SANTA FE, New Mexico, May 12 -- The New Mexico Department of Economic Development issued the following news release: * * * $245,000 awarded to fuel New Mexico's creative business economy Ten creative businesses in New Mexico will share nearly $245,000 in state grant money aimed at helping them improve operations, expand their reach and build long-term stability. Creative businesses use creative means such as design, production, culture or crafts to turn original ideas, artistic talent and inn  more