Welcome to the New Mexico Borderplex
The Borderplex brings together a diverse, binational region located in the center of trade for North America. The Borderplex is made up of 3 states, and 2 companies, which deliver 1 solution for your company’s manufacturing & logistics needs while also increasing your speed and reach to US customer base.
Canadian companies in the region (such as Endurance Technologies, Saputo Cheese, Circle K and more) are finding success with intermodal access to two Class 1 railroads, two major US interstate highways, the Jetport of Dona Ana County, NM, and the furthest east “dry crossing” with our designated overweight Port of Entry along the U.S./Mexico border.
The Borderplex also offers an abundance of industrial space, spanning both sides of the US./Mexico border allowing you to take advantage of twin plant efficiencies and shortening your supply chain.
Canadian Companies finding success in the Borderplex
COME FOR THE OPPORTUNITY. STAY FOR THE CHILE.
Where Agricultural Heritage Meets Innovation
The New Mexico Borderplex has a long agricultural tradition, but today’s agriculture is about more than growing crops. With a unique combination of fertile farmland, a long growing season, agricultural research, advanced technology, and a growing food-processing industry, the region provides a strong environment for companies looking to grow, process, package, and add value to agricultural products.
The region is home to more than 2,100 farms spanning approximately 659,000 acres. Mild winters and a long growing season support year-round agricultural production, while the diverse landscape and climate allow producers to grow a wide range of crops. The region’s leading agricultural products include dairy, beef, onions, pecans, and, of course, New Mexico chile.
Doña Ana County is one of New Mexico’s most diverse agricultural areas and a national leader in pecan and chile production. Its agricultural strength creates opportunities not only for growers, but also for companies involved in food manufacturing, processing, packaging, cold storage, agricultural technology, and other value-added activities.
From the Field to the Food Industry
The Borderplex offers opportunities throughout the agricultural value chain. Companies can tap into locally grown commodities and connect with producers, researchers, processors, manufacturers, and distribution networks within the region.
The growing popularity of Hispanic and Southwestern foods has expanded demand for products such as chile, salsa, blue corn products, tortillas, and other regionally inspired foods. This creates opportunities for companies involved in food processing, product development, packaging, ingredient production, and specialty food manufacturing.
Supporting New Mexico’s Chile Industry
The New Mexico Chile Association (NMCA) plays an important role in protecting and strengthening the state’s chile industry. Founded in 2005, the nonprofit organization brings together growers, processors, manufacturers, distributors, and other industry stakeholders working across the chile supply chain. NMCA advocates for the sustainability and prosperity of New Mexico chile while supporting local growers, businesses, research, education, and the state’s agricultural heritage.
NMCA also operates the New Mexico Certified Chile™ program, which helps consumers and businesses identify authentic chile grown in New Mexico. The certification program is designed to protect the integrity of New Mexico chile, support local producers, and strengthen the connection between the product, the land where it is grown, and the communities that depend on the industry.
The association’s work represents the broader strength of the NMBorderplex agricultural ecosystem: growers, researchers, manufacturers, and industry organizations working together to protect a signature crop while creating opportunities for innovation and economic growth.
New Mexico Chile:
An Agricultural Icon
Few products are more closely associated with New Mexico than chile. From green chile roasted in the fall to red chile used in traditional sauces, New Mexico chile is a signature agricultural product with a growing national market.
Despite its familiar name, there is no chile pepper variety officially called “Hatch chile.” Hatch refers to where the chile is grown. The Hatch Valley, located north of Las Cruces, became one of the most recognized growing regions for New Mexican chile. Several varieties of New Mexican pod-type chile can be marketed as Hatch chile when grown in the Hatch area, while New Mexico-grown chile from other communities carries its own regional identity.
This distinction is part of what makes New Mexico’s chile industry unique. Generations of growers, researchers, food manufacturers, and agricultural scientists have helped develop chile varieties suited to the state’s climate and growing conditions, creating an agricultural ecosystem that continues to evolve.
Trade Data
Highlights
- Canada is the #1 customer for most states
- 58 Canadian-owned businesses employ 2,700 workers in New Mexico
- 76% of Canadian exports to the U.S. are raw materials, parts, and components used to create other goods in the United States
- Canada & the U.S. trade an average of $1.4 million in bilateral goods & services every minute of every day
New Mexico exports $185 million in goods to Canada annually
New Mexico exports to Canada by industry
- Agriculture: 21%
- Chemicals: 18%
- Equipment & machinery: 31%
- Minerals & metals: 17%
- Transportation: 5%
- Other: 8%
Top New Mexico goods exports to Canada
- Fertilizers: $29 million
- Telephones & AV recording equipment: $12 million
- Pearls, gems, precious metals & jewelry: $11 million
- Copper & copper articles: $11 million
- Optical, medical & precision instruments: $9 million
- Dairy products, eggs & honey: $8 million
- Furniture & bedding: $8 million
- Vegetables: $7 million
- Aircraft & parts: $7 million
- Live animals: $6 million
New Mexico exports $266 million in services to Canada annually
Top New Mexico services exports to Canada
- Travel (including for education): $140 million
- Charges for the use of intellectual property: $54 million
- Business services: $45 million
- Maintenance & repair services: $11 million
- Insurance services: $8 million
New Mexico imports $583 million in goods from Canada annually
New Mexico imports from Canada by industry
- Agriculture: 11%
- Chemicals: 43%
- Energy: 8%
- Equipment & machinery: 18%
- Minerals & metals: 7%
- Plastics & rubbers: 3%
- Other: 10%
Top New Mexico goods imports from Canada
- Inorganic chemicals: $250 million
- Petroleum coke & bitumen: $45 million
- Optical, medical & precision instruments: $24 million
- Compressors & pumps: $23 million
- Pearls, gems, precious metals & jewelry: $17 million
- Meat, fish & seafood preparations: $17 million
- Pasta, breads & cereal preparations: $15 million
- Plastics & plastic articles: $14 million
- Furniture & bedding: $14 million
- Nickel & nickel articles: $9 million
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Center of Trade for North America
Locating in the Borderplex region offers significant logistical advantages for Taiwanese companies seeking to expand their operations. The strategic location of the Borderplex, at the confluence of the U.S.-Mexico border, provides unparalleled access to the vast American market.
By establishing your company in the Borderplex region, you can effectively reach your customers, reducing transportation costs and quickly reaching your market in the United States. The proximity to major transportation routes, including highways, railways, and international ports, enhances your supply chain efficiency and connectivity.
Furthermore, the Borderplex’s unique position as a thriving bi-national economic region allows businesses to tap into a skilled workforce and leverage cross-border synergies, ultimately promoting growth and competitiveness in an increasingly globalized market.
• The furthest east “dry crossing” with our Port of Entry along the U.S./Mexico border
• Equidistant between Los Angeles and Houston seaports
• Two major US interstate highways
• Intermodal access to two Class 1 railroads
• Two International Airports
Manufacturing Advantages
The Borderplex’s strategic location along the Mexico-U.S. border, as well as its status as the fifth largest manufacturing region in North America and a crucial logistics and supply chain hub, positions it as an ideal locale for the development and implementation of a cross-border strategy.
To the north, you’ll find the Las Cruces Borderplex, a dynamic logistics center that serves as a pivotal connection point between Asia, Mexico, and the United States. This location offers one of the most competitive business environments in the Borderplex, making it a highly favored choice for establishing or re-establishing your U.S. operations.
On the southern side of the border lies Ciudad Juárez, a prominent manufacturing region in North America with a rich history of cross-border production. Ciudad Juárez provides cost-effective labor rates while offering seamless access to U.S. suppliers and supply chains, further enhancing the appeal of the Borderplex as a business destination.
Made in the U.S.A.
Looking to boost the proportion of U.S. components in your product to uphold your “Made in USA” branding? If so, you can realize your “Made in USA” objectives in the Las Cruces Borderplex. Situated on the U.S./Mexico border and benefiting from the region’s extensive manufacturing heritage on both sides of the border, you can meet your origin criteria with minimal disruption to your supply chain.
Discover Your Skilled Workforce
Situated within a bi-national region encompassing three states and two countries, bringing you one bi-national economic solution. the NMBorderplex boasts a population exceeding 2.5 million people, providing access to a diverse, highly skilled, and bilingual workforce.
Furthermore, the presence of more than 150,000 college students enrolled in various universities, community colleges, and technical schools in the region creates a continuously expanding pool of talent across a wide range of industries, offering businesses a remarkable source of potential employees and collaborators.
Financial Incentives
New Mexico Borderplex stands out for offering some of the most aggressive incentives in the United States, designed to foster job creation and investments. These incentives encompass a spectrum of business-friendly options, including on-the-job training incentives and support for property, land, infrastructure, and equipment investments. At the Borderplex, our dedicated team is committed to assisting your company in navigating the intricate landscape of these programs, determining your eligibility, and guiding you through the application process.
To provide a comprehensive understanding of the benefits your business may receive, we also offer a complimentary analysis to estimate the potential value of these programs and their impact on your bottom line.
The New Mexico Borderplex remains at the forefront of innovation, continuously exploring novel methods to align financial incentives, tax benefits, grants, and loan opportunities with the needs of businesses aiming to establish or expand their operations.
Industrial Parks with Infrastructure in Place
The availability of expandable space is paramount, especially when time and market responsiveness are paramount. Within the New Mexico Borderplex region, we offer five (5) industrial parks equipped with infrastructure to facilitate your operations.
Each of these parks possesses distinct features, whether it’s being rail and airport-served, offering direct access to major Interstates, or being conveniently located near international ports of entry. Additionally, we presently have over 500,000 square feet of industrial spec space in active construction, allowing us to expedite the process of getting your business up and running. Whether you require industrial or retail spaces, our user-friendly property search tool can assist you in identifying available options.
Sabor, the Flavor of Life
Sabor is part of everything we do in the NM Borderplex. It’s a quality measured in the culture, the land, the food, and the way we live life.
We understand the importance of a well-balanced lifestyle that harmonizes work and leisure. In the NM Borderplex, you can relish the best of both worlds, enjoying a laid-back and culturally enriched way of life. With one of the most affordable costs of living in the United States and a plethora of year-round outdoor activities, your time spent outside the office will be just as fulfilling as your time at work.
Affordability
- Low Property Taxes
- Low Income Taxes
- Low Tuition for NM Graduates
- Low Cost of Living Index: 95.9
Culture
- Festivals
- Art Galleries
- Live Theater
- Top Music Performances
Flavor
- Wine Vineyards
- Authentic Mexican Cuisine
- World Famous “Hatch Green Chile”
- Craft Beer Culture
Recreation
- Youth Sports
- NCAA Sports
- AAA Baseball
- Hiking & Biking Trails
Climate
- 340 Days of Sunshine
- Safe from Extreme Climate Events
- Avg. Temp in December: 58
- Avg. Temp in July: 95
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