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Phoenix reinforces airport operations in response to the increase in Super Bowl visitors

PHOENIX, AZ - The City of Phoenix, Arizona announced that Sky Harbor Airport's operating areas are being strengthened to meet the high demand for services and visitors expected for Super Bowl LVII The City Council reported that the airport is...

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El Paso County approves US$59 million in debt issuance for infrastructure improvements

EL PASO, TX - The El Paso County Commissioners Court of El Paso County, Texas, approved the issuance of US$59 million in improvement and infrastructure projects The meeting proposed to adopt an order authorizing the issuance of interest-bearing...

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NM companies receive resources to boost product commercialization and create more jobs

NEW MEXICO - The New Mexico Economic Development Department has awarded grants for the creation of 10 innovative companies to support research and launch the commercialization of products that will create more jobs in the state The FY 2023...

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Phoenix will offer free subway services to Super Bowl LVII attendees

PHOENIX, AZ - The City of Phoenix has announced that subway services will be provided free of charge for those attending the different activities that the NFL will hold from February 4 to 5 The City Council reported that Valley Metro, the...

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Las Cruces Ready to Receive Small Business Applications for Facade Repair Funds

LAS CRUCES, NM - As of February 1st, small businesses that have experienced property damage due to the negative economic impacts of the Covid19 pandemic will be able to apply for American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) funds in the City of Las...

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NM cities in the ranking of the best cities to work as a filmmaker

NEW MEXICO - MovieMaker magazine released that at least three New Mexico cities appeared on its annual list of "Best Places to Live and Work as a Filmmaker" in 2023, including Las Cruces, which has been named to the ranking for the first...

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EPWater to Receive Federal Funding to Improve Stormwater Infrastructure

EL PASO, TX - El Paso Water announced federal funding to help improve stormwater infrastructure in the border city Congresswoman Veronica Escobar said at a press conference that El Paso Water, through the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), will...

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Laredo Names New Economic Development and Budget Directors

LAREDO, TX - City of Laredo Interim City Manager Rosario C Cabello appointed two department directors Miriam Castillo will be the new Economic Development Director and Jesús Esparza will be the Budget Director The City Council reported that...

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San Diego County approves new taxes for cannabis businesses

SAN DIEGO, CA - The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted to adjust tax rates for existing cannabis businesses in the unincorporated area The action voted on only applies to the unincorporated area of the county, where five licensed...

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UTEP and Brookhaven to create research opportunities for border faculty and students

EL PASO, TX - The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) signed a memorandum of understanding with the US Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory to create new research opportunities for faculty and students, as well as...

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