Do you have vacant lots, abandoned buildings, or underused properties in your community? You’re not alone—and you’re not without solutions. Join us at the 2025 Raton Regional Economic Development Summit for one of our most powerful sessions:
Unlocking Opportunity: Site Readiness Strategies for Rural Development
Vacant land and blighted buildings often sit idle in rural towns—not because of a lack of vision, but due to uncertainty, environmental concerns, and limited local resources. This panel introduces two major programs that can help you reclaim these spaces and position your community for future investment.
You’ll learn about:
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The EPA Brownfields Program provides funding and technical assistance for the assessment, cleanup, and reuse of contaminated sites.
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The NMEDD Site Assessment & Readiness Program, including a preview of the FY26 Site Readiness Executive Report and what it means for economic development efforts statewide.
Whether you’re a municipal planner, nonprofit leader, tribal representative, or community advocate, this session offers clear next steps to access resources, build partnerships, and attract business and industry to underused properties in your town or county.
Featured Panelists:
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Andrew Portalatin, Brownfield Project Officer, EPA Region 6
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Matthew Ashby, VP – Development Services, Ayres Associates Inc.
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Jennifer Myers, Community, Business & Rural Development Team Leader, NMEDD
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Jackie Thornburg, Economic Development Program Support Specialist, NMEDD
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Moderator: Savannah Ricards, New Mexico Environment Department
You’re invited to the 2025 Raton Regional Economic Development Summit, a two-day event designed to shape the future of our region’s economy through collaboration, innovation, and support for local businesses.
Location: Raton Convention Center
Dates: October 28–29, 2025
Tickets: FREE (Registration required)
REGISTER NOW Reserve your spot for this FREE 2-day summit:
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