History and Members
What We Do
The North Central New Mexico Economic Development District serves the eight county region of Santa Fe, Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Taos, Colfax, Mora, San Miguel, and rural Sandoval counties. Our primary functions include:
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Coordinating regional economic development collaboration.
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Developing and maintaining a five-year Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) approved by the U.S. Economic Development Administration, in collaboration with federal, state, local and tribal partners.
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Planning, coordinating and implementing local and regional strategies and projects our eight county region.
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Supporting the planning and financing of key infrastructure projects to catalyze private investment.
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Providing technical assistance to support and reviews of EDA and other grant applications for this region.
Our History
The origins of the North Central New Mexico Economic Development District (NCNMEDD) can be traced to the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965. This Act enabled the formation and designation of economic development districts like NCNMEDD, created the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) and provided grants, financial assistance, planning and coordination to alleviate unemployment and underemployment in economically distressed areas and regions.
With funding from EDA, NCNMEDD was formed in 1967 under the authority of the New Mexico Joint Powers Agreement Act. NCNMEDD’s Joint Powers Agreement establishes membership for counties and municipalities within an eight-county region. Each member pays annual dues to supplement and match federal funds. While NCNMEDD remains rooted in its core mission of economic development, it has grown to undertake other programs including regional transportation and the Non-Metro Area Agency on Aging.
