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Santa Fe, N.M. – After completing the Arts & Cultural District (ACD) Start Up Benchmarks, Carlsbad’s Pearl of the Pecos (POP) ACD has been granted State Authorization, the tenth New Mexico community to achieve this designation. State-Authorized ACDs receive additional incentives such as assistance with cultural plan development and historic building tax credits. NM’s ACD programs make a positive impact by working with artists, entrepreneurs, and arts organizations/institutions, and utilizing cultural and historic assets to enhance the community’s creative economy.
“Congratulations to Carlsbad’s Pearl of the Pecos on becoming a State-Authorized Arts & Cultural District. This official status represents their dedication to supporting creative and cultural entrepreneurs and growing the local economy,” said Acting Economic Development Secretary Mark Roper.
“The arts and culture sector is vital to the economic development of local communities in New Mexico,” said Department of Cultural Affairs Cabinet Secretary Debra Garcia y Griego. “This new designation for Carlsbad’s Pearl of the Pecos supports the creative economy of the region and reflects Carlsbad’s commitment to bolstering their cultural infrastructure.”
Carlsbad joins Downtown Albuquerque, Artesia, Gallup, Las Cruces, Las Vegas, Los Alamos, Mora, Raton, and Silver City as State-Authorized ACDs. Additionally, Corrales and Farmington are working through the Start Up process to become State-Authorized.
“New Mexico MainStreet is proud of the community’s hard work, dedication, and achievements in developing Carlsbad’s Pearl of the Pecos Arts & Cultural District. Their efforts and commitment have shown a positive impact on the local creative and cultural economy,” said New Mexico MainStreet Director Daniel Gutierrez.
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