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The end of the year is an excellent time to reflect on our accomplishments and thank all of the supporters of the Roswell-Chaves County Economic Development Corporation (RCCEDC). Here is a list of 10 notable from 2024.1. RCCEDC held a Recap following the close of the 2024 Legislative SessionEducation and...

Roswell-Chaves County is the last stop for countless airplanes that can no longer be used, turned into freighters, or sent to other countries. The arid New Mexico desert is perfect for storing planes without the risk of rust developing or storms causing damage. However, the parts of these planes aren’t...

Allison’s Home Supply is Poised for Growth in Roswell and Bringing the Community Up With It
Aug 29 2024Jason and Jennifer Allison are a power couple in the Chaves County construction scene. They bring a strong mix of passion and experience to their work at Allison’s Home Supply House, which has allowed them to grow their operations significantly in the past few years. Jason Allison has nearly 20...

Eastern New Mexico Medical Center Supports the Entire Region While Providing Quality Care
Feb 7 2025Residents of Roswell, New Mexico have access to leading medical and health services at the Eastern New Mexico Medical Center (ENMMC). This 162-bed facility provides both inpatient and outpatient care and is supported by 150 healthcare professionals.ENMMC provides value in two key ways. First, it supports a large region of...
Maxine Velasquez remembers when officials with Churchill Downs Inc. came calling about the potential sale of Laguna Development Corp.’s Kentucky racetrack and gaming facility, Ellis Park Racing and Gaming.Velasquez and two of her staff met with CDI’s executives in an Owensboro, Kentucky, hotel not long after. A deal quickly followed.Velasquez’s...
A quantum computing company is expanding into New Mexico.Quantinuum, based in Colorado, announced the buildout of a research and development facility in the Land of Enchantment in a news release this week. The site will “support ongoing collaborative efforts to advance” the company’s photonics technologies, which are the science and...

The Future of Farming is Here
Jan 18 2025Robotics and artificial intelligence: Words typically accompanied by the backdrop of a neon cityscape full of high rises and never-ending streams of cars flying past. From Bladerunner to The Jetsons, a future of technology is often predicated on ideas of sprawling, gritty urbanity, where wired, manufactured components replace biological structures...

If you have ever attended a local agriculture event, school sports competition, or charity gala, you might have heard of Roswell Livestock & Farm Supply. Not only is this store one of the leading suppliers of all things farm, garden, and animals in New Mexico but it is also deeply...
The New Mexico Economic Development Department’s Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD) is pleased to announce March 18, 2025, as Outdoor Recreation Day at the State Capitol. Dozens of outdoor recreation businesses, organizations, and youth program participants will converge at the Roundhouse to showcase New Mexico’s thriving, $3.2 billion outdoor recreation sector.Throughout...

Economic development organizations take a multi-track approach to sustained community growth. Supporting local small businesses is frequently a top priority for intracommunity growth, and its importance grows in economic downturns or times of crisis. There are several ways to champion these enterprises no matter the size of the program budget...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing a total of $14.4 million in grants and technical assistance through two separately funded projects to support urban agriculture and innovative production. USDA’s Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (OUAIP) is making available $2.5 million for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production...
Applications are now being accepted for the Advanced Energy Award Pilot Program from the New Mexico Economic Development Department.The New Mexico Advanced Energy Award Pilot Program is a competitive state-funded grant that awards non-dilutive funds to New Mexico small businesses for advanced energy innovation and commercialization research and development. The...

How AI Can Change Your Business In 2025
Jan 6 2025It’s a new year, and big changes are on the horizon.In two weeks, Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th president, and a host of new policies that could deeply impact business are on the table. For years, Trump and his allies have talked about tax cuts for...
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján has a new committee appointment in the Senate, which flipped from a Democratic to a Republican majority.The New Mexico Democrat has joined the Senate Finance Committee, which oversees taxation and revenue measures, as well as trade agreements and — a hot-topic with the incoming President...

From construction to healthcare to hospitality, the U.S. is grappling with a labor shortage, with 8.2 million job openings and only 7.2 million unemployed workers, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.The post-pandemic labor landscape has seen a decline in participation in the workforce, prompting many to re-evaluate their career...
Ten minutes north of Ruidoso, a manicured golf course anchors the Alto Lakes Golf and Country Club, surrounded by high-priced homes and tidy lawns.Wild horses feed on grass in sight of many people living in this unincorporated community in Lincoln County. Past the Kokopelli Clubhouse, trees remain untouched by the...
Water infrastructure legislation authorizes watershed studies, millions for New Mexico sewer systems
Dec 26 2024Money for bosque restoration, a new wastewater system in Bernalillo and floodplain research in Estancia will be authorized by a federal water infrastructure bill Congress passed last week.The Water Resources Development Act is meant to improve ports, harbors, inland waterway navigation and flood and storm protection by authorizing Army Corps...
New Mexico Celebrates Passage of the EXPLORE Act: A Landmark for Outdoor Recreation and Economic Growth
Dec 19 2024The New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division applauds the historic passage of the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act by the U.S. Senate. This legislation ushers in a new era for the $1.2 trillion outdoor recreation economy, further bolstering New Mexico’s thriving outdoor industry and communities.The EXPLORE Act, which...
For the final month of 2024, the Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP) board approved $2.2 million in reimbursement funds to support up to 122 trainees and interns, announced the New Mexico Economic Development (EDD) Cabinet Secretary-Designate Rob Black.Each month the JTIP board convenes to review applications from businesses looking to...

Industrial automation and robotics offer huge benefits to manufacturing and warehouse distribution and fulfilment operations. This is not a new concept; articles going back decades have explained how these applications can improve quality and consistency, optimize productivity and throughput, increase worker safety, and reduce direct labor cost.The topic has gained...

As a seasoned professional, you know that the true power of leadership lies in recognizing the potential within your team and creating an environment that allows them to demonstrate leadership themselves. However, too many leaders forget this and default into focusing on immediate outcomes rather than nurturing future leaders. The...

Lately, securing financing for large-scale development projects has become increasingly complicated and nuanced. Executives looking to expand facilities or select new locations must navigate myriad challenges, from volatile capital markets to stringent investor expectations.That’s because in 2023, capital markets encountered disruptions reminiscent of the 2008 global financial crisis. The Federal...

When you grow a plant from seed, you can't afford to miss a step. You must plant it at the correct depth, in proper soil, and give it the right amount of water and sun. Do everything right, and it will grow and flourish. Fail, and it will as well.Your...

Brittany Ashby began her work in organizational leadership over twenty years ago. Through her tenure, she has led notable organizations such as the Wyoming Economic Development Association. While growing nonprofit organizations, she has also been growing personally as a leader and strategic planner. Earlier this year, she was promoted to...