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Is New Mexico Emerging as the United States’ Onshoring Hub?
In a groundbreaking move that signifies a significant shift in the landscape of industrial manufacturing, Hota Industrial, one of Taiwan’s largest manufacturers who service the auto industry, has recently announced its expansion to the New Mexico Borderplex region, positioning New Mexico as the United States' onshoring hub. This strategic move not only underscores Hota's commitment to efficiently reaching their U.S. based clients and customers, but also reflects a broader trend of...
Aerospace startup expects ‘rapid’ growth in New Mexico with new NASA grant
Washington, D.C.-based aerospace technology startup, Rhea Space Activity (RSA), recently secured a NASA research grant, paving the way for significant expansion in New Mexico. The CEO, Shawn Usman, shared details of the company's for the region. Established in 2018, RSA received a $750,000 grant from NASA's Flight Opportunities program for its revolutionary celestial navigation technology known as the Jervis Autonomy Module (JAM). JAM utilizes a combination of hardware and software to offer...
The State of New Mexico Offers Over $1.6 Million to 8 Companies for Job Training
Eight companies in New Mexico have been granted over $1.6 million in funding for job training under the Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP). The program, which aims to support local businesses in expanding and hiring, will facilitate the training of 94 employees across various locations in the state. The businesses, situated in Albuquerque, Corrales, Las Cruces, Moriarty, and Santa Fe, will receive reimbursements for a percentage of training costs for both new and existing staff. Mark Roper,...
The Learning Games Lab develops games, apps and virtual reality presentations geared mainly toward education or professional training in the Borderplex
Authored by Algernon D'Ammassa The Learning Games Lab at New Mexico State University typically conducts its work discreetly. A team of skilled illustrators and animators collaborates on screens in a dimly lit room on the Las Cruces campus. However, there are also lively days when children are welcomed into the lab's inviting meeting room, adorned with warm colors, carpeted walls, and large screens, to evaluate and provide feedback on video games in progress. Barbara Chamberlin, the leader of...
Two Companies in New Mexico Borderplex Receive Job Training Funds
In November and December of 2023, two companies in the New Mexico Borderplex region secured funding through the Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP) of the New Mexico Economic Development Department, as announced by Acting Cabinet Secretary Jon Clark. These companies, situated in Las Cruces and Sunland Park throughout the Borderplex, are at the forefront of introducing advanced technology and well-compensated employment opportunities to their communities. They have the potential to train up...
Meta chooses the Borderplex Region for a $800 Million-dollar Datacenter.
Facebook's parent company, Meta, could be building a new data center in the Borderplex Region. The City of El Paso, the County of El Paso and The Borderplex Alliance announced Monday that a major step has been taken to support Meta -- formerly known as Facebook -- in developing a nearly $800 million data center in the Borderplex. Although it's been approved, the sale has not yet closed but is expected to by April 18, 2024. Nevertheless, the Council and Commissioners’ decisions are a critical...
Coast Aluminum and Monti Inc expand to New Mexico’s Borderplex
The New Mexico Economic Development Department declared today that two additional companies, Coast Aluminum and Monti Inc., have been granted state economic assistance. This support aims to bolster manufacturing expansions and facilitate job creation at New Mexico's international Borderplex in Santa Teresa. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has prioritized investing in the state's international border to enhance infrastructure and expand global trade. This move is part of a broader strategy to...
Dual Dynamics: Examining the Borderplex Economy
In the midst of reports of migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border in large numbers to evade U.S. Border Patrol, companies are actively expanding their presence on both sides of the border corridor. Take, for instance, the region encompassing Brownsville, Texas, and Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico. Fisher Dynamics, a Michigan-based manufacturer of seating systems for OEMs, has been operating in Brownsville for the past 25 years, employing approximately 1,450 people. Recently, the company...
New Mexico Borderplex Company Awarded Science & Technology Startup Grant in Las Cruces
The Deputy Secretary of the New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD), has announced that a company in the New Mexico Borderplex, located in Las Cruces, has been granted a Science & Technology Business Startup Grant, receiving a financial award of $25,000. These Science & Technology Business Startup Grants are designed for New Mexico-based for-profit companies specializing in science and technology with significant growth potential. Eligible businesses must operate in fields...
Game development takes center stage in Las Cruces Borderplex
The region, encompassing Las Cruces, New Mexico; El Paso, Texas; and the bi-national city of Juarez, Mexico, is collectively known as "The Borderplex." This term promotes the region and attracts a more extensive and dynamic workforce, according to Carlos Parra, Director of Marketing for the Mesilla Valley Economic Development Alliance, based in Las Cruces. One of The Borderplex's key offerings is a film credit program with significant advantages, especially in the realm of digital media,...
