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New Mexico MainStreet celebrates 40 years of community development
October 16, 2025People and projects that made a significant local impact honored SANTA FE — Since 1985, New Mexico MainStreet (NMMS), a program of the NM Economic Development Department, has supported communities across the state with free technical assistance and...
San Pedro, Lordsburg officially designated as “NM MainStreet” programs
October 15, 2025EDD helps revitalize communities SANTA FE — After completing New Mexico MainStreet’s (NMMS) Accelerator Program, Revitalize San Pedro Partnership and Lordsburg Economic Advancement Project (LEAP) are now designated New Mexico MainStreet programs. The...
New Mexico opens Mexico City office to boost trade and tourism
October 9, 2025The State of New Mexico today announced the opening of its new Economic Development Department and Tourism office at the World Trade Center in Mexico City, marking a major step in strengthening trade, tourism and cross-border collaboration.Governor...
New Mexico ranks high in manufacturing growth: 6th in employment, 5th in wage
October 8, 2025In celebration of Manufacturing Week, the New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) announces continued strong national rankings in employment and wage growth within the manufacturing sector. Governor Michelle Lujan GrishamCabinet Secretary...
State Job Training awards to boost skills of 225 New Mexicans
October 3, 2025The New Mexico Economic Development Department announced that its Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP) will provide up to $2.2 million to 12 companies, supporting training for 225 employees across the state.Governor Michelle Lujan GrishamCabinet...
State awards $2.2M to connect 22,000 youth with outdoor programs
October 1, 2025The New Mexico Economic Development Department awarded $2,178,029 through its Outdoor Equity Fund to 61 programs that will provide outdoor education and career training to more than 22,000 youth across the state, with a special emphasis on low-income...
All-electric school bus pilot ready to roll in New Mexico
September 29, 2025GreenPower Motor Company Inc. (“GreenPower”) and the New Mexico Economic Development Department have announced the deployment of the New Mexico All-Electric, Purpose-Built, Zero-Emission School Bus Pilot Project at two Las Vegas public schools and a...
New grant to strengthen New Mexico’s Creative Economy
September 29, 2025Organizations that support creative industries across New Mexico now have access to new grant funding of up to $62,500 designed to strengthen the state’s growing creative economy.Governor Michelle Lujan GrishamCabinet Secretary Rob BlackDeputy...
New Mexico #1 in family income growth, top 3 nationwide in household gains
September 25, 2025New Mexico families saw the fastest income growth in the nation last year, while overall household income growth ranked among the top three states, according to newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS).Gov....
Spaceport America Open House Set for Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025
September 14, 2025Spaceport America will be hosting a free open house event on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.Spaceport America Open House Set for Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025LAS CRUCES, N.M. (Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025) – Spaceport America will be hosting a...