Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Bruce ArmstrongDATE: April 16, 2026 EMAIL: bruce@gallupedc.comPHONE: (505) 722-2980Gallup, NM – Representing one of the Gallup area’s most ambitious economic development efforts, 13 leaders from the recently formed Gallup-McKinley TradePort Authority convened for a strategic retreat March 29–April 1 at the Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown. Board members...Continue Reading

Gallup, NM - In Santa Fe on Friday, February 6th, the Greater Gallup Economic Development Corporation (GGEDC) hostedits 2026 Economic Roundtable with the theme “What’s in the Financial Toolbox for Building our Economy?” The eventfeatured presentations and discussion by eight experts in the field of economic finance, organized into two...Continue Reading

A multi-year, multi-dimensional effort facilitated by Greater Gallup Economic Development Corporation (GGEDC) has the City of Gallup and McKinley County in Northwest New Mexico on the cusp of reaching newfound economic potential. That’s the result of considerable thought and effort invested in developing a plan for the Gallup/McKinley County Regional...Continue Reading

EDD has evaluated 47 sites, launched public map, established certification boardSANTA FE — Less than a year after the Site Readiness Act became law, the New Mexico Economic Development Department has evaluated 47 development sites statewide, launched a public site readiness map and established a new board to certify sites...Continue Reading

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDATE:  May 7, 2025CONTACT: Patty Lundstrom EMAIL: patty@gallupedc.comGallup, NM – The Greater Gallup Economic Development Corporation (GGEDC) hosted its annual Business Retention & Expansion (BRE) Luncheon and Awards on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at the Rocket Café meeting room. After GGEDC Board Chairman Tommy Haws welcomed local business people,...Continue Reading

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDATE: Wednesday, February 5, 2025Contact: Pamela ArmstrongEmail: pamela.armstrong@nmlegis.govCell: 618.267.6305Lawmakers Push to Establish Trade Port Districts in New MexicoProposal would stimulate trade, create jobs, and boost the economy in New Mexico communities by establishing designated trade hubsSanta Fe, N.M. – Today, the House Taxation Revenue Committee heard House Bill 19:...Continue Reading

Gallup, New Mexico —Gallup Land Partners, LLC (GLP) and the City of Gallup are pleased to announce the successful annexation of approximately 4,800 acres of prime property into the City of Gallup, including strategic parcels along the recently completed Carbon Coal Road. This milestone represents a transformative step for the...Continue Reading

Gallup, NM - The Greater Gallup Economic Development Corporation (GGEDC) hosted its Fall 2024 Economic Roundtable on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 in the McKinley County Courthouse Annex conference room. Titled “Moving Forward on the TradePort Project in Gallup/McKinley County”, this was the first of two roundtables GGEDC has planned for...Continue Reading