February 3, 2026SANTA FE – Historic Downtown Farmington has been granted state authorization as an Arts & Cultural District following the successful completion of the Arts & Cultural District start up benchmarks, becoming the 11th NM community to earn state...
State launches NM CreativeCon series to boost creative economy
February 1, 2026New Mexico is investing in its creative economy with a new statewide event series, NM CreativeCon, offering business workshops and networking opportunities to creative professionals across the state.Governor Michelle Lujan GrishamCabinet Secretary Rob...
Lovington BBQ joint gets state funding for expansion
January 28, 2026TD’s Brew & BBQ, a Lovington-based maker of BBQ sauces and spice rubs, has been awarded state economic assistance to create 16 local jobs and expand operations through a program administered by the New Mexico Economic Development Department...
Canadian manufacturer picks Las Cruces for their 1st U.S. facility
January 27, 2026A Canadian pipe manufacturing company, Endurance Technologies, Inc., has selected Las Cruces as the site of its first U.S. facility, bringing dozens of jobs and more than $50 million in economic impact to New Mexico over the next decade.Governor...
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...