(KKOB) — The Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance (AREA) announced that the 2022 505 Rising Star award will be bestowed upon PNMs Elisha Saavedra-Torres, Manager of Business Development.
The award recognizes an emerging leader who is contributing to economic development programs, projects and activities in a significant manner that leads to increasing investment in New Mexico and continued job creation.
“It is an amazing honor to be recognized in this way,” Saavedra-Torres said. “Economic Development is truly a team sport, and I could not be successful in this role without the amazing support of my PNM team who consistently work extra hours to help our community grow and thrive.”