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New Mexico Cattle Growers Association president on higher meat prices: Low 'heifer retention for the last several years due to the drought'
Business

New Mexico ranchers are experiencing record-low cattle numbers, which will eventually lead to higher prices for meat this holiday season.


NMBC Annual Heroes Recognition: Honoring our local heroes and veterans
Business

New Mexico (November 16, 2022) — The New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC) announced that it will hold a Heroes Recognition event in Albuquerque, NM on December 8, 2022 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm.


For Goodness Cakes chapter leader: 'This is a really quick and easy way to give back to the kids'
Business

Brittany Puckett, chapter leader of For Goodness Cakes, said that the organization makes and hand-delivers birthday and graduation cakes to children in foster care and youth overcoming adversity on their special day.


AAGACC founder: 'One of the goals of the chamber is to create advocacy for African American businesses'
Business

Theresa Carson, founder of the African American Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce (AAGACC), said that the chamber was founded to develop and empower economic opportunities for African American/black businesses.



Farmington's renovated Totah Theater ready: 'It is what I would describe as an asset'
Business

Farmington's Totah Theater is ready to host movies and special events again after a renovation that has turned the historic building into a state-of-the-art venue.


La Familia Growers Market remains popular in South Valley
Business

The La Familia Growers Market continues to be a popular destination in the South Valley.


Saavedra-Torres credits 'support of my PNM team' for receiving top honor
Business

PNM’s Elisha Saavedra-Torres is the winner of the 2022 ‘505 Rising Star Award.’


Tesla to open sales center in Santa Ana Pueblo: 'We’re taking the initiative'
Business

Tesla, the largest all-electric vehicle manufacturer, is opening a new sales service center in Santa Ana Pueblo.


Sonntag: Business owners are 'completely opposed' to proposed Paid Family Medical Leave Act
Business

A proposal to mandate paid leave for workers is getting a cool reception from New Mexico business owners.


PNM plans to modernize, 'keep up with what our customers want today'
Business

Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) proposed a grid modernization plan that will invest $344 million over a six-year period.



Albuquerque beekeeper: By bringing bees in, 'you're increasing the amount of pollination that's going on in that area'
Business

Amy Owen, an Albuquerque beekeeper and owner of Desert Hives, is committed to honey bee health; which is accomplished through mentorship, education, mite testing, hive reports and advocacy.


Task force to present proposal for paid family and medical leave to lawmakers
Business

A task force assigned to develop a plan that requires workers to receive paid family and medical leave (PFML) is ready to present its proposal to New Mexico lawmakers.


Gallup's RMCH CEO: 'There are some services that we just can't provide the community'
Business

Rehoboth McKinley Christian Hospital continues to struggle under huge financial losses, a situation that doesn’t appear as though it will improve any time soon.



IATSE member: New labor contract is 'going to save lives'
Business

Bryan Evans, a member of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 480, spoke about the organization's recent settlement with the New Mexico film industry.


New Mexico Piñon Coffee: 'Everything pumpkin is very popular this time of year'
Business

Pumpkin spice makes everything nice, especially for retailers heading into the fall season.


'It's our problem': Albuquerque business owner fed up with crime, calls on community to get involved
Business

Mike Silva is an Albuquerque, New Mexico, businessman trying to protect his employees and scratch out a living in a tough economy. He told a gathering at a recent press conference that he shouldn’t have to deal with the constant threat of crime that has engulfed the city.


Farmers on lingering monsoons: 'Chile does not like water'
Business

Heavy rain and flash flooding has im​pacted much of New Mexico and is making for an unusual Chile season.