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UTRGV receives US$2.2 million to support smart agriculture projects

TEXAS - The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) has received a $22 million grant from the US Department of Agriculture's second Climate-Smart Commodity Partnerships funding fund The grant is part of a historic $325 million federal...

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Phoenix metropolitan area recorded a 7.7% increase in GDP

PHOENIX, AZ - The Phoenix metropolitan area increased its annual gross domestic product by 77% since 2019, the last full economic year before the pandemic, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis and its 2021 County GDP Report According to...

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Chihuahua stands out as one of Mexico’s leading exporters

CHIHUAHUA – The state of Chihuahua ranked first in Mexico in terms of export value, with a 139% share, according to the Ministry of Innovation and Economic Development (SIDE) According to SIDE data, the northern states of Chihuahua, Coahuila,...

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Bank of America awards US$250,000 to NMSU

NEW MEXICO - The New Mexico State University (NMSU) Foundation received a US$250,000 grant from Bank of America through its Progresando initiative, which focuses on helping more Latino students enter health or health research fields The two-year...

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New Police Chief Appointed in Yuma

YUMA, AZ - The City of Yuma, Arizona has selected Thomas Garrity as the new Chief of Police, bringing his 32 years of service in law enforcement and public safety to the border community Garrity is a former Commander of the Prince William...

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ElectraMeccanica starts up new plant and corporate headquarters in Mesa

MESA, AZ - ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp, a leading designer and manufacturer of electric vehicles has broken ground on the nearly completed manufacturing plant in Mesa, Arizona The new plant represents an important step for ElectraMeccanica,...

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DHS Authorizes Continued Rehabilitation of Border Barrier Projects

EL PASO, TX - Alejandro N Mayorkas, minister of Homeland Security, has authorized US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to proceed with activities necessary to meet the life, safety, environmental and rehabilitation requirements of the border...

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Gummi World opens new plant in Arizona

CHANDLER, AZ - Gummi World, a leading dietary supplement manufacturer, held a grand opening ceremony for its new 55,000 square foot facility in Chandler, Arizona Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke, the Arizona Commerce Authority, along with community...

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Homeland Security minister visits El Paso amidst immigration crisis

EL PASO, TX - The minister of Homeland Security, Alejandro N Mayorkas, visited the city of El Paso, Texas in the midst of the immigration crisis facing the border with Mexico During his visit, Mayorkas met with Customs and Border Protection...

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El Paso Fire Department appoints new fire chief

EL PASO, TX - The City of El Paso announced the appointment of Jonathan Killings as the new Fire Chief, after serving as interim since May 2022 Killings graduated from the El Paso Fire Academy in 1998 and has served at all ranks within the...

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