September 14, 2011 by Minerva Baumann, NMSU News Center What does it mean to be a New Mexican and what does agriculture mean to New Mexico? High school seniors across the state have an opportunity to write an essay on either subject to be eligible to win a $2,500 scholarship. Two scholarships will be awarded, one for the winning essay on each topic. The deadline for submissions is Nov. More »

Nov. 6, 2008 by Justin Bannister NMSU News Center At times, the formidable winds known across much of the western U.S. can be unpleasant, but now western farmers and ranchers are seeing dollar signs in the wind as they look to lease portions of their land to wind farm developers. “We are seeing a wind land rush in New Mexico by more than two dozen wind developers of all stripes and sha More »

March 20, 2008 by Justin Bannister NMSU News Center New Mexico State University is preparing to welcome a unique group of students to campus – a group to be trained in how to make a real difference in local economies. Beginning in fall 2008, NMSU will be the first university in the country to offer a Doctor of Economic Development. Unlike graduates of regular Ph.D. programs, DED graduates More »

Feb. 5, 2007 by Justin Bannister NMSU News Center New Mexico State University will be the first university in the country to offer a Professional Doctorate in Economic Development degree. “Economic development is a priority for New Mexico and NMSU,” said Garrey Carruthers, business dean and vice president for economic development. “This will complement our efforts in creating new econ More »