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$6.6 Million in Capital Outlay Funding Awarded to Public Infrastructure Projects in Six New Mexico MainStreet Districts
December 2, 2024Santa Fe, N.M. – Today, the New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) and New Mexico MainStreet (NMMS) awarded $6.6 million in Capital Outlay funding to six revitalization projects in affiliated NMMS Districts to improve safety, create vibrant...
EDD awards seven Science & Technology Business Startup Grants
November 25, 2024SANTA FE, N.M. — New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) Secretary-Designate Rob Black announced today that the Office of Strategy, Science and Technology has awarded Science & Technology Business Startup Grants to seven burgeoning...
From Trails to Jobs: Outdoor Recreation drives $3.2 billion economic impact in New Mexico
November 22, 2024SANTA FE, N.M. — The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) has released new data exhibiting outdoor recreation’s powerful and positive economic impact on New Mexico’s economy. According to the latest data from the BEA Outdoor...
Shop local and save this holiday season
November 22, 2024SANTA FE, N.M. — The New Mexico Departments of Economic Development, Tourism, and Taxation and Revenue encourage New Mexicans and visitors to shop at small businesses during the holiday season. During the holiday giving season, it’s important to shop...
State job training funds approved for 98 New Mexico employees
November 19, 2024SANTA FE, N.M. – Economic Development Department Secretary-Designate Rob Black announced today that nine businesses have been approved for Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP) grants to assist in hiring and training up to 94 employees and four...
New Mexico invests $4.3 million in outdoor recreation and trail restoration
November 18, 2024SANTA FE, N.M. – New Mexico Economic Development Department’s (EDD) Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD) is pleased to announce $4.3M in Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grant awards to 16 recipients across 10 counties. The Trails+ Grant program supports the...
New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division announces $851,400 in grants to support youth outdoor programs
November 12, 2024SANTA FE, N.M. – New Mexico Economic Development Department’s (EDD) Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD) proudly announces the award of $851,400 in grants to 43 organizations as part of the Fiscal Year 2025 Outdoor Equity Fund (OEF). These grants will...
Economic Development Department publishes updated resource handbook, including Spanish
November 4, 2024SANTA FE, N.M. – New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) Secretary-Designate Rob Black announces the updated publication of the department’s resource-rich Toolbox in both English and Spanish. The Toolbox guides businesses and communities to...
Gerardo Fierro appointed as Executive Director at Border Authority
October 29, 2024SANTA FE, N.M. – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has named Gerardo Fierro as the executive director of the New Mexico Border Authority executive director. Fierro is a transportation analyst, logistics expert, and former business owner.
State Announces First C-Pace Financing in Santa Fe
October 28, 2024SANTA FE, N.M. – The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) announced today that New Mexico’s first financing under a new program to boost clean and sustainable investments in commercial properties has closed on a historic property in Santa...