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Bridge of Southern New Mexico Seeks Director
The Bridge of Southern New Mexico is seeking a "Director" who will be responsible for planning, managing, and promoting The Bridge. The successful candidate will be accountable for the entity's vision to become the premier resource for the integration of K-20 education, work force development, and business community in Dona Ana County. EXPERIENCE AND MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: A degree in business administration, education, philanthropy, public administration or a related field is preferred. ...
Bill & Renee Cupit Recognized for Philanthropy
According to an article in the Las Cruces Bulletin, Bill and Renee Cupit, owners of Blue Horse Development, were recognized by the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico as the "Philanthropist of the Year" at an awards ceremony on April 30. Bill and Renee committed a percentage of their home sales to the Community Foundation and helped establish an endowment for the Bridge of Southern New Mexico. At the awards ceremony, the Health Care Foundation of Southern New Mexico presented two...
Spaceport America Breaking Ground On June 19
According to a press release from Spaceport America, officials from the New Mexico Spaceport Authority (NMSA) have scheduled a formal groundbreaking ceremony of Spaceport America, the world's first purpose-built commercial spaceport, for Friday, June 19. Event organizers plan on inviting key dignitaries and officials, and will announce additional details on planned events shortly. The release also noted that the first two on-site construction packages were released for bid on May 7....
Tom Hutchinson Wins Tourism Award
Tom Hutchinson, owner of La Posta de Mesilla, is the recipient of the Las Cruces Convention & Visitors Bureau's "2009 Visitor Industry Recognition Award" for his service and contributions to the local tourism industry. Tom is the Chairman of the Board of Citizens Bank of Las Cruces, and is past Chairman of the Board for MVEDA and the Greater Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce. Tom and his wife, Jerean, have owned La Posta since 1996. They contribute to a wide variety of community organizations...
Education Launch Takes Place At Spaceport America
Spaceport America announced that the first annual Education Launch was successful in spite of not reaching the maximum altitude. The student-designed scientific experiments were carried aloft on a UP Aerospace SpaceLoft XL rocket. Students from New Mexico State University, Dona Ana Community College and area high schools designed and built the experiments. The New Mexico Space Grant Consortium pitched in $85,000 to pay for the students' payload space, while the New Mexico Spaceport Authority...
MountainView Picks New CEO
MountainView Regional Medical Center announced that veteran health care executive Jim Geist has been appointed Chief Executive Officer. Geist has a successful track record in hospital operations, finance, development and expansion of services in hospitals of similar size to MountainView. Most recently, he was Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Havasu Regional Medical Center in Lake Havasu City, Ariz., where he led a $10 million renovation and expansion project and...
2009 NAFTA Institute/Supplier Meet the Buyer Conference Scheduled for June 11-12
The New Mexico Economic Development's Office of Mexican Affairs, the North American Institute, the City of Juarez, the Mesilla Valley Economic Development Alliance, the New Mexico Small Business Development Network, Western New Mexico University, and the International Business Accelerator have joined together to co-host the "2009 NAFTA Institute/Supplier Meet the Buyer Conference," which will take place on June 11 and 12, 2009 at the Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino in Sunland Park, New...
City Evaluating Disposition of Existing Offices
The City of Las Cruces is seeking public input regarding the future use of the current City Hall and the City Office Center buildings. Both buildings will be vacated when the New City Hall is opened. An Ad-Hoc Committee has been formed and tasked with evaluating and exploring alternatives for consideration by the Mayor and City Council. This survey will be used to help guide the decision making process. A public input survey, property information and a virtual tour are available on-line. The...
May 5, 2009 Business on the Border Forum
The May meeting of the MVEDA Business on the Border Forum will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2009 from 11:30 AM until 1:00 PM at the Day's Inn Columbus Conference Center, 901 Avenida de Mesilla. The meeting will begin with a hot entree buffet. The May Forum will feature Mathew Woodlee, Director of International Trade, Office of International Trade for the State of New Mexico. His topic will focus on opportunities for global trade and investment. Luncheon cost is $10.00 per person, payable by...
Launch To Be Webcast Live At SpaceportAmerica.com
The New Mexico Spaceport Authority is planning to webcast Saturday's SL-3 Education launch live on Saturday, May 2. The UP Aerospace SpaceLoft XL rocket is scheduled for launch at 8 a.m. MDT, and can be seen live on the Internet at the Spaceport America website (www.SpaceportAmerica.com). Working together with Spaceport America and the New Mexico Space Grant Consortium, this first annual Education Launch will provide New Mexico students the opportunity to launch scientific experiments they...
