANTA FE — New Mexico is advancing its commitment to economic development in science and technology by establishing a Technology and Innovation Office (TIO) along with more than $90 million in new funding.
$275,000 awarded to increase food access in New Mexico
May 15, 2025SANTA FE — Today, the New Mexico Economic Development Department announced $275,000 in grants to eight businesses and organizations expanding food access in underserved communities across the state.