Government services: growth on the horizon

Albuquerque has long been a hub for government services firms, with established spokes reaching into research, technology, testing and beyond. Now, with the development of an innovative mixed-use community at Mesa del Sol, this sector can benefit from its high-end facilities and low operating costs—with easy access to the technical amenities and trained workforce of the New Mexico technology corridor, including the Sandia and Los Alamos National Laboratory, Kirtland AFB, and more.

And here are two compelling financial facts. First, Albuquerque boasts the highest ratio of federal R&D expenditures per labor unit of any city in the United States. Second, Mesa del Sol is backed by Forest City Covington, a company with national expertise in developing specialized real estate solutions for science. It’s a natural choice for government services wishing not just to survive, but also to prosper.

In the coming years, the government services sector is expected to face a variety of unique challenges: federal budget constraints, rising operational costs, heightened security requirements, a looming workforce crisis and an aging infrastructure, to name just a few. Leaders are on the lookout for a comprehensive solution—and they’re already looking to Mesa del Sol.