Press Releases
EDD Press Releases
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Science & Technology Business Start Up Grant Application Open
September 3, 2024SANTA FE, N.M. – Applications are now being accepted for the Science & Technology Business Startup Grant from the New Mexico Economic Development Department.
New Mexico Economic Development Department’s Louise Marquez Receives Certified Economic Developer Designation
August 29, 2024SANTA FE, N.M. – Today, the NM Economic Development Department (EDD) announced Louise Marquez received her Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) credentials from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). CEcD designation is a nationally...
Monthly job training funds will assist 7 NM companies, create up to 44 jobs
August 28, 2024SANTA FE, N.M. – In the first monthly meeting of FY 2025, the Job Training Incentive Program Board approved funding for up to 44 New Mexico employees for a maximum total reimbursement of $747,053, New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) Acting...
Outdoor Recreation Division Announces $3.2M Awarded to 17 Projects
August 12, 2024SANTA FE, N.M. – The Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD) of the New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) announces the fifth and final round of FY24 Trails+ Grant recipients to support the growth of New Mexico’s outdoor recreation (OR) workforce...
Ebon Solar picks New Mexico for major solar factory
August 7, 2024ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Today, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and Ebon Solar jointly announced an estimated $942 million investment in New Mexico’s solar industry.
Planned soundstage at NMSU expected to significantly impact local, state economies
August 7, 2024A planned $15 million soundstage complex at New Mexico State University’s Arrowhead Park is expected to attract film and television projects that will draw millions of dollars to the area and help creative media students earn valuable experience.
New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division Now Accepting Grant Applications
August 5, 2024SANTA FE, N.M. – The New Mexico Economic Development Department’s Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD) Director Karina Armijo announced the opening of both the Outdoor Equity Fund (OEF) and the Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grant. Both grant programs opened...
Shani Harvie Appointed as First Director of Creative Industries Division
August 1, 2024SANTA FE, N.M. – The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) has announced the appointment of Shani Harvie as director of the newly established Creative Industries Division (CID).
NM outdoor recreation businesses expect continued growth
August 1, 2024SANTA FE, N.M. – More than two-thirds of outdoor recreation businesses in New Mexico expect to expand in the next three years, according to a new survey released today by the New Mexico Economic Development Department’s Outdoor Recreation Division...
New Mexico Economic Development Department Requests Public Input on the Statewide Strategic Plan
July 29, 2024SANTA FE, N.M. – The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) requests public input to inform the statewide strategic plan. As defined in Senate Bill 112, the purpose of the plan is to diversify the state economy away from reliance on natural...