Virgin Galactic unveils new spaceship

mrcog — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:08:55 -0700

Virgin Galactic unveiled its new six-passenger spaceship, the VSS Enterprise, in California with Gov. Bill Richardson and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger in attendance. The spaceship, which was built in California, will begin commercial flights in 2011 from Spaceport America located in southern New Mexico.

In a press release Gov. Richardson stated that "New Mexico's partnership with Virgin Galactic is going to completely transform the economy of southern New Mexico- creating high-wage jobs, attracting new companies, boosting tourism and investing in education."

- New Mexico Business Weekly, 12/7/09

HP center in Rio Rancho to open ahead of schedule

mrcog — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:19:50 -0700

Hewlett-Packard Co. will open its new customer service and technical support center on December 2nd, two months ahead of schedule. The new facility is located in Rio Rancho's planned downtown and will house 1,350 full time employees.

- New Mexico Business Weekly, 11/24/09

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Virgin Galactic unveils new spaceship

HP center in Rio Rancho to open ahead of schedule