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Economic Development Department seeks input on $40 million innovation fund
January 15, 2026The New Mexico Economic Development Department’s Technology and Innovation Office is inviting stakeholders to help shape a new $40 million fund designed to support early-stage innovation and commercialization across the state.Governor Michelle Lujan...
New Mexico accelerates business expansion with Site Readiness program
January 13, 2026Less than a year after the Site Readiness Act became law, the New Mexico Economic Development Department has evaluated 47 development sites statewide, launched a public site readiness map and established a new board to certify sites for business...
Route 66 Centennial Passport spotlights MainStreet businesses
January 9, 2026Collect stickers in ten districts along the Mother Road SANTA FE — Ten New Mexico MainStreet districts along the iconic Route 66 highway invite travelers to visit local businesses and collect stickers as part of the Route 66 Centennial Passport program....
GreenPower Motor Company Chooses New Mexico for Advanced EV Manufacturing Facility
January 8, 2026Electric vehicle manufacturer GreenPower Motor Company (NASDAQ: GP) today announced they have reached an agreement with the New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) to establish operations in Santa Teresa, NM.Governor Michelle Lujan GrishamEDD...
State invests $463,000 to support creative ecosystem across New Mexico
January 6, 2026New Mexico is investing $463,577 in its creative economy, awarding grants to nine organizations that help entrepreneurs grow and sustain creative businesses statewide.Governor Michelle Lujan GrishamCabinet Secretary Rob BlackDeputy Cabinet Secretary...
New Mexico commits $11.9M to expand border planning and infrastructure
December 30, 2025The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) and the New Mexico Border Authority (NMBA) are expanding the state’s investment in border planning and infrastructure development with an additional $4.2 million in funding.Governor Michelle Lujan...
State approves $1.7M in training funds for 67 jobs
December 22, 2025Seven companies have been awarded funding to reimburse training costs for 67 New Mexicans through $1.7 million in Job Training Incentive Program grants awarded in December. Cabinet Secretary Rob BlackDeputy Cabinet Secretary Isaac Romero...
EDD announces 20 awardees for Capital Connect bilingual business-support program
December 19, 2025SANTA FE — The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) has selected 20 small businesses from across the state to participate in the inaugural cohort of Capital Connect, the agency’s new bilingual program designed to help local entrepreneurs...
State awards science and technology grants to 19 companies
December 10, 2025New Mexico’s Economic Development Department awarded grants to 19 tech startups – more than double the previous high — as the state ramps up efforts to boost its homegrown tech sector.Governor Michelle Lujan GrishamCabinet Secretary Rob BlackDeputy...
$1.9M available for youth outdoor programs
December 9, 2025New Mexico’s pioneering Outdoor Equity Fund program will open its final fiscal year 2026 application window January 1-31, with $1.9 million available as demand for the grants continues to climb.Gov. Michelle Lujan GrishamCabinet Secretary Rob...