Historic Downtown property back up for sale as owners eye retirement Lindy鈥檚 Diner, the building鈥檚 anchor tenant, will remain open until the property is sold
BUSINESS Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance appoints permanent president and CEO Chad Matheson had been serving in the interim since August and has been with the organization since 2022
NEWS NMDOJ sues e-cigarette retailers amid teen vaping concerns Attorney general alleges convenience stores and distributors helped funnel flavored e-cigarettes to underage users across the state
SMALL BUSINESS 鈥榃e love what we鈥檙e doing鈥�: Albuquerque brewery, chef earn spot among this year鈥檚 James Beard finalists The New Mexico finalists will compete against eight others in their categories to win the top award in June
REAL ESTATE Capra Bank to break ground on Journal Center location The 12,000-square-foot bank is expected to be up and running by 2028
REAL ESTATE NAIOP poll: Private money driving Albuquerque commercial real estate Some say the poll findings represent an opportunity to further tap into public-private partnership
TECH Former Green Berets bet quantum radar can deceive US adversaries A LANL fellowship is fueling a move to New Mexico to commercialize the technology
REAL ESTATE 鈥楢 new normal鈥�: Albuquerque housing experts say the market is stabilizing after a 鈥榖umpy鈥� 2025 Low inventory, elevated rates, rising costs and older ages for first-time homebuyers are some trends that shaped last year's market
SMALL BUSINESS Chemistry meets creativity at Taos coffee roaster Ten years in, couple who spent their savings to start local caf茅 focus on direct trade, expanded seating
REAL ESTATE Construction completed on Array Technologies鈥� West Side manufacturing facility Initial operations have begun, marking 鈥榓 proud moment鈥� for the company, official says
ENERGY Oil execs say war is 鈥榳reaking havoc鈥� on commodities markets More than 130 firms sounded off on the market in Dallas Fed survey
ECONOMY State provides $13.5 million lift for outdoor programs The programs fuel outdoor youth experiences, trail and infrastructure development
REAL ESTATE La Posada sale finalized, with new owner identity unveiled Local oil and gas families plan to bring the property back 鈥榯o its previous glory鈥�
BUSINESS WisePies Pizza was one of 45 finalists to pitch at SXSW festival President Season Chavez called the experience 鈥榓mazingly charging鈥� for the company as it eyes expansion in the coming years
ECONOMY Outdoor economy climbs in New Mexico, fresh federal data shows The industry contributed $3.6 billion, supported more than 31,000 jobs in 2024
BUSINESS Albuquerque nonprofit Warehouse 505 nurtures young artists Downtown arts center launches printing business to provide financial cushion
ENERGY Can community solar finally take off in New Mexico? State regulators are making a new push to jump-start New Mexico's stalled community solar program five years after its inception
BUSINESS Sky Cinemas owner brings big-screen magic to Santa Fe redevelopment site Venture breathes new life into single-screen cinema within 23-acre Aspect Media Village
SMALL BUSINESS 鈥業 was born to do this鈥�: Chef Kattia Rojas spreads love of Costa Rican culture, cuisine through Buen Provecho The 2025 James Beard semifinalist opened her second location in the Barelas neighborhood in January
WINDOW SHOPPING Santa Fe condo with iconic downtown views hits market for $2.3 million Adobe property sits just across the street from Scottish Rite Temple, offers rooftop vantage point for Zozobra
TECH State officials, business leaders pitch New Mexico as deep tech hub at SXSW festival 'Silicon Valley has come to New Mexico,' state official says
SMALL BUSINESS The big dog dance: Two Albuquerque joints in the running to vie for America鈥檚 best hot dog title The head-to-head competition will begin March 26, featuring 64 hot dog eateries across the country
RETAIL Local jewelry shop set to expand, keeping pace with demand for custom creations The relocation of John Thomas Jewelers to a larger state-of-the-art space is slated for end of month
REAL ESTATE Albuquerque native Belinda Franco snags GAAR鈥檚 鈥楻ealtor of the Year鈥� award The recognition comes after a 鈥榗hallenging鈥� year marked by high interest rates, low inventory
RETAIL Athleisure retailer Alo Yoga chooses Uptown for first New Mexico store The store is expected to open in late spring
SMALL BUSINESS Richie B鈥檚 Pizza relocating to Albuquerque's West Side The eatery's Montgomery Boulevard location will permanently close this month as owner gears up new spot
ENERGY Clean energy finds a foothold in New Mexico despite federal pullback After a $15 million DOE grant was canceled, Kit Carson Electric Cooperative turned to state support to finish microgrid projects
RETAIL Winrock to welcome Taiwanese chain 85掳C Bakery Cafe 鈥� New Mexico's first The chain is known globally for its fresh pastries, breads, cakes and specialty drinks
SMALL BUSINESS Putt鈥檚 happening? Fresh details surface about the return of Albuquerque鈥檚 Putts N Pints The Albuquerque entertainment staple is slated to make a comeback this summer
ECONOMY At SXSW, New Mexico brings its innovators into focus The New Mexico House will showcase startups, artists and officials at the Austin festival
REAL ESTATE Santa Fe鈥檚 La Posada hotel slated to change hands in nearly $58 million deal The deal is expected to close this month
REAL ESTATE Titan Development, Onset Hospitality partner on Albuquerque food hall project Highlands Central Market near Presbyterian Hospital is expected to reach completion in the second quarter of 2027
BUSINESS 鈥楾he power of work鈥�: Goodwill CEO sheds light on the nonprofit鈥檚 workforce development initiatives Organization helped 1,875 New Mexicans find jobs in 2025
SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO Do帽a Ana County agrees to community meeting over Project Jupiter Move follows six months of protests over Santa Teresa data center
ENERGY New Mexico poised for short-term budget boost as oil prices surge However, recent crude spikes due to Iran war are unlikely to shift state鈥檚 long-term oil output
BUSINESS Bill extending tax breaks for blighted areas signed into law Supporters of Senate Bill 58 say it will give developers 鈥榤ore time to make projects succeed鈥�
REAL ESTATE New Mexico鈥檚 first Aloft Hotel under construction near Sunport The tech-forward hotel, a Marriott brand, is expected to arrive summer 2027
