NMSU Global Campus, MVEDA launch AI readiness course for small businesses
NMSU Global Campus and MVEDA are partnering on an online AI readiness course to help Southern New Mexico small businesses evaluate emerging technology.
Economic Development
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WNMU hosts one of 19 nationally certified economic development courses
WNMU hosted one of 19 nationally certified basic economic development courses, drawing regional leaders to Silver City for a week of professional training.
Las Cruces delays tax-break safeguards as Bencomo says city is tired of being ‘taken advantage of’
Las Cruces delayed action on new industrial revenue bond safeguards as Councilor Johana Bencomo called for stronger protections against companies that fail to deliver promised benefits.
Las Cruces proposes clawbacks for companies that fall short on economic promises
Las Cruces City Council will consider a proposed industrial revenue bond policy that includes tax abatements, performance requirements and clawbacks for projects that miss economic targets.
Dallas Fed economist to give regional economic update in Las Cruces
A Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas economist will discuss regional economic conditions during an Aug. 4 MVEDA forum in Las Cruces.
NMSU students help Santa Teresa manufacturers cut energy costs
NMSU engineering students are helping Santa Teresa manufacturers identify ways to reduce energy use and operating costs through a DOE-funded initiative.
New Mexico Environment Department to hold hearing for Project Jupiter data center air quality permit
New Mexico environmental regulators will hold a public hearing on Project Jupiter’s air quality permit after strong public interest and allegations that supportive comments used residents’ and elected officials’ names without permission.
Elephant Butte Lake pilot included in $7.5M advanced energy grants
A pilot project at Elephant Butte Lake is among nine advanced energy projects receiving a share of $7.5 million in New Mexico Advanced Energy Award grants.
Project Jupiter developer approved for $3M in state job-training funds
STACK Infrastructure, developer of Project Jupiter, has been approved for up to $3.06 million in state job-training funds as county officials seek overdue job reports.
