Economy & Business

At Pueblo Collective: 13-Year-Old Turns Beading Skills Into a Business

Thirteen-year-old beading artist Nolen Roibal has turned a skill he learned in a summer program into a business offering earrings, bracelets and dream catchers, KOB 4 reports.

New Mexico Launches State Meat and Poultry Inspection Program, Becoming 31st State to Offer In-State Alternative

New Mexico launched a state-run meat and poultry inspection program Oct. 1, opening a new pathway for local producers and processors to inspect and sell their products within state lines, the Santa Fe New Mexican reports.

Welcome to “The Station”: Corrales Sisters Bring New Life to Historic Buildings Idle for More Than a Decade

Charmayne Kilcup and her sister have revamped a group of historic buildings in Corrales that sat untouched for 15 years and turned them into "The Station," KRQE reports.

Is Poverty Declining in New Mexico? Census Data Shows a Drop

New data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows New Mexico's poverty rate declining at three times the national rate, KOB 4 reports.

New Mexico’s Abandoned Oil Wells To Be Four Times Higher by 2030 as Clean-Up Costs Could Leave Taxpayers With $1.6B Bill

New Mexico’s abandoned oil wells are piling up faster than the state can plug them — and clean-up costs have soared more than 700 percent. A new IEEFA report warns the number of potentially orphaned wells could quadruple by 2030, leaving taxpayers facing a liability of up to $1.6 billion.

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Health Groups Urge New Mexico to Expand Medicaid Coverage for Obesity Drugs

Five national health and Hispanic advocacy groups are pressing Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to widen Medicaid coverage of GLP-1 obesity drugs, the Santa Fe New Mexican reports.

Medicaid Changes: The Facts Behind New Rules Affecting New Mexicans

New Medicaid rules have caused thousands of immigrants to lose their coverage, but they’re not the only ones affected. Did you know that other New Mexico residents could also lose coverage under the recent changes? Our team breaks down the facts to help you understand what’s changing and how to prepare for the new requirements.

Drought is Driving New Mexico Bears into Neighborhoods, and it’s Costing Them Their Lives

Drought has left New Mexico’s bears short on natural food, causing them to wander into neighborhoods in search of easy meals. With bear reports climbing and a record 307 bears killed this year, wildlife officials say keeping bears from getting used to human food is key to keeping them alive.

Cooler Weather May Slow New World Screwworm, NMDA Intensifies Response in Otero County

New Mexico confirmed a New World screwworm case in an Otero County beef cow, and officials say cooler weather will not end the risk, the New Mexico Department of Agriculture said in a news release.

Santa Fe City Hall Operations Interrupted After Employee Receives Suspicious Package Meant for Mayor Michael Garcia

Santa Fe police evacuated City Hall after a city employee was handed a suspicious package meant for Mayor Michael Garcia, the Santa Fe Police Department said.