/tags/economic-development economic development en-US Copyright Wed, 08 Mar 2023 19:55:09 GMT /local-news/2023-03-08/legislation-could-revamp-new-mexicos-downtown-areas-economic-impact A bill looking to revitalize New Mexico’s downtown areas is gathering bipartisan steam in the Roundhouse. Wed, 08 Mar 2023 19:55:09 GMT /local-news/2023-03-08/legislation-could-revamp-new-mexicos-downtown-areas-economic-impact Bryce Dix /local-news/2021-04-06/navajo-president-recounts-challenge-to-get-relief-funds-flowing-to-tribes CARES Act money was distributed last year to keep businesses open during the pandemic, to help people pay rent, and even to help local governments stay… Wed, 07 Apr 2021 02:25:06 GMT /local-news/2021-04-06/navajo-president-recounts-challenge-to-get-relief-funds-flowing-to-tribes Marisa Demarco, Khalil Ekulona /local-news/2020-04-10/state-tries-to-fill-gaps-left-by-federal-small-business-loan-programs Small business owners are scrambling to stay afloat as the coronavirus pandemic slams all sectors of the economy. The state of New Mexico is putting… Sat, 11 Apr 2020 02:15:10 GMT /local-news/2020-04-10/state-tries-to-fill-gaps-left-by-federal-small-business-loan-programs Khalil Ekulona /local-news/2019-09-26/report-concentrated-poverty-hits-children-of-color-in-nm In New Mexico 75 percent of kids are children of color. A new Kids Count report found these kids are disproportionately affected by what's called… Thu, 26 Sep 2019 22:49:06 GMT /local-news/2019-09-26/report-concentrated-poverty-hits-children-of-color-in-nm Taylor Velazquez /local-news/2018-08-27/lets-talk-working-remotely Let's Talk New Mexico 8/30 8a: We talk a lot about the need to bring more jobs to New Mexico, but what about remote workers? There are more opportunities… Mon, 27 Aug 2018 14:49:28 GMT /local-news/2018-08-27/lets-talk-working-remotely Sarah Gustavus /local-news/2018-06-26/more-than-balloons-lets-talk-festivals-in-new-mexico Let's Talk New Mexico 6/29 8a: When the weekend rolls around, New Mexicans have many options for entertainment and fun. Festivals offer up an opportunity… Wed, 27 Jun 2018 00:18:59 GMT /local-news/2018-06-26/more-than-balloons-lets-talk-festivals-in-new-mexico Monica Braine /local-news/2018-04-04/lets-talk-solutions-to-new-mexicos-digital-divide Let's Talk New Mexico 4/5 8a: Internet access is expensive and often slow in rural communities across New Mexico. How might improving internet speed and… Wed, 04 Apr 2018 22:14:35 GMT /local-news/2018-04-04/lets-talk-solutions-to-new-mexicos-digital-divide Sarah Gustavus /local-news/2018-01-12/low-interest-loans-for-low-income-communities Local fair lending advocates are partnering with an out of state loan company to curb predatory lending in New Mexico.Ona Porter, president and CEO of… Sat, 13 Jan 2018 00:37:00 GMT /local-news/2018-01-12/low-interest-loans-for-low-income-communities /local-news/2017-11-14/bidding-big-for-corporate-development Let's Talk New Mexico 11/16 8a: New Mexico is one of dozens of states and communities vying for Amazon’s second headquarters. Many places are promising… Tue, 14 Nov 2017 16:13:50 GMT /local-news/2017-11-14/bidding-big-for-corporate-development Megan Kamerick /public-health-new-mexico/2017-10-23/resilience-and-solutions-for-new-mexicos-economic-woes Let’s Talk New Mexico 10/26 8a: In New Mexico and across the West, economies are changing. From agriculture to tech startups, health care and business on… Mon, 23 Oct 2017 21:41:08 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2017-10-23/resilience-and-solutions-for-new-mexicos-economic-woes Ed Williams