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
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
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
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
