Martinez Calls for In-State Business Advantages

Susana Martinez

ROSWELL – Governor Susana Martinez visited AerSale, Inc. in Roswell today to tour the facility and meet with the company's employees. AerSale, Inc., a global provider of aftermarket aircraft, engines, and parts, began with just three employees and grew to 100 in fewer than two years. Though AerSale’s original facility measured at 25,000 square feet, their operations now use over 267,000 square feet of facility space. While speaking with employees about ways that government can foster an environment for job creation, Governor Martinez announced that legislation providing for an in-state procurement advantage to New Mexico businesses would be on the agenda during this fall's upcoming special legislative session. “It's critical that we provide New Mexico businesses with the tools to succeed and grow in our state," said Governor Martinez. "This legislation will assist local companies in receiving contracts with the State and create a more competitive playing field for businesses that have chosen to set up shop in New Mexico and hire our workers." During the 2011 general legislative session, in-state procurement legislation was passed by the Legislature, but vetoed by the Governor due to an unintended drafting error that would have subjected private businesses operating on public land to the state's procurement code. If passed in the special session, the legislation would help make New Mexico businesses more competitive when it comes to securing business with the State.

Martinez Calls for In-State Business Advantages