Category: News

Laredo suffers from lack of water in the city

LAREDO - Due to the low water distribution pressure in the city of Laredo as a result of the rupture of the main water service line, Mayor Pete Saenz signed a local disaster declaration, which among other things, urges residents to avoid using...

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Yuma authorities and business leaders discuss border situation

ARIZONA - To discuss the impact of the border crisis on southwest Arizona communities, Governor Doug Ducey recently held a meeting with local officials and business leaders from the city of Yuma According to information from Arizona Government,...

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Living wage will increase in Santa Fe

SANTA FE - Based on a total 12-month increase of 511% in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the Western region for urban wage earners and clerical workers by 2022, Santa Fe employees will see a living wage increase from $1232 to $1295 per hour...

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El Paso Offers Flexible Housing Credits for First-Time Homebuyers

EL PASO, TX - The City of El Paso has launched a program to offer support to residents who qualify to purchase their first home The First-Time Homebuyer Program (FTHB) offers assistance to low- and moderate-income individuals in the form of...

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More than US$72,000 awarded to Las Cruces businesses

NEW MEXICO - Eleven New Mexico companies were awarded February Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP) funds to support 61 new employees, three paid interns and the training of 38 incumbent workers, announced Economic Development Cabinet Secretary...

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Santa Fe Extends Collaboration with YouthWorks for Talent Development

SANTA FE, NM - The City of Santa Fe, New Mexico has awarded YouthWorks a talent development contract to provide services through its Workforce Innovation Program (WIP), as well as different initiatives to support and empower youth in a dynamic...

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EP Water implements cleanup of the Rio Grande

EL PASO - EPWater implemented a cleanup strategy for the Rio Grande River in coordination with several partners to ensure that the flow and canals are ready for the upcoming irrigation season According to the utility company, water is expected to...

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Businesses expected to be attracted to Santa Teresa after investment in border ports of entry

NEW MEXICO - The infrastructure investment planned for the border announced on February 15 in Ciudad Juarez following the visit of US Ambassador Kenneth Salazar would also help attract businesses to Doña Ana County, according to the New Mexico...

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New Mexico to receive US$38 million for electric car charging infrastructure

NEW MEXICO - New Mexico will receive US$38 million over five years from the US Department of Transportation (DOT) to strategically deploy electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and establish an interconnected network to expand access and...

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K-9 Agent “Kimmie” Immortalized in Laredo

LAREDO - A new dog park was inaugurated in Laredo, Texas, in honor of canine agent "Kimmie", as announced by the City Council District 7 Councilwoman Vanessa Perez hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to inaugurate "K9 Kimmie's Corner Dog Park,"...

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