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AREA Announces Recipients for the 2025 505 Awards
(Albuquerque) September 15, 2025 – The Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance (AREA) has selected the honorees for the Seventh Annual 505 Awards and Dinner. The event recognizes organizations and individuals who are making exceptional contributions to the economic...
New Mexico is Candidate for Cutting-Edge Hypersonic Rocket Motor Facility
(Press Release from NM EDD) SANDOVAL COUNTY, N.M. — 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...
Certified for Success: AREA Interim President & CEO Chad Matheson Earns CEcD, Strengthening Mission for Regional Growth
August 5, 2025 - The Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance (AREA) is proud to announce that Chad Matheson, Interim President & CEO, has earned the prestigious Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) credential from the International Economic Development Council...
Pacific Fusion pursues locating $1B research facility in Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Economic Development Department and Pacific Fusion announced today that the company has signed a memorandum of understanding with the state to pursue siting of a research and development facility in Albuquerque. The company expects to make...
