April meeting of the MVEDA Business on the Border Forum

The April meeting of the MVEDA Business on the Border Forum will be held on Tuesday, April 1, 2008 from 11:30 AM until 1:00 PM at the Best Western Mesilla Valley Inn Columbus Conference Center. The meeting will begin with a hot entree buffet followed by an update from MVEDA staff.

Steven Landeene, Director of Spaceport America, will be April’s featured speaker. Landeene assumed the position in January. His experience in aerospace-related fields includes 20 years with Honeywell Aerospace and three years with Landmark Aviation.

Luncheon cost is $10.00 per person, payable by cash, check or major credit card. The meeting is open to the public and reservations are not required.

Mesilla Valley Economic Development Alliance
505 S. Main, Ste. 134 – PO Box 1299
Las Cruces, NM 88004-1299
Tel: (575) 525-2852 – Fax: (575) 523-5707
www.mveda.com

Las Cruces Readying for 2008 Western Athletic Conference Tournament

The City of Las Cruces continues its participation for the 2008 WAC Men and Women's Basketball Tournament set for Tuesday, March 11 through Saturday, March 15 at the Pan American Center.

The CVB and the City of Las Cruces have played vital roles in the tournament including seats on the tournament steering committee and the contribution of funds to assist with housing for players and officials. Additionally, the CVB has put together a community awareness public relations campaign to include banners and signs around town and a welcome billboard on I-10 just outside of Las Cruces. Estimates suggest the tournament could generate more than $4 million for Las Cruces, including nearly $200,000 in tax revenue. Tickets are available at the New Mexico State University Ticket Office at 646-1420 or on line at www.ticketmaster.com. and click here for more info about the WAC Fan Fiesta Activities and Entertainment!

Call for artists for Las Cruces CVB visitor center displays

Due to recent renovations to the Las Cruces Convention & Visitors Bureau's (CVB) visitor center lobby, the bureau has made some changes to its monthly featured artist policy. As of February 11, 2008, all artists interested in exhibiting their work at the CVB will be required to abide by the following guidelines:

All submitted work must be of professional gallery quality and will be subject to review by a selection committee comprised of CVB and the City of Las Cruces Museum staff.

Three Digital or printed samples of artist work must be made available to the committee for review by submission deadline. Deadlines are as follows:

• Artwork to be on display April thru September 2008 must be submitted by March 14, 2008.
• Artwork to be on display October 2008 thru March 2009 must be submitted for review by September 1, 2008

All works must meet the space requirements for canvas art and space and weight requirements for 3dimensional works. Canvas art can be no larger than 24 inches wide or 45 inches tall. 3dimensional art can be no larger than 22 inches tall x 65 inches wide x 22 inches deep. Total weight of 3dimensional art, including all display materials, must be no more than 35 lbs.

Artists are only eligible to display once a year for a one month period and will receive use of four easels for display.

Placement is not guaranteed, decision of committee is final.

For more information, please contact the CVB at 541- 2150, or lccvb@lascrucescvb.org. To submit your samples, send to:
Chris Faivre 211 N. Water Street or by email at cfaivre@las-cruces.org