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$530,000 Committed to Creating of Over 900 New Jobs through the NMBorderplex Incentive Program
The Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico (CFSNM) and the Mesilla Valley Economic Development Alliance (MVEDA) have reported that in 2022 the NMBorderplex Incentive Program committed $530,000 in support, to six companies, who will create 937 new economic-base jobs, and over $105 million in new capital investments in Doña Ana County. Recipients of the incentive include Artico Cold Storage, Electronic Caregiver, BitWise Industries, Worthington Farms, and two additional companies that will...
New Mexico Borderplex City (Las Cruces) Rank on MovieMaker Magazine’s “Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker” List
MovieMaker magazine announced today three New Mexico cities on their annual list of “Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker” for 2023, including Las Cruces, which has been named on the list for the first time. "For the first time on our list of the Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker, Las Cruces, joined our Smaller Cities and Towns. New Mexico is thriving as a film capital, and we especially appreciate its efforts to train locals to join this thriving industry. We can't wait to...
$530,000 Committed to Creating of Over 900 New Jobs through the NMBorderplex Incentive Program
The Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico (CFSNM) and the Mesilla Valley Economic Development Alliance (MVEDA) have reported that in 2022 the NMBorderplex Incentive Program committed $530,000 in support, to six companies, who will create 937 new economic-base jobs, and over $105 million in new capital investments in Doña Ana County. Recipients of the incentive include Artico Cold Storage, Electronic Caregiver, BitWise Industries, Worthington Farms, and two additional companies that will...
Las Cruces International Airport now offers commercial flights in the Borderplex
Las Cruces Mayor leads a ribbon-cutting ceremony announcing commercial flights at the Las Cruces International Airport. Levi Stockton, President of Advanced Air will be joined by Las cruces Council members, city administrators and Mayor Ken Miyagishima to introduce the event. Guests include members of the City’s Airport Advisory Board; New Mexico Department of Transportation Aviation Director Pedro Rael and Planner Marilu Melendez; members of the New Mexico State Senate and House of...
Fast Track permits Approved for Las Cruces Innovation and Industrial Park Projects
The Las Cruces City Council adopted a resolution to establish a Fast Track Permitting Program, aimed at expediting the review and approval of qualifying economic development projects within the city, including the Industrial and Innovation Park. The City Council’s approval of the Resolution came during last Tuesday’s meeting, January 3, 2023, as released by the City Council. The Fast Track Permitting Program will provide a framework that will define the purpose, objective and procedures,...
Las Cruces, New Mexico Is One Of America’s Best Hidden Gems!
The Unassuming Town Of Las Cruces, New Mexico, Is One Of America’s Best Hidden Gems For A Weekend Getaway Craving a weekend getaway? The unassuming town of Las Cruces is one of the best hidden gems in America, and after you see what it has to offer, you’ll understand why! Dine on delicious green chile burgers, sip on local brews, and learn more about New Mexico’s fascinating history in this charming city. Located west of the Organ Mountains, Las Cruces is surrounded by majestic beauty. Nature...
NMSU’s Arrowhead Center receives $1.2 M federal grant to spur entrepreneurship opportunities in the NMBorderplex
A large grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration could help a New Mexico university spur more opportunities in entrepreneurship. The Economic Development Administration awarded New Mexico State University’s Arrowhead Center with a $1.2 million grant. The grant is part of the U.S. Economic Development Administration's Build to Scale program. The build-to-scale program will support a new initiative proposed by the Arrowhead Center called Scale Up New Mexico, according to a news...
Saputo Cheese USA announces expansion at the Las Cruces Innovation and Industrial Park.
Saputo Cheese USA and the City of Las Cruces announced the expansion of the facility at the Las Cruces Innovation and Industrial Park on the West Mesa at 355 Crawford Blvd. Saputo Cheese USA Expansion includes capital investments of $30 million creating close to 300 new full-time jobs, four years ahead of the company’s target date (December 31, 2026). Saputo’s expansions will construct four new string cheese manufacturing plants. Saputo Cheese employs 400 people in Las Cruces and is one of the...
Aries Worldwide Logistics announces Santa Teresa, New Mexico for their new location.
We are excited to welcome Aires Worldwide Logistics to Santa Teresa, New Mexico. Aries Worldwide will be a key add-on to the many companies at the New Mexico Borderplex. Thanks to the great team effect of MVEDA, Dona Ana County, the New Mexico Economic Development Department, and the New Mexico Partnership making this happen. Aries Worldwide Logistics, a Houston-based leader in global supply chain solutions and logistics has chosen Santa Teresa, New Mexico for the site of its latest expansion....
Stampede Meat Inc. in Sunland Park, New Mexico awarded Job training funds
The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) announced over $1.7 million in funds from the Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP) have been approved to businesses in, Sunland Park Stampede Meat Inc., Sunland Park, 3 trainees at an average wage of $18 for a total award of $41,472. This award is an amended amount from a previous JTIP application. Stampede Meat is a leading provider of portion-controlled protein solutions. Stampede Meat creates seasoned and prepared value-added meats,...
