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Rhino Investments VP on retail center development: 'There's a lot of opportunity for the land'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Mar 22, 2023
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?'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Mar 22, 2023
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'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Mar 21, 2023
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'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Mar 17, 2023
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'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Mar 15, 2023
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'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Mar 14, 2023
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'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Mar 10, 2023
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'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Mar 8, 2023
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'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Mar 8, 2023
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'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Mar 7, 2023
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'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Mar 7, 2023
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'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Feb 28, 2023
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'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Feb 24, 2023
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'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Feb 23, 2023
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?'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Feb 21, 2023
Genesis Hernandez was just 12 years old when she decided to start baking, a passion that has turned into a family business.
Sunset Memorial Park executive director on homeless: ‘They will leave their fentanyl scraps, they will leave their needles’
By New Mexico Sun Report | Feb 18, 2023
An Albuquerque cemetery is dealing with trash issues that are the result of homeless people using its grounds.
Kyomi Franco-Abeyta on turning boba tea hobby into a business: 'It took so long, and it was really hard work'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Feb 16, 2023
Something for a 12-year-old to do during the COVID pandemic has turned into a business for a Santa Fe, New Mexico, family.
Trading Bird Gallery owner on mining turquoise: 'Sometimes, you’ll get magic pockets where you find one, and then you’ll find another, and another'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Feb 15, 2023
Mining for turquoise is a decades-old tradition in New Mexico where mines hidden in the Cerrillo Hills near Madrid are considered some of the oldest in North America.
Right to Life's Maharg on Satanic Temple abortion clinic for NM: 'It's just an egregious thing'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Feb 13, 2023
A right-to-life advocate is denouncing the opening of a telehealth abortion clinic available to New Mexicans.
Lil Aztec Flower Shop's Aguirre: If 'you live by a senior home, or you know a senior, send them a flower, let them have a valentine'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Feb 13, 2023
The Lil Aztec Flower Shop has a list of 29 seniors who could enjoy a happy Valentine's Day with the help of residents of the San Juan region.