Category: News

New Mexico plans to invest US$38 million in electric vehicle charging stations

NEW MEXICO - New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has unveiled a state plan to execute US$38 million in federal funding to expand electric vehicle charger infrastructure "New Mexico is leading the nation in driving the future of greener...

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TWC awards more than US$200,000 to South Texas College for student training program

MCALLEN, TX - The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) awarded South Texas College, located in the McAllen area, a $204,058 Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grant to help the school purchase and install equipment to better train its...

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Las Cruces Approves Internal Audit Plan for Fiscal Year 2023

LAS CRUCES, NM - The Las Cruces City Council adopted a Resolution approving the City's Internal Audit Plan for Fiscal Year 2023 The City's Internal Audit Office has prepared a risk-based Internal Audit Plan for Fiscal Year 2023 The draft...

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EPWater plans to acquire debt of up to US$441 million

EL PASO, TX - The Public Service Board (PSB), which oversees El Paso Water, unanimously authorized a request submitted by the company to ask the City Council to grant additional bonds to cover future construction projects During the PSB meeting,...

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Cori Peña, New President & CEO of BCIC in Brownsville

BROWNSVILLE, TX - Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC), Brownsville's "type b" economic development organization, announced the appointment of Cori Peña as the new President/CEO Peña will continue to help BCIC grow economically...

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New Otay Mesa fire station will serve rapidly developing border area

SAN DIEGO, CA - The San Diego County Fire Protection District broke ground on July 12 for Fire Station 38 in Otay Mesa East Once built, the station will serve a rapidly developing area that includes warehouses, trucking companies, two power...

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NM Extends Rail Runner Fare Reduction Through End of Year

NEW MEXICO - New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced that the 75% reduction in Rail Runner fares enacted in April will be extended through the end of the year In addition, beginning August 1, the New Mexico Rail Runner Express will...

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Insight opens its innovation center in Arizona

ARIZONA - Insight Enterprises, has opened its Insight Way innovation center based in Chandler, Arizona, the Commerce Authority announced The company is a Fortune 500 solutions integrator that helps organizations accelerate their digital journey,...

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Abbott recognizes Texas restaurant industry

TEXAS - While attending the Texas Restaurant Association of Texas (TRA) Texas Restaurant Show in Dallas, Governor Greg Abbott praised the hard work of the state's small businesses and stressed their importance to a thriving economy "Small...

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Arizona earmarks $100 million dollars for broadband projects and improved connectivity

ARIZONA - The Arizona Commerce Authority announced 20 awardees of the state's Arizona Broadband Development Grant (ABDG) Program This follows Gov Doug Ducey's November 2021 launch of the program, investing $100 million to expand high-speed...

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