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!

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...

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

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

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

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

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...

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...

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-...

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...

"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...

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

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

If you are looking for a job in the Rio Rancho, New Mexico area, join us at the Loma Colorado Public Library for a hiring event on April 17th! Call the Rio Rancho America’s Job Center to learn more at 505-771-2160.

Want to learn about Apprenticeship and how it can save you money and time when looking to start or change careers? Attend our event! #apprenticeship #albuquerque #jobs #naw2025