July 6, 2012. Retrieved online July 11, 2012 from Alta LeCompte, Las Cruces Bulletin Engineer, cheerleader, Las Crucen As construction moves toward completion at Spaceport America in Sierra County, project manager Wayne Savage sees the venture as “a game changer for New Mexico.” “In looking back, I think the thing that really excites me is the potential for local economic growth,” More »

January 18, 2011. Retrieved online January 18, 2011 from Brook Stockberger, Las Cruces Sun-News LAS CRUCES - Some of the former members of the New Mexico Spaceport Commission have expressed concern that the commission, which oversees the $200 million Spaceport America project, is currently devoid of an executive director or a board of directors. On Friday, Gov. Susana Martinez announced that More »

Feb. 16, 2007 by Justin Bannister NMSU News Center New Mexico State University and more than 100 New Mexico businesses will take part in an all-day recruiting workshop spearheaded by U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman and New Mexico Economic Development Secretary Rick Homans. The Future Combat Systems and Secure Border Initiative workshop will be from 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Feb. 21 in Las Cruces at the 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 »

Oct. 4, 2005 by Bob Nosbisch NMSU News Center New Mexico State University President Michael Martin, Vice Provost for Economic Development and Dean of Business Garrey Carruthers and Dean of Health and Social Services Jeffrey Brandon were honored Sept. 27 in Albuquerque as three of 120 power brokers in New Mexico. Photos and biographies of all honorees are included in the Sept. 30 issue of the Ne More »