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It's your finger on the pulse of business in New Mexico, but don't let the name fool you. Minding Your Business also takes a look at politics and economic development in our area. Every week, we talk to the newsmakers of New Mexico, covering topics that range from Spaceport America to elections and legislative issues, tourism to borderland development. Keep in touch with what's happening every week in Southern New Mexico and the rest of the Land of Enchantment with Minding Your Business.
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| January 12, 2007 Economic Development Through Spaceport America |
| State Economic Development Cabinet Secretary Rick Homans talks about the potential economic growth that could come from Spaceport America. |
| January 19, 2007 Hope for Jardin |
| Jardin De Los Ninos Board Director Allison Kuper talks about the homeless daycare center’s funding shortfalls and about her experience as a lobbyist in New Mexico. |
| January 26, 2007 N.M. Health Department |
| Dr. Eugene Marciniak and Amanda Lopez from the N.M. Health Department talk about public health issues and initiatives in New Mexico. |
| February 2, 2007 Support for Spaceport America |
| Dona Ana County Commissioner Bill McCamley and Hatch Mayor Judd Nordyke talk about why they feel it is important for taxpayers to support Spaceport America. |
| February 9, 2007 REDTT on MYB |
| Director Dora Dominguez talks about NMSU's Rural Economic Development Through Tourism project, including the REDTT mission, successful projects, and funding concerns. |
| February 16, 2007 Starchaser Pt. 1 |
| Founder and C.E.O. Steve Bennett and Director of Operations Kimmarie Hartley talk about the early days of aerospace company Starchaser Industries in New Mexico and its future plans. |
| February 23, 2007 Starchaser Pt. 2 |
| Founder and C.E.O. Steve Bennett and Director of Operations Kimmarie Hartley talk about the future of aerospace company Starchaser Industries in New Mexico. |
| March 2, 2007 DWI and Underage Drinking Prevention |
| Joanne and Richard Ferrary talk about what happened to the local branches of M.A.D.D. nationwide, and how they continue their fight through the Mesilla Valley DWI Resource Center. |
| March 9, 2007 Frances Williams |
| Whistleblower Frances Williams talks about corruption she uncovered in the NM Regional Housing Authority. |
| March 16, 2007 Las Cruces Downtown Revitalization |
| Las Cruces Downtown Association President Michael Beckett and Executive Director Heather Pollard talk about the project’s progress, and why they feel a thriving downtown is important. |
| March 23, 2007 CMI on MYB |
| Program Director for NMSU’s Creative Media Institute Jonathan Benson gives an update on CMI’s newly built facility, and what the program means for economic development in New Mexico. |
| March 30, 2007 Housing Market in Las Cruces |
| Connie Hettinga, the President of the Las Cruces Association of Realtors talks about where future prices may go for homebuyers, and what availability is like for those looking to buy now. |
| April 6, 2007 City of Las Cruces Economic Development Vision |
| Las Cruces City Manager Terrence Moore and Mayor Bill Mattiace talk about the City's economic development vision and initiatives. |
| April 13, 2007 NMSU's Arrowhead Center |
| President and C.E.O. of New Mexico State University’s Arrowhead Center Dr. Kevin Boberg talks about its history, mission and accomplishments. |
| April 20, 2007 MVEDA on MYB |
| President and C.E.O. of the Mesilla Valley Economic Development Alliance Steve Vierck talks about the goals of MVEDA, and what the organization views as its key issues. |
| April 27, 2007 The Greater Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce |
| President of the Board Bill Connor shares his expertise on the big economic development issues facing the City of the Crosses, and what the organization is doing to address those issues. |
| May 4, 2007 Economic Development in Mesilla |
| Long-time Mayor of Mesilla Michael Cadena talks about the Mesillero philosophy as it applies to future land and economic development, and also discusses infrastructure improvements in the works. |
| May 11, 2007 Future Combat Systems at WSMR |
| Technical Director Dan Hicks discusses how the combat needs and goals of the U.S. military have changed over the years, and what new projects are coming to the missile range. |
| May 18, 2007 NMSU Honorary Doctorate Recipients Spotlighted |
| For the first time ever, MYB features the profiles of the most recent recipients of honorary doctorates from New Mexico State University, Paulina Utz Salopek and the late Mike J. Maloof. |
| May 25, 2007 Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino |
| Publicity Director Eric Alwan talks about the history of the racetrack, including how it all got started, its tough financial times in the late 1990’s, and its almost miraculous turnaround. |
| June 1, 2007 Las Cruces Convention and Visitors Bureau |
| Publications and Media Manager Chris Faivre talks about the history, mission and accomplishments of the Las Cruces Convention and Visitors Bureau. |
| June 8, 2007 Las Cruces Convention Center |
| Assistant City Manager for the City of Las Cruces Robert Garza discusses the selection process for the upcoming Convention Center, and the partnership CLC has with NMSU. |
| June 15, 2007 New Superintendent for Las Cruces Public Schools |
| After three controversial superintendents have come and gone, new kid on the block Stan Rounds answers some tough questions concerning the healing of his staff and faculty, and reestablishing the public trust. |
| June 22, 2007 Bank President Discusses Economic Development |
| Market President for First Community Bank Gary Lenzo talks about the role financial institutions play in economic development, and discusses his concept of corporate citizenship. |
| June 29, 2007 Future of New Mexico Chile Industry |
| Vice-President of the New Mexico Chile Association Dino Cervantes discusses issues facing chile producers in our state, and reveals some fascinating facts about the local industry. |
| July 6, 2007 Sunland Park Economic Development Plan |
| Mayor of Sunland Park Ruben Segura talks about the many challenges his small but rapidly growing community faces, and discusses a multi-faceted plan to boost its economy. |
| July 13, 2007 University Avenue Corridor Overlay Committee |
| Las Cruces Mayor Pro-Tem Dolores Connor discusses what the University Avenue Corridor Overlay Committee does, and the many challenges facing the committee with the upcoming convention center. |
| July 20, 2007 Elephant Butte Irrigation District |
| Treasurer Manager Gary Esslinger talks about the fascinating history of the Elephant Butte Irrigation District, how farmers earned their water rights, and how important good water management is to the local economy. |
| July 27, 2007 Hotch Manning for Citizens Bank |
| Longtime local businessman Hotch Manning discusses the key role banks play in economic development, the security of online banking, and the importance of ethical lending practices. |
| August 3, 2007 The Hispano Chamber of Commerce de Las Cruces |
| Hispano Chamber President Raul Garcia talks about the mission of the organization. He also explains why any business can be a member, and discusses the major issues the Hispano Chamber is addressing. |
| August 10, 2007 Local Business Feature Show Pt. 1 |
| It's the first of three shows that highlight the field element of Minding Your Business, The Greater Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce "Local Business Feature". This show spotlights Coas Bookstore, Barb's Flowerland, Keva Juice, and many others. |
| August 17, 2007 Local Business Feature Show Pt. 2 |
| It's the second of three shows that highlight the field element of Minding Your Business, The Greater Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce "Local Business Feature". This show spotlights Jennifer Woodward Salon, Bernina Sewing & Design, RB Printing & Design, and many others. |
| August 24, 2007 Local Business Feature Show Pt. 3 |
| It's the third of three shows that highlight the field element of Minding Your Business, The Greater Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce "Local Business Feature". This show spotlights Organ Mountain Quilt Shop, Quizno's on Lohman, Si Italian Bistro, Junga Juice, and many others. |
| August 31, 2007 StoryCorps and "WWII: Our Stories" |
| Director of KRWG Broadcasting Glen Cerny talks about some big projects on both the television and radio sides of the organization. He starts off with NPR's national project, StoryCorps, and moves on to discuss the motivation behind the production of KRWG-TV's "WWII: Our Stories". |
| September 7, 2007 The Best of Spaceport America |
| One of the hottest economic development topics of 2007 was Spaceport America, and this show features several public officials discussing the issue, including Hatch Mayor Judd Nordyke, Dona Ana County Commissioner Bill McCamley, and Rick Homans. |
| September 14, 2007 The International Symposium for Personal Spaceflight |
| The International Symposium for Personal Spaceflight draws the biggest names in the commercial spaceflight industry. Pat Hynes from the New Mexico Space Grant Consortium at New Mexico State University will talk about the upcoming event, and whatís new this year. |
| September 21, 2007 U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Introduction |
| New Mexico USDA Rural Development Director Ryan Gleason talks about the myriad of assistance programs the organization offers. He discusses how USDA-RD has grants and low-interest loans to help first-time homebuyers, small businesses, and rural communities. |
| September 28, 2007 Border Binational Health Week |
| Paul Dulin and Liz Castro of the New Mexico Office of Border Health discuss some of the key public health issues facing New Mexico's borderland. They also talk about one of the major awareness campaigns the organization sponsors, Border Binational Health Week. |
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About the Host
Charles Comer has been a Las Cruces local for almost 30 years. He attended Zia Junior High School and graduated from Las Cruces High School in 1982. He then entered the workforce and was employed in various fields, including working as a cook and counter worker at Dairy Queen, a parts assembler at an electronics factory on the graveyard shift, a forklift operator and truck driver, and ten years as a bartender in several Las Cruces establishments. In 1995, he enrolled in the Broadcast Journalism program at New Mexico State University. Immediately following his graduation in 1999, he worked for more than a year as a "one-man-band" reporter for KBIM-TV in Roswell, NM.
KBIM-TV is a sister station to KRQE-TV in Albuquerque, and during his tenure aired several live-shots and news packages on the Albuquerque station. Having acquired extensive field experience shooting, writing, editing, and presenting television news during a "trial by fire" year in Roswell, he then headed back home to Las Cruces to work as the Assistant News Director for KRWG-TV's News22 alongside his college mentor and friend Gary Worth. After six years of teaching students about the ins and outs of television news and producing News22, Charles has stepped out from behind the camera to be the frontman for "Minding Your Business."
In his free time, Charles enjoys working on refurbishing his 80-year-old adobe home in downtown Las Cruces, building furniture, watching movies at home with his wife Susan, spending time with his cats, and texting and talking to his adult daughter Katherine, who lives in Central California.
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