The state-backed expansion project, expected to generate more than $22 million in total economic impact over 10 years, will increase DMI’s production capacity and support a broader range of industrial fabrication and machining services.
FARMINGTON, N.M. — Colorado-based machine shop Durango Machining Innovations (DMI) is planning to expand its operations into New Mexico, creating 22 high-wage jobs and supporting the growth of advanced manufacturing in the Four Corners region, according to a release by the New Mexico Economic Development Department.
Durango Machining Innovations secured a 16-acre property just north of Farmington last July to support the expansion. The project is backed by $250,000 in funding through the Local Economic Development Act (LEDA), the state’s primary economic development incentive program, and is projected to generate more than $22 million in total economic impact over 10 years.
“New Mexico is backing companies that are ready to grow in our communities,” said Economic Development Cabinet Secretary Rob Black, in the release. “This investment strengthens advanced manufacturing in the Four Corners region and supports high-quality jobs for New Mexicans.”
New construction taking place at the site of Durango Machining Innovations’ expansion in Farmington, New Mexico. (Photo courtesy New Mexico Economic Development Department)
The expansion site includes an existing building that will be renovated for machining operations, along with a new 11,000-square-foot facility to house specialized manufacturing equipment. The project will increase DMI’s production capacity and support a broader range of industrial fabrication and machining services.
“This project allows us to grow, innovate, and deliver at a new scale,” said Reed Duvall, CFO of Durango Machining Innovations, in a prepared statement. “We’re proud to expand in Farmington and create new opportunities for skilled workers.”
According to DMI’s website, Durango Machining Innovations is a precision CNC mill/turn production machine shop that manufactures high-tolerance complex parts. Its capabilities include 3-axis, 4-axis, and simultaneous 5-axis milling; mill-turn; multi-spindle; bar-fed; and chuck turning.
“We can manage individual parts or assemblies, as well as jobs requiring additional vendors, such as plating/anodizing, laser engraving, powder coating, sheet-metal, and plastic molding,” the website stated. “We provide full in-house quality control, including CMM and first article inspection, to ensure meeting job requirements.”
As operations ramp up in 2026, DMI plans to grow its workforce to support equipment installation, testing, and full-scale production. The expansion is expected to enhance the company’s manufacturing capabilities while creating new opportunities for skilled workers in the region.