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Noelle Gemmer on Growing Manzano Mountain Retreat into a Family-Run Haven
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New Mexico entrepreneur Noelle Gemmer is co-owner of Manzano Mountain Retreat in Torreon.

Carla and Larry Sonntag on Enforcing the Basics at Albuquerque’s Crime Crossroads
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Public safety is at the center of Albuquerque’s coming mayoral election, with residents weighing concerns about violent and property crime, police staffing, and the fate of small businesses.

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Joel Grieshaber on 37 Years of Craft and Customer Loyalty
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New Mexico’s small businesses keep travel, work, and outdoor life moving.


Mike Geier, Thomas Grover, and Brian McCutcheon Call for Change in Albuquerque Policing
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Albuquerque is about to enter a mayoral race where voters are most concerned about crime.


Weekend Interview: Mayling Armijo Vows Leadership Change and Business Revival for Albuquerque
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Albuquerque voters face a fall election shaped by public safety, homelessness, and a sluggish business climate.


Bob Perls on Breaking Partisan Gridlock with the Forward Party
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Polarization fuels gridlock in New Mexico and across the country, while primary rules and party machinery narrow voter choice.


Fred Nathan and Paul Gessing Are Pushing to Reform New Mexico’s Malpractice Laws
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Many health practitioners fear that New Mexico’s health system is becoming too fragile because of high malpractice costs.


Senator Crystal Brantley Urges Wolf Delisting to Protect Rural Communities
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The Mexican gray wolf, reintroduced to New Mexico in 1998 under the Endangered Species Act, is one of the state’s most divisive wildlife issues.


Fred Nathan and Paul Gessing Share a Common Interest in Fixing New Mexico’s Health Care Woes
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New Mexico is the only state in the nation with a net-loss of doctors since 2019.



From Trunk Sales to Tactical Success: Walter Bracken on Keeping Business Alive in New Mexico
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Small businesses power New Mexico’s economy, but owners continue to navigate challenges that demand determination and creativity.


Rich Ringrose Turns Local Stories into Albuquerque’s Most-Read Magazine
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Entrepreneurs who succeed in New Mexico often do so by focusing on the state’s communities and character.


Paul Jew Built a New Mexico Business By Combining Storytelling With Video Marketing
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Video content has become a tool for business growth, yet many companies struggle to connect their stories with the right audiences.


Juan Garcia Calls for a Tough Stance on Crime in Las Cruces
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Elected officials in Las Cruces have debated public safety, border security and even prayer.


Jeff Apodaca and Lawrence Chavez Want to Use the State’s Investment Fund to Unleash New Mexico’s Economic Potential
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New Mexico has high poverty rates and low rankings across every economic indicator, yet the state holds a $63 billion permanent fund, among the largest in the nation.


Connie Elizabeth Vigil on Transforming New Mexico’s Mental Health and Homelessness Crisis
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A growing number of New Mexicans are demanding long-term fixes to the state’s homelessness, addiction, and mental health crises.


 Zach Fort Champions Gun Rights in New Mexico
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New Mexico has become a flashpoint in America’s battle over gun rights, with lawmakers introducing sweeping legislation that gun advocates say threatens constitutional freedoms.


Behind the Curtain: Susan Martin’s Quiet Role in Building Community
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Susan Martin, business manager at Think New Mexico, spends her days juggling responsibilities that range from human resources to bookkeeping to property management.


Building New Mexico’s Future: Ken Miyagishima’s Vision for a Stronger New Mexico
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New Mexico faces challenges—from crumbling infrastructure on Native lands and a water shortage to rising housing costs and lagging economic development.


Kristina Fisher on Bridging Policy Gaps and Bringing Common Sense to New Mexico’s Capitol
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With overstretched legislators, difficult budget processes, and rising environmental and infrastructure challenges, at least one New Mexico group says the state needs policy solutions that are clear-eyed, practical, and rooted in community values.