Spaceport America – Episode IV
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05/31/2009 11:14 am

As excitement spreads throughout Dona Ana County, Spaceport America’s Tax District Board has been starting the process of funding the construction of this futuristic base for 21st century aviation. 

 

Time is of the essence as the board meets. Skeptics throughout the county wonder exactly how they, their friends and neighbors will benefit from this “new space” industry which they are paying for with their tax dollars. 

 

Meanwhile many members of the business community work tirelessly to attract new business, spread the word on how others can benefit and hope that their faith will prove true, and the future of southern New Mexico will fill tomorrow’s history books with success and prosperity. 

 

The board has met several times and is in the process of finalizing the bonding process so that Spaceport America can officially start and construction jobs will start coming to southern NM.  One thing is for sure, we are years away from significant job growth and we all need to be patient with judging the success or failure of this project. 

 

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Scott Krahling
06/09/2009 05:32 pm

The real question is when will you start to see benefits. Spaceport America isn't just about sending wealthy people to space. There is already a growing commercial space industry. Companies that need satellites in space will no longer have to turn to NASA. NASA itself will be using the spaceport for its business. This will all generate industry in Dona Ana County. So if you own a business, you will be able to count on more dollars in the local economy. If you are an employee, your job and raise will be more secure. If you are in need of government services, you will be able to count on them because there will be more taxes generated.

Jorge Garcia
06/04/2009 09:38 pm

Why should I pay taxes for years to come and I will never see a penny? It is only the rich that will be able to make money of this. And I see from your blog you support that. Again WHY should the avg citizen pay for something that only makes the rich richer.

 
 
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