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NMSU Opens Payne Street Extension through Arrowhead Business and Research Park
Article courtesy of NMSU News Center April 27, 2010 WRITER: Justin Bannister, (575) 646-5981, jbannist@nmsu.edu CONTACT: Vicki Galindo, (575) 646-5265, vigalind@nmsu.edu A mile-long extension of Payne Street through New Mexico State University's Arrowhead Business and Research Park is now open. The new road, and its accompanying underground utilities, will allow for the park's continued growth and better connect it with the rest of campus. "Without this road, we couldn't continue developing...
Homans to Return to Spaceport Post
Article courtesy of the Las Cruces Sun-News Governor Bill Richardson announced Friday that Taxation and Revenue Secretary Rick Homans will serve as chairman of the Spaceport Authority until a replacement executive director is hired. Homans previously served as Spaceport Authority chairman from 2005-07, before leaving the post for a job in the private sector. Steve Landeene, who's been executive director of the spaceport since January 2008, announced his resignation April 16. The seven-member...
Orion Almost Ready To Blast Off
Article courtesy of Las Cruces Sun-News By Steve Ramirez Next to the site where America's space and missile program began more than 60 years ago, NASA technicians were busy Friday preparing for the next generation of space flight. Covered in a yellow thermal blanket to protect it from the wind and spotty rain and to keep its 4,000 pounds of fuel at a cool temperature -- the 55.58-foot tall Orion space exploration vehicle stood poised for its first test flight. Jay Estes, deputy manager of the...
Spaceport Authority Accepts Landeene Resignation
Article Courtesy of Las Cruces Sun-News By Diana M. Alba Spaceport America officials met Wednesday to formally accept the resignation of Spaceport Authority Director Steve Landeene. After a closed-door meeting, they also appointed board Chairman Fred Mondragon, based in Santa Fe, to act as executive director until a replacement is named. Mondragon, also state economic development secretary, said he'll spend two to three days a week in Las Cruces or Truth or Consequences while in the role. The...
Second Annual Education Launch at Spaceport America
Release courtesy of New Mexico Space Grant Consortium As part of New Mexico Space Grant Consortium's mission to promote space programs and education to New Mexico students and educators, the second annual Education Launch will take place at 6 a.m. Tuesday, May 4 from Spaceport America. Along with carrying experiments designed and created by New Mexico students into space, the SL-4 launch vehicle will also be dedicated to the memory of a Farmington science and technology teacher who died of...
Energy Topic of May Business on the Border Forum
The May meeting of the MVEDA Business on the Border Forum will be held on Tuesday, May 4, 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. Clay Doyle, Vice President of New Mexico Affairs for El Paso Electric (EPE), will be the featured presenter for the luncheon.He will discuss El Paso Electric's new seasonal rate structure. Also accompanying Mr. Doyle will be Mr....
The Entrepreneurs’ Mixer – April 29, 2010
Invitation courtesy of the Arrowhead Center at New Mexico State University An Evening of Networking for New Mexico's Business Minded Thursday, April 29, 2010 6:00-8:00 PM Free Admission Food and Drink Specials! Join fellow entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners for an evening of networking and great food. Meet new people, make contacts, and exchange ideas at The Entrepreneurs' Mixer, Thursday, April 29th, 2010 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Mix Pacific Rim Cuisine restaurant at 1001 E....
MVEDA Announces Four New Partners for 2010
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 first quarter of 2010: Builders Source Appliance Gallery; Moss Adams, LLP; Walmart Supercenters; and Kiewit New Mexico. Builders Source Appliance Gallery is a multiline appliance sales and service outlet. They offer custom...
Dona Ana County Spaceport Community Council Meeting – April 22, 2010
One of the foundational principles for having a spaceport in New Mexico is to provide tangible evidence of what can come from a good education, and enough excitement and incentive to encourage our students to learn and go make a difference. Spaceport America can be that catalyst for many of our youth to go beyond circumstance to a great future! The April Dona Ana County Spaceport Community Council will feature a panel of leading educators from the Southern New Mexico who will discuss how...
CEO’s Report – April 2010
MVEDA's Business on the Border Luncheon this past Tuesday featured a group of commercial lenders who addressed some of the obstacles to obtaining financing faced by today's business owners. Our panelists/speakers included Kim Hakes from Citizens Bank, Michael Cheney from Wells Fargo, and Clyde Hudson from USDA, each providing perspectives on the state of available financing in today's economy. We thank them for taking their time and expertise they provided to the group. Access to financing...
