Bulletin report
“Part of what makes us the Land of Enchantment is because we are home to a rich diversity of artists, creatives, and cultural history that comprise the fabric of New Mexico,” state Sen. Jeff Steinborn of Las Cruces said Jan. 27 as he joined state Rep. Reena Szczepanski in Santa Fe to introduce House Bill 8, which would establish a Division of Creative Industries in the New Mexico Economic Development Department.
“With Las Cruces, Albuquerque, and Santa Fe all just named among the best places to live and work for filmmakers, we are seeing the dividends from smart, targeted investments in the arts and creative industries,” Steinborn said in a news release issued by New Mexico House Democrats. “The Creative Industries Division will expand investment in our artistic and creative assets to support new economic…