Archive for April 6, 2009
I-40 Closures
by John Weckerle
Beginning tomorrow morning at 6:30 and continuing through noon Wednesday, 1-40 eastbound will be reduced to one lane for just over a mile east of Tijeras. Tuesday night from 9:30 p.m. through 5:30 a.m., I-40 westbound will be closed. NMDOT’s detour instructions are to exit at Zuzax and take Route 66 to I-40 at Carnuel.
Small Business Economic Stimulus Workshop
by John Weckerle
The NM Economic Development Department, the Estancia Valley Economic Development Association, and the Edgewood Chamber of Commerce are co-sponsoring a Business Finance & Labor Workshop at the Edgewood Middle School this Thursday, April 9, from 4:00 to 7:30 p.m. State elected officials and other guests will speak early in the program, and then representatives of the NMEDD and other State programs, U.S. Small Business Administration, and regional microlenders will provide information on their programs. The presenters will be available for one-on-one meetings with business owners and other individuals interested in obtaining more information and/or applying for the benefits of their various programs. This will be an excellent opportunity to learn more about available funding and obtain some information on the effect of economic stimulus provisions on loan programs.
EVEDA has also provided us with a copy of the New Mexico Congressional delegation’s Resource Guide to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. We’ve reduced the file size so that you can download the file and look it over. This is a 45-page document providing a comprehensive look at the provisions of the Act. If you are interested in the stimulus package and/or the opportunities it may afford, we recommend giving it a look over and attending Thursday’s meeting.
Town Hall Meeting With Congressman Martin Heinrich Tomorrow
by John Weckerle
The Estancia Valley Economic Development Association has informed us that Congressman Martin Heinrich will hold a town hall meeting tomorrow – Tuesday, April 9, 2009 – at the Moriarty Civic Center from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Mr. Heinrich will report on his first 100 days in Congress and hear the public’s ideas on hoow more can be accomplished. Those who wish to RSVP or require any other information or assistance from the Congressman can contact his office at (505) 346-6781.