New Mexico opens Mexico City office to strengthen trade, tourism ties
New Mexico officials have opened a new Economic Development and Tourism office in Mexico City, more than 1,200 miles from the state, to deepen trade and cultural partnerships with Mexico.
State leaders mark opening at World Trade Center as part of renewed push for cross-border economic and cultural collaboration
Organ Mountain News report
SANTA FE - New Mexico officials have opened a new Economic Development and Tourism office in Mexico City, marking what they describe as a step toward closer ties in trade, tourism and education.
The office is located at the World Trade Center in Mexico City — more than 1,200 miles from New Mexico — and will serve as a hub for promoting business, investment and travel between the state and Mexico, its largest international trading partner.
The launch was celebrated Oct. 7 with a ribbon-cutting and letter-of-intent signing in Mexico City alongside a live video conference with participants in both countries. Attendees included Roberto Velasco, undersecretary for North America; Esteban Moctezuma Barragán, Mexico’s ambassador to the United States; Mauricio Ibarra Ponce de León, Mexico’s consul general in El Paso; Patricia Pinzón Sánchez, head consul in Albuquerque; Isaac Romero, deputy cabinet secretary for New Mexico’s Economic Development Department; and Dr. Shanna Sasser, deputy cabinet secretary for the Department of Tourism.
“New Mexico’s connection with Mexico predates borders and U.S. statehood — it’s part of who we are,” Economic Development Secretary Rob Black said in a prepared statement. “This office is a bridge for businesses, communities and cultural exchange, building prosperity on both sides of the border.”
Acting Tourism Secretary Lancing Adams called the opening a continuation of a shared legacy.
“Mexico and New Mexico share a rich and common bond inspired by generations of visionaries, creators and entrepreneurs,” he said. “We are excited for the opportunities that will be created through this partnership.”
Roberto Velasco Álvarez, head of the Undersecretariat for North America at Mexico’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said the agreement reflects mutual interest in strengthening economic and cultural ties.
“The opening of this office in our country is a clear example of the strong commercial relationship between our two countries,” he said.
Jaime Campos-Castuera will lead the Mexico City office.
“Relationships are the foundation of progress, and our partnership with Mexico is the foundation for something bigger,” he said. “This office will link Mexico’s industry with New Mexico’s logistics, workforce and innovation.”
According to the Economic Development Department, the office will focus on three areas:
- Trade and investment: Facilitating connections among businesses, trade operators and local authorities through forums, fairs, seminars and exhibitions.
- Tourism and culture: Promoting travel campaigns and cultural exchanges that highlight shared history and living traditions.
- Academic collaboration: Strengthening ties between universities and research institutions to support innovation and workforce development.
Mexico remains one of New Mexico’s largest trading partners and state officials say the new office reflects a broader effort to expand international partnerships.
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