A local welding company has been cited by the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) for serious workplace safety violations that resulted in a worker falling through a skylight. According to state records, during an inspection following the incident, regulatory agents found that employees were exposed to significant fall hazards while working on a roof near […]
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Balloon Fiesta buzzkill? Piñon Coffee prices climb thanks to tariffs
New Mexico Piñon Coffee is a staple for pre-dawn visitors to Albuquerque’s Balloon Fiesta but caffeine heads planning to grab a coffee treat on the field should prepare to pay a little more thanks to President Donald Trumps tariffs. The local coffee roaster, in business since 1994, announced this week that ” with the new […]
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Rep. Vasquez introduces bill to grant legal status to workers in critical industries
Rep. Gabe Vasquez, D-NM, introduced legislation Tuesday that would provide a pathway to permanent legal status for undocumented workers in critical sectors such as health care, agriculture and emergency services. Vasquez’s “Strengthening Our Workforce Act” would grant two-year conditional status to non-citizens who meet strict requirements and work in essential industries, according to a news […]
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Untrained worker injured in valve explosion
A New Mexico construction company recently received a citation from the state after an untrained employee was allowed to operate highly pressurized equipment and was injured. According to state records, the citation results from an incident in February at A.R. Foreman Construction in Carlsbad. Inspectors found that an untrained worker was injured when they accidentally […]
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Marble Brewery inks deal to brew Bosque beers
What started as a regulatory snag for one of Albuquerque’s top breweries has turned into a first-of-its-kind partnership in New Mexico’s craft beer scene. Marble Brewery confirmed to City Desk that it will produce and distribute Bosque Brewing’s flagship beers statewide while Bosque works through wastewater compliance issues at its facility in the Town of […]
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Albuquerque eyes $777M investment in fusion energy research
Albuquerque city councilors may consider some of their biggest financial decisions of the year when they meet Wednesday, a few days later than usual because of the Labor Day holiday. The meeting could include a massive industrial revenue bond for a nuclear fusion facility, along with votes on previously deferred housing initiatives. Nuclear fusion development […]
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PNM seeks approval to be bought by Blackstone
PNM filed an application Monday with the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission seeking approval for Blackstone Infrastructure to acquire TXNM Energy, PNM’s parent company, in a deal that would provide $175 million in benefits to customers and communities. The proposed acquisition includes the largest utility acquisition rate credit in New Mexico history at $105 million […]
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New Mexico state parks generate $266 million economic impact, support over 5,000 jobs
New Mexico’s state parks contributed $266 million to the state’s economy in 2024 while supporting more than 5,000 jobs, according to a new study released Monday by the state Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department. The economic analysis, conducted by the Arrowhead Center at New Mexico State University in partnership with the State Parks Division, […]
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New Mexico distributes $258,500 in job creation grants to 11 counties
Communities across New Mexico will receive increased funding to create jobs, support local businesses and strengthen regional economies as the state distributed $258,500 in economic development grants to projects spanning 11 counties. The funding through the Local Economic Assistance & Development Support (LEADS) program targets workforce development, business retention and infrastructure improvements in both rural […]
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Flooding forces temporary closure of Talking Talons Thrift Shop in Cedar Crest
By Connor Currier Severe flooding in Cedar Crest has forced the temporary closure of a beloved local institution, the Talking Talons Thrift Shop, located on State Highway 14. The flooding caused significant water damage to the interior of the shop, prompting staff to announce a closure of at least two weeks while repairs are underway. […]