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 »

December 8, 2011 by College of Business online newsletter for alumni Third book in former Sen. Domenici’s Legacy Series wins New Mexico Book Award The latest installment in “Senator Pete Domenici’s Legacy” book series took first place in the political/current events category at the 2011 New Mexico Book Awards, handed out Nov. 18. The book, edited by Vicki Taggart, chronicles the proceedi More »

NMSU News Uploaded by nmsunews on Nov 16, 2011. In September, NMSU announced it had entered a contract with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to assist in the development and lead the flight-testing of the Vulture unmanned aerial vehicle, the prime contractor of which is Boeing. The Vulture II will have a 400-foot wingspan and weigh between 5,000 and 7,000 pounds. Novem More »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Spring 2011. Retrieved online June 28, 2011 by Darrell J. Pehr, NMSU Research & Resources When a Roosevelt County farmer tugs a peanut plant from the rich soil in eastern New Mexico, there’s really no question the plant was successfully grown thanks in part to research developed by New Mexico State University. When an entrepreneur builds a business and creates jobs in New M 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 »

February 15, 2011 by Minerva Baumann @NMSU A handful of New Mexico State University alumni and employees have been tapped by Gov. Susana Martinez to fill various positions in her administration. Martinez nominated NMSU government professor Jose Z. Garcia to serve as her secretary of higher education. Garcia has been a professor at New Mexico State University since 1975. He was the direct More »