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'My art is Southwest and Native American inspired,’ says Morrow of mural at UNM
Business

Over the past seven months, Las Cruces-based artist Kathy Morrow has been hard at work every morning building a significant rock mural displayed in front of New Mexico State University's Golf Course.


 Business and Social Hour (BASH) discussion about Albuquerque's crime crisis and important business updates
Business

The New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC) announced the ABQ Crime Crisis BASH (Business and Social Hour).


IPANM: 'We have concerns that the distance to be enforced under the State Land Office’s assumed discretionary authority is arbitrary and isn’t based on any definitive evidence of health impacts'
Business

New Mexico public education budgets largely depend on oil and gas. Schools highly dependent on the revenue generated from the industry to fund everything from teacher positions to interactive learning projects as well as the addition of new technology and custodial hours when needed.


Sandia manager on remote work: 'This offering...helps us tap into job markets we had only dreamed of'
Business

Sandia National Laboratories is making a hybrid workforce a permanent option with plans to establish several hubs around the country that eventually will allow classified work to be done at secure locations other than those in New Mexico and California.


Former CFTC commissioner: 'Enforcement is not a substitute for GUIDANCE'
Business

Brian Quintenz, the head of policy at Andreessen Horowitz and a former CFTC commissioner, is criticizing the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for suing leading cryptocurrency exchanges for allegedly violating securities laws while industry participants and lawmakers are saying crypto companies need clearer rules to follow.


Heinrich on opening of new Tesla facility in Santa Ana Pueblo: 'We (are) right at the fulcrum of incredible change with incredible leadership'
Business

Tesla has opened what officials call the “first ground-up construction, full-size sales, service and delivery facility on U.S. tribal lands” at Santa Ana Pueblo.


Blockchain Association CEO: Crypto regulation bill will 'rein in Chair Gensler’s relentless crusade against American innovation'
Business

Blockchain Association CEO Kristin Smith responded to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) back-to-back lawsuits against major cryptocurrency exchanges Coinbase and Binance by saying that SEC Chair Gary Gensler is attacking the entire industry, rather than allowing lawmakers to enact comprehensive regulations for the sector.


Albuquerque barber recounts destruction vandals caused to his shop
Business

Lance Garcia, owner of the Albuquerque barbershop, Fate Barber Co., described how vandals stripped his business June 2, "taking whatever they can get, literally mirrors off the walls," KRQE reported.


New Mexico Bank and Trust CEO Greg Leyendecker: 'We are honored to be recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Banks'
Business

For the seventh straight year, New Mexico Bank and Trust, which operates under parent company Heartland Financial USA, Inc. has been honored by Forbes as one of “America’s Best Banks” for 2023.


Albuquerque plans to redevelop the Menaul Boulevard business area, which has been devalued due to 'criminality' and 'drug use'
Business

The city of Albuquerque is planning to use new legislation to redevelop property along Menaul Boulevard and revitalize an area that has seen better days.


University of New Mexico Hospital workers won't get pay increase in 2024
Business

There will be no pay raises for the frontline staff at the University of New Mexico Hospital, which is reporting a $25 million deficit entering the next fiscal year.


Heather Winklejohn: 'We just need to be aware, we need to be alert and have a head on a swivel'
Business

Smart Girl Self-Defense, a gym in Albuquerque where women learn how to defend themselves, is hosting monthly classes for previous victims.


Canteen Brewhouse head brewer: 'New Mexico’s craft brew scene, overall, it’s one of the best in the country'
Business

Four New Mexico breweries received high honors recently by placing in the World Beer Cup, an international competition to recognize the year’s best beers and breweries.


Health Equity Council director Cardiel: 'We have an opportunity to include a broader range of community'
Business

The city of Albuquerque is ready to start taking public input on a potential plan to purchase the property belonging to Walmart.


Employee frightened in recent dessert shop robbery, management comments: 'It was scary and for her to have to deal with that, I feel really bad'
Business

Only two months after opening, a new dessert shop on Albuquerque's west side was targeted by a robber who stole an estimated $300.


Local restauranteur Montoya: 'It’s definitely a cultural experience'
Business

La Parada and Farm & Table hosted their annual Cinco de Mayo Folk Art Festival on May 7.


Williamson: 'The goal is to really let customers experience electric vehicles right now'
Business

Potential customers and those who were simply curious took part in PNM’s Electric Vehicle Guest Drive event recently.


'Whatever they're doing isn't good enough': Solicitor General of New Mexico demands urgency from Kia, Hyundai amid increase in vehicle theft
Business

New Mexico is among 17 states calling on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to recall Kia and Hyundai vehicles that are popular targets of thieves across the country.


Santa Fe Police are addressing crime and homeless at Railyard and Plaza Districts
Business

An increased presence of Santa Fe police in the Railyard and Plaza Districts is having a positive impact on business owners concerned about crime and illegal camping.


New Mexico Business Coalition president: 'New Mexico would benefit greatly if our government would establish pro-business policies'
Business

New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC) President Carla Sonntag sat down for an interview with New Mexico Sun regarding the Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (PFMLA), which was recently stopped this past legislative session.