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Governor Bill Richardson Welcomes New Mexico’s First Early College High School
New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson was on hand today at a press conference announcing New Mexico's first Early College High School. The new school will be built in the Arrowhead Research Park on the campus of New Mexico State University (NMSU). It is slated to begin holding classes in the fall of 2011. The Early College High School(ECHS), a regional project, will focus on increasing the area high school graduation rates, enhancing career and technical education opportunities, and ensuring...
2009 Domenici Public Policy Conference
The 2009 Domenici Public Policy Conference will be held September 16 - 17, 2009 on the campus of New Mexico State University. The conference is hosted by New Mexico State University and the Pete V. Domenici Institute for Public Policy. Topics covered in this year's conference will include: the U.S. Economy; Nuclear Energy; Homeland Security and the U.S./Mexico Border; and National Security. Speakers will include: U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano; Vice Chairman of the Joint...
Dona Ana County’s First Early College High School to Be Announced
On Thursday, August 20, 2009, Dona Ana County's first Early College High School will be unveiled. The project is the result of a partnership between New Mexico State University (NMSU), Dona Ana Community College (DACC), Las Cruces Public Schools, Gadsden Independent School District and Hatch Valley Public Schools. The announcement will be held at the NMSU College of Education, O'Donnell Hall Atrium, 1220 Stewart Street, and beginning at 10:00 a.m. NMSU Interim President Dr. Manuel T. Pacheco,...
Re-Energize America Conference Scheduled for August 31 – September 1
New Mexico State University and the Institute for Energy & the Environment is hosting the "Re-Energize America: Policy, Practice, and Possibility for America's Energy Future" conference at the Corbett Center on the campus of New Mexico State University on Monday, August 31 and continuing through Tuesday, September 1, 2009. This conference will give attendees the opportunity to actively engage leaders in policy, industry and academia about issues key to America's energy future. This...
Successful Launch from Spaceport America by Up Aerospace, MOOG-FTS
Article Courtesy of Spaceport America New Mexico Spaceport Authority (NMSA) officials announced a successful launch today for aerospace manufacturing company Moog-FTS at Spaceport America. The launch was a test of a ground-launched UAV prototype. All test objectives were met during the vehicle's low altitude suborbital trajectory. The specially designed research and development vehicle was launched by UP Aerospace. "Moog-FTS is an important player in space research and manufacturing...
$1.7 Billion in Loan Assistance Available Now To Help Rural Businesses
The USDA is now accepting applications for up to $1.7 billion to fund projects that help spur business activity and economic growth in rural communities. This infusion of money from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act into rural business is designed to create and save jobs and help rural communities grow and prosper. The purpose of the Business and Industry Guaranteed Loan Program is to improve, develop, or finance business, industry, and employment and improve the economic and...
J.H. Rose Logistics Named a “Best Broker” by the National Association of Trucking Companies
J.H. Rose Logistics is an American owned national transportation and logistics provider, handling over 30,000 shipments per year. The company has offices located across the country including a 44,000 square foot facility in the Santa Teresa Logistics Park in Santa Teresa, New Mexico. They have been named a "Best Broker" by the National Association of Trucking Companies in recognition of outstanding credit practices and are an approved carrier by the Department of Defense. The company is also...
General Dynamics Opens SpacePlex 2
On July 22, 2009, General Dynamics C4 Systems officially opened SpacePlex 2 at New Mexico State University's Arrowhead Research Park. Chris Marzilli, President of General Dynamics C4 Systems and Gene Milchak, Director of Satellite Ground Systems and Operations were on hand for the ribbon cutting ceremony. Under an NMSU lease agreement, the General Dynamics C4 Systems SpacePlex 2 adds more than 15,000 square feet of office, laboratory and secure work areas to the company's existing presence in...
Spaceport America Topic of Public Event
The first Spaceport Community Council Meeting was held on July 21, 2009 at the Dona Ana County Government Center. The public meeting was sponsored by the Greater Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce's Commercial Space Committee. The event was moderated by Garrey Carruthers, former governor and Dean of the New Mexico State University College of Business. Steve Landeene, Executive Director of Spaceport America, provided the audience an update on the progress of Spaceport America. His presentation...
FREE SEMINAR – “Introduction to International Trade”
Thursday, July 30, 2009 - 2:00-4:00 pm New Mexico Small Business Development Center-Doña Ana Community College 2345 E. Nevada, Las Cruces, NM If your local or national sales are looking grim, global markets may be the answer to exceeding your sales targets. Join us on July 30th at the Las Cruces Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to learn how you can prepare yourself to compete in the global marketplace. The International Business Accelerator (IBA) and the Las Cruces SCORE will be...
