Greater Gallup Economic Development Corporation

10/20/2026

From Oct. 14 to 16, GGEDC attended the 2026 Outdoor Economics Conference hosted in Ruidoso, New Mexico. The conference focused on how to harness and grow the outdoor recreation economy into a more sustainable revenue source for local communities. Pictured here are GGEDC Associate Leonardo Espino (left) and City of Gallup Tourism & Marketing Manager Matt Robinson (right).

10/19/2026

The Trade Ports Development Act (HB 19) is revolutionizing logistics in NM! Learn how HB 19 & $50M in funding are driving the Gallup-McKinley TradePort from planning to reality: https://www.gallupedc.com/media/press-releases/p/item/70034/how-the-trade-ports-development-act-and-publicprivate-partnerships-are-shaping-greater-gallups-future For more , click here: https://www.gallupedc.com/media/ggedc-news

10/01/2026

GGEDC congratulates RMCHCS for its outstanding service and new CEO who is a Godsend and a dynamo who is executing critical organizational changes for the betterment of the hospital and our community.

RMCHCS has been reaccredited by the Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ), and its Rural Health Clinic received three-year reaccreditation from The Compliance Team (TCT).

09/10/2026

Global insights from Gallup, NM! GGEDC’s Patty Lundstrom joined TBIC's 10th annual conference to discuss logistics, connectivity, and FDI, as international investment needs continue to evolve: https://www.gallupedc.com/media/ggedc-news/p/item/69161/ggedc-executive-director-patty-lundstrom-speaks-at-tbic

05/08/2026

The arts have always been Gallup’s true economic engine, and, in order to continue driving Gallup forward, it is imperative that creative entrepreneurship and small business development be newly empowered. Read more here!

The theme of this year’s Economic Development Week is “Driving Gallup Forward: The Route to Trade & Talent.” For Gallup, the route to trade and talent is not paved in gold, but painted in vibrant colors, beaded in intricate patterns, inlaid with turquoise and coral, and woven with expressive d...

05/08/2026

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WEEK IN GALLUP!

In observance of Economic Development Week, GGEDC staff members participated in the UNM job fair held in the UNM-Gallup campus on May 6th. GGEDC staff also attended a special presentation made by Sarita Nair, NM Department of Workforce Solutions Cabinet Secretary. She presented vital workforce flow information and explained significant changes that the department is seeing in New Mexico's workforce . Included in the audience were local and Federal stakeholders in addition to workforce developers.

05/06/2026

New Mexico has quickly become one of the most competitive film production hubs in the country, and Gallup is well-positioned to benefit from that momentum.
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New Mexico has quickly become one of the most competitive film production hubs in the country, and Gallup is well-positioned to benefit from that momentum. With wide-open landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and proximity to major production centers like Albuquerque, Gallup has the foundation to grow...

05/06/2026

Read about how the SBDC is helping a new entrepreneur turn an idea into a plan, helping an existing business improve cash flow, supporting a local employer as they prepare to expand, and connecting business owners with the tools they need to compete.

Economic Development Week is a time to recognize the people, partnerships, and ideas that help communities grow stronger. In Gallup and throughout McKinley County, that growth is powered every day by small businesses: the restaurants, retailers, service providers, artists, tradespeople, home-based e...

05/06/2026

New Mexico is turning preparation into a competitive advantage. Certified sites and stronger collaboration are helping projects move from concept to construction more efficiently.

Learn how site readiness is accelerating growth in Gallup and McKinley County. https://www.gallupedc.com/media/ggedc-news/p/item/67301/certified-sites-faster-growth-stronger-new-mexico For more , click here: https://www.gallupedc.com/media/ggedc-news

05/05/2026

Learn how across GMCS schools, students are discovering that their pathways are not endpoints but starting points. Their experiences are shaping confidence, expanding opportunities. and opening doors. https://www.gallupedc.com/media/ggedc-news/p/item/67461/gmcs-student-voices-building-skills-that-open-doors