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New Mexico Women Highlighted for Efforts During Pandemic

Monday, September 07, 2020

The leader of The University of New Mexico’s 3D mask production effort during the COVID-19 pandemic is being recognized for her efforts on a national scale. Christina Salas, an associate professor of the Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation at UNM and special assistant to the dean of the School of Engineering for Health Sciences Center relations, has been selected by InStyle magazine to be a “Badass 50: Healthcare Workers Who are Saving the Day” in the August 2020 issue. Read full article.

Chevron to provide support for NMSU STEM programs, scholarships

Friday, September 04, 2020

DATE: 07/13/2020 WRITER: Tiffany Acosta, 575-646-3929, tfrank@nmsu.edu CONTACT: Aimee Bennett, 575-646-5061, aimeeb@nmsufoundation.org New Mexico State University STEM programs and scholarships in southeastern New Mexico have received a boost with a generous donation from Chevron’s Mid-Continent Business Unit. NMSU’s colleges of Engineering and Education, along with the NMSU Carlsbad campus, each received funding from the $99,000 gift. “The New Mexico State University Foundation is grateful to Chevron for supporting opportunities that engage both students and industry to build lasting partnerships, mentorships and a stronger workforce,” said Derek Dictson, NMSU Foundation president. The colleges will collaborate on science, technology, engineering and mathematics outreach programs for middle school and high schoo...

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $550,000 in CARES Act Funding to Capitalize Revolving Loan Funds to Help Small Businesses in Eddy County Respond to Coronavirus

Friday, September 04, 2020

Carlsbad, NM, July, 2020 Carlsbad Industrial Action, Inc. dba the Carlsbad Department of Development (CDOD) received a $550,000 EDA CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant to capitalize and administer an RLF program to provide loans to coronavirus-impacted small businesses in Eddy County. U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced the award to the CDOD from the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) CARES Act Recovery Assistance grants to capitalize and administer Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs) that will provide critical gap financing to small businesses and entrepreneurs adversely affected by the coronavirus pandemic in Eddy County, New Mexico. Read the full Press Release here.

New Strategies for Learning and Development in an Increasingly Virtual World

Thursday, September 03, 2020

Newly dispersed work teams are facing new challenges. During the early months of the global pandemic, more than three-quarters of organizations reported 80 percent or more of their employees were working from home, according to a global survey on workplace re-entry. While workplace mobility isn’t new, the scale of remote work has accelerated digital transformation, with rollout timelines shrinking from years to weeks. Workflows have also been upended as employees try to adopt new tools as part of their daily routines. Read full article.

Front Line: COVID-19 Spurs More Automated Manufacturing

Tuesday, September 01, 2020

The global pandemic has upended the labor market and dramatically and suddenly reversed U.S. economic expansion. COVID-19, especially, has caused U.S. manufactures to face unprecedented labor challenges. With COVID-19 and the need for social distancing, these shortages are escalating. Many factories have shuttered to protect workers and prevent COVID-19’s spread. Even before this global crisis, in 2018 Deloitte had already projected that manufacturers would face shortages of some 2.4 million workers through 2028. Read full article.

Gov. to announce amended emergency public health order

Wednesday, August 26, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Nora Meyers Sackett Press Secretary, Office of the Governor nora.sackett@state.nm.us (505) 690-7313 August 26, 2020 Gov. to announce amended emergency public health order SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will host a remote news conference Thursday afternoon during which she and New Mexico health officials will discuss amendments to the state’s emergency public health order impacting food and drink establishments and houses of worship, among other changes, reflecting the state’s relative recent progress against COVID-19. The state’s operative emergency public health order expires Friday, Aug. 28. Effective Saturday, Aug. 29, the following changes, among others, will be implemented: Houses of worship may operate at 40 percen...

Sceye Picks New Mexico For U.S. Production Center

Wednesday, August 19, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Bruce Krasnow B?ruce.Krasnow@state.nm.us (505) 827-0226, cell: (505) 795-0119 August 18, 2020 Sceye Picks New Mexico For U.S. Production Center Company set to add 140 employees as airship technology bridges broadband divide SANTA FE, N.M. – Sceye, a company founded by global humanitarian Mikkel Vestergaard, has chosen New Mexico as its U.S. base of stratospheric flights for earth observation and communication, Economic Development Department Cabinet Secretary Alicia J. Keyes announced today. With a staff of 30, Sceye has had a footprint in New Mexico for three years, conducting a large part of the research and development of its innovative technology at airports in both Roswell and Moriarty...

Help Carlsbad Thrive by Completing Your 2020 US Census! Deadline is Approaching

Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Time is running out to get your census in before the September 30th deadline. The U.S. Census — as mandated by the Constitution — is conducted every 10 years with the objective of counting the entire population. The information collected helps determine congressional representation, the boundaries of legislative districts, and how much of the $675 billion per year federal funding each community receives. These funds, spent on schools, hospitals, roads, public works, and other essential programs, are crucial for the success and health of the residents of Carlsbad, New Mexico. Census data is also invaluable for businesses and developers. Businesses ca...

Chevron donates PPE across Eddy County

Thursday, August 06, 2020

August 5, 2020 Chevron donated personal protective equipment (PPE) worth approximately $19,000 for healthcare workers and others on the front line to help Permian Basin communities experiencing the COVID-19 pandemic. The donations were distributed to hospitals, school districts and clinics in Eddy and Lea counties in New Mexico, and Culberson, Pecos, Reeves and Ward counties in Texas. The donation includes procedural masks and medical gloves purchased through MAP International, an organization that provides medical supplies and medications to nonprofit organizations around the world. “We are thrilled that we have been able to provide PPE to frontline workers across the basin who are battling this pandemic,” said Nathan Carroll, operations superintendent, Delaware Basin for the company’s Mid-Continent Busines...

How the Construction Trades Responded to COVID-19

Tuesday, August 04, 2020

When the rapid spread of COVID-19 shut down job sites all across the U.S. in March, one industry that kept on operating, if not always at full speed, was construction. Deemed an essential business by most mayors and governors, construction continued even as more Americans came down sick with the disease and ended up in hospitals. Still, the construction industry was not immune to the effects of the pandemic-induced recession. Read full article.

In Focus: Is Your Workplace Ready for the “Next Normal?”

Tuesday, August 04, 2020

A return to normalcy won’t cut it in the post-COVID workplace. How real estate leaders approach this all-new landscape will have lasting implications on our communities’ health, employee safety and well-being, and organizational performance alike. If it sounds like a tall order, that’s because it is. Yet, tumultuous times have historically inspired innovation. Now is another such moment, as workplace leaders around the globe prepare and initiate plans for a safe and effective return to the office. Read full article.

Outdoor Recreation Division's new Special Projects and Outdoor Infrastructure Grant Program

Tuesday, August 04, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Bruce Krasnow Bruce.Krasnow@state.nm.us (505) 827-0226, cell: (505) 795-0119 Outdoor Recreation Division's new Special Projects and Outdoor Infrastructure Grant Program New grant helps fund community projects that enhance outdoor recreation opportunities SANTA FE, N.M. – The Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD), a division of the New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD), has begun accepting applications for its new grant program to help residents improve access to outdoor recreation in their communities. This grant program focuses on conservation-minded shovel-ready projects that are open to the public and demonstrate a clear benefit to the community, either by attracting and retaining residents and/or attracting visitors. For the curren...

The Importance Of Remote Working To Younger Generations

Tuesday, August 04, 2020

As more jobs shifted to remote work during the Covid-19 crisis, many Millennial and Gen Z employees experienced “flex work” for the first time in their careers. According to the Deloitte Global Millennial Survey 2020, 45% of these younger employees had never worked remotely before the pandemic, compared with just a third after the onset of the pandemic. As of May 2020, the shift to remote work had largely been viewed positively by employees, with more than 60% of younger generations saying they would like the option to work remotely more often after the crisis and use video conferencing instead of travelin...

Zooming Into Secondary Hubs

Tuesday, August 04, 2020

When KPMG released its ranking of the top 20 Technology Innovation Hubs for 2020, the annual list read like a proverbial roundup of the usual suspects: After Silicon Valley, the report named Singapore, London, Tel Aviv, Tokyo and New York as the next top five. The rest of the top 20 was not surprising. Shanghai, Beijing, Seoul, Bengaluru and Hong Kong formed the next five, while Austin, Boston, Chicago and Dallas were the other U.S. cities ranked among the top 20. Read full article.

Gov. Lujan Grisham approves $178 million of CARES Act funding for small businesses, tribal and local governments

Monday, July 27, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Nora Meyers Sackett, Press Secretary, Office of the Governor nora.sackett@state.nm.us July 27, 2020 Gov. Lujan Grisham approves $178 million of CARES Act funding for small businesses, tribal and local governments $150 million for local governments and small business, $28 million for tribal governments SANTA FE – The office of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday announced that applications have gone out for $178 million of CARES Act funding for tribal and local governments. $28 million is available for tribal government grants and $150 million is available for city and county grants. These funds can cover costs that are necessary expenditures incurred due to th...

Coyote Flats RV Park to Open in Carlsbad, New Mexico

Tuesday, July 21, 2020

Carlsbad, NM, July, 2020 – Coyote Flats RV Park is set to open for business in August, 2020. The 335 space park is brand new to Carlsbad, and will feature state of the art amenities. The Carlsbad Department of Development (CDOD) has been working with the RV Park’s owners for several months. Eddy County was found to be the leading county in New Mexico in business growth, according to financial consulting firm SmartAsset. The study, provided to the Carlsbad Department of Development (CDOD), looked at the number of new businesses, GDP growth, and building permits in counties across New Mexico. Edd...

CDOD Shows Support for Local Businesses amid State Health Order

Monday, July 20, 2020

Carlsbad, NM, July, 2020 – In an effort to show support for local businesses negatively impacted by New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s COVID-19 health orders, the Carlsbad Department of Development (CDOD) took action Wednesday. The CDOD passed a resolution against the July 13, 2020 public health order issued by the governor that prohibits dining in at restaurants. The health order also prohibits out of state visitors to state parks in New Mexico, and requires travelers to quarantine for 14 days upon arrival to the Land of Enchantment. “Every business is vitally important to the Carlsbad Department of Development,” stated CDO...

With Community Support Thirsty's LLC Came Through the Pandemic to Open Back Up for Its One Year Anniversary

Wednesday, July 08, 2020

When Missy Granger, owner and operator of Thirsty’s LLC, opened up her restaurant on April 24, 2019, she expected all of the bumps that come with starting a new business. Luckily, she also found a Carlsbad community that appreciated her delicious daily breakfast and lunch burritos and quesadillas, her fresh menudo available on Fridays and Saturdays, her convenience items, and her fountain drinks — “with the good ice!” But how could anyone anticipate what 2020 had in store? To fully appreciate Granger’s story, you have to understand her impressive perseverance, the strength of Carlsbad’s robust business environment, and the trials th...

Gov. Lujan Grisham signs measure to help small businesses recover from COVID-19

Tuesday, July 07, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Nora Meyers Sackett Press Secretary, Office of the Governor nora.sackett@state.nm.us (505) 690-7313 SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday delivered hundreds of millions of dollars for low-interest, low-risk loans to help small New Mexico businesses recover financially from COVID-19. The Small Business Recovery Act of 2020 allocates $400 million from the state’s $5 billion Severance Tax Permanent Fund for loans to small New Mexico businesses and nonprofits and almost $50 million for loans to local governments. Eligible businesses and nonprofits may borrow two times their average monthly expenses up to a maximum of $75,000. The measure sets the interest rate at one-hal...

Improvement project on U.S. 285 south of Carlsbad begins next month

Tuesday, July 07, 2020

A four-phase project to rebuild portions of United States Highway 285 in Eddy County is set to start Aug. 3, according to the New Mexico Department of Transportation (DOT). The first two phases of the nearly $56 million project will take place between mile markers 0 and 7 and mile markers 16 to 18 along the U.S. 285 corridor, read a DOT news release. Read full article.

New Mexico Highlighted in Image Series on The Atlantic

Tuesday, July 07, 2020

New Mexico is the fifth-largest state by area and is sparsely populated, with nearly half of the state’s 2.1 million residents living in the Albuquerque metropolitan area. Below are a few glimpses of the diverse geography and history of New Mexico and some of the wildlife and people calling it home. Read full article.

New Mexico Launches Incentive Pay Program to Support Child Care Professionals

Monday, July 06, 2020

The New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) announced that it will use a portion of its federal CARES Act stimulus funding to offer incentive pay to early childhood professionals who are working in centers that remain open during the public health emergency. “Throughout this crisis, New Mexico’s early childhood educators have stepped up in extraordinary ways, and this incentive pay plan is one way of thanking them,” said ECECD Secretary Elizabeth Groginsky. Read full article.

Potential Shifts in the Workforce Due to COVID-19

Friday, July 03, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic is already causing shifts in the economy and workforce. Other than the obvious loss of employment, some of which will hopefully be temporary, another significant shift in the workforce involves employees in the professional services sector and others forced to work remotely from home. Although companies allowing employees to work remotely was already a growing trend in the United States, the question will be whether this trend continues after COVID-19 is under control. And, if the trend does continue, which is likely, consideration for incentives for home-based or remote employees will also have to be considered fro...

Searchlight NM: Exploring the oil industry during the pandemic

Friday, July 03, 2020

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.- The Carlsbad area was poised to bring in billions of dollars to New Mexico through the oil and gas industry, then COVID-19 busted the historic oil boom. Searchlight New Mexico highlights how the pandemic is affecting the Carlsbad community and one of the most crucial industries in the state. Read full article.

5 Ways Restaurant Owners Can Prepare for Reopening

Wednesday, July 01, 2020

In early May, many states began loosening restrictions on business operations. In California, for example, Governor Newsom announced that bookstores, music stores, toy stores, florists and some other retailers could reopen for pickup service. While restaurants were not a part of this first wave of reopenings, if all goes well, we could see them open their doors for seating in the next few weeks. Many eateries are operating on pickup or delivery service at the moment, but in order to truly reopen, restaurant managers will need to figure out how to handle a crowd of customers in a time of continued caution and social distancing. It’s no easy task, but in anticipatio...

Resiliency of Supply Chains & Post-Pandemic Opportunities for FDI

Monday, June 29, 2020

Disruption of supply chains and the prospects of reshoring to the U.S. are not unique to the spread of the coronavirus and related pandemic. As is well-documented, the development of global supply chains over time has provided cost-competitiveness to many companies. However, as we have witnessed rising offshore wages and operating costs, increased lead times, a lack of consistency in product quality, and a move toward more protectionist trade policies, many of our clients have for some time been assessing these mounting global supply chain risks vis-à-vis any cost-competitiveness that they once produced. The COVID-19 disruption will accelerate these analyse...

Outdoor Equity Find Receives $12,500 REI Grant

Friday, June 26, 2020

REI State Policy Grant Awarded to Help Underserved Youth in New Mexico SANTA FE, N.M. – REI Co-op awarded the New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) a State Policy Grant of $12,500 to use in support of the Outdoor Equity Fund (OEF), EDD Cabinet Secretary Alicia J. Keyes announced today. The Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD), a division of EDD, will manage this and other funds to support the OEF. ORD Director Axie Navas completed the grant application for the state. Navas was also instrumental in creating the OEF to provide investments in transformative outdoor recreation experiences for underserved New Mexican youth. The missio...

No-Interest LEDA Loans Approved For New Mexico Businesses

Monday, June 15, 2020

SANTA FE, N.M. – Four additional companies are in the process of receiving no-interest economic development assistance through a No-Interest LEDA loan program established by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, Economic Development Department Cabinet Secretary Alicia J. Keyes announced today. Before the federal government passed the first CARES Act, Gov. Lujan Grisham worked with the New Mexico Economic Development Department to craft the program, which allows no-interest loans through the Local Economic Development Act (LEDA). To date, the new LEDA loan program has assisted five New Mexico businesses with a total of more than 100 employees. The program will provide $1.4 million i...

State LEDA Investments Boost Rural Communities

Thursday, June 04, 2020

SANTA FE, N.M. – The New Mexico Economic Development Department has worked quickly in the past year to help rural communities across the state bring new life to some vacant properties through a series of Local Economic Development Act (LEDA) fund investments. Alamogordo and Otero County were among the first local governments to pass a LEDA ordinance and the community has invested wisely over the years. Medlin Ramps, based in California, chose Alamogordo for its third U.S. location. The company is a leading manufacturer of ramps and material handling equipment. “We are delighted when companies like Medlin and others choose to locate in our rural communities, reviving vacan...

Resiliency of Supply Chains & Post-Pandemic Opportunities for FDI

Monday, June 01, 2020

Outdoor Recreation Division Announces New Outdoor Equity Fund

Monday, May 18, 2020

SANTA FE, N.M. – Applications for the Outdoor Equity Fund to support New Mexico's outdoor recreation economy opened and are available online, Director of the Outdoor Recreation Division Axie Navas announced today. The deadline to apply is August 1, 2020. The first-of-its-kind Outdoor Equity Fund was created to allow all youth equitable access to the outdoors. The grant will support transformative outdoor experiences that foster stewardship and respect for New Mexico’s land, water, and cultural heritage. Spending time outside is now more important than ever for mental and physical well-being, and for that reason, the Outdoor Equity Fund will only inves...

8 Ways the Crisis Will Forever Change the Future Workforce

Tuesday, May 12, 2020

This year's public health crisis has reoriented our relationships with each other, the media, technology and the work we do. Humanity has never experienced such a swift and universal shift. Friends are hosting live parties on Instagram. Teachers are uploading lessons to YouTube for the first time. Doctors are utilizing FaceTime or Google Duo for telemedicine services with patients. Read full article.

All Together NM Fund awarding $750K in grants

Monday, May 11, 2020

Money to help micro businesses affected by COVID-19 SANTA FE – The All Together NM Fund will be awarding $750,000 for grants to help New Mexico’s smallest businesses survive the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding will be divided among four New Mexico nonprofit organizations that will award and administer grants of up to $5,000 for businesses with five employees or fewer. “Business relief from the federal government has been scattered, and far too much of what was first available went to large businesses. Many micro businesses in New Mexico and elsewhere didn’t get a fair shake,” Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said. “So thank yo...

As New Mexico preps for special budget session, rural communities may see COVID-19 relief

Monday, May 11, 2020

New Mexico leaders continued efforts to provide more relief and funding for critical needs of rural communities as the COVID-19 pandemic continued to grow through the state resulting in business closures and a drop in government revenue. Lawmakers were expected to convene a special session this summer to address the economic fallout caused by the crisis and subsequent closure of businesses. Read full article.

USDA invests $23 million in high-speed broadband in rural New Mexico

Wednesday, May 06, 2020

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced during a virtual press conference May 5 that USDA is investing $23 million for three recipients in New Mexico to provide broadband service in unserved and underserved rural areas. These investments are part of USDA’s round one investments made through the ReConnect Pilot Program. Read full article.

Carlsbad, New Mexico: The Great Outdoors

Tuesday, May 05, 2020

Carlsbad, New Mexico: a city with just as much adventure as there is beauty. Nestled in Southwest New Mexico, Carlsbad is a one-stop-shop for adventure junkies and explorers. A town majestically situated between mountain ranges (and caves!), national parks to desert botanical gardens, rivers and lakes – Carlsbad has it all! Plan your next adventure here to experience the real Southwest of the United states, including cacti, coyotes, and unmatched geological formations. The possibilities are endless! Take a look at some of what Carlsbad, New Mexico has to offer: Lincoln National Forest: A massive forest, covering over one million acres of th...

Workspace Optimization Measures for 2020

Monday, April 27, 2020

Maximizing space utilization has become one of the most important market trends among real estate and facility managers, according to a survey from independent research firm Verdantix. Between rising real estate costs and the introduction of solutions for easier space and occupancy data collection, organizations are realizing the cost-saving potential of optimizing their workspaces. Yet, the number-one objective for real estate management has moved from reducing costs to improving the comfort and well-being of building occupants. While you don’t want a large number of employees in a space too small to accommodate them, you also don’t want a lot of unused, wasted space...

COVID-19: Who's on New Mexico's Economy Recovery Council?

Saturday, April 25, 2020

Who will decide what New Mexico businesses reopen and when? How will those businesses operate safely as long as COVID-19 remains a public health emergency, while vaccines and treatment are developed? Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced she had appointed a 15-member Economic Recovery Council to work with her directly in developing answers to those questions. Read full article.

New Mexico governor appoints economic recovery council

Wednesday, April 22, 2020

SANTA FE, NM — Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham named a diverse group of business and labor leaders from across New Mexico to a new economic recovery council that will advise her on strategies for gradually reopening New Mexico businesses in a smart, safe and effective manner and for helping New Mexico’s economy to grow and thrive as it emerges from the current public health emergency. The 15 members of the council represent a broad swath of New Mexico’s business community, including leaders from the state’s high-tech industries, tourism and hospitality, film, construction, energy, agriculture and locally based retail. Read full article.

Carlsbad City Council approves $2M in extra Brine Well requests from State

Thursday, April 16, 2020

The Carlsbad City Council approved more than $2 million in funding requests from the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (ENMRD) for the Carlsbad Brine Well Remediation project. Councilors approved $1.33 million and $800,000 to match state funds appropriated by the New Mexico Legislature during the 2020 session. In a memo from City Administrator John Lowe to City Councilors, he wrote that ENMRD requested state lawmakers to allow the final $10 million in state funds be made available in fiscal year 2020, rather than fiscal year 2021. Read full article.

COVID-19: What Should Employers Consider As They Adapt Their Background Screening Program?

Thursday, April 16, 2020

Businesses continue to operate despite the global reach of COVID-19. And while some industries are seeing a momentary downturn in hiring, others are experiencing a seemingly insatiable need for talent. From workers supporting the supply chain to healthcare professionals on the frontlines of the battle against COVID-19, the need to identify and onboard workers is more critical now than ever. And for many organizations that are experiencing a lull in hiring, the shift to remote work presents new risks that may have been previously unconsidered. Workers who are out of sight should not be out of mind. Read full article.

Ten Things We Need To Know About Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness

Wednesday, April 15, 2020

On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Securities (CARES) Act, a $2.3 trillion relief package designed to help individuals and businesses weather the economic damage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The headliner of the CARES Act was the creation of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), a new loan package designed to put $350 billion into the hands of small businesses for use in paying employee wages and other critical expenses over the coming weeks and months. As of the morning of April 15th, nearly $250 billion in cash had made its way t...

New Mexico small businesses urged to apply for federal stimulus loans

Thursday, April 09, 2020

New Mexico small businesses in financial distress due to the coronavirus crisis are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for loans made available under the federal stimulus bill. The stimulus bill, or Cares Act, allocates $349 billion for loans to small businesses. But businesses have until only June 30 to access the money, and loans will be made on a first-come, first-serve basis. Read full article.

Eddy County, Carlsbad and Artesia lead NM in Census self-responses

Wednesday, April 08, 2020

Eddy County, Artesia and Carlsbad lead the State of New Mexico in self-responses to the 2020 United States Census, according to government figures. Artesia leads the way in the number of respondents who completed a Census form either online or on the phone at 40.2 percent, per April 6 numbers. Carlsbad was next at 36.6 percent and Eddy County’s self-response rate was 35.9 percent, the numbers indicated. Read full article.

Oil and gas pipeline to be built near Carlsbad found to have 'minimal' environmental impact

Wednesday, April 08, 2020

Federal regulators found a proposed project to build 135 miles of oil and gas pipelines in the Permian Basin, crossing from southeast New Mexico to West Texas would not have a “significant” impact on the environment. An environmental analysis conducted by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), with cooperation from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) was published last month, analyzing the proposed project’s impact on several environmental aspects. Read full article.

Essential Businesses: What is considered an essential business under New Mexico’s Stay-at-Home order?

Tuesday, April 07, 2020

On April 22, 2020, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and the New Mexico Department of Health announced the extension of the Stay-at-Home order to help minimize the spread of COVID-19 in New Mexico. Stay-at-Home order extension is now from April 7 – May 15, 2020 unless otherwise amended. “Essential business” means any business or non-profit entity falling within one or more of the categories listed below. The order requires that all non-essential business cease In-Person Operations which now includes automobile dealerships, payday lenders and liquor stores. Online operations are still allowed. Read full article.

ExxonMobil donates $100K to support online education in Carlsbad

Monday, April 06, 2020

The Carlsbad Municipal School District will receive $100,000 from ExxonMobil to provide laptops and internet to low-income students who are living in remote locations with limited internet access. "Carlsbad's schools and teachers need support and encouragement during these difficult times," said Staale Gjervik, senior vice president at ExxonMobil and president of XTO Energy. "We hope our contribution will help facilitate the transition to online learning during this period and ease the burden on families and the schools." Read full article.

City of Carlsbad update: Community rallies during pandemic

Wednesday, April 01, 2020

Shining a light on some of our local outstanding citizens who are helping us all through this crisis has been very well received, so here are a few people who deserve special mention today: Anthony Foreman, for a very generous donation to the Boys and Girls Club, and for always coming forth to support this community. Lisa Rhodes and our excellent Carlsbad Municipal Schools staff cafeteria for feeding community children during these trying times. The school district is adding Sunset as a location beginning April 6. They will serve grab and go breakfast and lunch along with Carlsbad Intermediate School, Carlsbad, Deser...

The Economic Development Administration’s Five Investment Priorities

Thursday, March 05, 2020

Knowing your revitalization partner’s priorities adds clarity and saves time. When they are a funder with a competitive grant process, there’s all the more reason to know their priorities. For local communities interested in knowing where the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) is at with their current investment priorities, this month’s speech at the 88th Winter Meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors delivered by Deputy Assistant Secretary for Economic Development and Chief Operating Officer Dennis Alvord pointed the way. Read full article.

CDOD Shows Support for Local Businesses amid State Health Order

Monday, July 20, 2020

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Carlsbad is the best emerging economy in New Mexico thanks to our diverse group of businesses and forward-thinking residents.

Carlsbad residents enjoy a low cost of living. At only 93% of the national average, our residents have more money to spend doing things they love.

Our population is growing. Developers can benefit from an increased demand in housing, retail, and other amenities.

We are an active community with immediate access to beautiful natural resources, hiking, boating, swimming, fishing, and more.

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Carlsbad is the best emerging economy in New Mexico thanks to our diverse group of businesses and forward-thinking residents.

Carlsbad residents enjoy a low cost of living. At only 93% of the national average, our residents have more money to spend doing things they love.

Our population is growing. Developers can benefit from an increased demand in housing, retail, and other amenities.

We are an active community with immediate access to beautiful natural resources, hiking, boating, swimming, fishing, and more.