Press Release: NMGCC Announces Laura E. Sanchez as New CEO

Published on May 1, 2013

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ALBUQUERQUE, NM—Today the New Mexico Green Chamber of Commerce (NMGCC) announced the selection of Laura E. Sanchez as the new CEO. “Laura Sanchez will be a great asset to the NM Green Chamber and we are confident she will hit the ground running,” said Lawrence Rael, President of the New Mexico Green Chamber. “Her knowledge and [...]

Press Release: Community Leaders Praise Rio Grande Del Norte National Monument Designation by President Obama, Voice Support for Proposed Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument

Published on March 25, 2013

For Immediate Release:  March 25, 2013 Contact: Carrie Hamblen, Executive Director Las Cruces Green Chamber of Commerce carrie@nmgreenchamber.com 575-323-1575   COMMUNITY LEADERS PRAISE RIO GRANDE DEL NORTE NATIONAL MONUMENT DESIGNATION BY PRESIDENT OBAMA, VOICE SUPPORT FOR PROPOSED ORGAN MOUNTAINS-DESERT PEAKS NATIONAL MONUMENT  LAS CRUCES— Doña Ana County leaders cheered the announcement that Rio Grande del Norte is America’s newest national [...]

Press Release: Rio Grande del Norte National Monument Means Preservation and Job Creation

Published on March 21, 2013

For Immediate Release March 21, 2013 Contact: Chris Cervini 505-980-6110 (TAOS)– Local businesses in Taos and Rio Arriba counties, as well as the New Mexico Green Chamber of Commerce, are celebrating President Obama’s announcement to designate Rio Grande del Norte as a National Monument. The monument, which is expected to be designated on March 25, encompasses [...]

Press Release: Green Chamber Applauds Final Passage of Benefit Corporation Legislation

Published on March 16, 2013

For Immediate Release March 16, 2013 Contact: Allan Oliver 505-553-0759; allan@nmgreenchaber.com    HB40 heads to Governor’s Desk SANTA FE, N.M. – The New Mexico Senate today passed House Bill 40, a measure to enable New Mexico corporations to choose a Benefit Corporation designation. The bill now heads to the governor’s desk having received bi-partisan support [...]

Press Release: New Mexico Green Chamber Applauds Congressional Delegation for Rio Grande del Norte Legislation

Published on February 7, 2013

February 7, 2013 The following is the statement of Allan Oliver, CEO of the New Mexico Green Chamber of Commerce, upon the news that members of New Mexico’s Congressional delegation have introduced legislation calling for permanent protection of the Rio Grande del Norte region of New Mexico, just west of Taos: “Congressman Lujan and Senators [...]

NM Green Chamber of Commerce Applauds PRC Ruling on the Reasonable Cost Threshold

Published on December 18, 2012

For immediate release New Mexico Green Chamber of Commerce Contact :  Allan Oliver – CEO, NMGCC (505) 553-0759 allan@nmgreenchamber.com NM Green Chamber of Commerce Applauds PRC Ruling on the Reasonable Cost Threshold   The New Mexico Public Regulations Commission in a 4 to 1 decision voted today to keep New Mexico’s solar diversity target at [...]

NM Green Chamber to Announce Top Business Recyclers

Published on November 13, 2012

NMGC Program Will Recognize Top Businesses on America Recycles Day Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Silver City, Taos and Santa Fe – Today the New Mexico Green Chamber of Commerce recognized 34 businesses from across the state for their efforts to recycle and reduce their waste.   On November 15th, America Recycles Day, the NMGCC will name the [...]

NM Green Chamber of Commerce Applauds Results of Economic Study Demonstrating National Monument Designation for Rio Grande del Norte

Published on November 1, 2012

Taos, New Mexico (November 1, 2012) – New Mexico Green Chamber of Commerce leadership applauded the results of the BBC Research and Consulting study that shows designating the Rio Grande del Norte area northwest of Taos as a national monument would increase revenue and jobs in the area—respectively by $15 million and 279 new jobs. [...]

Las Cruces Green Chamber of Commerce Partners with Other Chambers to Host Two Ribbon Cuttings

Published on October 24, 2012

LAS CRUCES— The Las Cruces Green Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the Hispano Chamber of Commerce de Las Cruces and the Greater Las Cruces Chamber, will be hosting a joint ribbon cutting for two locally owned businesses this week. On Friday, Positive Energy Solar Las Cruces, the local office of a statewide business, will [...]

New Mexico Green Chamber of Commerce Announces Senator Jeff Bingaman to Kick Off 2nd Annual Renewable Energy and Clean Technology Conference

Published on September 26, 2012

LAS CRUCES—The New Mexico Green Chamber of Commerce announced Senator Jeff Bingaman will discuss the Future of Renewable Energy and Clean Technology at its upcoming conference on Friday, October 5th in Las Cruces. Now in its second year, the Renewable Energy and Clean Technology conference agenda features a wide range of topics from the future [...]