New Mexico opens Mexico City office to boost trade and tourism

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 signing event in Mexico City and a live video conference connecting partners across New Mexico and Mexico. Attendees included Roberto Velasco, Undersecretary for North America; Ambassador Esteban Moctezuma Barragán, Ambassador of Mexico in the United States; Mauricio Ibarra Ponce de León, Consul General of Mexico in El Paso, Texas; Patricia Pinzón Sánchez, Head Consul of Mexico in Albuquerque, New Mexico; Isaac Romero, Deputy Cabinet Secretary for New Mexico EDD; and Dr. Shanna Sasser, Deputy Cabinet Secretary for New Mexico Department of Tourism. Mexico City, the world’s 7th largest city, serves as a key hub for trade and economic partnership.

“New Mexico’s connection with Mexico predates borders and U.S. statehood — it’s part of who we are,” said Economic Development Department Secretary Rob Black. “This office is a bridge for businesses, communities and cultural exchange, building prosperity on both sides of the border.”

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