August 31, 2012. Retrieved online September 4, 2012 from Richard Coltharp, Las Cruces Bulletin Sapphire develops oil from algae An agricultural renaissance is taking place in a Columbus, N.M, field that had lain fallow for 40 years. The field, which once grew chile, is now growing a different kind of green. “Green crude” is the nickname Sapphire Energy has given to the end prod More »

KRWG-TV: Newsmakers Uploaded by KRWGnews on Sep 27, 2011. Touring Sapphire Energy, testing its commercial algae production capability, economic development, job growth. More »

August 12, 2011 by Jay Rodman, NMSU News Center Research being done at New Mexico State University on the production of algae-based biofuels would become increasingly important to New Mexico’s – and the nation’s – economic prosperity, if U.S. Sen. Tom Udall has his way. Udall visited the campus Aug. 9 to announce he will soon introduce legislation in the Senate to ensure a more leve More »

KRWG-TV: Newsmakers Uploaded by NewMexicoStateU on Jul 13, 2011. Fred Martino interviews economist Dr. Jim Peach of New Mexico State University. Field reports include: A look at the dire water situation for some area farmers, while others are doing just fine; a summer camp for children with autism, and John Lennon's Educational Tour Bus comes to Las Cruces. Charles Comer and Fred Martino f More »

June 30, 2011 by College of Business online newsletter for alumni NMSU Finance Management Association shines in competition The Finance Management Association chapter at New Mexico State University represented their alma mater exceptionally at their first FMA Finance Leaders’ Conference and Competition, getting fifth place overall in the competition. This is the first time NMSU’s FMA chapt More »

Spring 2011. Retrieved online June 28, 2011 by Justin Bannister NMSU Research & Resources It’s pond scum. It’s also a potential source for environmentally friendly gasoline, jet fuel, nutritional supplements and a host of other beneficial products. A fully operational algae industry could mean big bucks for the state’s economy and that’s why New Mexico State University� More »

June 22, 2011 by Justin Bannister, NMSU News Center Want to know how to solve America’s $1.5 trillion budget deficit? Just ask Jim Peach, an economics professor at New Mexico State University. He’s taught at NMSU for the last 31 years and his debt solution is spelled out in five minutes. Spoiler alert: his plan takes care of the budget gap in two years, and most of it is accomplished wi More »

April 21, 2011 by Justin Bannister, NMSU News Center New Mexico State University’s Arrowhead Center has agreed to work with White Sands Missile Range to pursue potential business development opportunities in the fields of national security, space and aerospace, alternative energy initiatives and technologies with both military and civilian applications. “This agreement between NMSU and W More »

April 15, 2011. Retrieved online April 18, 2011 from Brook Stockberger, Las Cruces Sun-News LAS CRUCES - Earth Day is Friday. There are a variety of Las Cruces area businesses who are making an effort to become environmentally friendly. Las Crucen Mae Walker can often be found at the Farmers and Craft Market Downtown on Saturdays. She has found a way to mix her hobby of making jewelry wit More »