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Owner of Tomasita’s restaurant on Paid Family and Medical Leave Act: 'I understand the bill well and lobbied hard against it'
Business

New Mexico Sun recently interviewed the owner of Tomasita’s, a family-owned New Mexican restaurant for his opinion regarding the Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (PFMLA), a Senate bill stopped by opposition this past session.


Hospital chairman Lee: 'I think we’re on a far better path than we have been over the past'
Business

The Rehoboth McKinley Christian Hospital is struggling to address its financial obligations and meet other challenges


New Mexico business writer: New book offers roadmap to handling change
Business

New Mexico author Steve McKee recently took time for an interview with the New Mexico Sun about his new book, "Turns: Where Business is Won and Lost."


Rio Bravo Brewing Company 'excited' to bring first AI produced beer to customers
Business

Rio Bravo Brewing Company is exploring the future by introducing a new beer made with artificial intelligence technology.


Rhino Investments VP on retail center development: 'There's a lot of opportunity for the land'
Business

The old water park near Carlisle and I-40 is being demolished by developers, who have extensive plans to turn the 2.3-acre site into a world-class retail center with food, modern retail and possibly a convenience store.


Genevieve Richter: 'Oh my gosh this is me, this is me, this is me I’ve never heard of it before,’ right?'
Business

Two Albuquerque physical therapists are specializing in treating pelvic pain, an issue that is often overlooked but plagues many women.


Marie Coleman: 'I have not seen this many vacancies in years and I’ve been here for 30 years'
Business

Old Town in Albuquerque is undergoing a slow transition as long-time businesses close making room for new stores and restaurants.


New Mexico's Wirth on new bill to help small communities get water: 'In many ways, they really don't have a choice'
Business

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham recently signed a new bill into law that helps small, rural communities team up to improve their local water supplies.


La Sirenita ABQ food truck is opening a restaurant in the former Quarters BBQ location: 'People need to come down and taste it'
Business

The building that housed the once-popular Quarters BBQ joint in Albuquerque is reopening under new management while paying homage to the former owners.


Smith on beauty salon ownership, non-profit endeavor: 'I believe that, if you give a girl a chance, she can change the world'
Business

Priscilla Smith said the beauty industry literally saved her life. Now it’s a passion she shares with others who might need help getting their lives back on track.


Owner of Picture Perfect Photo Lab: 'Digital revolution photography really turned the whole industry on its head'
Business

A resurgence in film photography is benefiting businesses like Picture Perfect Photo Lab in Albuquerque, which has seen an uptick in orders for film development and pictures being printed.


Business owners, growers facing shortage of piñon nuts: 'We’re very hopeful that we might make it to midsummer'
Business

A growing shortage of piñon nuts has growers and business owners struggling to survive the impacts of drought, wildfires and bark beetles.


Ariat provides grant for weavers through apprenticeship program: 'We have so many different cultures that are coming together'
Business

The clothing brand Ariat recognizes the tradition of weaving in New Mexico, and the company has teamed up with a local family and artists to sell items with historic designs created by an eighth-generation Rio Grande weaver.


Bob Salas, founder of Bob's Burgers, is celebrating 60 years in Albuquerque: 'Family first, business second'
Business

Bob Salas, the founder of Bob's Burgers, celebrated 60 years of business in Albuquerque on Feb. 27.


Lovington Mainstreet's Salcido: 'We are finally able to proceed with our micro-distillery initiative'
Business

The City of Lovington is finalizing a decision on who will receive $40,000 in grant money to develop the first micro-distillery in Lea County.


ABQ Black-business owner Zahra: 'The BLESS fund was actually a blessing for me'
Business

Jay Wilson, a local business owner, started the Albuquerque Black Economic Security and Solidarity Fund—or “BLESS” fund—in 2020.


New Mexico Business Coalition President: HB 4's automatic voter registration is 'a violation of certain rights, such as religious and privacy'
Business

The New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC) is speaking out in opposition to House Bill 4, also known as the New Mexico Voting Rights Act, after it was passed in the New Mexico House by a 41-26 vote on Tuesday


Univeristy of New Mexico Hospital CEO: 'We’re committed to establishing a partnership with Bernalillo County'
Business

Bernalillo County and the University of New Mexico (UNM) Hospital are forming a partnership to provide medical and behavioral health resources to inmates at the county’s Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC).


Fourteen year old baker and coffeeshop owner: 'I figured why not just make a business out of it?'
Business

Genesis Hernandez was just 12 years old when she decided to start baking, a passion that has turned into a family business.


Kyomi Franco-Abeyta on turning boba tea hobby into a business: 'It took so long, and it was really hard work'
Business

Something for a 12-year-old to do during the COVID pandemic has turned into a business for a Santa Fe, New Mexico, family.