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EDD Press Releases
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307 trainees assisted through state job training program
August 4, 2025The New Mexico Economic Development Department has approved support for 307 trainees across 12 companies in June and July through its statewide Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP), with over $3.6 million in potential funding.307 trainees assisted...
State grant will fuel local creative economy
August 4, 2025The New Mexico Arts & Cultural Districts (ACD) Pilot Grant Program is a one-time collaborative initiative organized by New Mexico Arts, EDD’s Mainstreet program, and the Creative Industries Division to demonstrate the economic potential and cultural...
New Mexico awards $258K to economic development projects across 11 counties
July 25, 2025Twelve projects spanning eleven New Mexico counties will receive economic development grants totaling $258,500 to create jobs, support local businesses, and strengthen growth, including rural economies. New Mexico awards $258K to economic...
Two New Mexico projects advance in $160M innovation competition
July 24, 2025New Mexico is making national waves with two homegrown initiatives, Quantum Moonshot and Energized Watershed, named among just 29 semifinalists in the U.S. National Science Foundation’s (NFC) $160 million Regional Innovation Engines competition.Contact:...
Help Build New Mexico’s Future: Join Our Economic Development Team
July 21, 2025SANTA FE — The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) is hiring for a wide range of positions that offer professionals the chance to make a meaningful impact across the state.
Company reviving long-shuttered ethanol plant receives support through New Mexico EDD
July 17, 2025SANTA FE — Navitas Global, an advanced ethanol production facility in Portales, has been awarded LEDA assistance to add jobs and expand operations through a program administered by the New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD).
Pacific Fusion pursues locating $1B research facility in Albuquerque
July 16, 2025ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Economic Development Department and Pacific Fusion announced today that the company has signed a memorandum of understanding with the state to pursue the siting of a research and development facility in Albuquerque.
Local climate solutions company awarded EDD funding
July 9, 2025SANTA FE — Spiritus Technologies PBC, a company engaged in sustainable carbon removal, has been awarded state LEDA assistance to add jobs and expand its footprint in New Mexico, through a program administered by the New Mexico Economic Development...
Local family-run distillery awarded state funds to expand in Taos
July 7, 2025SANTA FE — Rolling Still Distillery, a women-owned, family-run craft distillery, has been awarded state economic assistance to add jobs and relocate manufacturing through a program administered by the New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD).
$2 million awarded to enhance access to outdoor spaces
July 1, 2025Santa Fe — The New Mexico Economic Development Department’s Outdoor Recreation Division has awarded $2 million in the latest round of the Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grants, supporting outdoor access, conservation, and economic vitality across the state.