Pass LEDA
Since Governor Bill Richardson took office, a record 64 New Mexico communities have now passed a Local Economic Development Act (LEDA). Through passing LEDA, a community adopts an ordinance creating an economic development organization and a strategic plan. This empowers communities to embark on economic development projects tailored to their needs. Regional Representatives of the Economic Development Department help New Mexico cities and counties pass LEDA by:
- Preparing the ordinance
- Attending council meetings
- Being available for questions and answers
- Extolling the benefits of LEDA to the community
- Giving examples of other communities who have passed LEDA
Interested in passing LEDA in your community? Start by finding your Regional Representative
Communities who have passed a Local Economic Development Act:
Alamogordo Espanola Pecos Albuquerque Estancia Portales Angel Fire Farmington Questa Artesia Fort Sumner Red River Aztec Gallup Reserve Bayard Grady Rio Rancho Belen Grants Roswell Bernalillo Hagerman Ruidoso Bosque Farms Harding County Ruidoso Downs Carlsbad Hatch San Jon Chavez County Hidalgo County San Miguel County Cibola County Hobbs City of Santa Fe Clayton Jal Santa Rosa Columbus Las Cruces Silver City Clovis Las Vegas City of Socorro Cuba City of Los Alamos Springer DeBaca County Lovington Town of Taos Deming Magdalena Torrance County Dona Ana County Milan Truth or Consequences Des Moines Moriarty Tucumcari Edgewood Mountainair Union County Elida