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Businesses Work On Water Conservation
Courtesy of the Las Cruces Bulletin, by Todd G. DicksonWhile the region is facing one of the worst droughts since the 1950s, businesses and industry were already working to reduce water use and waste. In a presentation to the Mesilla Valley Economic Development Alliance Tuesday, Aug. 7, at the Hotel Encanto de Las Cruces, speakers from southern New Mexico businesses gave examples of their effort.Although the Olive Garden restaurant is a new addition to Las Cruces, manager Russ Hernandez said...
Water Scarcity to Be Topic of 57th Annual New Mexico Water Conference at NMSU
Courtesy of the NMSU News Center While much attention has been paid of late to the serious short-term drought situation facing farmers in the American Midwest, New Mexico continues to be immersed in the worst two-year drought period in decades. In this context, it is timely that the New Mexico Water Resources Research Institute will present the 57th annual New Mexico Water Conference, "Hard Choices: Adapting Policy and Management to Water Scarcity." The day-long event, co-hosted by New Mexico...
Space Travel Leaders to Meet Oct. 17-18
International Symposium for Personal and Commercial Spaceflight (ISPCS) has opened registration for this year’s gathering of the leaders in new space industry development. ISPCS has become the main annual conference of leaders in the space industry. It will take place Oct. 17-18 at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road, Las Cruces, New Mexico. ISPCS 2012 is themed “Commercial Spaceflight: The Demand – The Direction.” The event will feature 12 sessions,...
Spaceport Welcome Center Site in T or C Selected; Hatch Site Delayed
Courtesy of Spaceport America Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico Spaceport Authority (NMSA) officials announced today that a site for the Sierra County Spaceport Welcome Center in Truth or Consequences, NM (T or C) has been chosen by the NMSA Welcome Center Site Source Selection Committee and approved by the NMSA Board. Meanwhile, the committee opted against selecting the only proposed location for the Welcome Center in Hatch, NM for not adequately meeting the criteria of the Welcome Center Site...
Water Management for Economic Development
Senator Tom Udall's office and the Mesilla Valley Economic Development Alliance (MVEDA) will host a panel on Managing Water for Economic Development during the August Business in the Borderplex luncheon. The luncheon will be held on Tuesday, August 7 from 11:30 AM until 1:00 PM at the Hotel Encanto de Las Cruces, 705 S. Telshor. The meeting will begin with a hot entree buffet. The panel will discuss private industry’s role in water conservation and their needs and opportunities to address...
Virgin Galactic Reveals Privately Funded Satellite Launcher and Confirms SpaceShipTwo Poised for Powered Flight
New vehicle “LauncherOne” to transform small satellite market, as space tourism business powers into final leg of test flights Courtesy of Virgin Galactic Today during the Farnborough International Air Show 2012, Virgin Galactic, the world’s first commercial spaceline, announced “LauncherOne”, a new air-launched rocket specifically designed to deliver small satellites into orbit. With substantial funding already raised from Virgin Galactic’s partner aabar Investments PJS, and with commercial...
Warming In the Incubator
Courtesy of the Las Cruces Bulletin, by Richard Coltharp One company provides technology to remotely monitor and distribute water to cattle on New Mexico ranches. One company offers online assistance to new parents concerned about their child’s development. One company provides secure “cloud” data storage. What does this diverse set of businesses have in common? They all benefit from the Arrowhead Technology Incubator at New Mexico State University. Chris Penner, the incubator’s director,...
Spaceport America Celebrates Independence Day with a Brand New Look, New Control Center
Courtesy of Spaceport America Las Cruces, NM - Spaceport America, the world’s first purpose-built, commercial spaceport, has launched a new look for its brand on Independence Day. "Spaceport America is helping a new American Revolution take place in the commercial space industry, and what better time to showcase our new brand than the Fourth of July," said Christine Anderson, Executive Director of the New Mexico Spaceport Authority (NMSA). Spaceport America’s new look was unveiled in time for...
Agriculture Technologies Subject of High Tech Meeting
Mr. Wayne Maley will be the featured speaker at this month’s (July 20th) High Technology Consortium (HTC) of Southern New Mexico luncheon meeting. Mr. Maley will discuss new technologies impacting agriculture, food, and biological systems. Wayne Maley is an agricultural engineer with extensive experience in market development and has made contributions to farm buildings, agricultural equipment, food handling, mining and resource recovery. He will review the 2012 award winning AE 50...
News from Spaceport America – July 2012
Christine Anderson, Executive Director of the New Mexico Spaceport Authority (NMSA) released the second edition of a monthly newsletter from the staff of Spaceport America. Her report included:Technical Update including a visit by Lockheed Martin and updates from Virgin Galactic;Construction Status including anticipated construction completion dates on some of the projects;Spaceport Vehicles and Payload Processing Facilities;Southern Road from I-25 Exit 32 progress update;Visitor Experience...
