Further Contact Information:
Joshua Smith
Infrastructure Program Manager
505-469-3064
joshua.smith@edd.nm.gov
Jackie Thornburg
Program Support Specialist
505-470-1178
jackie.thornburg@edd.nm.gov
The New Mexico Economic Development Department is announcing that twelve additional sites across the state have been designated as Strategic Economic Development Sites through the Site Readiness Program. This marks another important step in preparing competitive, investment‑ready locations that can support long‑term economic growth in New Mexico.
The designations reflect a rigorous evaluation process conducted in partnership with Global Location Strategies (GLS) and the New Mexico Economic Development Department. Through this program, sites are evaluated to identify and prepare locations for future business development, making it easier for companies to locate and grow in New Mexico.
These twelve new designations, in addition to the first five announced on February 16, 2026, demonstrate NM EDD’s ongoing commitment to strengthening the state’s economic foundation and expanding investment‑ready opportunities across New Mexico. Each site was reviewed for key readiness factors including infrastructure, utility access, workforce considerations, development capacity, and alignment with statewide economic priorities and was confirmed to meet the criteria outlined in the Strategic Economic Development Site Readiness Act.
Designated Sites