The owner of Tomasita’s in Albuquerque said the restaurant is excited to get back to business after weeks of construction and repairs following a fire in late September, according to KRQE.
George Gundrey told KRQE that they “just want to get back to normal.”
Gundrey said the sudden closure was difficult and stressful for the restaurant’s employees, KRQE reported.
Over the past few weeks, community members have rallied behind the business. Some offered employees temporary work during the busy Balloon fiesta season, while others sent messages of encouragement, the news outlet said.
According to KRQE, Gundrey described the community’s response as heartwarming. He added that people flooded his phone and email with messages asking how they could help the business.
What's Next
Per the KRQE report, Tomasita’s is slated to reopen on November 9, starting with a morning ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Why It Matters
Tomasita’s has become a familiar name in Albuquerque’s local business scene, and its sudden closure following the fire saddened customers. The reopening announcement lets regulars know when they can return and enjoy the restaurant again.
About This Story
Daily Reports is Brant.One's news roundup. Each day we gather the New Mexico stories worth knowing from newsrooms across the state, sum them up and point you to the source. This one comes from KRQE's reporting, and their original story has the interviews and full details.
