🚵‍♂️ Northern New Mexico’s newest jump park opens tomorrow—Saturday, July 19—at Picuris Pueblo!

Built with $500K support from our NM Outdoor Recreation Division Trails+ Grant.

See you on the trails!
#BikeNM #OutdoorNM #NMEcon

Come meet your governor and Cabinet Secretaries, including EDD Secretary Rob Black. Ask your questions, get needed resources on July 17 in Silver City. @govmlg.bsky.social #NMEcon

EDD Deputy Secretary sits with AREA VP Chad Matheson at a small round table in the KRQE Morning Show studio.

Deputy Secretary Isaac Romero discusses the new Tech and Innovation Office, "keeping the state at the forefront of quantum and technology development." #NMEcon #quantum #NMTIO www.krqe.com/news/communi... #NMEcon #Quantum #NMTIO

KRQE studios with AREA VP Chad Matheson (left) and EDD Deputy Secretary Isaac Romero (right). The interviewees are seated at a round table and there are monitors and cameras as they are being interviewed for the KRQE morning show.

Deputy Secretary Isaac Romero discusses the new Tech and Innovation Office, "keeping the state at the forefront of quantum and technology development." #NMEcon #quantum #NMTIO www.krqe.com/news/communi...

EDD Secretary Rob Black meets with European exchange delegation from the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) June 20 to join a discussion on how U.S. foreign policy influences small business participation in the international marketplace. #NMEcon

New Mexico's Tribal communities are an important piece of the economic stability in our state. We're committed to working together and strengthening these partnerships. Most importantly, we are here to listen. #NMEcon

Yesterday's announcement by Gov Lujan Grisham and EDD Secretary Black "positions NM as a magnet for future growth." "When you want to grow your company, and you want to do it in a way that's climate responsible, NM is the place to invest and grow!" #NMEcon #geothermal @govmlg.bsky.social

Pictured from left to right: Alfredo Fernandez - HIT Hub of Innovation & Technology; Juan Acereto - Mayors Office Ciudad Juarez; Isaac Romero - Deputy Secretary of EDD; Davin Lopez - Mesilla Valley Economic Development Alliance (MVEDA); Eric Montgomery - El Paso Electric Company

Isaac Romero - Deputy Secretary of EDD; Dolores Lucero - Former councilor, City of Las Cruces

EDD Deputy Secretary Isaac Romero was out at the Mesilla Valley Economic Development Alliance luncheon last week meeting with folks and sharing ideas. #NMEcon

NM sits squarely at the table during the Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference this week. EDD Secy Rob Black accompanies Gov Lujan Grisham to highlight our leadership in the advanced energy and manufacturing sectors and build new partnerships to continue to grow our economy. #NMEcon #Sustainable

How New Mexico Is Luring Film and TV Production as the Industry Battles 'Existential Crisis' | Video New Mexico's film office director Steve Graham sits down with TheWrap at Cannes to talk strategy and incentives.

EDD creating economic opportunities and paths for industry to thrive: Film Office Dir. Steve Graham on transforming the state into a production powerhouse through long-term investments. #NMecon #NewMexicoFilm #FilmIndustry @nmfilmoffice.bsky.social
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1500 New Jobs: Inside Secretary Black's Bold Economic Development Strategy - Best Place for Business Expansion | Sandoval County NM Sites May 15, 2025 marked a significant moment for New Mexico’s economic development future as Secretary Rob Black of the New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) delivered a compelling presentation...

A Bold Vision for New Mexico’s Economic Future
- NMexus: hub for foreign investment.
- 1,500+ Jobs: 7 companies set to open Albuquerque offices.
- Focus on Innovation: quantum computing and defense tech.
- Incentives & Infrastructure
#NMEcon

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David White, a native New Mexican with more than 25 years of banking and agricultural experience, has joined EDD as the new regional representative for Region 5, covering 7 counties in Southwest NM. #NMEcon ladailypost.com/edd-selects-...

State certifies ABQ space nonprofit as business incubator The New Mexico Economic Development Department on Monday announced it certified NewSpace Nexus, an Albuquerque-based nonprofit focused on advancing space innovation, as a business incubator.

We're excited to announce the certification of a new incubator - especially in the space sector, 1 of @govmlg and EDD's target industries. #NMEcon www.abqjournal.com/business/art...

OPINION: The Quantum State: A generational opportunity for national and economic security in NM New Mexico currently stands on the precipice of a global technology revolution as important to the next 50 years as semiconductors were to the last half century. In the coming

"NM finds itself in a unique position in America and the world to secure its position in the most important technology revolution of the next 20 years. Now is the time for this Land of Enchantment to be known by a new nickname — the Quantum State." #NMEcon #Quantum www.abqjournal.com/opinion/arti...

Building a strong trade future for New Mexico | Opinion History has taught us that protectionist trade policies do not work and often exacerbate the economic challenges they aim to address.

Great piece in the LC Sun News from Rep. Patricia Lundstrom on the importance of trade ports. www.lcsun-news.com/story/opinio... #NMEcon

New Mexico Wants to Be the Heart of Quantum Computing Partnerships between the state, its universities and its national labs demonstrate the Mountain West’s ambitions in quantum technology.

We love national recognition! EDD welcomes Colorado-based quantum company Mesa Quantum - just awarded our 1st ever quantum grant—which will go toward establishing a presence in NM. #NMEcon www.wsj.com/articles/new...

EDD Secy Rob Black joined with Celebrity #Golf personality #Manolo and elected officials to celebrate Turtleback Mountain Resort in Elephant Butte, NM - the new home of the New Mexico Open from 2025-2027! This event will be a boon for the local economy! #NMEcon

EDD Secy Rob Black on a trade mission with @govmlg in Japan. Delegation will focus on creating jobs and attracting investment to NM. #NMEcon

EDD offices will be closed at 1 p.m. on April 18. #NMEcon

‘Let’s double down’: EDD secretary lays out 2025 economic priorities for New Mexico The New Mexico Economic Development Department is focused on modernizing data management, getting shovel-ready sites in the state and making economic development a priority in New Mexico.

“By investing in NM’s economic future through strategic economic development initiatives, we can create a kind of sustained and inclusive growth that fosters greater opportunity and reduces social tensions and builds more resilient communities...” www.abqjournal.com/business/art... #NMEcon

‘A big win for New Mexico’: MLG signs site-readiness bills into law Economic Development Secretary Rob Black described the site readiness package as “a big win for New Mexico.”

“Having sites shovel-ready for companies to move in and get started makes us a smart choice for business, and that ultimately translates into more jobs and prosperity for families across our state.” www.abqjournal.com/business/art... #NMEcon @govmlg.bsky.social

Resource-Rich New Mexico Plans To Diversify Its Economy New Mexico is rich in oil yet remains relatively poor compared with other U.S. states, so its new economic strategy could be a road map to prosperity.

New Mexico gets attention for being forward-thinking! "The new 'Empower and Collaborate' plan deserves the attention of economic development leaders across the country." #NMEcon www.americanprogress.org/article/reso...

SB169 Site-Readiness bill is heading to the governor's desk! “This proactive approach will give us a competitive edge in attracting new businesses, growing our economy, and creating jobs in communities around the state.” - bill sponsor Rep. Meredith Dixon. #NMEcon ladailypost.com/bill-to-attr...

It's unanimous! EDD is proud to announce the confirmation of Rob Black as Cabinet Secretary. ladailypost.com/senate-confi... #NMEcon

Site readiness (SB169/170) is a huge factor when companies make location decisions. These bills will help make NM more competitive in attracting good-paying jobs for New Mexicans, now and in the future! #NMEcon #NMJobs www.santafenewmexican.com/opinion/my_v...

New Opportunities, New Beginnings Recruitment Events support your next career move! #NMEcon #Jobs

March 7, 2-5pm

Las Cruces – 226 S. Alameda Blvd.,
Carlsbad – 323 S. Halagueno

Bring multiple copies of your résumé and professional references.

Visit WorkForNM.com for more details.

“The BorderPlex Digital Infrastructure Campus will have a ripple effect across Southern New Mexico and the border region, boosting employment, driving new investment, supporting local businesses, and growing the region’s tax base,” EDD Secretary-Designate Rob Black. #NMEcon @govmlg.bsky.social

The agreement with BorderPlex Digital for a first-of-a-kind infrastructure campus in New Mexico brings $5 billion in new investment to the state and 1,000 jobs. #NMEcon

Quantinuum Announces Plans to Build a New Quantum R&D Center in New Mexico, Anchoring the State’s Quantum Technology Revolution Quantinuum, the world’s largest integrated quantum computing company, announced plans today to open a new location in New Mexico.

“No state is better positioned to transform the momentum of the quantum computing industry into major economic and entrepreneurial growth" - @govmlg.bsky.social #NMEcon #NMJobs #NMQuantum www.quantinuum.com/press-releas...

Can outdoor recreation rival film and TV production for economic impact? Topping this week’s Business Beat agenda is a subject that continues to draw an increasing amount of interest among those in New Mexico’s economic development sector, outdoor recreation.

We couldn't be prouder of all our hard-working businesses in the outdoor rec AND the film industry - not to mention our own @nmoutside.bsky.social and @nmfilmoffice.bsky.social. Let's keep it growing! #NMEcon #NMJobs #NMOutside #NMFilm www.santafenewmexican.com/news/busines...