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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

IMMEDIATE RELEASE (July 1 2025) – AREA Senior Vice President Chad Matheson to serve as Interim President & CEO following her departure in early August.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: (ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.) June 18, 2025 – Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance and CBRE have released the 2025 Talent Profile Report, and AREA and NAI SunVista have released an updated Industrial Market Report for the region, featuring advantages for business in the market.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: (SPACEPORT AMERICA, N.M.) June 16, 2025 –Leveraging economic development assets and resources will expand the value proposition for space industry firms in New Mexico

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 11 2025 –  Delegates from public, private and higher education entities will participate in the New Mexico Pavilion to create new connections and drive interest in the state’s bioscience industry

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 21, 2025 – Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance is proud to release a short documentary film written by AREA and produced by Comcast, titled ‘The Evolution and Future Path of Greater Albuquerque’s Economy.’

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: (ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.) May 12, 2025 Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance to celebrate its heroes and promote the importance and impact of the economic development profession all week, along with economic development organizations nationally and globally.