Courtesy of the Las Cruces Bulletin, by David Salcido Will she or won’t she? That was the question facing New Mexico filmmakers as the 60-day legislative session wound to a close Friday, March 15, and HB379 sat on Gov. Susana Martinez’s desk awaiting a signature. When news broke that Martinez had vetoed the bill, however, [...]
Read MoreSANTA FE – Numbers in today from the New Mexico Border Authority report that in 2012 the Santa Teresa Port of Entry processed 81,339 commercial trucks – 13 percent higher than any year on record. The Columbus Port of Entry processed 10,627 commercial trucks with 18 percent more crossings than any year on record as [...]
Read MoreCourtesy of the Deming Headlight, by Matt Robinson Operations should begin at the Sapphire Energy biofuel facility in June, the vice president of corporate affairs reports. Tim Zenk, of San Diego-based Sapphire Energy, said the first phase of construction, which will lead to the beginning of operations, will be finished the middle to end of [...]
Read MoreThe New Mexico Finance Authority, New Mexico Economic Development Department, and Baker Tilly invite you to attend a complimentary seminar to learn how to access nearly $100 million in funding through New Markets Tax Credits and Collateral Support Participation programs for your qualified business or real estate development. New Markets Tax Credits have helped developers [...]
Read MoreArticle courtesy of the Las Cruces Sun-News By Diana M. Alba LAS CRUCES – NASA‘s recently announced plan to buy flights from two companies that will launch from Spaceport America gives the $209 million project a shot in the arm, as the facility preps for a ceremonial dedication of its largest building on Monday and [...]
Read MoreRelease courtesy of the New Mexico Economic Development Department SANTA FE – New Mexico Economic Development Department Secretary Jon Barela announced Tuesday that New Mexico has been approved by U.S. Department of the Treasury to participate in the State Small Business Credit Initiative Program (SSCBI). New Mexico will receive nearly $13.2 million in federal funds [...]
Read MoreRelease courtesy of the New Mexico Economic Development Department SANTA FE – The New Mexico Economic Development Department’s Office of Business Advocacy was contacted in May by Border Foods, Inc., a Deming green chile processor, on the status of the company’s minor-use permit application process, which was needed for the use of new equipment with [...]
Read MoreArticle courtesy of the Las Cruces Sun-News By Diana M. Alba LAS CRUCES – Squeezing in a stop here while en route to London, Virgin Galactic’s president and CEO told spaceport officials Tuesday that the company remains committed to basing its suborbital flight operations in New Mexico. George Whitesides addressed the new board of directors [...]
Read MoreRelease courtesy of the Governor’s Office SANTA FE – Governor Susana Martinez announced today that she has made appointments to all positions on the Spaceport Authority Board of Directors. The appointments come as the Martinez administration continues to review all boards and commissions to make necessary adjustments and ensure that New Mexico’s taxpayers receive the [...]
Read MoreRelease Courtesy of New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson SANTA FE – Governor Bill Richardson today commended Sapphire Energy, Inc. for a successful application to the U.S. Department of Energy for a grant to launch a new multi-million dollar algae biofuels demonstration project in Luna County, New Mexico. Sapphire Energy has been awarded a $50 million [...]
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