Rural New Mexico film spending hits record $55.7M under state incentive
New Mexico film productions spent a record $55.74 million in rural Uplift Zone communities during fiscal year 2026, according to the New Mexico Film Office.
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NMSU Hunt Center helps Borderplex startups prepare for investors
NMSU’s Hunt Center for Entrepreneurship concluded its 2026 Borderplex Fundraising Sprint, a six-week accelerator program aimed at helping regional startups navigate fundraising and prepare for investors.
Las Cruces forum to explore how AI is reshaping small business operations
An NMBorderplex forum in Las Cruces will focus on how artificial intelligence is changing operations, hiring and competitiveness for small businesses.
New Mexico opens applications for trade hub districts tied to logistics and manufacturing growth
New Mexico has opened applications for Trade Port District designations aimed at supporting logistics, manufacturing and industrial development projects across the state.
Arrowhead Center's NM FAST to host free SBIR 101 webinar for first-time applicants
NMSU’s Arrowhead Center will host a free SBIR 101 webinar May 19 to help New Mexico startups, researchers and entrepreneurs learn how to apply for federal innovation funding programs.
Sunland Park to hold public hearing on cannabis lounge proposal near Texas border
Sunland Park officials will hold a public hearing Monday evening on a proposed cannabis and alcohol lounge project near the Texas border that has drawn opposition from some local operators and community members.
NMSU student startups pitch business ideas in Bold Idea Challenge
NMSU student entrepreneurs pitched startup ideas ranging from energy software to AI research tools during the Bold Idea Challenge at Arrowhead Center.
NMSU Global Campus partners with Ardham Technologies to strengthen workforce development
NMSU Global Campus partnered with Ardham Technologies to expand workforce training, offering employees online degrees and skill-building programs.
Las Cruces police to host El Paseo business town hall Tuesday
Las Cruces police will host a town hall April 14 to discuss policing strategies and ongoing challenges in the El Paseo business district.
