ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT New Mexico launches online map of development-ready sites to attract businesses New online tool shows 47 locations assessed through the state’s site-readiness program
BUSINESS Canadian EV vehicle company commits to Santa Teresa Manufacturing facility and U.S. headquarters to open in June
RETAIL Chicken chain eyes Albuquerque for expansion The Nashville-style chicken brand is aiming to land in the Duke City in 12 to 18 months
NATIONAL LABS Sandia director says ‘our impact today is real’ as lab hits new spending record The lab spent a record $5.2 billion in fiscal year 2025 despite cuts to its workforce last year
BUSINESS Could Netflix’s takeover of Warner Bros. bring more productions, jobs to New Mexico? State says streaming giant, which has spent millions on production in New Mexico, has been a ‘great partner’
BUSINESS New Mexico movie theaters brace for change as Netflix courts Warner Bros. Deal could boost production in state, but cinema owners doubt streaming giant's commitment to big screen
RETAIL Smash & Shake makes sizzling debut in Albuquerque’s Northeast Heights The new eatery offers malted shakes, beef tallow-cooked fries and New Mexico-inspired burgers
HEALTH CARE Albuquerque behavioral health center to expand crisis services with new facility All Faiths Children’s Advocacy Center to open new, larger clinic in June
RETAIL Blaze Pizza, Rusty Taco close New Mexico locations Two of the three restaurants were located at Coronado Center
RETAIL Rio Rancho’s Tap N Taco to open first Albuquerque location The Mexican restaurant and bar is also expanding to an Arizona city
REAL ESTATE Homewise breaks ground on $47 million affordable housing project in Santa Fe Los Prados development includes 161 units available for purchase on south side of city
BUSINESS US Eagle chief executive retires; credit union names new leader Michael Moore, the chief financial officer, will become the credit union’s next CEO
REAL ESTATE Downtown affordable housing project to move forward with new developer The 141-unit Sendero is being developed by the nonprofit Sol Housing, city officials said Monday
REAL ESTATE Following steady year, Albuquerque commercial real estate brokers ‘cautiously optimistic’ about 2026 Industry leaders say tight supply, high costs will shape the year ahead
RETAIL ‘We’d rather be ahead of the curve’: How Albuquerque’s small businesses are putting AI to work Local small businesses are using the emerging technology to create project timelines, set prices and more
BUSINESS New Mexico’s craft beer industry grapples with Bosque Brewing closure, industry headwinds The brewer closed its taprooms in December after a judge threw out the company’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy case
TECHNOLOGY Gov’s Office: Proposed tax incentive for quantum companies could be ‘meaningful anchor’ for industry
ECONOMY State adds $4.2 million to finish stalled infrastructure projects along US-Mexico border Funding will support ports of entry, roads and site readiness in southern New Mexico
WINDOW SHOPPING ‘No other home like it’: Santa Fe’s ‘House of Triumph’ on the market for $9.5 million The historic property features three guest casitas, a movie theater, pool and sound studio
HEALTH CARE New Mexico sees record ACA enrollment following state’s move to offset subsidy losses Premiums are still expected to rise by an average of 35.7% next year due to higher medical, prescription costs
TECHNOLOGY Albuquerque startup Daisy Genomics raises $2.5 million to boost precision medicine technology
REAL ESTATE Redevelopment of Wells Fargo building inches forward as sale closes The acquisition kickstarts prep work and hopes of a summer 2026 groundbreaking
NORTHERN NEW MEXICO At Leo’s, a bid for longevity in Santa Fe’s restaurant industry The fine-dining establishment, which opened in August, was recognized by Esquire magazine as one of the best new restaurants in America
RETAIL New York-bred passion fuels new pizza spot coming to Albuquerque’s West Side The shop will debut its New York-style pies early next year
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT New Mexico officials say site-readiness program is off to a strong start State says 47 sites already evaluated and one business has chosen a New Mexico location through the program
Wilson Binkley merges with NMCO Studio of Las Cruces NMCO leader hails growing creative industry in New Mexico
RETAIL Drop Café brings coffee with Middle Eastern flair to Albuquerque The shop offers Yemen-inspired lattes, matchas and homemade treats
ONE-ON-ONE Two Albuquerque coffee shop owners let the beans decide everything Juan Mercado and Carol Krause are the owners of Madcrema and Odacrem Coffee
RETAIL Cocina Azul owner prepares to expand portfolio with West Side restaurant The restaurant, set to open in the new year, will offer 'something a little bit different,' the general manager says
ECONOMY A ‘game changer’: For New Mexico’s cannabis industry, Trump’s reclassification order signals new possibilities
RETAIL Range Cafe to close Downtown Albuquerque location The location, listed for sale for more than a year, will shutter the Saturday after Christmas
WINDOW SHOPPING Pretty in adobe pink: Eye-catching Southwestern home pops onto Las Cruces market The five-bedroom, four-bathroom home features high ceilings, exposed vigas and a kiva fireplace
REAL ESTATE BernCo assessor responds to lawsuit alleging unlawful tax increases as court issues temporary order Assessor says suit stems from attorney misrepresentation, incomplete filings
REAL ESTATE Sawmill area industrial property hits the market for $4.8 million as commercial availability expands A local brewer occupies the majority of the roughly 45,000-square-foot property
REAL ESTATE Texas developer buys 272 acres near Santa Teresa Port of Entry for planned industrial park Plans industrial park close to future Alta Mesa community
ENERGY Pacific Fusion officially lands in New Mexico, launching Los Lunas build center The facility’s opening comes roughly two months after the California firm selected New Mexico to expand its operations
RETAIL ‘Difficult decision’: Bosque Brewing closures hit two Albuquerque locations days after sweeping Santa Fe The move comes amid ongoing financial challenges and will affect 32 employees
TECHNOLOGY With new tech and science roadmap, New Mexico looks to turn research strength into economic growth
