SMALL BUSINESS How local entrepreneurs use home-based models as a springboard for growth With social media, everything from brownies to iced coffees are at Burqueños’ fingertips
NATIONAL LABS At Sandia, an engineer’s porous liquids research may offer a new weapon against contaminants Jessica Rimsza’s LEAP-L technology uses Nobel Prize-winning chemistry to capture carbon dioxide, methane from industrial waste
SMALL BUSINESS In Taos, a kitchen experiment became one of America’s fastest-growing brands New CEO: ‘It’s a community that we can impact — Taos County specifically, and New Mexico more generally’
RETAIL American Home Furniture files for Chapter 11 protection, closes northern New Mexico stores CEO Kenton Van Harten says ‘we’re hopeful this gets resolved’
WINDOW SHOPPING $1.3 million Santa Fe home with replica Statue of Liberty offers a ‘little bit of everything’ The pink stucco property comes with kiva fireplaces, Saltillo floor tiles and cobblestone features galore
BUSINESS For Casey Anglada DeRaad, the next frontier is the Hispano Chamber NewSpace Nexus founder says chamber’s focus is ‘serving and growing’ Albuquerque small businesses
Defense contractor commits to creating 450 high-wage jobs AeroVironment will expand manufacturing at three sites in the Sandia Science & Technology Park
REAL ESTATE Whole Foods plans long-awaited West Side Albuquerque store The location is slated to open at Cottonwood Corners in 2027
REAL ESTATE New Mexico commercial real estate officials, assessors eye working group after tax cap fails to advance Legislation would have limited nonresidential property tax valuations increases 5% per year
REAL ESTATE Faster permitting tops commercial real estate professionals’ local government wish list Tax relief or predictability and infrastructure investment are also priorities, NAIOP New Mexico poll shows
NATIONAL LABS Federal memo urges increased plutonium pit production at LANL The memo was released last week by the watchdog Los Alamos Study Group
SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO In Hillsboro, a long-silent copper mine may come back to life Copper Flat mine aims to resume operations in 2029, a move that could yield 628 million pounds of copper over 18 years
As a quantum network goes live, New Mexico sees its moment The launch of ABQ-Net an ‘inflection point,’ lawmaker says
BUSINESS Old Town property owners weigh forming Business Improvement District Historic Old Town Association president says a BID could take area’s goals, visions ‘to the next level’
NATIONAL LABS Quantum will be ‘scalable to real problems’ within a decade, says Sandia director Laura McGill also touched on artificial intelligence in appearance at Economic Forum of Albuquerque
REAL ESTATE New Sunward branch coming to Albuquerque’s West Side The branch will expand the credit union’s footprint to 17 locations across three states
UNM ATHLETICS UNM, Nusenda announce 10-year, $17.4 million naming rights deal for the Pit Starting with next basketball season, it'll be The Pit, Powered by Nusenda
REAL ESTATE Albuquerque’s ‘Breaking Bad’ house sells for $1.3 million Streamer Adin Ross closes deal on the famous property on Wednesday
SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO Real estate mogul joins Spaceport America board of directors James Prendamano of PreReal Investments has much at stake in Sierra County
SMALL BUSINESS Amalie Coffee Co. feels the love four months since Albuquerque opening The shop, located near the University of New Mexico, offers Middle Eastern-inspired drinks and desserts
1968-2026 John Santoru, CEO of Albuquerque’s Holmans USA, dies at 58 He started at the firm in 1992 and became its top executive three decades later
BUSINESS New Mexico’s Brycon Corp. joins $13 billion national contractor HITT Company leaders hope the acquisition, finalized earlier this month, opens up project opportunities, growth
SMALL BUSINESS Phat Stax Burgers doubles down with second Albuquerque location The eatery, which offers smash burgers with a side of fries and hip-hop references, expanded in January
REAL ESTATE Gene Hackman estate in new hands after swift sale The sprawling compound found a buyer eight days after listing
BUSINESS ‘One-stop shop’ Swing-N-Pickle makes long-awaited debut The multiuse entertainment center features pickleball courts, golf simulators, arcade games and batting cages
TECHNOLOGY Los Alamos National Lab’s LEEP initiative introduces fifth cohort focused on AI, quantum The two-year fellowship supports startups looking to accelerate the commercialization of their technologies
ONE-ON-ONE She helped launch Project ECHO. Now it reaches the farthest corners of the world. Project ECHO, now led by Dr. Karla Thornton, is quietly reshaping care in prisons and remote communities from Sudan to Brazil
BUSINESS Fresh spaces, familiar faces: Sunport overhaul caps milestone year for Fresquez Concessions The operator’s portion of the project is nearly complete, with only two dining concepts left to open
NEWS Late Sadie’s of New Mexico matriarch remembered as ‘true icon,’ known for her generosity Betty Jo Stafford ran the restaurant staple with her late husband, Robert, since 1975
ENERGY New Mexico AG Torrez questions TXNM stock sale to Blackstone The $400 million in stock gave the private equity firm an ownership of 7.59% of TXNM’s outstanding shares
WINDOW SHOPPING $1.3 million Chama property offers riverfront ‘communion with nature’ The property, which sits on 25 acres, is often frequented by elk herds and is lauded for its fly fishing
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ‘Wide open for business’: State reveals first designated site-readiness locations Five sites across the state are now eligible to apply for pre-development funding
MEDIA New Mexico PBS names new general manager and CEO Phil Hoffman will lead the station beginning April 1
ENERGY Blackstone’s proposed TXNM takeover gets cool reception during public hearing at UNM Evidentiary hearings are set to start in May for the $11.5 billion deal
BUSINESS Longtime Albuquerque staple Casa de Benavidez up for sale The Benavidez family plans to move on from the restaurant after more than 50 years in business
BUSINESS Rio Rancho Market Street meat department workers vote to unionize The Albertsons subsidiary is the third Rio Rancho store to join UFCW Local 1564
LEGISLATURE New Mexico tech, energy companies seek funding infusions as lawmakers rethink R&D tax credits Incentives aimed at growth sectors as fusion energy, quantum computing make major investments in state
BUSINESS How M’tucci’s food waste is boosting New Mexico soil The Italian eatery is now the second restaurant to join Soilutions’ growing food recycling program
BUSINESS Lovington barbecue entrepreneur wins state investment TD’s Brew and BBQ to build manufacturing plant, employ 16 workers
LEGISLATURE Industry says kids’ safety not ‘black and white’ as lawmakers weigh new cannabis packaging House Bill 294, opponents argue, imposes crushing repackaging costs and ignores loopholes exploited by ‘intoxicating hemp products’
RETAIL Longtime Albuquerque jeweler closing ‘on a high note’ after nearly 100 years The same family that ran the fine jewelry store for generations is now setting its sights on retirement
REAL ESTATE ‘Breaking Bad’ house under contract after viral purchase claim from streamer Adin Ross The deal came after an intense bidding war, Realtor says
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
