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State, City back spacecraft manufacturer, adding 152 jobs Growth creates high-paying defense and space tech jobs ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico and the City of Albuquerque are investing more than $1.5 million to help BlackVe Inc., a defense and space technology company,...

RIO RANCHO, N.M. ( NM EDD Press Release from 1/21/26) — Castelion, a defense technology company, today broke ground on a 1,000-acre manufacturing campus — known as Project Ranger —  in Sandoval County, reinforcing New Mexico’s position at the forefront of defense innovation.

The Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance (AREA) today announced its 2026 Board of Directors, welcoming a dynamic group of business and community leaders committed to driving economic growth and prosperity throughout the greater Albuquerque region. Josh Parsons,...

( Re-share from NM EDD) Kennesaw, GA, and Albuquerque, NM (December 8, 2025) — Mantis Space, a space and advanced energy startup developing the first power grid in space, today announced its selection of Albuquerque, New Mexico, for its headquarters and advanced R&D manufacturing facilities.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (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 growth and prosperity in the greater Albuquerque region. 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 25, 2025 ( Sandoval County, NM)  — 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.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ( Albuquerque,NM) 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 (IEDC). This nationally recognized certification is a hallmark of excellence within the economic development profession and signifies the highest level of competency and expertise in the field.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FROM NM EDD – JULY 16, 2025: Project would bring 200+ jobs and advance clean energy innovation