NEW MEXICO ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Creativity, innovation,
and a constant state
of growth.

Economic growth
starts with neighborhoods and communities.

ALICIA J. KEYES
Cabinet Secretary, New Mexico Economic Development

New Mexico Measures Up

$3B

invested in the state by
major film and TV studios
like Netflix and NBC

6

total national
laboratories plus
major research
universities

310

sunshine filled
days per year
on average

$3B

invested in the state by
major film and TV studios
like Netflix and NBC

6

total national
laboratories plus
major research
universities

310

sunshine filled
days per year
on average

Explore New Mexico Regions

New Mexico is a state rich with resources both natural and some would say, supernatural. Our magic aside, discover the regions of our great state and the benefits they offer to business, both local and global by clicking a link below.

North Central NM
Albuquerque & Surrounding
Northeast NM
Southwest NM
Southeast NM

Your Regional Representative
Lorraine Ruggles
Bernalillo Office
(505) 490-7662
Lorrainel.Ruggles@state.nm.us

Explore the
Northwest Region

Key Industries | New Mexico

AEROSPACE & AVIATION

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.

Latest News in Aerospace

Virgin Galactic founder Sir Richard Branson

NEW MEXICO VISIONARIES

“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.”

FILM & TELEVISION

Disruptor Series: Netflix
co-CEO Ted Sarandos

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.

Intelligent Manufacturing

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.

Latest News in Aerospace

Virgin Galactic founder Sir Richard Branson

NEW MEXICO VISIONARIES

“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.”

OUTDOOR RECREATION

Disruptor Series: Netflix
co-CEO Ted Sarandos

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.

Sustainable & Green Energy

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.

Latest News in Aerospace

Virgin Galactic founder Sir Richard Branson

NEW MEXICO VISIONARIES

“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.”

BIOSCIENCES

Disruptor Series: Netflix
co-CEO Ted Sarandos

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.

SUSTAINABLE & VALUE-ADDED AGRICULTURE

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.

Latest News in Aerospace

Virgin Galactic founder Sir Richard Branson

NEW MEXICO VISIONARIES

“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.”

CYBERSECURITY

Disruptor Series: Netflix
co-CEO Ted Sarandos

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.

GLOBAL TRADE

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.

Latest News in Aerospace

Virgin Galactic founder Sir Richard Branson

NEW MEXICO VISIONARIES

“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.”

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