Regional Economic Development

Beer, marijuana, outer space and more

What industry is most likely to help New Mexico truly recover from the recession(finally)? There's no magic bullet for our state's economy, but there are [...]

New Mexico House OKs minimum wage hike to $9.25

SANTA FE — The New Mexico House or Representatives has endorsed a proposal to increase the statewide minimum wage to $9.25 an hour from $7.50. The House [...]

New Mexico Economic Development Announces LEDA Grant to Truth or Consequences Brewery

Truth or Consequences, NM - Today, Economic Development Secretary Matt Geisel announced that Truth or Consequences Brewing Company will be opening in Truth or [...]

LEDA is key to building New Mexico’s economic future

The recent oil and gas price slump was a wake-up call to all New Mexicans. Unquestionably, we must diversify New Mexico’s revenue sources to build a [...]

Sierra County Holds First Comprehensive Plan Meeting

TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES - Around a dozen citizens attended a public meeting on Tuesday night in Sierra County Commission Chambers, the first of three meetings [...]

Battle lines are drawn for brewery tax bill SB314 after contentious town hall

The Friday revelation that members of the New Mexico state legislature were pursuing an increase in excise taxes caught many of us by surprise. Senate Bill [...]

We must focus on NM jobs crisis

Our current policies are failing us and a new direction is needed. The Legislature and the executive together must act boldly, and quickly, to meet the [...]

Uncertainty on Trump’s direction stifling economic growth in New Mexico

Concern and uncertainty plague New Mexico’s economic development community as it grapples with President Donald Trump’s nebulous plans to build a border [...]

New Law Would Increase Brewery Taxes by 750%

A bill proposed in Santa Fe aims to increase taxes on some New Mexico breweries by over 750%. According to the New Mexico Brewers Guild, SB 314 would [...]

Representative Dow Provides Legislative Update

Representative Rebecca Dow (District 38, Truth or Consequences) provided an update to constituents this week in a local paper. Regarding the state's budget [...]