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Greetings AREA Contributors,
Thank you for your continued partnership and engagement as we move through the early part of 2026. February has been a month focused on connection, alignment, and reinforcing the collaborative infrastructure that helps our region compete for investment and opportunity.
I want to take a moment to congratulate our state and local partners whose sites have recently been designated through New Mexico’s statewide site readiness initiative. Communities that prioritize infrastructure, due diligence, and development readiness position not only themselves but the entire state to compete more effectively for new investment and industry expansion. We are proud to work alongside partners who are taking these proactive steps to strengthen New Mexico’s economic foundation.
This month we also continued expanding the networks that support economic development across the region. Our Ambassador Program is growing as a platform for business and community leaders to champion the Albuquerque region. We extend our sincere thanks to Dr. Shelly Gruenig and the team at R4 Creating for hosting our ambassadors and sharing how STEM and robotics education are inspiring the next generation of innovators across our community.
We have also continued advancing our advisory council efforts, bringing together economic development professionals, educators, and industry leaders to better align talent pipelines, workforce initiatives, and sector strategies. These councils help ensure our programming reflects real market needs while strengthening coordination across the institutions that drive growth.
Together, these efforts reflect a shared goal of building a region that is coordinated, responsive, and prepared to support employers at every stage of growth. Your investment makes this work possible, and we are grateful for the leadership you bring to this collective effort.
We look forward to sharing more updates with you in the months ahead and to continuing this work together.
With Gratitude,
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