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...
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...
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...