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'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.


Filming of 'Outlaw Land,' an 'iconic western,' underway in New Mexico
Business

Production is currently underway in the Land of Enchantment on a new feature film produced by Keystone Films LLC titled "Outlaw Land," the New Mexico Film Office announced on October 6.


Business of the Week: BadDog Design a one-stop solution for creative branding strategies
Business

Whether you want to get your brand message out there in print or on the web, BadDog Design is here to help you out. They believe in mindful marketing rather than just following trends.


Two international manufacturers expand to southern New Mexico, bring at least 10 jobs
Business

The Tecma Group of Companies and Ergomotion Inc., both international manufacturers, have announced they'll open new facilities in Santa Teresa, the Albuquerque Journal reported.



Roswell weighs home builder incentives amid housing shortage
Business

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'
Business

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
Business

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
Business

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
Business

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
Business

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
Business

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
Business

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
Business

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
Business

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
Business

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
Business

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
Business

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
Business

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.