Dear Legislators:
The following brief reports were developed by the New Mexico MainStreet program (NMMS) for the 2021 Legislative session. The reports communicate the importance of the NMMS program to economic recovery efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic, the program’s legislative asks, priority infrastructure projects and success stories from our districts.
Please take a moment to review the reports and contact me or the Executive Director of the local program in your district if you have questions about anything in the reports.
Please follow the link to the NMMS Network Directory that includes a list of local programs and contact information or contact me at (505) 827-0151 or Daniel.Gutierrez2@state.nm.us.
Thank you for your attention and continued support.
Sincerely,
Daniel Gutierrez
New Mexico MainStreet Director
NMEDD is requesting $10 million in the 2021 Legislative session to plan, design, and construct infrastructure improvements in MainStreet and Arts & Cultural districts statewide.
Why is Investing in Public Infrastructure Important?
- Visible improvements build confidence in business owners
- Creates employment opportunities
- Strengthens the local economy
- Creates vibrant destinations
- Improves pedestrian safety
- Incentivizes commercial property improvements
NMMS’s core objective is downtown revitalization and redevelopment. NMMS provides a variety of professional technical services to support comprehensive asset-based economic development, create a strong economic business climate, and preserve cultural and historic assets.
In this report, learn about:
- NMMS’s Impact
- Public Infrastructure Community Projects
- COVID-19 Response/Support
- Success Stories
- Communities Served