Biofuels research at NMSU could help create thousands of New Mexico jobs
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 »
LCSN: Going green: Businesses work to become environmentally friendly
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 »
KRWG-TV News: Green Jobs Forum
KRWG-TV News
03.23.11 (LAS CRUCES) -- Business leaders recently gathered in Las Cruces to plan for the future as they discuss ways to create more jobs. KRWG's Carlos Correa reports.
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LC Bulletin: Sowing seeds to create new energy jobs
June 11, 2010. Retrieved online June 15, 2010 from Gabriel Vasquez, Las Cruces Bulletin
Green industries have an explosive growth potential
Researching and developing new, renewable sources of energy doesn’t make much sense, or cents, if the job market doesn’t rival that of the oil and gas industry.
Energy pioneers in the state and in the U.S. are working diligently to make sure that jo More »
KRWG-TV News: Re-Energize America – Abbas Ghassemi
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msunews — May 24, 2010 — For the second consecutive year, New Mexico State University, along with honorary chair Congressman Harry Teague, is hosting a conference focusing on domestic solutions to energy problems. The two-day conference, "Re-Energize America: Short-Term Plan for Long-Term Energy Independence," will take place June 3 and 4, at the New Mexico Farm and Ranch More »
Re-Energize America conference to focus on short-term plan for long-term energy independence
May 24, 2010 by Mark Cramer NMSU News Center
For the second consecutive year, New Mexico State University, along with honorary chair Congressman Harry Teague, is hosting a conference focusing on domestic solutions to energy problems.
“I am extremely proud to be the honorary chair of Re-energize America for a second year,” Teague said. “Developing a comprehensive energy plan that in More »
LC Bulletin: Capitalizing on LC’s intellectual assets
February 5, 2010. Retrieved online: February 5, 2010 from Gabriel Vasquez, Las Cruces Bulletin
High-tech business banks on increasing predictability for wind energy scouting
James Stalker, president and co-founder of Regional Earth System Predictability Research (RESPR) Inc., is committed to growing his high-tech company in Las Cruces.
“I started the company to create financial stability More »
Green Job Guidebook link to future alternative energy careers
January 15, 2010 by Jane Moorman NMSU NewsCenter
New Mexico State University has a role in New Mexico Green Jobs development, according to Vice Provost for Engagement Paul H. Gutierrez, who represented NMSU and the New Mexico Department of Agriculture while serving on Governor Bill Richardson’s Green Jobs Cabinet.
The cabinet, with representation from the state’s higher education, public More »
LC Bulletin: 2009: A tumultuous year
January 1, 2010. Retrieved online: January 11, 2010 from Gabriel Vasquez, Las Cruces Bulletin
In a year marked by one of the deepest recessions the United States has ever seen, Las Cruces found itself in an awkward position – better than most, but still struggling. The good news, was that three of Las Cruces strongest sectors – government, health care and education – suffered little in th More »
