By Rivkela Brodsky

1. Hole Lot of Love Written by: Rivkela Brodsky ( News / Business Daily ) ...Good news, Albuquerque: Your Krispy Kreme indulgence is coming back to town. But don't start drooling yet. You have to wait until Dec. 8 at 5:30 a.m. to get your hands on the hot-off-the-factory... Wednesday, Nov 18, 2009, 19:09 MST Word count: 362

2. Zanios Sold But Stays Locally Run Written by: Rivkela Brodsky ( News / Business Daily ) ...Zanios Foods isn't locally owned anymore - but it remains locally run. The food distribution company - started as Southwest Egg Co. in 1956 by George and Eva Zanios - was purchased by San Antonio... Monday, Nov 16, 2009, 17:59 MST Word count: 290

3. Garduno's, State Reach Tax Agreement Written by: Rivkela Brodsky ( News / Business Daily ) ...Garduño's and the state announced Thursday that they have reached a payment plan agreement over the restaurant's $953,000 tax debt and that Garduño's will remain open. Secretary of State Rick ... Thursday, Nov 05, 2009, 19:08 MST Word count: 358

4. Deal Between State, Garduno's Keeps Restaurants Open Written by: Rivkela Brodsky ( News / Latest ) ...Garduno's will repay its $953,000 tax debt under a payment plan agreement reached with the state   Garduno's and the state announced Thursday that they reached a payment plan agreement over the... Thursday, Nov 05, 2009, 17:50 MST Word count: 337

5. Renovated Rink Ready To Roll Written by: Rivkela Brodsky ( News / Business Daily ) ...Albuquerque's only roller skating rink - shuttered last April - is coming back to life. A Colorado company has been hard at work renovating the former Roller King rink at 400 Paisano NE and it wi... Wednesday, Nov 04, 2009, 17:59 MST Word count: 433

6. Old Bennigan's Site Dark Again Written by: Rivkela Brodsky ( News / Business Daily ) ...First it was going to be a revived Bennigan's and then a sports bar called Allstars. Now, it's unclear what will happen to the building at San Mateo and Academy. Sandia Foundation, a local nonpr... Thursday, Oct 29, 2009, 18:00 MST Word count: 299

7. Baillio's Parent Firm Files For Chapter 11 Written by: Rivkela Brodsky ( News / Business Daily ) ...The company doing business as Baillio's has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing the economy as the main reason behind the move. The stores are expected to remain open and no job cuts have be... Tuesday, Oct 27, 2009, 18:07 MST Word count: 208

8. For 25 Years, Off Broadway Boutique in Nob Hill Has Offered Fun Vintage Clothing, Costumes Written by: Rivkela Brodsky ( News / Business Daily ) ...Vintage clothing has always been a passion of Susan Ricker. The owner of Off Broadway, a Nob Hill vintage and costume boutique that always does well during Halloween, says she started wearing vi... Friday, Oct 23, 2009, 18:03 MST Word count: 542

9. Garduño's Blames Tax Woes on Theft Written by: Rivkela Brodsky ( News / Business Daily ) ...The founder of the Garduño's restaurant chain is blaming the company's state tax problems on a $2 million embezzlement by a former employee who he said "ransacked" the operati... Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009, 20:05 MST Word count: 520

10. Pay Up or Shut Down Written by: Rivkela Brodsky ( News / Business Daily ) ...SANTA FE - It's pay up or shut down time for Tortilla Inc. - the parent company for Garduño's. In Santa Fe District Court Judge Daniel Sanchez issued an injunction Tuesday against Tort... Tuesday, Oct 20, 2009, 17:59 MST Word count: 358

11. UPDATED: Judge Issues Injunction Against Parent Company of Garduno's Written by: Rivkela Brodsky ( News / Latest ) ...Process under way to stop company from doing business; Garduno's says restaurants won't close any time soon SANTA FE - The state has started the process to once again stop Tortilla Inc., the parent... Tuesday, Oct 20, 2009, 15:25 MST Word count: 578

12. Isleta Casino Resort Transforming Itself Into Hard Rock Written by: Rivkela Brodsky ( News / Business Daily ) ...A Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is coming to the state - although it's unclear who or what rock 'n' roll memorabilia is coming with it. Isleta Casino & Resort announced Monday it had e... Monday, Oct 12, 2009, 17:59 MST Word count: 325

13. N.M. Dealers Receive Last Clunker Payments Written by: Rivkela Brodsky ( News / Business Daily ) ...The state's Cash for Clunkers deals are 99 percent paid off, Charles Henson, president of the New Mexico Automotive Dealers Association, told the Journal. The federal government came "pretty... Friday, Oct 09, 2009, 17:59 MST Word count: 275

14. Hotel Occupancy Slips Again in Aug. Written by: Rivkela Brodsky ( News / Business Daily ) ...Albuquerque area hotels witnessed yet another slow month in August, although occupancy numbers were only slightly lower than 2008. Data from the Rocky Mountain Lodging Report list a 63.2 percent occu... Thursday, Oct 08, 2009, 18:04 MST Word count: 331

15. Historic Inn Goes Boutique Written by: Rivkela Brodsky ( News / Business Daily ) ...Check-in time for the first guests of the Hotel Andaluz was 3 p.m. Thursday. The former La Posada de Albuquerque at 125 2nd St. NW welcomed its first customers after undergoing a $30 million, four-ye... Thursday, Oct 01, 2009, 17:59 MST Word count: 384

16. Course prepares students for medical office administration jobs Written by: Rivkela Brodsky ( Reporter's Notebook / jobs ) ...16-week course begins Oct. 5   Class information■ The 16-week medical office administration course is held from 6-9 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays starting Oct. 5 at New Mexico State University’s... Sunday, Sep 13, 2009, 01:00 MST Word count: 675

17. Defunct Bennigan's To Be Sports Bar Written by: Rivkela Brodsky ( News / Business Daily ) ...It appears the Bennigan's Grill & Tavern at San Mateo and Academy NE will reopen after all - but not as a Bennigan's. Renovation work was being done in early June on the 8,000-square-foot facil... Friday, Sep 04, 2009, 17:37 MST Word count: 240

18. Two More Blockbuster Locations Close Written by: Rivkela Brodsky ( News / Business Daily ) ...Two more Blockbuster locations are closing this week - leaving just three between Albuquerque and Rio Rancho. Customers and employees were greeted with the closures at two stores, 2820 Central SE and... Monday, Aug 31, 2009, 17:59 MST Word count: 343

19. L.A. film workers find New Mexico has its perks Written by: Rivkela Brodsky ( Reporter's Notebook / jobs ) ...Some in the industry discover more opportunity for professional growth and a calmer lifestyle Thinking about a career in film?   The Film Apprenticeship Programs Inc. of New Mexico might be just... Sunday, Aug 30, 2009, 01:05 MST Word count: 927

20. Patients first Written by: Rivkela Brodsky ( News / Business Daily ) ...A black grizzly bear standing on its hind legs with arms outstretched will greet patients going in for radiation therapy at the new UNM Cancer Treatment and Clinical Research Facility when it opens fo... Friday, Aug 28, 2009, 17:59 MST Word count: 849

21. Sadie’s Readies Second Location for East Side Chile Addicts Written by: Rivkela Brodsky ( News / Business Daily ) ...Sadie's fans in the Northeast Heights won't have to travel to the North Valley to enjoy its New Mexican dishes any more. A second location will be opening in about a week at the former JB's at Euban... Wednesday, Aug 26, 2009, 17:59 MST Word count: 402

22. City To Take Garduño's Location, Equipment To Cover $180K Owed Written by: Rivkela Brodsky ( News / Business Daily ) ...Troubled restaurant operator Garduño’s is handing over the keys to its Balloon Fiesta Park location to the city at the end of September, leaving behind its kitchen equipment to cover the estimated ... Friday, Aug 21, 2009, 17:59 MST Word count: 531

23. AG Cautions Car Dealerships Written by: Rivkela Brodsky ( News / Business Daily ) ...Local car dealers waiting for more than $3.5 million in federal reimbursements for cars sold in the Cash for Clunkers program have started looking to consumers for payment -- contrary to rules of the ... Wednesday, Aug 19, 2009, 17:59 MST Word count: 798

24. BBB Warns of Online Auto Sales Con Written by: Rivkela Brodsky ( News / Business Daily ) ...The Better Business Bureau of the Southwest is warning consumers about a fraudulent Web site that took on the identity of a used-car dealership in Deming and lists cars for sale at unbelievably low pr... Monday, Aug 17, 2009, 17:59 MST Word count: 383

25. Navajo Nation enacts green jobs legislation Written by: Rivkela Brodsky ( Reporter's Notebook / jobs ) ...Goal is to boost the economy in such areas as renewable energy and ecotourism, as well as traditional pursuits such as farming, sheepherding and weavingBy Rivkela BrodskyJournal Staff WriterJihan Gear... Sunday, Aug 09, 2009, 01:55 MST Word count: 667

26. Customer service training program offered monthly Written by: Rivkela Brodsky ( Reporter's Notebook / jobs ) ...Local hospitality workers have chance to learn about Albuquerque's top destinations while improving service skills Developed by the Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureau in partnership with Centr... Sunday, Jul 05, 2009, 01:59 MST Word count: 673

27. Getting a job can depend on who you know Written by: Rivkela Brodsky ( Reporter's Notebook / jobs ) ...Networking events help you meet the right people, fastTips for networking■ Join some local professional groups. Focus on a few that really suit your industry or functional area.■ Don’t go lookin... Sunday, Jun 14, 2009, 01:31 MST Word count: 1005

28. Farming becoming a more popular career choice during recession Written by: Rivkela Brodsky ( Reporter's Notebook / jobs ) ...Area farm internships are available Want to intern on a farm or want to host an intern?The Agriculture Collaborative of the Mid-Region Council of Governments will connect farmers with interns and prov... Sunday, May 24, 2009, 01:48 MST Word count: 718

29. College graduates facing tough job market Written by: Rivkela Brodsky ( Reporter's Notebook / jobs ) ...Resources and tips for college grads seeking employment Resources➤ Check out Journal classifieds. Just turn the page.➤ University of New Mexico Career Services will assist students, alumni and co... Sunday, May 10, 2009, 01:41 MST Word count: 1002

30. Wal-Mart hiring 420 for new Albuquerque Supercenter Written by: Rivkela Brodsky ( Reporter's Notebook / jobs ) ...Job seekers can apply online, at store kiosksBy Rivkela BrodskyJournal Staff WriterWal-Mart this past week began hiring 420 people for its new Supercenter at 2266 Wyoming NE that should open to the pu... Sunday, May 10, 2009, 01:37 MST Word count: 273

31. Summer employment Written by: Rivkela Brodsky ( Reporter's Notebook / jobs ) ...Tips for teens and where to look for jobsTips for teensWhere to look■ City or county governments. There are programs designed specifically for youth with the city of Albuquerque and the Mid-Region C... Sunday, Apr 26, 2009, 01:49 MST Word count: 1318

32. Job resources for veterans Written by: Rivkela Brodsky ( Reporter's Notebook / jobs ) ...Veterans home from war have tough time finding work The G.I. BillAbout 30,000 Iraq/Afghanistan veterans in New Mexico are eligible for the education benefits provided by the G.I. Bill, said Lloyd Cald... Sunday, Apr 19, 2009, 01:28 MST Word count: 875

33. Buying Used Can Save Auto-Repair Dollars Written by: Rivkela Brodsky ( Reporter's Notebook / As Seen in the Journal ) ... When it comes to saving money, look into used parts for auto repairAdvanced Autotech began offering cus   tomers the option of used auto parts after seeing business dip along with the economy in... Monday, Mar 30, 2009, 10:27 MST Word count: 177

34. CNM enrollment up as jobs become scarce Written by: Rivkela Brodsky ( Reporter's Notebook / jobs ) ...CNM's Job Connection Center helps students and graduates of the school find employment Help getting a jobStudents and graduates of CNM are eligible for free services offered by the CNM Job Connection ... Sunday, Mar 01, 2009, 02:33 MST Word count: 986

35. Business incubator helps entrepreneurs Written by: Rivkela Brodsky ( Reporter's Notebook / jobs ) ...Incubators take in early stage businesses that hope to grow, showering them with office supplies, furniture, Internet service and office space. By Rivkela BrodskyJournal Staff WriterBusiness incu... Sunday, Feb 15, 2009, 12:12 MST Word count: 738

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