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Natalie Robbins

Journal Staff Writer

Natalie Robbins covers the economy and health care for the Albuquerque Journal.

nrobbins@abqjournal.com

Winter storm could bring snowfall to Albuquerque this weekend

Winter storm could bring snowfall to Albuquerque this weekend

Albuquerque’s creative economy shows strong post-pandemic recovery, report says

Albuquerque’s creative economy shows strong post-pandemic recovery, report says

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Haaland unveils education plan, wins teachers union endorsement

Haaland unveils education plan, wins teachers union endorsement

Here’s what New Mexicans need to know for tax season

Here’s what New Mexicans need to know for tax season

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New Mexico launches online map of development-ready sites to attract businesses

New Mexico launches online map of development-ready sites to attract businesses

Albuquerque behavioral health center to expand crisis services with new facility

Albuquerque behavioral health center to expand crisis services with new facility

Homewise breaks ground on $47 million affordable housing project in Santa Fe

Homewise breaks ground on $47 million affordable housing project in Santa Fe

Downtown affordable housing project to move forward with new developer

Downtown affordable housing project to move forward with new developer

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New Mexico’s craft beer industry grapples with Bosque Brewing closure, industry headwinds

New Mexico’s craft beer industry grapples with Bosque Brewing closure, industry headwinds

State adds $4.2 million to finish stalled infrastructure projects along US-Mexico border

State adds $4.2 million to finish stalled infrastructure projects along US-Mexico border

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New Mexico sees record ACA enrollment following state’s move to offset subsidy losses

New Mexico sees record ACA enrollment following state’s move to offset subsidy losses

New Mexico officials say site-readiness program is off to a strong start

New Mexico officials say site-readiness program is off to a strong start

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New Mexico trains non-lawyers to help immigrants navigate legal system

New Mexico trains non-lawyers to help immigrants navigate legal system

Santa Claus pays a visit to UNM Children’s Hospital

Santa Claus pays a visit to UNM Children’s Hospital

A ‘game changer’: For New Mexico’s cannabis industry, Trump’s reclassification order signals new possibilities

A ‘game changer’: For New Mexico’s cannabis industry, Trump’s reclassification order signals new possibilities

In Grants, a homegrown day care expands as New Mexico’s universal child care takes hold

In Grants, a homegrown day care expands as New Mexico’s universal child care takes hold

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Trump leaving nursing off professional degrees list an ‘insult,’ New Mexico union says

Trump leaving nursing off professional degrees list an ‘insult,’ New Mexico union says

Pharmaceutical company with Albuquerque ties recalls nasal spray for contamination

Pharmaceutical company with Albuquerque ties recalls nasal spray for contamination

UNM wins $2.5 million federal grant to expand street medicine training

UNM wins $2.5 million federal grant to expand street medicine training

New Mexico health officials urge hepatitis B vaccines for infants despite federal shift

New Mexico health officials urge hepatitis B vaccines for infants despite federal shift

Albuquerque waives fees, eases rules to bring more neighborhood markets to food deserts

Albuquerque waives fees, eases rules to bring more neighborhood markets to food deserts

UNM Anderson offers free Google, Meta training to students and staff through new partnership

UNM Anderson offers free Google, Meta training to students and staff through new partnership

New Mexico to offer grants up to $25,000 for creative businesses

New Mexico to offer grants up to $25,000 for creative businesses

At an Albuquerque coin expo, the penny’s retirement stirs more talk than sentiment

At an Albuquerque coin expo, the penny’s retirement stirs more talk than sentiment

Sunport launches ABQ FlySide pass for visitors to experience airport amenities

Sunport launches ABQ FlySide pass for visitors to experience airport amenities

Will Trump’s 50-year mortgage proposal help solve Albuquerque’s housing crisis?

Will Trump’s 50-year mortgage proposal help solve Albuquerque’s housing crisis?

‘New Mexico is not a poor state’: Meg Whitman, former eBay CEO, calls for state to rewrite its narrative

‘New Mexico is not a poor state’: Meg Whitman, former eBay CEO, calls for state to rewrite its narrative

New Mexico rolls out bilingual program to help small businesses access capital

New Mexico rolls out bilingual program to help small businesses access capital

More New Mexicans turn to CNM trade schools amid shifting job market

More New Mexicans turn to CNM trade schools amid shifting job market

Virgin Galactic says commercial flights are on track to resume in fourth quarter of 2026

Virgin Galactic says commercial flights are on track to resume in fourth quarter of 2026

New Mexico health officials warn of botulism outbreak linked to baby formula

New Mexico health officials warn of botulism outbreak linked to baby formula

Survey finds Albuquerque residents value growth, though few say economy is thriving

Survey finds Albuquerque residents value growth, though few say economy is thriving

Change is coming: Albuquerque retailers prepare for life without pennies

Change is coming: Albuquerque retailers prepare for life without pennies

New chamber aims to help New Mexico veterans build businesses

New chamber aims to help New Mexico veterans build businesses

New Mexico Film Office to provide free job training for veterans

New Mexico Film Office to provide free job training for veterans

Voters approve $180 million in city bonds for streets, parks, housing and public safety

Voters approve $180 million in city bonds for streets, parks, housing and public safety

Encompass Health names new CEO for Albuquerque rehab hospital

Encompass Health names new CEO for Albuquerque rehab hospital

Court gives Santa Fe’s ‘mansion tax’ the green light. Can it make housing affordable?

Court gives Santa Fe’s ‘mansion tax’ the green light. Can it make housing affordable?

Nurses, staff protest at University of New Mexico Hospital, citing heavy workloads and low wages

Nurses, staff protest at University of New Mexico Hospital, citing heavy workloads and low wages

Albuquerque’s Dreamstyle Remodeling shuts down; founder vows to buy it back

Albuquerque’s Dreamstyle Remodeling shuts down; founder vows to buy it back

New Mexico Hospitality Association CEO to retire next month

New Mexico Hospitality Association CEO to retire next month

In New Mexico’s cattle country, record beef prices offer a brief reprieve

In New Mexico’s cattle country, record beef prices offer a brief reprieve

New Mexico wins part of $51 million settlement from fraudulent coin scheme

Sunward Federal Credit Union continues expansion with new South Valley location

Albuquerque’s Electric Playhouse files for bankruptcy in Nevada

Albuquerque’s Electric Playhouse files for bankruptcy in Nevada

Nusenda expands microloan program with new partners in Albuquerque, southern New Mexico

Nusenda expands microloan program with new partners in Albuquerque, southern New Mexico

How does the federal government shutdown affect New Mexico’s economy?

How does the federal government shutdown affect New Mexico’s economy?

With lumber and furniture tariffs in effect, New Mexico industries brace for impact

With lumber and furniture tariffs in effect, New Mexico industries brace for impact

New Mexico opens economic office in Mexico City, aiming to boost cross-border relations

New Mexico opens economic office in Mexico City, aiming to boost cross-border relations

Spirit Airlines cuts Albuquerque flights amid financial woes

Spirit Airlines cuts Albuquerque flights amid financial woes

Albuquerque International Sunport blocks Noem video on government shutdown, joining other airports

Albuquerque International Sunport blocks Noem video on government shutdown, joining other airports

AI is filling gaps in New Mexico’s strained health care sector — and stirring unease

AI is filling gaps in New Mexico’s strained health care sector — and stirring unease

Lujan Grisham signs bill allowing New Mexico to set its own vaccine guidelines

Lujan Grisham signs bill allowing New Mexico to set its own vaccine guidelines

Albuquerque-based company BennuBio acquired by California firm

Albuquerque-based company BennuBio acquired by California firm

Lujan Grisham has two weeks to act on bill allowing state to set its own vaccine guidelines

Lujan Grisham has two weeks to act on bill allowing state to set its own vaccine guidelines

Albuquerque-area homes are getting pricier — and staying on the market longer

Albuquerque-area homes are getting pricier — and staying on the market longer

Robbins: In a hot air balloon, life looks different

Robbins: In a hot air balloon, life looks different

Albuquerque cracks down on kratom sales, confiscating thousands of products

Albuquerque cracks down on kratom sales, confiscating thousands of products

For local businesses, Balloon Fiesta is a boost — if visitors open their wallets

For local businesses, Balloon Fiesta is a boost — if visitors open their wallets

Lawmakers approve $17 million plan to shield New Mexicans from health insurance hikes

Lawmakers approve $17 million plan to shield New Mexicans from health insurance hikes

With federal government shut down, New Mexico Democrats advance special session bills

With federal government shut down, New Mexico Democrats advance special session bills

State Investment Council’s chief investment officer to retire following cancer diagnosis

State Investment Council’s chief investment officer to retire following cancer diagnosis

UNM, University of Arizona awarded joint NIH grant to improve addiction treatment, rural health access

UNM, University of Arizona awarded joint NIH grant to improve addiction treatment, rural health access

For sale: The world’s largest flying pig

For sale: The world’s largest flying pig

As residents leave, immigrant labor remains central to New Mexico’s workforce, experts say

As residents leave, immigrant labor remains central to New Mexico’s workforce, experts say

UNM Hospital unveils $842 million critical care tower expansion to meet patient demand

UNM Hospital unveils $842 million critical care tower expansion to meet patient demand

Contractors warn road funding shortfall could cost 61,000 jobs in New Mexico

Contractors warn road funding shortfall could cost 61,000 jobs in New Mexico

New Mexico’s second plague case of the year reported in Bernalillo County

New Mexico’s second plague case of the year reported in Bernalillo County

New Mexico’s health care crisis is forcing military personnel to decline assignments

New Mexico’s health care crisis is forcing military personnel to decline assignments

Despite a decade of growth, New Mexico nonprofits feel the pinch of federal cuts

Despite a decade of growth, New Mexico nonprofits feel the pinch of federal cuts

TEDxABQ returns this month after three-year hiatus

TEDxABQ returns this month after three-year hiatus

Civilian aircraft mechanics at Kirtland Air Force Base unanimously vote yes to union

Civilian aircraft mechanics at Kirtland Air Force Base unanimously vote yes to union

Cannabis grower sues New Mexico, alleging state employee flooded farm with E. coli-laced acequia water

Report: Asian American, Pacific Islander-owned businesses punch above their weight in New Mexico

Report: Asian American, Pacific Islander-owned businesses punch above their weight in New Mexico

Companies in Albuquerque and Las Cruces to cut a combined 225 workers, documents show

Companies in Albuquerque and Las Cruces to cut a combined 225 workers, documents show

Creamland Dairy reaches tentative agreement with union, ending weeklong strike

Creamland Dairy reaches tentative agreement with union, ending weeklong strike

Canadian steel company Endurance Technologies eyes Las Cruces for first US plant

Canadian steel company Endurance Technologies eyes Las Cruces for first US plant

Suicides in New Mexico rose 9% in 2024, state health department says

Suicides in New Mexico rose 9% in 2024, state health department says

New Mexico health insurance rates among the nation’s steepest hikes next year

New Mexico Gas Co. to add digital wallet payment option for customers starting Friday

New Mexico Gas Co. to add digital wallet payment option for customers starting Friday

When doctors are overburdened with paperwork, patient care suffers, UNM study finds

When doctors are overburdened with paperwork, patient care suffers, UNM study finds

No more green chile dip? Creamland Dairy workers strike over stalled union contract

No more green chile dip? Creamland Dairy workers strike over stalled union contract

On the streets of Albuquerque, UNM’s street medicine team cares for the homeless

On the streets of Albuquerque, UNM’s street medicine team cares for the homeless

City to host small business resource fair next week to help Albuquerque entrepreneurs

After a record-breaking 2024, New Mexico braces for a drop in tourism

After a record-breaking 2024, New Mexico braces for a drop in tourism

Presbyterian Health Plan names new president

Presbyterian Health Plan names new president

‘A transcendental experience’: UNM studies death through a psychedelic trip

‘A transcendental experience’: UNM studies death through a psychedelic trip

Spaceport America loses some lift following Virgin Galactic pause

Spaceport America loses some lift following Virgin Galactic pause

Kirtland Air Force Base pumps $7.5 billion into local economy in FY 2024, report says

Kirtland Air Force Base pumps $7.5 billion into local economy in FY 2024, report says

Trump’s firing of BLS chief may undermine public trust in jobs numbers, New Mexico economists say

Trump’s firing of BLS chief may undermine public trust in jobs numbers, New Mexico economists say

Heinrich says ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ could devastate New Mexico’s clean energy jobs, raise bills

Heinrich says ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ could devastate New Mexico’s clean energy jobs, raise bills

State doles out $1.25M to restore internet in parts of Lincoln County damaged by floods, fires

State doles out $1.25M to restore internet in parts of Lincoln County damaged by floods, fires

Seattle-based WaFd Bank promotes New Mexico executive to lead business banking across six states

Seattle-based WaFd Bank promotes New Mexico executive to lead business banking across six states

Construction on UNM Hospital’s $842M critical care tower complete, officials say

Construction on UNM Hospital’s $842M critical care tower complete, officials say

‘A pipe dream’: New report paints bleak picture for New Mexicans looking to buy homes

‘A pipe dream’: New report paints bleak picture for New Mexicans looking to buy homes

New Mexico-based WESST to close offices, cut staff amid federal funding uncertainty

New Mexico-based WESST to close offices, cut staff amid federal funding uncertainty

Albuquerque health tech startup names new COO as it eyes national expansion

Albuquerque health tech startup names new COO as it eyes national expansion

Flooded and uninsured: Many Ruidoso residents face financial losses without coverage

Flooded and uninsured: Many Ruidoso residents face financial losses without coverage

UNM plans major medical school expansion aimed at addressing physician shortage

UNM plans major medical school expansion aimed at addressing physician shortage

US Eagle acquisition of Southwest Capital falls through

US Eagle acquisition of Southwest Capital falls through

State awards $800K to Navitas Global to revive long-idle ethanol plant in Portales

State awards $800K to Navitas Global to revive long-idle ethanol plant in Portales

Christus St. Vincent opens $80 million cancer center in Santa Fe

Christus St. Vincent opens $80 million cancer center in Santa Fe

Following strike threat, New Mexico Albertsons and Smith’s workers ratify four-year union contracts

Following strike threat, New Mexico Albertsons and Smith’s workers ratify four-year union contracts

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