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New Mexico Economic Development Department @nmecondev.bsky.social · 1d

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!

New Mexico Economic Development Department @nmecondev.bsky.social · 6d

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-...

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New Mexico Economic Development Department @nmecondev.bsky.social · 7d

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!

New Mexico Economic Development Department @nmecondev.bsky.social · 16d

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.

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New Mexico Economic Development Department @nmecondev.bsky.social · 21d

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

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New Mexico Economic Development Department @nmecondev.bsky.social · 23d

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.

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New Mexico Economic Development Department @nmecondev.bsky.social · 24d

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.

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New Mexico Economic Development Department @nmecondev.bsky.social · 28d

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

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New Mexico Economic Development Department @nmecondev.bsky.social · 29d

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

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New Mexico Economic Development Department @nmecondev.bsky.social · Oct 7

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

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New Mexico Economic Development Department @nmecondev.bsky.social · Oct 6

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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Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham @govmlg.bsky.social · Sep 15

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

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

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New Mexico Economic Development Department @nmecondev.bsky.social · Sep 9

🎙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 Economic Development Department @nmecondev.bsky.social · Sep 3

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.

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,

www.abqjournal.com

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New Mexico Economic Development Department @nmecondev.bsky.social · Sep 1

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.

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New Mexico Economic Development Department @nmecondev.bsky.social · Aug 12

$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

New Mexico Economic Development Department @nmecondev.bsky.social · Aug 12

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

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New Mexico Economic Development Department @nmecondev.bsky.social · Jul 22

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

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New Mexico Economic Development Department @nmecondev.bsky.social · Jul 18

🚵‍♂️ 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

www.pinkbike.com

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New Mexico Economic Development Department @nmecondev.bsky.social · Jul 17

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!

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New Mexico Economic Development Department @nmecondev.bsky.social · Jul 15

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

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New Mexico Economic Development Department @nmecondev.bsky.social · Jul 9

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

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

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New Mexico Economic Development Department @nmecondev.bsky.social · Jul 9

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...

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.

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New Mexico Economic Development Department @nmecondev.bsky.social · Jun 26

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

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New Mexico Economic Development Department @nmecondev.bsky.social · Jun 16

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

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