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Local Economic Development Act

State and local economic development assistance for qualified manufacturing, processing, assembling, and economic-base projects that create public benefits.

About this program

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Eligibility

Eligible projects include qualified entities such as manufacturing, processing, assembling, warehousing, distribution, or JTIP-eligible economic-base employers that expand or relocate in New Mexico and produce public benefits.

Requirements

  • Be a qualified entity under LEDA, such as a manufacturing, processing, assembling, or economic-base business
  • Work with an eligible local government or New Mexico EDD on the project structure
  • Demonstrate financial soundness, project readiness, job creation, capital investment, and public benefit