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Keller: Trump small business fund cuts ‘an attack on the future’ of Albuquerque

The City of Albuquerque warned that an executive order by President Donald Trump cutting funds for small business development will have a harsh impact on Albuquerque’s economy. The Trump administration said the executive order is aimed at reducing federal bureaucracy and that the president deems unnecessary. Among other things, the executive order takes aim at […]

Posted inAlbuquerque, Downtown, Jobs, Workers & Economy, Local Gov.

El Rey owners say Downtown crime drives insurance costs up

Albuquerque small business owners often say operations are challenging in the best of circumstances, whether it’s navigating supply chain issues, the cost of goods, paying bills or making payroll. But when you add vandalism, theft and other crimes to the mix — at least in the case of the Historic El Rey Theater owners — […]

Posted inAlbuquerque, Downtown, Jobs, Workers & Economy, Local Gov.

El Rey owners say Downtown crime drives insurance costs up

Albuquerque small business owners often say operations are challenging in the best of circumstances, whether it’s navigating supply chain issues, the cost of goods, paying bills or making payroll. But when you add vandalism, theft and other crimes to the mix — at least in the case of the Historic El Rey Theater owners — […]

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Attention ABQ beer lovers: Marble has a new owner

One of Albuquerque’s original and most well-known breweries will soon have new owners.  Members of a new ownership group — led by Bert Boyce and Jarrett Babincsak, formerly of Santa Fe Brewing Co. — said in a statement Friday that a management agreement had been finalized and the finishing touches were being put on the […]

Posted inAlbuquerque, Jobs, Workers & Economy, New Mexico Statewide News

Attention ABQ beer lovers: Marble has a new owner

One of Albuquerque’s original and most well-known breweries will soon have new owners.  Members of a new ownership group — led by Bert Boyce and Jarrett Babincsak, formerly of Santa Fe Brewing Co. — said in a statement Friday that a management agreement had been finalized and the finishing touches were being put on the […]

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Downtown MainStreet reports bustling year for growers’ market, art events

Downtown sometimes gets a bad rap, but a premier growers’ market and a slew of art events remained undeniable bright spots in 2024. Some of the most well-known attractions are headed up by the Downtown ABQ MainStreet initiative — a community redevelopment nonprofit that’s been in operation since 2008.  The initiative includes the Downtown Albuquerque […]

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Downtown MainStreet reports bustling year for growers’ market, art events

Downtown sometimes gets a bad rap, but a premier growers’ market and a slew of art events remained undeniable bright spots in 2024. Some of the most well-known attractions are headed up by the Downtown ABQ MainStreet initiative — a community redevelopment nonprofit that’s been in operation since 2008.  The initiative includes the Downtown Albuquerque […]