Social media is awash with speculation about what the future holds for an Albuquerque institution — Marble Brewery. According to those close to the situation but who wish to remain anonymous, Marble Brewery is seeking a buyer and could file for bankruptcy. Others say the venerable brewery doesn’t plan to close and won’t file for […]
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Is Marble Brewery closing after 16 years?
Beer lovers are on edge this week amid rumors that one of Albuquerque’s most popular and longest-running breweries — Marble Brewery — may be closing. Online forums and social media posts are swirling with different possibilities: the owners are looking for a buyer; bankruptcy is on the horizon; employees were recently given a 60-day notice. […]
Is Marble Brewery closing after 16 years?
Beer lovers are on edge this week amid rumors that one of Albuquerque’s most popular and longest-running breweries — Marble Brewery — may be closing. Online forums and social media posts are swirling with different possibilities: the owners are looking for a buyer; bankruptcy is on the horizon; employees were recently given a 60-day notice. […]
Sandoval County Amends Lease Agreement with Intel to Boost Economic Growth
Sandoval County Commissioners on Sept. 11 finalized an agreement that will allow continued multibillion-dollar investments in Intel’s Rio Rancho facility and local economic development through 2030. An initial amendment to a long-standing Industrial Revenue Bond agreement with Intel was approved at the Aug. 14 meeting. Afterward, it was sent to the county and Intel to […]
New Mexico State Fair announces opening-day discounts
The New Mexico State Fair kicks off tomorrow and officials have announced opening-day discounts on admission, food and rides. Admission and rides on Thursday will be $2, and there will be $5 food specials, according to a New Mexico State Fair press release. The discounts are only for those paying in cash and are available […]
Sandoval County Unemployment Rate Inches Up
In July, Sandoval County’s unemployment rate increased to 5.3%, up from 4.5% in July of the previous year and from 4.7% in June. The rate matches the statewide average, according to the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions. Compared to neighboring counties, Sandoval County’s unemployment rate is higher than Bernalillo County’s 4.9% and Santa Fe […]
Commission Extends Intel Bond Agreement for $1 Billion
Sandoval County Commissioners voted at the Aug. 14 meeting to amend an Industrial Revenue Bond (IRB) agreement with Intel, aiming to support the ongoing upgrades at the company’s Rio Rancho facility. The commission approved the resolution to finalize the agreement before the current one expires in October. The amendment, which is the second requested by […]
Pharmacy deserts may grow as independent stores struggle with Medicare reimbursements
By Daniel Montaño A change meant to save patients money has community pharmacies shutting their doors and turning people away across the country. Pharmacies in rural or disadvantaged areas face the highest costs, and pharmacy deserts might start spreading. First Walmart closed early last year, then the Walgreens a couple blocks away, and now only three […]
‘Cuba is a Bit of an Island’
Many members of Cuba’s business community attended an economic growth-focused event at the Eichwald Center on Aug. 5. Business owners and officials explored opportunities to boost the village’s economy and support local businesses. The event was organized by Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernandez’s office in collaboration with the Rural Development Corporation (RDC), a nonprofit dedicated to […]
Bernalillo May Get $20M for Wastewater Plant
U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury has secured $20 million for improvements to Bernalillo’s wastewater treatment plant in the House of Representatives’ version of the Water Resources Development Act. On July 22, the House passed the act by a vote of 359 to 13, authorizing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to enhance the nation’s water resources […]