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How might the failures of Signature Bank and Silicon Valley Bank affect New Mexicans?
Officials across the country are joining President Biden in urging Americans to have confidence in the banking system. Three New Mexico experts weigh in on how the collapses of SVB and Silicon Bank might be felt in the Land of Enchantment. → Read More
ABQ sees second-best month for recreational cannabis sales
Total sales in February stood at $27.7 million, says Cannabis Control Division data shows. → Read More
Presbyterian plans joint move with Iowa-based health system – Albuquerque Journal
Presbyterian Healthcare Services, which manages the Presbyterian Hospital in Downtown Albuquerque, is looking to create a parent organization with Iowa-based UnityPoint Health to consolidate administrative functions and ease cost burdens for the two health systems. (Chancey Bush/Journal) Facing unrelenting fiscal pressures, Presbyterian Healthcare Services on Thursday announced it is exploring… → Read More
EDD awards nearly $1M in job training funds in February
JTIP reimburses 50% to 75% of employee wages, giving companies the breathing room to expand faster. → Read More
Lawmakers question New Mexico's last-minute decision to redo massive Medicaid procurement
Procurement process for contracts canceled while staffing changes. → Read More
City Council approves changes to Local Economic Development Act
Albuquerque city councilors last week unanimously approved an amendment to the city's Local Economic Development Act that will allow businesses to participate in LEDA projects for less than a decade with council approval. → Read More
Q&A with Nicholas Sly, the Fed economist who oversees northern New Mexico
Labor force participation improved after the pandemic, but has ticked back down since last summer. → Read More
Albuquerque metro area housing market shows signs of correction
Data from the Greater Albuquerque Association of Realtors shows decreases in closed sales and in the median price of single-family homes in January. → Read More
Proposed legislation would expand Medicaid eligibility, create low-cost plans through program
House Bill 400, known as Medicaid Forward, would offer eligible residents who do not qualify for full Medicaid coverage and whose household income is above 133% above the federal poverty level to apply for low-cost coverage. → Read More
Rude Boy Cookies? Try Rude Girl Goodies!
Newly launched cannabis-infused cookie dough edibles are sold at dispensaries across the state. → Read More
Paid family leave bill generating mixed reception among NM business owners
A new legislative analysis suggests the program could be more expensive than previously projected → Read More
State awards $187M contract to Conduent for Medicaid management information system
The new contract runs through 2026. → Read More
Bill would create cabinet-level Health Care Authority in New Mexico
After calling for the creation of a new health care agency to move New Mexico closer to "universal health care" in her State of the State address last month, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham endorsed a bill Tuesday that appears to inch the state closer to that goal. → Read More
Southwest to add new nonstop, daily flights between Sunport and Long Beach this fall
The flight to and from Long Beach starts on Sept. 5. → Read More
Feds say NM rebates not subject to federal taxation
'Now, taxpayers and preparers can move forward with filing their 2022 income tax returns,' says Tax and Rev chief → Read More
Journal names new interim business editor
Andy Smith will oversee the Journal's daily business coverage and Business Outlook. → Read More
Walmart near Highland High School to close next month
The roughly 287 employees who work at the store are eligible for transfers to nearby Walmart locations, the company said. → Read More
New cannabis delivery service enters ABQ market
Priscotty made its first delivery earlier this month → Read More
Sandia Area Federal Credit Union names new CFO
Robert Nagaki Sandia Area Federal Credit Union on Tuesday announced that Robert Nagaki will be its new chief financial officer. Nagaki replaces former CFO Kevin Todd, who was appointed CEO last year, according to a news release. In a statement, Nagaki said, “I’m excited to be a part of the Sandia Area team. I look forward to taking on new responsibilities and continuing to support the credit… → Read More
The Verdes Foundation to use state funds to train new hires
Cannabis firm is one of 10 to receive funds from Job Training Incentive Program in January → Read More