Mid-Region Council of Governments kicks off regional Open Houses for Economic Development
(Albuquerque, NM – October 20, 2025) –The Mid-Region Council of Governments is hosting a series of Open Houses throughout the central NM to gather vital information for the 2025 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy – or “CEDS”. The CEDS serves as the region’s premier economic development planning tool helping communities in the region apply for critical federal economic development funding, and it is updated every five years.
“We want as much input as possible from local residents, businesses and organizations,” said Augusta Meyers, MRCOG Economic Development Program Manager. “The last CEDS was developed just prior to the Covid 19 pandemic, so in effect, we are dealing with a whole different economic landscape here in central New Mexico now, and we need the public’s input to help shape this next phase of the CEDS.”
CEDS Survey 
The MRCOG has developed a CEDS Survey for the public to share their input on job opportunities, infrastructure, population growth, and more for the region. The survey will be open until November 14th. Open Houses We are hosting four in-person Open Houses throughout the region, as well as a Virtual Open House for those unable to attend in person. We'd love to see you at one of these!
- Thursday, October 23 | 4–5:30PM: Valencia County Transit Facility, 3437 Lambros Loop, Los Lunas
- Friday, October 24 | 4–5:30PM: Loma Colorado Main Library, 755 Loma Colorado Blvd NE, Rio Rancho
- Saturday, October 25 | 10AM–12PM: MRCOG Offices, across from the Downtown Grower’s Market at 809 Copper NW, Albuquerque
- Monday, October 27 | 4–5:30PM: Moriarty Civic Center, 202 Broadway, Moriarty
- Virtual Open House Lunch Session | Tuesday, October 28 | 11:30AM–1 PM Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82104337910 ;
“More than a document, the CEDS is a process that helps a region identify its economic strengths and weaknesses, said Dewey V. Cave, MRCOG Executive Director. “Not only does it bring together local governments and stakeholders to help spur economic development and create good jobs... but a robust CEDS empowers local communities to pursue game-changing state and federal funding opportunities,” added Cave.
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