A worker injury at one of the state’s largest green chile producers highlights the life-threatening consequences that can occur when companies ignore safety regulations. Young Guns Chile Co. was recently cited by the New Mexico Environment Department’s (NMED) Occupational Health and Safety Bureau (OHSB) for failing to follow safety regulations, resulting in a serious injury […]
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West Side Starbucks workers vote to unionize
Starbucks employees at a West Side Albuquerque location voted to unionize, becoming the second store in New Mexico to do so. The vote, held this week at the Coors Bypass and Seven Bar Loop store, was unanimous. This move positions the store as the 600th Starbucks in the nation to join Starbucks Workers United since […]
Fun is open, business is not
With the arrival of Memorial Day comes a slowdown in public services, as many agencies give their employees the day off, with some exceptions. The City of Albuquerque will have all essential services operational, as well as some recreation and entertainment venues. Monday is opening day for city-owned outdoor swimming pools, and indoor pools will […]
Torrance County announces 2025 Summer Internship Program
Torrance County has announced its 2025 Summer Enrichment Internship Program, which will offer paid work experience to students aged 14 to 18. Interns will work 20 hours per week at $13 an hour with employers throughout the county. The program aims to connect youth with meaningful work experiences, career exploration, and adult mentorship. Students must […]
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 […]
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 — […]
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 — […]
Marble Brewery name, beer intact after shakeup
Albuquerque takes its breweries and beers seriously, and the industry employs hundreds of people. It explains why there were months of public handwringing over the potential fate of one of its oldest and most popular: Marble Brewery. After 16 years in business, there were rumors it would file for bankruptcy or close its three locations. […]
Marble Brewery name, beer intact after shakeup
Albuquerque takes its breweries and beers seriously, and the industry employs hundreds of people. It explains why there were months of public handwringing over the potential fate of one of its oldest and most popular: Marble Brewery. After 16 years in business, there were rumors it would file for bankruptcy or close its three locations. […]
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 […]