These Crops Are Hot

Chile peppers have a long history rooted in the sandy soil of New Mexico

Is It Chile in Here?

Chile peppers have a long history rooted in the sandy soil of New Mexico

Green With Outdoor Opportunity

Scenic region offers numerous recreation options

Clinical Research Facility Joins Region's Health-Care Community

Cancer treatment and clinical research facility boosts health-care community

These Crops Are Hot
Is It Chile in Here?
Green With Outdoor Opportunity
Clinical Research Facility Joins Region's Health-Care Community
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Central New Mexico in Pictures

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Living and Working in Central New Mexico
Central New Mexico accounts for nearly half of the state’s economic activity. Named one of America’s 50 Hottest Cities by Expansion Management magazine, Albuquerque and the surrounding area have attracted high-tech, film and solar industries, and many entrepreneurs.
Quality of Life
Albuquerque Rates "A" For Livability
The reasons for Albuquerque’s lofty rankings in so many national “best for” lists are many. The city has an excellent quality of life with hiking and biking, arts and culture, fine dining and FULL ARTICLE
Innovation
'Light' Jets Take Wing at Area's Rio Rancho's AeroParts
Plans call for ‘very light jet’ to be produced at a two-a-day clip Eclipse Aviation has orders for more than 2,500 of its “very light jets.” The Eclipse 500 will seat five people and cost $1.5 FULL ARTICLE
Innovation
Renewable Energy Resources Get Tail Wind in N.M.
New Mexico is ‘the Saudi Arabia of renewable energy’ Solar energy is a natural fit in Central New Mexico, because the region enjoys more than 300 sunny days annually. Arnold Leitner, president and FULL ARTICLE

Success Stories

M.D. Anderson Provides Cutting-Edge Cancer Care
One of the top cancer treatment facilities in the world has expanded into New Mexico – and specifically into Albuquerque. In April 2007, the renowned FULL ARTICLE
Technical College Changes Name, Broadens Mission
Albuquerque Technical Vocational Institute received an unusual gift for its 40th birthday – namely, a name change. “A new name will do a better job FULL ARTICLE
Mexico Drug Card Program Makes Prescriptions Affordable
Even if someone has private insurance, sometimes the cost of prescription drugs keeps them out of reach. With that in mind, the New Mexico Drug Card FULL ARTICLE
UNM Engineering, Architecture Occupy New Quarters
The University of New Mexico’s campus keeps getting more attractive, thanks to the addition of buildings that are also strengthening the university’s FULL ARTICLE

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Read the 2009 edition of Central New Mexico Economic Guide. Using ActiveMagazine technology, you can flip through the actual pages of

Central New Mexico Economic Guide

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Demographics

Visit our Demographics page for a comprehensive resource of statistics, numbers and data that are key to the region's business and economy.