Major Employers
New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute - 1,000
West Las Vegas Schools - 495
Las Vegas City Schools - 490
Alta Vista Regional Hospital - 325
New Mexico Highlands University - 300
Wal-Mart - 300
Las Vegas City Government - 290
Luna Community College- 200
San Miguel County Government - 125
Franken Companies - 40-50
BTU - 45

Business Support
Las Vegas / San Miguel Chamber of Commerce - The LVSM Chamber of Commerce promotes economic development and the commercial, civic, and general interests of Las Vegas and San Miguel County. The organization also operates the Las Vegas Visitor Center and in 2006 interacted with 16,032 relocation and visitor inquiries and has approx. 200 members. For more information: Phone: 505-425-8631 or 800-832-5947, Fax: 505-425-3057, Email:

Small Business Development Center
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is located on the main campus of Luna Community College. The SBDC is part of a unique, statewide approach to the delivery of free counseling, training, and resource material to the small business community. Counseling and informational services are also provided. Contact Don Bustos, Director @ 505-454-2582 or 1-800-588-7232 ext. 1759.

Dee Bibb Industrial Park
Dee Bibb Industrial Park is a 42 acre development in Las Vegas, adjacent to Interstate-25. It is designed to accommodate light manufacturing industry. The City Council designates sale proceeds toward park infrastructure improvement to include paving, drainage, curb and gutter, and sidewalks.