By Cassie McClure for LCIIP
• 20 minutes ago It was a turn-key location with so many opportunities that Wes Richins couldn’t pass it up. With over 100-acres, and seven buildings outfitted for different needs, Richins saw that this could be a site to develop not only his business ventures but collaborate with like-minded businesses. The area – located in the Las Cruces Innovation and Industrial Park (LCIIP) at 9035 Advancement Ave – became the Southwest Research and Production Complex (SWRPC). It had an open feel, with some land for development, but the office buildings were ready for us to use right away, Richins said. Owner of SCALE Ag Services, Richins saw a power for collaboration with other businesses that focused on agriculture and health and well-being. “The infrastructure at the park allowed us to get up and running right away and start those conversations with other businesses,” he said.