Tag: Local Economy

Gas, Drought, and Survival: Albuquerque Farmers Brace for a Tough Season at the Rail Yards Market

As Albuquerque’s Rail Yards Market opens for the season, local farmers say soaring fuel costs and worsening drought conditions are threatening their livelihoods. Some growers are raising prices to survive, while others absorb losses to keep produce affordable. Community-supported programs at the market are helping small farms weather mounting economic and climate pressures.

NMDOT Urges Drivers to Stay Alert as Work Zone Awareness Week Begins

The New Mexico Department of Transportation issued recommendations on how to behave in the construction zone, aiming to promote...

Trail Town Pride: Santa Fe Earns IMBA Nod; Governor Commits to Expanding Outdoor Opportunities

Santa Fe is named an IMBA Trail Town, with Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham pledging expanded outdoor access to drive health and economic growth.

From City Crowds to Countryside Charm: Why U.S. Travelers Are Flocking to Off‑The‑Map Airbnb Gems Like This New Mexico Village

Airbnb launches its “Off-the-Map” list as travelers turn to rural destinations, boosting local economies and reshaping US tourism trends.

Inside ‘New Mexico True Certified’: How a State-Backed Label Reshaped Local Branding—And Who Benefits

A decade after its launch, the New Mexico True Certified program has grown into a powerful branding tool—but questions remain about who truly gains.