New Mexico's sunny skies and renewable energy-friendly legislative climate have persuaded another solar startup company to plan a manufacturing plant here. SkyFuel LLC plans to build a factory in Albuquerque's Mesa Del Sol development to produce solar power generators using technology developed in Australia.

SkyFuel picked Albuquerque because of the laws that engourage utilities to use renewable energy,access to scientific talent from the Sandia National laboratories and opportunities to sell their product in the sun-rich southwest. They hope to have the project running within about five years,and would create 100 to 200 jobs.

In January, Advent Solar Inc. broke ground for a research,development and photovoltaic-cel factory at Mesa Del Sol that could employ as many as 1,000 people in a few years. In April, a partnership of two Arizona based companies, New Solar Ventures and Solar Torx, announced plans to build a photovoltaic factory and power plant near Deming NM.

Yes, general aviation marked a major milestone today as Eclipse Aviation manufacturer of the revolutionary Eclipse 500 very light jet, recieved provisional type certification from the FAA. The company expects to recieve full certification by August 30th.
The Eclipse 500 is the least expensive twin-turbofan business jet in the world. The jet to be built in Albuquerque already has over 2500 orders, and expects to deliver more than 50 planes by the end of 2006. When it up and running full tilt Eclipse Aviation expects to employ over 2000 people, a real boon to the Albuquerque economy.
The goal of Eclipse is to bring the word "personal" into aviation, making it possible for commercial passangers to move directly between cities on a quick, affordable and convenient basis.
For more information contact eclipse at www.eclipseaviation.com

Orbitz, the online travel company has identified Albuquerque as one of the future top vacation destinations in the world. Besides Albuquerque Orbitz lists Reykjavik, Iceland, Shanghai China,Cape Town, South Africa, and New Orleans as the most popular vacation sites in the next 5 years.
Orbitz cites Albuquerque's climate, food, a variety of world class resorts, and attractions such as the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta and Old Town.

ALBUQUERQUE IS A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE!!!!

Kiplinger's magazine ranks Albuquerque as no. 3 on its list of smart places to live in the US. Calling Albuquerque a boom-town economy with cow town prices it evaluated cities according to affordability,livability,crime rate,entertainment,housing jobs and amenities.

Forbes magazine listed Albuquerque as no.1 on its list of Best Places for Business and Careers. Forbes cited Albuquerque's growing technology economy,largely a result of spin off activity of local laboratories and the University of New Mexico. Both magazines lauded Albuquerque's wealth of outdoor activities,availability of housing,and the climate.

Mayor Martin Chavez said that he always new that this was a wonderful place to live, adding that we have a world-class zoo, bio-park and museums.