Live Breaking News & Updates on Intel Community Celebration

Multiple programs boost local economic opportunity
From left, U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich and N.M. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham listen to the remarks of Keyvan Esfarjani, Intel senior vice president and general manager of Manufacturing and Operations, during the announcement of Intel’s $3.5 million in its Rio Rancho plant Monday. Gary Herron photo.
Work to bolster the economy was the main focus at the Thursday morning NAIOP Rio Rancho Roundtable virtual session.
Sparked by the May 3 news that Intel was investing $3.5 billion into its sprawling Rio Rancho campus, and bringing 700 new high-tech jobs and 1,000 construction jobs, creating new jobs and training a workforce were among the topics. ....

Sandoval County , New Mexico , United States , Central New Mexico Community College , Rio Rancho , Melinda Allen , Los Diamantes , Upskill Sandoval , Gary Herron , Michelle Lujan Grisham , Keyvan Esfarjani , Erika Edgerly , Martin Heinrich , Dwayne Johnson , Jerry Schalow , Ben Ray Lujan , Sandoval Economic Alliance , Rio Rancho Public School , Intel Community Celebration , Economic Development , Nm Partnership , Rio Rancho Regional Chamber , Nm Partnership Nmpartnership , Rancho Roundtable , Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull , County Manager Wayne Johnson ,