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Third Annual Digital Media Summit – December 17, 2009
Article Courtesy of The Las Cruces Bulletin The High Tech Consortium of Southern New Mexico, a grassroots organization that fosters the retention and growth of technology and its associated industries, will host its third annual Digital Media Summit from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, at the Las Cruces City Council Chambers, 200 N. Church St. The summit will provide an overview of current and emerging digital media applications, needs and opportunities in education, film, government and...
Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo Unveiled
Release Courtesy of Spaceport America and Virgin Galactic LAS CRUCES - The world's first manned commercial spaceship will be unveiled today in Mojave, California, and is projected to be flying from New Mexico's Spaceport America, the world's first purpose-built commercial spaceport, in 2011. Today's debut of Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo (SS2) spaceship is to be attended by New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson as well as New Mexico Spaceport Authority Executive Director Steve Landeene and...
Sapphire Energy, Inc. to Launch Biofuel Demonstration Project in Luna County
Release 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 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy as well as a loan guarantee of $54.5 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The San...
Spaceport America Featured in Time Magazine
A story featuring Spaceport America in Time Magazine is on newsstands today. Entitled "Postcard from Las Cruces," the story is written by former Life Magazine and People Magazine Editor Richard Stolley. The story provides some of the historical background of the development of Spaceport America, including the agreement between Sir Richard Branson and New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson to make Spaceport America headquarters for Branson's Virgin Galactic. This story's timing is great for...
Teague Bill Would Boost New Mexico Algae-Based Biofuel Industry
Release Courtesy of U.S. Congressman Harry Teague Washington, DC - Thursday, Congressman Harry Teague introduced legislation that would make algae-based biofuels eligible for the same tax incentives available for cellulosic biofuels such as ethanol. H.R. 4168, the Algae-based Renewable Fuel Promotion Act, expands the definition of cellulosic biofuel to include algae for the cellulosic biofuel producer credit, and the special allowance for cellulosic biofuel plant property. "In New Mexico's...
Now Open: New Route Connecting the Central Corridor of Juarez to the Santa Teresa Port of Entry
Article Courtesy of the New Mexico Partnership Recently, the remaining 7.2 miles of the unpaved road stretching west from the border highway in Anapra, formally called, "Prolongación del Boulevard Fronterizo" or "Border Highway Extension" to the Santa Teresa Port of Entry was paved. This road consists of two fully paved lanes with an additional two lanes slated for completion within the next few months. This newly completed road runs parallel to the border fence, connecting the Santa Teresa...
Dona Ana County’s Economy Still Weak
Reports released by the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department indicate that the Dona Ana County economy continued to struggle during the third quarter of 2009. According to the report, total reported gross receipts for all industries were flat when compared to the third quarter of 2008. For the first three quarters of 2009, total reported gross receipts are 2.4% lower compared to 2008. Total reported gross receipts from retail trade showed improvement during the third quarter,...
USDA Offers Farm Ownership and Operating Loans for Socially Disadvantaged Groups
Press Release Courtesy of the New Mexico Farm Service Agency Salomon Ramirez, State Executive Director for the New Mexico Farm Service Agency (FSA), reminds producers that FSA has targeted loan funds for producers that are recognized as Socially Disadvantaged (SDA) farmers or ranchers. These loan programs are designed to help farmers purchase and operate family farms. With these loan programs, FSA's mission is to reverse the declining number of farmers and ranchers across the United States and...
Jackrabbit Interchange Public Involvement Meeting
The City of Las Cruces Public Works Department and URS Corporation will hold a public meeting for the Jackrabbit Interchange (I-10/US 70) Study Project on Thursday, December 10, 2009 from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the Picacho Middle School, W. Picacho and N. Motel Blvd. Study Team members will provide project information and results of the Phase A investigations. There will be an opportunity to view proposed alternatives and speak with team members during the open house from 6:30-7:00 p.m. A...
Arrowhead Center Launches Entrepreneurship Laboratory
Article Courtesy of The Las Cruces Bulletin Help is on the way for anyone looking to start a business, but not quite sure how to start. The Entrepreneurship Institute at New Mexico State University's Arrowhead Center will hold a grand opening for its Entrepreneurship Laboratory from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, at NMSU's Academic Research Building A, located on the south end of campus. "This is an incredible community resource and it's available for anyone interested in exploring the option of...
