Eden Radioisotopes Will Build Facility in New Mexico
The company will invest $1.4 billion in a production site to manufacture medical isotopes in Lea County.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in Jobs — General
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Eden Radioisotopes plans to construct a $1.4 billion facility in Lea County, New Mexico, to produce medical isotopes for diagnostic imaging and cancer treatments. The project is expected to reach initial operational capacity in 2030.
Why it matters
The new facility aims to secure a more reliable domestic supply chain for medical isotopes used in critical diagnostics and oncology. By centralizing production in New Mexico, the initiative seeks to stabilize the market for these essential healthcare materials.
The project will create 205 total statewide jobs, including 146 positions based in Lea County and 200 roles specifically tied to manufacturing. The initial phase will add 125 jobs, with a second reactor phase expected to provide 80 additional hires.
The players
Eden Radioisotopes
An Albuquerque-based company that produces medical isotopes for diagnostic imaging and cancer treatment.
Economic Development New Mexico
The state agency responsible for overseeing incentive programs such as the Job Training Incentive Program and LEDA GRT Share.
The details
The facility will house production reactors and employ nuclear engineers, radiation safety professionals, and skilled technicians to run operations. State support for the build-out is being provided through incentive programs including the Job Training Incentive Program and various high wage and rural job tax credits.
Timeline
2030: Phase 1 operations are expected to begin.
10 years: The projected duration for the $1.5 billion economic impact.
Market Landscape
This project capitalizes on the growing domestic demand for radiopharmaceuticals by building specialized infrastructure within the state. It positions New Mexico as a emerging hub for nuclear medicine manufacturing, competing for industry share in the medical supply sector.
Residents of Lea County will see 146 new job openings across engineering and technical roles as the facility nears its 2030 launch. The investment is designed to provide stable, long-term employment opportunities in the specialized manufacturing and nuclear sectors.
The takeaway
The development of a domestic isotope production facility represents a strategic shift toward localized manufacturing for critical healthcare components. This move could eventually reduce reliance on international supply chains for diagnostic imaging and cancer treatment materials.
Further reading
For more information on the regional labor market, visit New Mexico Jobs — General.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KRQE 13.
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