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Proposed 'transformative project' at Albuquerque Sunport goes bust
Business

A proposed deal Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller once said was a “game-changing partnership” for the city has gone bust.


Weather, COVID lead to higher Christmas tree prices: 'I'll stick with my artificial tree for now'
Business

If you’re in the market to purchase a real Christmas tree this holiday season, expect to dig deeper in your wallet. Albuquerque, like the rest of the nation, has seen an increase in the price of buying a real or fake tree.


New Mexico film company showcases local businesses in 'such a special way'
Business

Sopapilla Productions showcases what the owners call the hidden gems of Albuquerque businesses and their resiliency to survive the pandemic.


New Mexico restaurateur: 'Tiny reduction' in sales tax not nearly enough
Business

Restauranteur George Gundrey said a proposal to slightly lower the New Mexico's gross receipts tax (GRT) amounts to mere crumbs, not a healthy portion for business owners.


New Mexico Supreme Court: Medicaid payments may be recovered from Albuquerque nursing home
Business

New Mexico may proceed in the process of recovering Medicaid payments from an Albuquerque nursing home that did not comply with the requirements for screening patients for developmental disabilities and mental illness, the New Mexico State Supreme Court ruled this week.


Rising metal prices attributed to push for green energy
Business

As politicians become more entrenched in their motivation to implement green energy proposals as a way to address climate change, some experts are warning that these policies could drive metal prices to unprecedented levels, which are likely to result in higher prices for consumers.


Production bootcamps 'a pipeline' for New Mexico's rising film industry
Business

The New Mexico Film Office is making it easy for anyone looking to break into the entertainment industry with its new Production Assistant Bootcamps.


New Mexico's aerospace industry 'the start of something big;' new partnership aims to see it flourish
Business

A new partnership between the state’s lawmakers and space industry professionals is determined to see the space industry in New Mexico grow.



'Preserve and protect what we can': Labor shortages, climate change hammer New Mexico's annual chile production
Business

New reports have found that the annual production of chile in New Mexico has decreased, causing new challenges for chile farmers and restaurants throughout the state.


Female-owned, Santa Fe tech business with '100% mobile workforce' draws government, international clients
Business

A leading provider in data center infrastructure continues to make advancements as they focus on wholesaling computers and computer software while simultaneously offering repair services.


Energy manufacturer bringing 315 jobs to southern New Mexico is 'pay off' of state's economic development policies, governor says
Business

A New Jersey-based renewable energy company's decision to expand into southern New Mexico — and bring more than 300 jobs with it — is the culmination of the state's economic policies, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said.


Los Alamos scientists report how to better estimate stress in earth's crust from oil and gas activity
Business

Los Alamos National Laboratory scientists have found a way to avoid certain science fiction book and movie plots by using a technique to better estimate stress in earth’s crust from oil and gas drilling


Amazon to hire 1,800 new employees in New Mexico to 'deliver on the customer promise'
Business

Amazon is currently seeking to expand its workforce in the state of New Mexico, according to a KOAT report.


RV Retailer expands into New Mexico to leverage 'great RV demographics'
Business

RV Retailer, LLC out of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., has bought Aloha RV, including the two locations in Albuquerque.


At 84, Encino mayor enjoys casual pace of small New Mexico village
Business

Boyd Herrington, 84, came to the village of Encino a decade ago looking for someplace quiet where he could take it easy. That was not the case.


'Saving Faith' film production slated for Las Cruces, 'beautiful' St. Andrews Episcopal Church
Business

The New Mexico Film Office announced that Saving Faith, a short film, is in production by Luckystory Productions LLC and Las Cruces-based PsychDesert Productions LLC and being directed by a new team of directors.


Looming strike deadline could threaten 'Maggie Moore(s)' production underway in Albuquerque
Business

A threatened strike of film and television crew workers could halt production of the Jon Hamm and Tina Fey movie Maggie Moore(s), currently being filmed in Albuquerque.


'I saw all the energy in the kitchen': Owner of Santa Fe's Zacatlán recalls fulfilling dream of opening own restaurant
Business

Zacatlán Restaurant in Santa Fe opened last year and is serving up Southwestern and Mexican cuisine to local residents.


New Mexico sees bump in GDP for second quarter of 2021
Business

New Mexico follows the national trend with an overall increase in gross domestic product (GDP) during the second quarter this year.