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State job training incentive program supports 46 high-wage jobs for November
December 3, 2025Governor Michelle Lujan GrishamCabinet Secretary Rob BlackDeputy Cabinet Secretary Isaac Romero Contact: Chris ChaffinChris.Chaffin@edd.nm.gov(505) 490-7962 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:December 3, 2025 The New Mexico Economic Development Department committed...
State awards $3.2M in Trails+ Grants supporting 105 jobs
December 2, 2025The Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grant has awarded over $3.2 million to 18 outdoor infrastructure projects across New Mexico.Gov. Michelle Lujan GrishamCabinet Secretary Rob BlackDeputy Cabinet Secretary Isaac RomeroORD Director Karina Armijo Contact:...
State grants up to $25,000 available for New Mexico creative businesses
December 1, 2025Established creative businesses in New Mexico can apply for state grants up to $25,000, aimed at strengthening operations and supporting long-term growth.Governor Michelle Lujan GrishamCabinet Secretary Rob BlackDeputy Cabinet Secretary Isaac Romero...
Castelion chooses New Mexico as home for “Project Ranger,” its newest hypersonic manufacturing campus
November 17, 2025Castelion, a defense technology company, today announced that it has officially selected Sandoval County, New Mexico, as the site for Project Ranger, a 1,000-acre solid rocket motor manufacturing campus.Governor Michelle Lujan GrishamCabinet Secretary...
EDD launches bilingual program to help businesses access capital
November 14, 2025The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) is now accepting applications for Capital Connect, a new bilingual program designed to help small businesses overcome barriers to accessing capital.Governor Michelle Lujan GrishamCabinet Secretary...
State job training program poised to support up to 252 jobs
November 3, 2025The New Mexico Economic Development Department’s (EDD) job training program has approved up to $4.6 million in funding for 12 companies to help train 252 workers.Governor Michelle Lujan GrishamCabinet Secretary Rob BlackDeputy Cabinet Secretary Isaac...
Creative Industries announces first round awardees of ACD Pilot Grant program
October 30, 2025Ten projects across New Mexico have been awarded Arts & Cultural District (ACD) Pilot Grants, powering economic growth and celebrating the cultural identities of local creative districts.Governor Michelle Lujan GrishamCabinet Secretary Rob...
Governors unveil Rocky Mountain gas road map for U.S. & Asia
October 20, 2025New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon today released a first-of-its-kind infrastructure roadmap at a roundtable with Japanese Ambassador Shigeo Yamada to position responsibly produced Rocky Mountain natural gas as...
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...