Saputo Dairy USA Expands Manufacturing In Las Cruces - 6:58 am
Saputo Dairy USA, is expanding its Las Cruces manufacturing operation and adding 150 employees. Courtesy/McClure Publications
EDD News:
LAS CRUCES New Mexico Economic Development (EDD) Cabinet Secretary Alicia J. Keyes has announced that Saputo Dairy USA, one of the largest cheese and dairy foods producers in the United States, has been awarded state economic assistance to expand its Las Cruces manufacturing operation and add 150 employees,
As part of the expansion, Saputo Dairy USA is planning to invest up to $30 million in its existing facility at the Las Cruces Innovation and Industrial Park.
LAS CRUCES - Fernando R. Macias, Doña Ana County manager, was selected as New Mexico IDEA, NMIDEA 2020 Ben Lujan Public Servant of the Year Award recipient.
The Ben Lujan Public Servant of the Year Award recognizes an individual who has played a key role in economic development in New Mexico during the past 12 months. The NMIDEA’s Awards Committee reviews the nominations and selects the award winners. This is an association of economic developers, city officials and development related executives interested in and working toward the promotion of New Mexico, thus creating jobs for its citizens.
“Since being the first MVEDA Director, Fernando has created a distinguished history of involvement in economic development in our region and state. This past year, the economy certainly faced numerous challenges,” said MVEDA president and CEO Davin Lopez, who nominated Macias for the award. “However, because of his focus, experienced leadership and determination, our region made