Smith Engineering celebrates 30 years in southeastern New Mexico
Roswell based firm marks three decades in civil, surveying and structural work. CEO John Jaquess traces roots to 1978 and notes growth from Roswell to Albuquerque Las Cruces Durango Colo and Midland. Founders credit staff and clients for success. projects include Chaves County center and Artesia wastewater plant.
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Smith Engineering Company
New Mexico
Roswell Chamber of Commerce Redcoats
Pennsylvania Ave
Smith Engineering
John Jaquess
Jaquess
John D. Jaquess & Associates
Albuquerque
Las Cruces
Duran
Colo
Midland
Bob Smith
Chaves County
U.S
Smith
Roswell High School
Fam
Roswell
Gas tax holiday dies as Congress weighs rise in fuel taxes
Congress abandoned a summer gas tax holiday amid the Highway Trust Fund shortfall. Lawmakers consider raising federal fuel taxes by about 10 cents as construction groups warn of job losses and reduced road funding. The debate ties to deficits, diesel gains, and pressure from Republicans, Democrats, and industry allies.
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Washington
Congress
John McCain
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Highway Trust Fund
Clinton
McCain
General Treasury Fund
Barack Obama
White House
House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
James Oberstar
Peter DeFazio
Vermont
California
DeFazio
D-Ore
Transportation Construction Coalition
Senate
Democrats
Jim DeMint
R-S.c
Foxconn to build Mexico megasite near Santa Teresa
A giant Foxconn plant begins San Jeronimo construction just south of the border, aiming for 3 million square feet of space and 20 000 jobs over three to four years. The project, billed as the largest maquiladora in Mexico, could lure suppliers to Santa Teresa and boost southern New Mexico economic growth.
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Las Cruces
New Mexico
San Jeronimo
Albuquerque Journal
Foxconn
Hon Hai Precision Industry
Apple
Nokia
Dell
Sony
Santa Teresa Port of Entry
Eloy Vallina
Interstate 10
Santa Teresa
Cosia Ana County
Jaime Campos
Mexico
Francisco Uranga
Latin America
Chihuahua
VC investments hold steady in second quarter
U S venture capital investment stayed at 7.4 billion across 990 deals in Q2, flat from a year earlier. IPO activity lags as few startups reach public markets, while acquisitions fall 28 percent, pushing VCs to fund older firms longer and tighten early financing for first timers.
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San Francisco
U.S
National Venture Capital Association
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Thomson Reuters
Satellite radio merger may hinge on new conditions
FCC Commissioner Jonathan Adelstein, a longtime critic of media consolidation, unexpectedly backs Sirius XM merger if a six year price cap and public interest capacity commitments are added. The deal lacks one vote for approval with Tate leaning against after pressure, while Martin and McDowell favor the merger though Copps is expected to oppose.
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Washington
Federal Communications Commission
Jonathan Adelstein
Adelstein
Associated Press
Sirius Satellite Radio Inc
XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc
Senate
Deborah Taylor Tate
FCC
Kevin Martin
Robert McDowell
Michael Copps
Martin, Tate
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