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Spaceport on Track to Start 2011 Launches
Article courtesy of the Las Cruces Bulletin By Todd G. Dickson Rick Homans, who starts his second stint as the New Mexico Spaceport Authority’s executive director this week, said the $198 million Spaceport America should be fully operational by mid-2011. Speaking before the Greater Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce Thursday, June 24, at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, Homans said a number of new potential tenants are interested in the spaceport. Homans said new and existing...
Proposed Solar Plant Switches Gears
Article courtesy of the Las Cruces Bulletin By Marvin Tessneer The NRG Energy Company is planning to use a different power generation system than originally proposed for its Santa Teresa facility. It now plans to use tracking mirrors and photovoltaic panels to convert New Mexico’s ample sunlight into electrical power, a company spokesman reported. Previously, NRG had planned to use a solar-thermal system that reflected and directed sunlight with mirrors at a steep angle into towers that boiled...
MVEDA Announces Four Additional New Partners
Private sector funding from the businesses and organizations throughout the New Mexico Borderplex is a mainstay of MVEDA's ability to continue in its mission of creating new employment opportunities for area residents. MVEDA is proud to announce four new Partners for the second quarter: Action Equipment Rental; Gerald A. Martin, LTD; Ibarbo Consulting Group, LLC; and Sunland Nursery Company. Action Equipment Rental is the largest independently-owned New Mexico rental equipment supplier....
Governor Bill Richardson Announces Rick Homans as Spaceport Executive Director
Release courtesy of the Governor’s Office June 15, 2010 Gilbert Gallegos (505) 476-2217 Governor Bill Richardson today announced that Rick Homans will become the permanent Executive Director of the New Mexico Spaceport Authority as of July 1. Homans will step down from his position as Secretary of the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department. Governor Richardson also announced that he has appointed Duffy Rodriguez to become the new Secretary of the Taxation and Revenue Department. Rodriguez...
Local Artist Provides Artwork to Virgin Galactic
Article courtesy of the New Mexico Amigos Las Cruces, New Mexico artist, Virginia Maria Romero, was commissioned to provide the gift presented to Virgin Galactic representatives, by the New Mexico Amigos, during the Amigos recent tour of Virgin Galactic’s facility at the Mojave Spaceport in California. The New Mexico Amigos, made up of civic and business leaders from around the state, serve as official goodwill ambassadors for New Mexico. An image of Romero’s painting Blast Off which she...
Is Selling To The Government Right For Your Business?
The New Mexico Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP) has scheduled three seminars in Las Cruces to aid local businesses in doing business with the government. All seminars will be held at the Dona Ana Community College Workforce Development Center, 2345 East Nevada Avenue. June 23, 2010 - Government Contracting 101Workshop; 10:00 am - noon This informative workshop will introduce local business owners to government contracting and provide valuable information on resources available...
Lean Manufacturing 101 for Job Shops
The New Mexico Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NMMEP) invites you to attend a workshop to reduce manufacturing costs. July 21, 2010 Location: Dona Ana Community College Workforce Center 2345 E Nevada Ave, Las Cruces, New Mexico 8am Registration 8:30am-3:00pm Workshop (Lunch included) Who should attend? Everyone who is involved in producing a product -- all levels of the company will benefit and be able to apply the Lean Manufacturing to reduce product costs. You will see results! • Ways...
July Business on the Border Forum Features Local Economist
The July meeting of the MVEDA Business on the Border Forum will be held on Tuesday, July 6, 2010 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 followed by a brief update by MVEDA staff. Dr. Christopher Erickson will be the featured speaker at the luncheon. In his “Update and Outlook for the Las Cruces Economy” he will discuss the outlook for Las Cruces next year and beyond. He will also discuss the outlook for...
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Energy Conference Returns
Article courtesy of the Las Cruces Bulletin By Gabriel Vasquez A spark of genius is returning to Las Cruces. The second annual Re-Energize America conference, slated for Thursday and Friday, June 3 and 4, will corral a group of national experts in the energy field to speak on various topics related to short-term planning for long-term energy independence. U.S. Representative Harry Teague is once again the program’s honorary chair. “Developing a comprehensive energy plan that incorporates both...
