Apr 23, 2026
A seasoned Albuquerque-area executive is taking the lead at the New Mexico Technology Council as the organization targets advanced energy, quantum and aerospace companies.
The New Mexico Technology Council named Beverlie Frazier its new CEO, effective May 4. The nonprofit, which supports the state’s tech ecosystem, made the announcement on April 23.
The change in leadership comes as the state and local governments push for more investments in technology companies and startups. Several high-profile companies have announced locations in New Mexico recently, including Pacific Fusion and Mantis Space.
March 3, 2026
The New Mexico Technology Council has announced the 2026 New Mexico Women in Tech Honorees, marking the 18th year of a program that continues to spotlight leaders shaping the state’s growing technology industry.
This year’s awards ceremony will take place March 4 at the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque. The annual event recognizes women across aerospace, advanced research, enterprise technology, government and emerging innovation.
“The tech industry in New Mexico is growing,” says Marie-Pier Frigon, executive assistant with The New Mexico Technology Council. “Tech companies are moving here and establishing here. We have an incredible opportunity as a state to really improve our economic development and establish ourselves as a leader in tech and women are a critical part of that story.”
Feb 26, 2026
Recognizing the outstanding achievements of women shaping the tech industry in New Mexico. The New Mexico Women in Tech Awards are back for the 18th year, putting the spotlight on trailblazing women who embody innovation, mentorship, and community impact.
This year’s honorees continue the legacy, showcasing excellence in their fields while paving the way for future generations. There are 10 Women in Tech honorees.
The awards ceremony is on March 4 from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the National Hispanic Cultural Center.
Feb 16, 2026
The 2026 New Mexico Women in Tech Awards is an inspiring event that recognizes the outstanding achievements of women shaping the tech industry in New Mexico. For 18 years, these awards have celebrated trailblazing women who embody innovation, mentorship, and community impact.
This year’s honorees continue the legacy, showcasing excellence in their fields while paving the way for future generations. There are 10 Women in Tech honorees.
The awards ceremony is on March 4 from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the National Hispanic Cultural Center.
Sept 17, 2025
The New Mexico Technology Council’s annual Tech Summit once again brought together innovators, policymakers, and industry leaders to explore the technologies shaping our future.
This year’s keynote panel spotlighted New Mexico’s leadership in quantum innovation, with experts from the University of New Mexico, Sandia National Laboratories, and the state’s Technology and Innovation Office sharing how decades of research are now fueling commercial opportunities.
From major state investments to new partnerships and startup momentum, the event underscored how New Mexico’s technology community—anchored by NMTC—is driving forward the next wave of innovation.
Sept 8, 2025
In a recent interview hosted by Adam Rak, Chrisma Jackson, Director of Cybersecurity & Mission Computing Center and CISO at Sandia National Laboratories, joins Mia Petersen of the New Mexico Technology Council for a conversation on today’s most pressing cybersecurity challenges.
Together, they discuss how to communicate zero trust so it resonates, strategies for attracting and retaining cyber talent, the evolving role of AI in defense, and lessons from nontraditional paths to leadership.
Chrisma, a former NMTC Women in Tech Award recipient, shares how her journey continues to shape her leadership and mentorship in the tech community.