If you are looking to expand or start a business in Southern New Mexico, the Greater Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce wants to help! Below you will find a list of contact points to begin the process of finding out the latest information in the area which you are interested in.
Starting a business while sometimes complicated should be a smooth process when it comes to dealing with our state and local governments. Unfortunately that is not always the case. As the leading voice for business in Southern New Mexico, the Greater Las Cruces Chamber advocates on behalf of the business community when there are bumps in the road. Please let us know if we can support you should unnecessary obstacles arise.
Lastly, there are more resources located on our website should you need additional support or guidance in growing a business. If you cannot find what you are looking for, give us a call here at the Chamber.
CITY OF LAS CRUCES
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Business License Registration
The Community Development Department administers the processing and issuance of business registrations and licensing for any type of business activity within the city. This includes commercial enterprises, restaurants, home occupations, and temporary businesses such as firework stands, seasonal sales and special events.
Department link here or email Business@las-cruces.org
700 North Main Street, Suite 1100, Las Cruces, NM 88001 575-528-3059 Fax: 575-528-3155
Permits & Inspections
The Community Development Department’s Permitting and Inspection Section offers the following services to assist you in obtaining valuable information about the permit, construction and inspection process.
Department link here
700 North Main Street, Las Cruces, NM 88001 575-528-3222
Planning & Zoning
The Community Development Department addresses all zoning issues for the City from initial zoning requests to special use permits. The Zoning Administrators provide a variety of services involving initial zoning, zone change requests, statements of zoning, special use permits, planned unit developments, Nonconforming Use Certificates and variances.
Department link here
700 North Main Street Las Cruces, NM 88001 575-528-3049
CITY OF SUNLAND PARK
Community Development
The Community Development Department conducts a variety of planning activities for the City of Sunland Park and serves the function of central permitting agency for building permits, business registrations, zoning, subdivisions, sign permits, business license and registration, economic development and revitalization, and a host of other activities. The department also provides staffing for the Planning & Zoning Commission.
1000 McNutt Suite A, Sunland Park, NM 88063 (575) 589-3631 Fax: (575) 589-7481
Building Inspector:
Dwaine Solana
(575) 589-6912
dwane.solana@sunlandpark-nm.gov
City Planner:
Christopher Redfearn
(575) 589-6913
credfearn@sunlandpark-nm.gov
CITY OF ANTHONY
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The mission of the City’s Community Development is to assist citizens to achieve their desired lifestyle by contributing to a better quality of life through community improvement. This is accomplished by integrating land use planning, transportation planning, affordable housing, and economic development to improve the built, and social environment of the community. The City of Anthony office manages business registrations, licensing, permits, and inspections within the city limits.
824 Anthony Drive, Anthony, NM 88021 (575) 882-2983
www.cityofanthonynm.com
Eleazar Roman, Codes Enforcement/Building Inspector
(575) 621-0679
eroman@cityofanthonynm.com
TOWN OF MESILLA
The Community Development Department conducts a variety of planning activities for the Town and serves the function of issuing building permits, sign permits, and business registrations. The Community Development Department also regulates all subdivision activities in the Town of Mesilla as well as processes any variance requests or special use permit applications. The Community Development Department also handles Codes Enforcement.
www.mesillanm.gov
2231 Avenida de Mesilla, Mesilla, NM 88046 575-524-3262 ext. 104
Community Development Coordinator: Larry Shannon
VILLAGE OF HATCH
Business License Registration
For business registration information contact Jim Schoonover, Clerk Administrator at clerkamin@villageofhatch.org 575-267-5216
The Hatch Codes Department administers permitting and inspections for all businesses within the Village of Hatch. 575-267-3021
villageofhatch.org
5 Chile Capital Lane, Hatch, NM 87937
Hatch Valley Chamber of Commerce
DOÑA ANA COUNTY
Business License Registration
New businesses within the county must register with the County Clerk’s office before engaging in business. The county provides a list of prerequisites and information on the business registration process along with criteria for temporary vendors and downloadable forms you will need to register.
donaanacounty.org/clerk/business
845 N. Motel Blvd., Las Cruces, NM 88007 575-647-7421
Planning & Zoning
Providing basic infrastructure, maintenance and protection of the county’s resources are Planning and Development’s top priorities. This office provides information on obtaining permits and inspections for both commercial and residential construction, electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits and inspections, as well as mobile home installation permits.
donaanacounty.org/development
845 N. Motel Blvd., Las Cruces, NM 88007 575-647-7350
STATE OF NEW MEXICO
Business License Registration
New Mexico Secretary of State’s Corporations bureau is statutorily mandated with the filing, maintenance and retention of corporate records for New Mexico and out of state corporations, limited liability companies, cooperative associations, foreign business trusts and other business entities. Domestic and foreign corporate entities and other business entities will be able to file their articles of incorporation, articles of organization, annual reports, dissolutions and other required filings as defined by statute with this bureau. Foreign entities will be able to obtain a certificate of authority to transact business in New Mexico.
http://www.sos.state.nm.us/Business_Services/default.aspx
Office of the New Mexico Secretary of State
Corporations Bureau
325 Don Gaspar, Suite 300
Santa Fe, NM 87501
E-mail: corporations@state.nm.us
New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC)
The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) regulates the utilities, telecommunications, and motor carrier industries to ensure fair and reasonable rates, and to assure reasonable and adequate services to the public as provided by law.
The NMPRC promotes public safety through the offices of state fire marshal, the firefighter training academy, and pipeline safety bureau and transportation division.
nmprc.state.nm.us
1120 Paseo De Peralta, Santa Fe, NM 87504 888-427-5772
New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department
All new businesses who plan on operating in New Mexico must register with the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department and obtain a New Mexico Tax ID number. You must also have your New Mexico Tax ID before you can register a business in Doña Ana County.
tax.newmexico.gov
2540 El Paseo, Bldg. #2, Las Cruces, NM 88001 575-524-6225
New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department
The Regulation and Licensing Department is where you apply for or renew your professional license. Verify a contractor’s license, or apply for a permit. Locate a licensed professional in your area. The New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department encompasses five divisions that deal with alcohol licensing, more than 30 boards and commissions, state financial institutions, construction and manufactured housing, and securities.
rld.state.nm.us
2550 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505 505-476-4500