El Paso Electric Invests in New Mexico True Talent, The Bridge of Southern New Mexico

Helping people get back to work in living-wage jobs is vital to the economic recovery of individuals, families, and communities of New Mexico. Thanks to the El Paso Electric’s Community Partner Program, a new campaign will help build awareness for some of the best career opportunities in the Doña Ana County. A $20,000 grant to […]

El Paso Electric, U.S. Bank Continue Investment in the Ground-Breaking Education and Workforce Efforts of The Bridge of Southern New Mexico

LAS CRUCES, NM – Newly announced investments in The Bridge of Southern New Mexico from two of its most-committed funders will support first-of-their-kind partnership projects underway with the Gadsden and Las Cruces districts. El Paso Electric recently awarded The Bridge its largest investment to date — $30,000 – to support the piloting of teacher externships […]

New Investment and New Board Member Building on Success of The Bridge of Southern New Mexico

LAS CRUCES, NM – The Bridge of Southern New Mexico began 2019 with two new commitments to advancing its ground-breaking work: one of resources, one of involvement.  The Daniels Fund provided a $50,000 grant to The Bridge, continuing its investment in The Bridge’s efforts to support high school student success through Career and Technical Education, […]

Corporate Foundations Join Local Business Community in Investing in the Future of the Workforce through The Bridge of Southern New Mexico

Press Release – November 19, 2018 LAS CRUCES, NM – Corporate philanthropy lies at the heart of spurring innovation and effective approaches to addressing community challenges led by non-profit organizations like The Bridge of Southern New Mexico. The Union Pacific Foundation just announced a $10,000 investment and the U.S. Bank Foundation made a $6,000 investment […]

El Paso Electric’s Clay Doyle Returns to The Bridge of Southern New Mexico’s Board of Directors

Clay Doyle, Vice President of Transmission and Distribution, El Paso Electric   LAS CRUCES, NM – The Bridge of Southern New Mexico has secured all 23 of its cross-sector board members with the final addition of Robert Clay Doyle, Vice President of Transmission and Distribution for El Paso Electric. Doyle previously served as a member of […]

US Bank’s Support of The Bridge of Southern New Mexico Helps Advance Ground-Breaking Workforce Development Efforts

LAS CRUCES, NM – US Bank has awarded The Bridge of Southern New Mexico a $7,500 grant to support The Bridge in its work on a first-of-its-kind regional plan for workforce talent development that could lead to transformation of the region’s economy. The investment in “Building Pathways for a Skilled and Ready Workforce” supports the […]

El Paso Electric Continues Support for Education and Workforce Development in Doña Ana County

LAS CRUCES, NM – El Paso Electric continues its commitment as a strong community partner by making a $10,000 grant to The Bridge of Southern New Mexico, the innovative, business-led, education-focused collaborative driving increased graduation rates and workforce preparedness in Doña Ana County. The Bridge has recently begun working to align existing and to identify […]

The Bridge of Southern New Mexico Helps Support Early College High Schools and Connections to Career Readiness at Town Hall Meeting

MEDIA ADVISORY For Immediate Release                                                          Contact: Tracey Bryan, President/CEO 575-644-6453 November 8, 2016   The Bridge of Southern New Mexico Helps Support Early College High Schools and Connections to Career Readiness at Town Hall Meeting US Bank Investment in The Bridge Helps Advance Impact to Even More Students   LAS CRUCES, NM – A town […]

Daniels Fund & The Bridge of Southern New Mexico Award Early College High School Start-up Grants to Four Communities

LAS CRUCES ­­- The Bridge of Southern New Mexico today awarded grants totaling more than $400,000 to start new early college high schools at Albuquerque, Carlsbad, Gadsden and Hobbs public schools. The Bridge Board of Directors joined with Daniels Fund leaders and Governor Susana Martinez to present the grant awards to school officials from the […]

El Paso Electric $15K Grant Supports Graduation Rates & Workforce Development

LAS CRUCES – The Bridge of Southern New Mexico, the state’s unique collaboration of business, economic development, government and education, accepted a $15,000 grant from El Paso Electric on Tuesday, October 8. Ricardo Gonzales, El Paso Electric Director for New Mexico External Affairs, presented the grant to The Bridge leaders to support ongoing work to […]