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'People could actually go out and see things': Albuquerque's La Mirada Shopping Center to become homes, retail
By Glenn Minnis | Oct 1, 2021
A longtime Albuquerque eyesore could soon make way for new homes and businesses.
Roswell weighs home builder incentives amid housing shortage
By George Willis | Oct 1, 2021
The City of Roswell is considering a Municipal Infrastructure Reimbursement Program that reimburses home developers for building specific infrastructure elements, which could ultimately lower the cost of new homes.
Non-stop daily flights will connect growing Albuquerque film industry to 'heart of Hollywood'
By Solange DeLisle | Sep 30, 2021
Starting next year, professionals in the film industry with be able to easily travel between Albuquerque International Sunport and Hollywood Burbank Airport now that Southwest Airlines has announced they'll be starting non-stop daily flights between the two.
M'tucci's to renovate Albuquerque's 'iconic' Jones Motor Company building for new restaurant location
By Solange DeLisle | Sep 28, 2021
Albuquerque's well-known Jones Motor Company building will soon see new activity inside now that restaurant chain M'tucci's Moderno Italian Restaurant announced plans to renovate and open up a location inside the now vacant building.
Lumber prices finally dropping, but housing costs 'still unaffordable' for many in New Mexico
By T.H. Lawrence | Sep 26, 2021
After more than a year of unprecedented increases, the cost of lumber has declined during the summer. That’s a positive sign, but it doesn’t mean the housing industry is sailing on calm waters.
Attorney for Albuquerque's Backstreet Grill faces sanctions after sending 'shocking,' profanity-laced letter to court
By Timothy Stuckey | Sep 24, 2021
A judge has recently threatened to sanction Backstreet Grill's attorney, Ana Garner, after she sent a "shocking letter" to the court, according to a report by KOB 4.
Return-to-work incentives 'a good step,' but only 4,000 New Mexicans take advantage
By Caleb Lombardo | Sep 22, 2021
Earlier this year, New Mexico instituted a return-to-work incentive program for its residents amidst a worker shortage in the state.
'Profits are the purpose of being in business': As McKinley County gas stations stop selling fuel to keep selling liquor, Kokinadis goes to bat for owners
By Caleb Lombardo | Sep 22, 2021
Reacting to an amendment to the New Mexico State Legislature's alcohol reform bill, some gas stations in New Mexico have stopped selling gas altogether.
New Nambe Pueblo Tesla plant forges 'long-term relationship' with clean energy giant
By Emily Bevard | Sep 21, 2021
A new Tesla plant is coming to Nambe Pueblo at the site of an old casino, according to a recent report out of KRQE.
Now Showing: Movie theater, restaurant moving into vacant central Albuquerque retail center
By James Niedzinski | Sep 19, 2021
Icon Cinema and restaurant Dion’s are breathing life into the long-vacant retail center off of San Mateo Boulevard, north of Montgomery.
Mayor of New Mexico's 'Chile Capital of the World' sees future built upon Hatch Chile Festival, Spaceport
By Juliette Fairley | Sep 17, 2021
Only about 1,650 people live in the village of Hatch, New Mexico, yet about 30,000 tourists descended upon the small town earlier in September to attend the annual Hatch Chile Festival.
PNM's $8 billion merger with energy giant Avangrid ultimately 'helps our customers' in New Mexico
By Glenn Minnis | Sep 16, 2021
Public Service Company of New Mexico has joined forces with Connecticut’s Avangrid in an $8 billion merger where both entities are hoping to take full advantage of their experience in renewable energy, the Santa Fe New Mexican reported.
'Not shying away from climate action,' El Paso Electric turns to solar power to diversify portfolio, cover anticipated 2022-23 shortfall
By Valerie Bonk | Sep 15, 2021
El Paso Electric Company says that its generation mix for 2022-2023 includes purchasing bids for natural gas, solar and battery storage, according to a press release.
Counsel: Albuquerque's Backstreet Grill forced to close after 'face diaper' mask mandate dispute, not over refusing food-safety inspections
By T.H. Lawrence | Sep 15, 2021
An Albuquerque Old Town restaurant didn’t want to obey public health rules, so it decided to stand up for what it believed in.
'Important new capabilities': IMA Group acquires Albuquerque Neuroscience
By John Kelly | Sep 11, 2021
The IMA Group (IMA) announced its acquisition of Albuquerque Neuroscience, Inc., a clinical research site specializing in diseases of the central nervous system and general medical conditions, though financial terms remain private.
No Labor Day surge at Sunport, but passenger numbers trending in the right direction
By Solange DeLisle | Sep 10, 2021
Officials with the Albuquerque International Sunport believe that the number of people flying in and out of the airport are showing signs of improvement from where they were during the height of COVID-19 pandemic, even if they didn't see a surge in travelers over the Labor Day weekend.
Magdalena makes most of its charm, vistas, history: 'If you like the West, this is a good place to be'
By Juliette Fairley | Sep 10, 2021
With a population of just over 650 people, the New Mexico village of Magdalena is small, but what it lacks in size, it makes up for in charm, beautiful vistas and rich history.
Thirsty cannabis could struggle in severe New Mexico drought — and leave rest of state's farming industry high and dry
By Valerie Bonk | Sep 10, 2021
A severe drought in New Mexico could severely impact cannabis growth and the state's farming industry.
Now hiring: Businesses and cities hope end of extra unemployment benefits will lure more people back to work
By Solange DeLisle | Sep 9, 2021
Businesses and local governments across New Mexico, including the City of Albuquerque, are still short on employees and looking for people to fill open positions as the state continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kokinadis: Albuquerque's Backstreet Grill closes its doors after long fight against 'small business killer' mandates
By Caleb Lombardo | Sep 9, 2021
After a long fight against he safety mandates put in place by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham during the pandemic, Backstreet Grill, a restaurant in Albuquerque, has announced that it will be closing its doors.