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New Mexico Business Coalition's Sonntag: Zoning amendment 'could produce significant economic development opportunities for Valencia County'
Business

The Valencia County Commission is scheduled to meet on Thursday to discuss an amendment to the Natural Resource Overlay Zone that would allow for natural resource development.


'National Treasure' being filmed in Santa Fe
Business

“National Treasure,” the television series, is filming pieces of the new show in and around Santa Fe; the New Mexico Film Office announced in a recent Santa Fe New Mexican news release.


Jackson Women's Health Organization plans move to Las Cruces: 'We anticipate that a lot of patients are going to need surgical procedures'
Business

Jackson Women’s Health Organization has been the focal point of the overturning of Roe v. Wade, which took away the constitutional right for women to have abortions.


Amid drought, New Mexico farmers uncertain of future: 'Farming you know it's just a gamble'
Business

Despite the recent monsoon, New Mexico farmers are concerned that they might not receive enough rainfall this year.


Sauna-like heat plagues Rehoboth McKinley Christian Hospital: 'The lobby thermostat was clocking at 93 degrees'
Business

Air-conditioning problems at a Gallup hospital are creating dangerous conditions for patients and employees due to ongoing financial troubles.


Albuquerque tween launches Native American-focused sewing company: ‘I wanted to make clothing that looks like me’
Business

Angelina Panana, a 12-year-old from Albuquerque, established a sewing business after picking up the hobby during the COVID-19 pandemic.


Options available for NM businesses devastated by fires: ‘Just because you get approved doesn’t mean you have to take the money’
Business

Representatives from various government agencies recently held a virtual conference to list options available to New Mexicans whose businesses were severely impacted by wildfires in the state.


Elbrock: 'Not sure' Chama would recover from fire if started by steam trains
Business

The continuing threat of wildfires throughout the state has caused a steam-powered railroad to delay opening its operating season by nearly three weeks.


Mora County commissioner on state of life after fire: 'People are distraught here'
Business

The devastation left by the largest fire in the history of New Mexico won’t be gone anytime soon.


Apartment Store stops looking for apartments: ‘Inventory was going down, prices were going up’
Business

The Apartment Store in Albuquerque closed the portion of its business that once helped properties connect with occupants, due to the high demand/low inventory nature of the rental market.


New Mexico company wants people to use water more efficiently with 'a smart landscape'
Business

A New Mexico business is offering "water smart" solutions for lawn care in the midst of the ongoing drought.


'It’s an exciting time because now you can grow plants in New Mexico and you can practice': Albuquerque company offering cannabis classes
Business

An Albuquerque business is offering a "boot camp" for new business owners looking to get started in the cannabis in New Mexico.


Sand on Winrock Town Center: 'This has been a really complex project'
Business

Construction on the new Winrock Town Center resumed after a recent groundbreaking for the next phase of development.


Angel Fire businesses feel effect of fires: 'Our goal is to ... keep members and guests safe'
Business

Angel Fire Resort pushed back its summer opening day by one week due to fires that continue to threaten the area.


Sheehan: Texas Meow Wolf locations will have 'familiar tone and experience' with surprises
Business

The Santa Fe-based art experience known as Meow Wolf is headed to the Lone Star State after the company announced plans to open two new locations outside of New Mexico.


Amazon's Monson: ABQ-1 in Albuquerque 'newest generation of fulfillment technology'
Business

Albuquerque’s first Amazon facility (ABQ-1) recently provided a look inside the facility located in the western portion of the city.


Texas-Mexico border dispute could benefit New Mexico
Business

As economic relations between Texas and Mexico sour, New Mexico is proposing development of an international rail line through the Santa Teresa port.


New Mexico sold $22 million of recreational cannabis in April, ‘projected to generate $300 million annually’
Business

Sales of recreational cannabis in New Mexico topped $22 million in April, the first month sales were legal, according to the Cannabis Control Division (CCD).


Albuquerque ranked among best places in US for robotic hernia surgery, doctor uses 'tool to get it done safely'
Business

The city of Albuquerque was named one of the best places in the U.S. to receive cutting-edge robotic hernia surgery.


New Mexico Foundation for Open Government: Secret meetings 'breed public mistrust in our public institutions'
Business

An open government advocate says that the actions of the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission violate "both the letter and spirit of the law."