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RFP for Denver flights approved
Oct 15 2025The City of Roswell’s Legal Committee recommended, and the city council approved the release of a request for proposals (RFP) from commercial air carriers interested in providing a passenger route between Roswell Air Center and Denver International Airport, during short, back-to-back special meetings on Monday.This past Thursday, the council was...
The State of New Mexico today announced the opening of its new Economic Development Department and Tourism office at the World Trade Center in Mexico City, marking a major step in strengthening trade, tourism and cross-border collaboration.The launch was celebrated on October 7 with a ribbon-cutting and letter of intent...
In celebration of Manufacturing Week, the New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) announces continued strong national rankings in employment and wage growth within the manufacturing sector.EDD economists have reviewed the national data and found that from August 2024 through August 2025, New Mexico ranked sixth in the nation for year-over-year...
The New Mexico Economic Development Department announced that its Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP) will provide up to $2.2 million to 12 companies, supporting training for 225 employees across the state.JTIP reimburses companies for at least 50% of trainee wages, with higher rates for rural jobs and for hiring recent...
Ever wondered how much weight companies give to quality of life when they are evaluating locations for a corporate facility project? We did. So we turned to the experts to find out. While they admitted that measuring quality of life is not an exact science, they agreed on a few...
Organizations that support creative industries across New Mexico now have access to new grant funding of up to $62,500 designed to strengthen the state’s growing creative economy.The new Creative Support Organization Grant, offered through the New Mexico Economic Development Department’s Creative Industries Division (CID), targets organizations that serve as anchors...
Site Selectors Guild Awards Internationally Recognized Certified Site Selection Consultant™ Credential
Sep 25 2025The Site Selectors Guild, the only association of the world’s foremost professional site selection consultants, has announced that 64 highly-qualified location advisors have been officially recognized as Certified Site Selection Consultants (CSSC). This prestigious international credential is awarded only to those advisors who have amassed deep experience guiding corporate location...
JLL recently launched an Advanced Manufacturing group to meet the moment, and Area Development spoke with group leaders Greg Matter, Vice Chair Industrials, and Meaghan Elwell, Division President of Global Industrials, to get their real estate playbook for the new era. This conversation has been edited for space and style.Why...
Workforce readiness has become a defining factor in regional competitiveness and corporate success. Economic development professionals and corporate executives are facing unprecedented challenges, whether it’s demographic shifts, evolving immigration policies, or the rapid pace of technological innovation, all of which are reshaping the very foundation of the American workforce.Earlier this...
Lovelace Regional Hospital is a 27-bed facility that offers emergency services, preventative care, and specialized treatment. It continues to invest in new technology to better diagnose and treat patients. This commitment to providing the best care also attracts doctors and other healthcare professionals to Chaves County, New Mexico.“We believe we're...
Need power? Who doesn’t? Need it right away? Get in line.As Site Selection Executive Vice President Ron Starner told an audience at the Minnesota Rural Electric Association in August, the requests for large-load power supply today are unprecedented. They come primarily (but not exclusively) from the more than 600 data...
James Polk Stone Community Bank (JP Stone) is the oldest family-owned bank in New Mexico and one of the oldest in the country. The first bank owned by James Polk Stone opened in 1906, and there have only been seven presidents in its 119 years of history that followed. However,...
2025 Top Utilities: Making the Connections
Sep 5 2025Look at forecast power demand from the growing queue of data centers, megaplants and other major facility investment projects. Then load in the AI prompt “Construct a power generation and transmission system for our new plant, negotiate agreements, submit our project to all permitting and incentives programs, and build relationships...
Richland Motors Brings Local Service and a Community-Centric Culture to Southeast New Mexico
Sep 2 2025Richland Motors is more than a Chevy, GMC, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, and RAM dealer, it is a community-oriented company that believes in supporting local organizations, businesses, and residents. Even its name is a nod to the Southeast New Mexico community. Travis Hicks, who owns Richland, came up with the name...
Pajarito Powder was founded right here in New Mexico and is now at the forefront of innovation for the energy industry, helping to enable the growth of green hydrogen production. Operating out of their Albuquerque facility, Pajarito Powder develops and manufactures advanced electrocatalysts for fuel cells and electrolyzers essential to...
Disc golf shop adds new spin to downtown Roswell
Aug 31 2025Disc golfers in Roswell now have a place to not only buy equipment, but also to measure their skills and analyze their throwing technique. Crash City Discs' owners, Makayla and Adiel Cerriteno, plan to be active in promoting disc golf tournaments and other related activities in the area.The store is...
Assertiveness, dominance, competition, risk-taking: these are the hallmarks of traditional leadership models, and they’re overwhelmingly associated with men. From corporate boardrooms to political offices, the archetype of a “strong” leader has been built around commanding voices, hardliner decisions, and lone-wolf thinking.This framing isn’t just outdated: it’s dangerous.The traits we’ve long...
As someone who regularly speaks with CEOs about their industries, paths and philosophies, my conversation with Jon Yaged, CEO of Macmillan, stood out. It wasn't just about books or publishing — it was about values, culture and the role of business leaders in a time of social friction.What surprised me...
USDA Expands Efforts to Strengthen Rural Food Animal Veterinary Workforce and Protect America’s Food Supply
Aug 28 2025U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced a commitment to new actions (PDF, 1.2 MB) to increase the number of rural food animal veterinarians across the U.S. and recruit new veterinarians to join the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in their role to protect American ranchers, animals, and...
The Powerhouses Driving GrowthIn today’s dynamic economic landscape, tourism has emerged as a robust engine for local, state, and national growth. Over the last two years, particularly in the period from 2024 to 2025, the industry has not only rebounded from global disruptions but has also reinvented its strategic role...
Chaves County Commissioners approved the special use permit required for construction of a 1,265 megawatt utility-scale solar facility that would power a 300-acre data center and 250-acre storage system for battery energy.This project is estimated to cost $6 billion, and will be located on the north side of the 700...
A cutting-edge defense technology company is evaluating Sandoval County, New Mexico, for a major new investment — an ambitious project that, if it moved forward here, could bring hundreds of high-paying jobs and reaffirm the state’s critical role in national security.The proposed project, undertaken by Castelion Corporation, headquartered in Torrance,...
Five New Mexico technology companies received up to $100,000 in state matching grants to accelerate innovations in space communications, advanced energy, aerospace, and bioscience.The grants were awarded by the New Mexico Economic Development Department’s Technology and Innovation Office through its Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR)...
Leadership Roswell announces Class of 2026
Aug 20 2025The Roswell Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Roswell program is proud to announce the students in its Class of 2026. The program is the oldest continuous program of its kind in the State of New Mexico.A community cannot rise any higher than the level of its leaders. The program trains and...
