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Expansion Plans Unveiled for Santa Teresa Port of Entry in the NMBorderplex

The Santa Teresa Port of Entry may undergo significant expansion following the release of findings from a federal feasibility study last week. Presented by the General Services Administration and the Customs and Border Protection department, the study outlines a vision to enlarge the port to fifteen commercial lanes (from the current three) and eleven passenger lanes from Mexico, along with five southbound lanes and expanded inspection bays for commercial trucks. Should the project receive...

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White House Investment set to make New Mexico and the Borderplex a vital domestic epicenter for advanced chip manufacturing.

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham welcomed the White House's announcement, positioning New Mexico and the borderplex as a pivotal domestic hub for silicon chip manufacturing. President Joe Biden revealed a non-binding preliminary memorandum of terms (PMT) between the U.S. Department of Commerce and Intel Corporation, earmarking up to $8.5 billion in direct funding under the CHIPS and Science Act. This initiative aims to fortify the U.S. supply chain and revive American supremacy in...

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Can New Mexico help stabilize the video game industry?

The gaming industry, like any other industry experiences its ups and downs. However, the recent waves of layoffs in 2023 and the alarming numbers seen in the early months of 2024 have sent shockwaves throughout the gaming community. More than 6,500 game developers lost their jobs in 2023, and the trend seems to continue -- nonstop. The layoffs of 2023 were primarily attributed to the post-COVID industry slump. During the pandemic, with people confined to their homes, the gaming and tech...

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Is New Mexico Emerging as the United States’ Onshoring Hub

In a groundbreaking move that signifies a significant shift in the landscape of industrial manufacturing, Hota Industrial, one of Taiwan’s largest manufacturers who service the auto industry, has recently announced its expansion to the New Mexico Borderplex region, positioning New Mexico as the United States' onshoring hub. This strategic move not only underscores Hota's commitment to domestic production but also reflects a broader trend of reshoring and strengthening the nation's...

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Aerospace startup expects ‘rapid’ growth in New Mexico with new NASA grant

  Washington, D.C.-based aerospace technology startup, Rhea Space Activity (RSA), recently secured a NASA research grant, paving the way for significant expansion in New Mexico. The CEO, Shawn Usman, shared details of the company's for the region. Established in 2018, RSA received a $750,000 grant from NASA's Flight Opportunities program for its revolutionary celestial navigation technology known as the Jervis Autonomy Module (JAM). JAM utilizes a combination of hardware and software to offer...

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The State of New Mexico Offers Over $1.6 Million to 8 Companies for Job Training

Eight companies in New Mexico have been granted over $1.6 million in funding for job training under the Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP). The program, which aims to support local businesses in expanding and hiring, will facilitate the training of 94 employees across various locations in the state. The businesses, situated in Albuquerque, Corrales, Las Cruces, Moriarty, and Santa Fe, will receive reimbursements for a percentage of training costs for both new and existing staff. Mark Roper,...

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The Learning Games Lab develops games, apps and virtual reality presentations geared mainly toward education or professional training in the Borderplex

Authored by Algernon D'Ammassa The Learning Games Lab at New Mexico State University typically conducts its work discreetly. A team of skilled illustrators and animators collaborates on screens in a dimly lit room on the Las Cruces campus. However, there are also lively days when children are welcomed into the lab's inviting meeting room, adorned with warm colors, carpeted walls, and large screens, to evaluate and provide feedback on video games in progress. Barbara Chamberlin, the leader of...

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Two Companies in New Mexico Borderplex Receive Job Training Funds

In November and December of 2023, two companies in the New Mexico Borderplex region secured funding through the Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP) of the New Mexico Economic Development Department, as announced by Acting Cabinet Secretary Jon Clark. These companies, situated in Las Cruces and Sunland Park throughout the Borderplex, are at the forefront of introducing advanced technology and well-compensated employment opportunities to their communities. They have the potential to train up...

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Meta chooses the Borderplex Region for a $800 Million-dollar Datacenter.

Facebook's parent company, Meta, could be building a new data center in the Borderplex Region. The City of El Paso, the County of El Paso and The Borderplex Alliance announced Monday that a major step has been taken to support Meta -- formerly known as Facebook -- in developing a nearly $800 million data center in the Borderplex. Although it's been approved, the sale has not yet closed but is expected to by April 18, 2024. Nevertheless, the Council and Commissioners’ decisions are a critical...

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Coast Aluminum and Monti Inc expand to New Mexico’s Borderplex

The New Mexico Economic Development Department declared today that two additional companies, Coast Aluminum and Monti Inc., have been granted state economic assistance. This support aims to bolster manufacturing expansions and facilitate job creation at New Mexico's international Borderplex in Santa Teresa. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has prioritized investing in the state's international border to enhance infrastructure and expand global trade. This move is part of a broader strategy to...

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