September 9, 2011. Retrieved online September 13, 2011 from Samantha Roberts, Las Cruces Bulletin America’s problems have countrywide, local impact “We have a real, bona fide, major problem,” said retired U.S. Sen. Pete Domenici about the condition of the United States economy. Many economists agree with Domenici, but others are also hopeful. However, whatever one’s opinion may be More »

May 9, 2011. Retrieved online May 9, 2011 from Brook Stockberger, Las Cruces Sun-News LAS CRUCES - As you drive around Las Cruces, you notice a lot of commercial space, with more under construction. But there appear to be many vacancies too. That brings up the question: Is there too much, just enough, or not enough pre-exisiting commercial space at the moment in Las Cruces? More national and More »

April 23, 2011. Retrieved online April 25, 2011 from Brook Stockberger, Las Cruces Sun-News LAS CRUCES - You've probably heard some of these company names recently: Tractor Supply; Pro's Ranch Market; CVS Pharmacy; Einstein Bros. Bagels; Holiday Inn Express; SanSai Japanese Grill; Schlotzsky's. Those are some of the national or regional chain companies who have announced and/or started work More »

March 28, 2011. Retrieved online March 28, 2011 from AUTHOR, Las Cruces Sun-News LAS CRUCES - The slogan for "Jaws 2" teemed with danger: "Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the water." "Poltergeist II" simply, eerily, stated: "They're back." Just as with the monster or killer or blob of space goo from any bad horror flick, we are left wondering if the Great Recession is reall More »

August 22, 2010. Retrieved online August 23, 2010 from Brook Stockberger, Las Cruces Sun-News LAS CRUCES — Here is the good news: Recent reports by the New York Federal Reserve and Equifax Inc., show that debt is down. The bad news: Some of the reasons debt is down include high unemployment, the drop in housing prices and tight credit. So whither the economy? Savings/recovery/stimulu More »

July 28, 2010 by Justin Bannister, NMSU News Center Small business owners hoping to better understand the future business environment in New Mexico are encouraged to attend the 2010 Business Owners and Entrepreneurs Symposium Friday, Aug. 13, at the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum in Las Cruces. “This event is specifically designed for small business owners looking for answers ab More »

KRWG-TV News KRWGnews — May 05, 2010 (LAS CRUCES) -- Buying property can be difficult, but if you're not careful it could cost more than just a home. KRWG's Carlos Correa reports. More »

April 22, 2010. Retrieved online: April 26, 2010, from Sun-News report, Las Cruces Sun-News LAS CRUCES — The recognition keeps on coming. RelocateAmerica.com has named Las Cruces as the No. 3 city in the nation on its Top 10 Recovery Cities. According to a release, the list is "focused on areas poised for swift economic recovery. Many of these communities did not see the massive real estat More »

April 2, 2010. Retrieved online: April 5, 2010, from Gabriel Vasquez, Las Cruces Bulletin It’s no surprise the construction industry in New Mexico has lost more than 8,300 jobs since January 2009. It’s also no secret that other good-producing industries such as mining and manufacturing have discarded more than 6,000 other jobs in the state during that same time. But there’s a sliver More »