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Outdoor recreation drives $3.6 billion, 31,000 jobs in New Mexico

Outdoor recreation drives $3.6 billion, 31,000 jobs in New Mexico

March 11, 2026New federal data show outdoor recreation contributed $ $3.6 billion to New Mexico’s economy and supported more than 31,000 jobs in 2024, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).Gov. Michelle Lujan GrishamCabinet Secretary Rob BlackDeputy...

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...

State approves $1.7M in training funds for 67 jobs

December 22, 2025Seven companies have been awarded funding to reimburse training costs for 67 New Mexicans through $1.7 million in Job Training Incentive Program grants awarded in December.  Cabinet Secretary Rob BlackDeputy Cabinet Secretary Isaac Romero...

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...

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...

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...

New Mexico job support program supports 38 employees in May

May 31, 2025SANTA FE — The New Mexico Economic Development Department approved over $648,000 in May to support job training for 38 New Mexican workers through its Job Training Incentive Program, helping both new applicants and returning businesses expand their...

Launch event for new tech careers opportunity for Veterans

May 20, 2025SANTA FE — Nonprofit VetsinTech is launching a New Mexico Chapter to support the state’s veterans and growing technology sector. The launch event on May 23 in Santa Fe will facilitate networking and highlight career opportunities.