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Gov. Martinez visits Tucumcari Mountain Cheese Factory to help celebrate its $4.5 million expansion Quay County Sun By: Thomas Garcia October 22, 2014 http://www.qcsunonline.com/2014/10/22/gov-martinez-visits-tucumcari-mountain-cheese-factory-to-help-celebrate-its-4-5-million-expansion/ Governor Susana Martinez came to Tucumcari Wednesday to help celebrate the planned $4.5 million expansion of Tucumcari Mountain Cheese Factory with local officials and a dozen residents and employees. The expansion is expected to create up to 20 new jobs. “At the state level we are continue to work to keep businesses in the state, while bringing businesses back and enticing new businesses to come to our state,” Martinez said. “What gives me the warmth in … Read More

Truck-to-rail project in Milan to offer $92,000 jobs Albuquerque Journal October 17, 2014 http://www.abqjournal.com/481330/news/trucktorail-project-set-to-offer-92000-jobs.html A Delaware company announced Thursday it will invest $52 million in a truck-to-rail facility in Milan to help move oil from the Four Corners region to market. NLG Energy Partners’ facility will create 62 jobs initially and another 50 or so within five years, according to the state Economic Development Department. Most of the jobs will be New Mexico-based truck driving positions, and wages overall will average $92,000 a year plus benefits, said Angela Heisel, spokeswoman for the state Economic Development Department. Cibola County will receive … Read More

NFIB & ABC Praise Governor Martinez, Say She Will Move New Mexico’s Economy Forward Two groups representing more than a thousand small businesses across New Mexico endorsed Governor Susana Martinez for re-election today, demonstrating that she is the best candidate to create jobs and move the state forward.  During a joint press conference, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) and the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of New Mexico called Governor Martinez a tireless advocate for small business owners who will move New Mexico’s economy forward. “Governor Martinez goes to bat for small businesses every day and the fact that New Mexico has created 32,000 private-sector jobs under … Read More

OPINION: Protect, grow permanent fund for the future Albuquerque Journal By: Gov. Susana Martinez And Land Commissioner Ray Powell / As Members Of The State Investment Council October 9, 2014 http://www.abqjournal.com/476789 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The state’s Land Grant Permanent Fund will distribute almost $600 million this year to New Mexico schools and other beneficiaries, a year-over-year increase of more than $60 million. In fiscal year 2016, we expect the Land Grant Permanent Fund and our other permanent endowment, the Severance Tax Permanent Fund, will distribute as much as $850 million in funding to benefit public schools and pay for government … Read More

Martinez Announces 300 New Jobs In Albuquerque Over The Next Few Years New Mexico Economic Development Department October 7, 2014 http://krwg.org/post/martinez-announces-300-new-jobs-albuquerque-over-next-few-years?utm_referrer=http%3A//m.krwg.org/%3Futm_referrer%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.google.com%252F%23mobile/76068 Today Governor Susana Martinez welcomed California-based food producer Flagship Food Group to Albuquerque as they expand to New Mexico. New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) Cabinet Secretary Jon Barela, Albuquerque Mayor Richard J. Berry, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque Economic Development, and company representatives joined Governor Martinez for the announcement. “We are proud of Flagship Food Group becoming our latest partner in growing our private-sector economy,” said Governor Martinez. “We are working hard to promote growth and attract new investments, and … Read More

“There Has Been Real Progress Made On Education” The Las Cruces Sun-News and the Roswell Daily Record endorsed Susana Martinez for governor today, citing her ability to move New Mexico forward by improving education and creating jobs. Under Governor Martinez, the graduation rate is improving faster than any other state, and she has created 32,000 private-sector jobs. In addition, the Roswell Daily Record praised Governor Martinez for “her frequent visits to Chaves County and demonstrated interest in southeastern New Mexico…” Excerpt from Las Cruces Sun-News:  While other Republican governors took a political stance against the expansion of Medicaid, Martinez worked with leaders from … Read More

Martinez announces 50 new jobs at AerSale Roswell Daily Record October 2nd, 2014 http://rdrnews.com/wordpress/blog/2014/10/02/martinez-announces-50-new-jobs-at-aersale/ Gov. Susana Martinez announces Wednesday the creation of 50 new jobs at Aer sale. Seated behind Martinez are Roswell Mayor Dennis Kintigh, left, and AerSale CEO Nicolas Finazzo. (Charles Fischer Photo) Gov. Susana Martinez announced Wednesday the addition of 50 new jobs at the Roswell International Air Center. New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) Cabinet Secretary Jon Barela, Roswell Mayor Dennis Kintigh, and AerSale CEO Nicolas Finazzo joined Martinez for the announcement. “We have worked hard to make New Mexico competitive with surrounding states, and that … Read More

Google to develop drones in New Mexico KOAT By: Matt Howerton Sep 23, 2014 http://www.koat.com/news/moriartys-partnership-with-google-may-bring-200-jobs/28202144 MORIARTY, N.M. —State officials, including Gov. Susana Martinez, are expected at Moriarty Airport Tuesday morning to announce that the State Economic Development Department will be footing an estimated $1 million to help build sewer and water lines at the Moriarty Airport where Google is constructing a nearly 60,000-square-foot building. Google is looking to use the airport to develop solar-powered drones. The Moriarty Airport used to solely be home to Titan Aerospace, but has since been bought by the multibillion-dollar internet company. The drones would fly … Read More

Precious metals company to bring 35 jobs to Rio Rancho Albuquerque Journal By Patrick Lohmann / Journal Staff Writer September 22, 2014 http://www.abqjournal.com/466557/abqnewsseeker/precious-metals-company-to-bring-35-jobs-to-rio-rancho.html A precious metals manufacturer is relocating to Rio Rancho and bringing jobs with it after more than 40 years in California, city and state officials said in a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday afternoon. DHF Technical Products said it hopes to employ 35 people at its new Rio Rancho headquarters within three to five months and hire up to 50 people in two years. The company currently has 18 employees here and expects to hire between 10 and 15 … Read More

Cibola County, NM – About 400 New Mexicans attended a campaign event in Cibola County to support Governor Susana Martinez on Sunday, demonstrating a strong grassroots movement that is determined to re-elect the governor.  Gallup Mayor Jackie McKinney, a Democrat, attended the event and spoke enthusiastically about the governor, saying, “We need to support people who are moving the state forward … what a wonderful governor Susana Martinez is.” With the election just weeks away, it’s becoming more and more clear that momentum is on Governor Martinez’s side as she continues to tell New Mexicans about her plan to move the … Read More