ECONOMY Fed’s Schmid tells Albuquerque leaders AI could ‘bolster’ workforce His remarks come alongside Bureau of Labor Statistics report showing 130,000 new jobs in January
ENERGY Low-carbon fuels manufacturer selects New Mexico for $1.6 billion facility The Lovington project is expected to generate 107 permanent jobs, $4.6 billion in economic impact over the next decade
BUSINESS Global golf management firm selected to run Elephant Butte’s Turtleback Mountain Former Sierra del Rio course in Elephant Butte hosts the New Mexico Open
BUSINESS ‘The right time’: HB Construction transitions leadership after 35 years The general contractor chooses first non-family CEO, paving a path for others
BUSINESS Wings and a prayer: In Albuquerque, local businesses hope for a Super Bowl boost The weekend could bring as much as a 20% sales increase, one owner said
BUSINESS Oracle doubles Project Jupiter job projections, saying operations will ‘require a much larger team’ The data center campus in Santa Teresa is part of the $500 billion Stargate initiative
NEWS Hundreds oppose proposed TXNM Energy sale to Blackstone at public hearing New Mexico Public Regulation Commission to have sale hearings in May, continue to accept public comment on deal
TECHNOLOGY State to launch free broadband workforce training $2 million federal grant for the program comes as New Mexico looks to connect households, businesses to internet
WINDOW SHOPPING Sandia Heights home linked to Ben Abruzzo headed for new owner The 6,029-square-foot home features five bedrooms, four bathrooms, a large outdoor pool and stone walls galore
SMALL BUSINESS ‘We put a lot of heart into it’: Last Call Eatery closes just three months after comeback Delayed opening due to construction, slower winter foot traffic and increased competition were factors
REAL ESTATE Albuquerque’s ‘Breaking Bad’ house is back on the market — this time for $400,000 The property previously hit the market more than a year ago for $4 million
SMALL BUSINESS Food Truck Fridays set to return in March as city seeks vendors The Downtown event series was started in 2022
RETAIL Little Caesars with convenience-centric design opens in South Valley The location offers a drive-thru and indoor pick-up station
TECHNOLOGY Roadrunner Venture Studios says QuEra will anchor its Downtown Albuquerque quantum lab Company’s neutral-atom systems offer unique advantages compared to quantum computers
RETAIL Pazzi Ristorante Italiano, formerly Farina Alto, brings ‘something crazy good’ to Northeast Heights Owners say it's a ‘completely different restaurant,’ offering made-from-scratch fine food
RETAIL How 19Twelve Clothing Co. showcases New Mexico culture through locally designed threads Led by Albuquerque artist Fred Franco, business sells New Mexico-inspired apparel in Old Town and Sunport
RETAIL Dunkin’ to join new construction on West Side, as the chain’s citywide growth continues The coffee and doughnut chain has several locations under construction in the Duke City
BUSINESS Mescalero Apache Tribe revives Alamogordo bowling center Inn of the Mountain Gods, which will run Rocket City under a management contract, says entertainment is right up its alley
RETAIL New Mexico’s first BODYBAR Pilates powers up at Winrock Town Center The business offers a studio that hosts expert-led classes and a boutique featuring athletic apparel
ECONOMY Report: Los Alamos National Laboratory spent nearly $3 billion in New Mexico in FY25 Lab director attributes continued budget growth to geopolitical tensions, ‘strong bipartisan support’
RETAIL Paris Baguette to open first New Mexico bakery café on West Side, alongside new IHOP The international bakery chain, which offers a smorgasbord of baked goods, is slated to open later this year
BUSINESS Santa Fe Business Incubator appoints new CEO Dana Catron will assume the role in February following the retirement of Marie Longserre
BUSINESS Las Cruces wins bid for Canadian steel manufacturer’s first US plant Endurance Technologies says the facility will be operational by the end of the year
REAL ESTATE Redevelopment of San Mateo towers could provide boost to nearby Trade Winds Shopping Center The Route 66-inspired property, roughly 35% occupied, is eyeing a turnaround after years of challenges
ENERGY State moves to adopt clean transportation fuels program, aiming to cut emissions The move creates a marketplace for transportation fuels like ethanol, renewable diesel
TECHNOLOGY At Ski Lift Pitch in New Mexico, startups ‘get in on the ground floor’ Event will take place at Taos Ski Valley Feb. 2-3, with $10,000 prizes
ECONOMY Report finds large returns from State Investment Council program Agency touted over $1.8 billion in commitments to various venture funds and $2 billion in economic impact for New Mexico
ECONOMY Apprenticeship program offers an Albuquerque mother and daughter careers — and community The 4-year apprenticeship through SMART Local 49 offers on-the-job and classroom training in sheet metal and HVAC work
WINDOW SHOPPING Recently listed Gene Hackman compound offers ‘elegant simplicity,’ builder says The 53-acre property, which features a lap pool and putting green, is on the market for nearly $6.3 million
NEWS Six New Mexico restaurants, chefs named 2026 James Beard semifinalists Foundation recognizes eateries, chefs ‘who collectively embody the breadth of American culinary excellence’
TECHNOLOGY Officials tout Castelion’s New Mexico expansion as ‘a statement’ The company, flanked by public and private officials, broke ground Wednesday on its 1,000-acre Sandoval County campus
TECHNOLOGY In Sandoval County, Project Ranger aims to remake hypersonic missile production Castelion Corp. says site could be country’s ‘premier hypersonic production facility’
WINDOW SHOPPING El Prado home built by female aviation pioneer Wally Funk hits the market for $1.3 million Funk, one of America’s first female astronaut trainees, holds the record for the oldest woman to travel to space at 82
RETAIL New operator set to revive popular Albuquerque mini-golf venue The new business is slated to open this spring at the former Putt-Putt location
ECONOMY Albuquerque’s creative economy shows strong post-pandemic recovery, report says In 2024, creative businesses in the Albuquerque metro area employed 17,682 workers
RETAIL Lost Cultures Tea Bar chases connection through sobriety amid nonalcoholic beverage boom A record-low percentage of adults reported drinking alcohol last year, Gallup polling says
TECHNOLOGY Sandia Labs is ‘well positioned’ for Trump’s Genesis Mission Project aims to ‘unleash a new age of AI‑accelerated innovation and discovery’
BUSINESS Here’s what New Mexicans need to know for tax season State begins accepting electronic returns Jan. 16
RETAIL Following Bosque closure, Restoration Pizza no longer joining WyMont development A defaulted deal leaves a roughly 6,000-square-foot building within the project up for grabs
BUSINESS MovieMaker Magazine names Albuquerque No. 2 big city to live and work as a filmmaker Santa Fe ranked No. 1 for smaller cities and Las Cruces moved up two spots to No. 6 in the 2026 list
TECHNOLOGY Albuquerque, Google partner to provide residents with free career certificates The trainings span artificial intelligence, IT support, digital marketing and cybersecurity
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
