New Mexico Economic Development Department

New Mexico is #1 in R&D Spend Intensity, proving our commitment to discovery, growth, and the future economy. The real story is about how far we’re pushing forward. That’s worth bragging about. #FlipTheNarrative #BraggingRights #NMStrong #OnlyInNM

Balloons aren’t the only thing rising in New Mexico. While some want to drag us down, we’re here to lift up the truth: NM is leading the nation in ways worth celebrating. It’s time to stop bagging and start bragging. Stay tuned this week as we flip the narrative and share the wins!

A skull steel-toed boot pictured next to the words "Keep Litter Out of Our Territory Breaking Bad Habits BreakingBadHabits.nm.gov"

Check out the new commercial for New Mexico's anti-litter campaign at 10 a.m. tomorrow, September 16!

Find it on YouTube at www.youtube.com/Govmlg.

#BreakingBadHabits #KeepLitterOut

🎙Podcast Alert! 🎧
Get the inside scoop on economic development in New Mexico.

From space to film, energy to manufacturing, Secretary Rob Black sat down with NM Insiders Podcast from KRQE to talk about the deals shaping our economy.

Tune in at www.krqe.com/digital-show...

New Mexico, federal agency partner on quantum computing initiative as state pushes to become innovation hub The partnership could see DARPA and New Mexico provide up to $60 million each over four years to efforts that directly support the federal agency’s initiative or the project itself,

ICYMI: New Mexico is the Quantum State.
Yesterday, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, Sec. Rob Black, and DARPA’s Joseph Altepeter announced the Quantum Frontier Project—a partnership that could bring up to $120M to accelerate quantum tech in NM.

Great energy this morning at IEEE Quantum Week in Albuquerque. New Mexico has the people, the infrastructure, and the investments to drive quantum innovation. Excited to see the collaborations and breakthroughs taking shape. Hope you’ll join us here in NM as we build the future of quantum.

$5M in Tech Grants Now Open!
Our Technology & Innovation Office is funding two grants to grow NM’s tech ecosystem:
· Entrepreneurship Programmatic Support
· Innovation Hubs

Apply by Sept. 8 — full details at edd.newmexico.gov/tio

Got a game-changing tech idea in advanced computing, energy, aerospace, or bioscience? Our Science & Technology Business Startup Grant offers $25K - $50K to help early-stage companies bring innovations to market. Learn more in our webinar Aug. 19 & apply by Sept. 3! edd.newmexico.gov/tio

The Picuris Pueblo Bike Park officially opened this weekend, and it’s a game-changer!

EDD was grateful to celebrate and help bring this vision to life with a $500K Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grant. Now families have an epic new spot to ride, connect, and explore.

#GetOutside #NMEconDev

🚵‍♂️ 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

We’re fired up by New Mexico’s quantum momentum! Our EDD team joined the ‘Building a Quantum Economy’ event today at Q Station, sparking conversations on growing a strong quantum workforce and economy.

Huge thanks to Q Station and all the partners driving our state’s quantum future forward!

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

We're in Hobbs today at Cabinet in YOUR Community to hear YOUR voices. EDD Deputy Secy Isaac Romero and reps from many state agencies are there to connect with you. hashtag#NMEcon hashtag#Hobbs hashtag#CIYC

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

Reminder to folks in the Hobbs area to join us for tomorrow's Cabinet in Your Community event at NM Junior College. Bring your questions and ideas and say hello to our Deputy Cabinet Secretary Isaac Romero and other EDD staff! #CIYC #Hobbs @nmmainstreet.bsky.social

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
www.instagram.com/reel/DJ186Lq...

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

www.sea-nm.org/1500-new-job...

Following trade missions, state to launch global business incubator in Albuquerque SANTA FE — New Mexico is opening its doors to foreign companies seeking to get a foothold in the United States, as state officials announced plans Tuesday to set up

Just announced! State launching a global business accelerator in Albuquerque to drive up to 1,500 employees from up to 40 companies in the next 5 yrs. All thanks to
@govmlg.bsky.social 10-day trade mission to India. www.abqjournal.com/business/art...

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