The Community, Business & Rural Development staff (CBRD) are located in the regions they serve in every corner of the state. They assist businesses and communities in a broad variety of economic development needs. Learn more about CBRD.
More plains than peaks, this region’s serene, short-grass prairie is dotted with hidden lakes. Once the domain of Santa Fe Trail pioneers and cattle barons, the northeast remains home to working ranches, dairy production, storied stops along Route 66, and the state’s large portfolio of wind farms.
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Tim Hagaman
Mora Office
(505) 862-2322
Tim.Hagaman@state.nm.us
This region is home to many of New Mexico’s tribes, pueblos, and nations including the Navajo Nation, Zuni, the state’s largest pueblo, and the Jicarilla Apache Nation. Internationally recognized arts and culture combine with outdoor recreation plus oil & gas resources and a growing renewable energy portfolio, including a 50-megawatt facility slated to be the third-largest solar project on tribal land in the nation.
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Lorraine Ruggles
Bernalillo Office
(505) 490-7662
Lorrainel.Ruggles@state.nm.us
Albuquerque, abbreviated as ABQ, is the most populous city in the U.S. state of New Mexico. Home to the University of New Mexico, Sandia National Laboratories, Kirtland Air Force Base, and several major healthcare employers, the economy of Albuquerque centers on science, medicine, technology, commerce, education, entertainment, and culture outlets.
Rio Rancho is the largest city and economic hub of Sandoval County, part of the expansive Albuquerque metropolitan area.
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Max Gruner
Albuquerque Office: (505) 412.5036
Tribal Liaison
Max.Gruner@state.nm.us
Known for its stunning outdoor recreation, the region offers epic blue skies, snowy mountain peaks, incredible vistas at White Sands National Monument, and the irresistible spectacle of Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Industries include oil and gas, tourism, and energy, along with arts, culture, and history that range from fine art to the truly out of this world-ness of UFO culture.
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Susie Russell
Roswell Office
(575) 626-6653
SusanL.Russell@state.nm.us
Traditionally a region for mining, agriculture and trade, this region has significantly diversified while maintaining its roots. Agriculture and value added production, including around its world famous green chile and pecans, play a major economic role in the region along with aerospace and aviation, arts and culture, and a quickly growing port of entry with Mexico plus a more galactic port of entry in the form of Spaceport America.
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Louise Marquez
Las Cruces Office
(575) 430-1232
Louise.Marquez2@state.nm.us
Known for tremendous natural beauty, northern New Mexico is home to mountain landscapes, natural hot springs, and wild rivers, all of which have drawn artists for generations to Abiquiú, Santa Fe, and Taos. Eight Native American pueblos dot the region, and six ski areas draw visitors for year-round recreation. Tourism and travel play a large part in the region economically, as does film & TV production, ranching, and outdoor recreation.
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Peter Mitchell
Santa Fe Office
(505) 827-2199 or (505) 570-7796
Peter.Mitchell@state.nm.us
An ideal climate, three national research laboratories, three US Air Force Bases, the internationally recognized Spaceport America, and three testing facilities plus 15,000 square miles of restricted air space all combine to create a superior environment for aerospace and aviation companies.
“Our Virgin Galactic adventure has been intertwined with New Mexico and Spaceport America right from the start.
New Mexico will become one of the very few places on this beautiful planet of ours, which regularly launches humans into to space.”
With $3B+ being invested as part of productioncenters created by Netflix and NBCUniversal, New Mexico is a rapidly accelerating media hub and offers beautiful locations, history, culture, and one of the largest crew bases in the country, plus a very generous refundable tax credit.
“New Mexico provides an outstanding production and business environment in close proximity to Los Angeles with some of the best crews and creative talent in the world.
It allows us to be more nimble in executing our production plans while cementing the status of the region as one of the leading production centers in North America.”
RT @NMFilmOffice: The New Mexico Film Office’s statement on the incident that occurred on the set of Rust on October 21, 2021: https://t.co…
Read MoreThe Northwestern New Mexico Virtual Business Finance Fair will be held on October 20 at 12pm. Take this opportunity to connect with local lenders and other lending resources. #NMEcon #NMBFF
Read MoreThis partnership ticks all our boxes: rural jobs, career paths, revitalization, diversification, and clean energy. Welcome to WTEC! In case you missed the big announcement in Chamberino on Fri, check out the video on the @mveda fb page #NMEcon...
Read MoreThe state is supporting the WTEC expansion with $2M from the LEDA Job Creation Fund. “we are committed to growing jobs in all parts of the state so families can achieve economic security and prosper.” @AliciaJKeyes @DACinformation @MVEDA #NMEcon ...
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RT @GovMLG: WTEC is expanding into New Mexico, bringing 315 renewable energy manufacturing jobs to Doña Ana County. We've said all along t…
Read MoreWTEC is the leading manufacturer of steel cables that drive wind & solar projects. To be closer to new energy development in the west, they chose NM over TX due to strong outreach and partnerships. @MVEDA @GovMLG @AliciaJKeyes #NMEcon https://t...
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RT @ABQBizFirst: “Maggie Moore(s)" is set to employ 60 crew members and 150 background and extras.
Read MoreKelly Tomblin – President & CEO, El Paso Electric - is excited about the partnership on this project with WTEC, @DACinformation @MVEDA @GovMLG @NMLegislature @AliciaJKeyes @ElPasoElectric #NMEcon https://t.co/ie7NlcGa8j
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Kevin Bate, Executive VP of WTEC says that the company is excited about the expansion in Dona Ana. He credits the huge support of the state, county, and the work ethic of the local residents. Very inspiring! @MVEDA @GovMLG @NMLegislature @AliciaJKeye...
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Correction! Job announcement in Dona County with WTEC is live on facebook here: @DACinformation @CrucesSunNews @MVEDA @GovMLG @NMLegislature @AliciaJKeyes @ElPasoElectric #NMEcon https://t.co/sWvkq3L5WE
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New Mexico Economic
Development Department
Joseph M. Montoya Building
1100 S. St. Francis Drive
Santa Fe, NM 87505-4147
Mailing Address:
New Mexico Economic
Development Department
P.O. Box 20003
Santa Fe, NM 87504-5003
Main number: (505) 827-0300
Fax: (505) 827-0328
The mission of the New Mexico Economic Development Department is to Improve the lives of New Mexico families by increasing economic opportunities and providing a place for businesses to thrive.
