New Mexico Economic Development Department

Did you know our Albuquerque office made it to the big screen? Our office at 500 Marquette is featured in Episode 7 of Pluribus on Apple TV!

It’s always amazing to see New Mexico locations shine in film and TV. 

(Still from Pluribus, Apple TV)*

The 19 companies awarded our Science and Technology Business Startup grant are fueling innovation across New Mexico. Learn more about this years' awardees: edd.newmexico.gov/tio/st-busin...

19 NM tech startups just received Science & Technology Business Startup Grants, more than double last year! Since 2019, the program has helped 53 startups grow, create jobs, and bring new ideas to life. Shoutout to TS-Nano Lab, pictured here. edd.newmexico.gov/pr/fy25-stbs...

Mantis Space has chosen New Mexico. The space-infrastructure startup is bringing its new HQ and R&D manufacturing hub to Albuquerque — creating 200+ high-tech jobs and generating $480M+ in economic impact.

Buy New Mexico made and shop local this holiday season! The Governor's Holiday Market this Saturday, Dec. 13 from 3 to 7pm is a wonderful opportunity to get in the spirit and celebrate with the whole family. Hope to see you there!

New Mexico’s new Science & Tech Roadmap is out, targeting quantum, advanced energy, and aerospace to drive jobs + innovation. Read it: edd.newmexico.gov/pubs

It’s Small Business Saturday! Shop small, buy local, and support New Mexico’s hometown businesses.
Where are you shopping today? Tag a small business you're supporting this year!

Happy Thanksgiving from EDD! 🍂🍎
We’re especially thankful for the farmers, food producers, and agriculture businesses across New Mexico — and around the world — who keep us fed. Thank you for all you do.

Our EDD offices will be closed Thursday Nov. 27 and Friday Nov. 28 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Have a safe and happy holiday!

We’re proud to support food and agriculture businesses across New Mexico. From food and ag grants to tools like LEDA and JTIP, we’re helping local producers grow strong communities, boost local economies, and keep New Mexicans fed. 🌱🍎🌽

Today, EDD Secretary Rob Black welcomed Korean Deputy Consul General Seongho Cho and his delegation to discuss ways New Mexico and Korea can work together on economic growth.

We’re committed to expanding international partnerships and connecting New Mexico businesses to global markets.

Incredible energy at the ABQ Rail Yards for #AdventurePitchFest! Congrats to NM Pack Burro’s Shane Weigand - here w/ Deputy Sec. Isaac Romero & ORD Dir. Karina Armijo – and to all NM outdoor businesses proving that outdoor rec powers our economy. #NMEDD #NMOutdoors #OutdoorRec

Great discussion at #NMIFC on how infrastructure drives jobs & growth. Thanks to our EDD team — Isaac Romero, Gerardo Fierro, Jackie Thornburg & Yuriria Morales-Mangone — for sharing how we’re helping communities get shovel-ready and attract investment.
Reach out to @NMEcondev to partner!

The first round of Arts & Cultural District Pilot Grants is here! Each grant — up to $100K — helps districts boost local economies and bring new life to community spaces. Featured: Silver City MainStreet/Arts & Cultural District (Silco Theater pictured). Learn more edd.newmexico.gov/pr/creative-...

EDD is building career pathways so our kids can stay, work, and raise families right here in New Mexico.

Thanks to Bob Clark for having Secretary Rob Black on the show to talk about economic development!

We were honored to welcome Japanese Ambassador Shigeo Yamada to New Mexico for roundtables with Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon, advancing collaboration in technology and energy between our states and Japan.

Incredible day touring New Mexico’s film sets from the sky! From epic Western sites to cutting-edge aerial work, New Mexico offers everything filmmakers need and views that can’t be beat. #NMFilm #NewMexicoTrue

On Friday, Sec. Rob Black joined Ivan Deutsch and leaders from 30 institutions at the Annual Southwest Quantum Information and Technology Workshop, one of the nation’s longest-running gatherings in Quantum. He spoke about NM’s expanding leadership in quantum technology.

Today and every day, we honor Indigenous peoples whose traditions, innovation, and leadership shape New Mexico.

We’re grateful to collaborate with Tribal Nations and Native-owned businesses that are creating opportunities and sustaining communities across the state.

Another day, another reason to celebrate New Mexico!

New Mexico is #1 in the nation for family income growth and #3 for household income growth.

Opportunity continues to grow across our state, and our families are the ones benefitting.

#BraggingRights #FlipTheScript #OnlyInNM

New Mexico is investing where it matters most — our families and our future. We’re the first state in the nation to offer free universal childcare and free college tuition for residents. Why bag when you can brag? #FlipTheScript #BraggingRights #OnlyInNM

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!

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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