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New Mexico pipeline brings 80 jobs north
New Mexico Gas Co. built the line to the industrial park. The state used Local Economic Development Act funding to...
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Placitas pizza shop moves, doubles seating
The new suite at Homestead Village plaza seats 38 people inside. Micklos says the move opens possibilities for breakfast or...
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Old Town plaza nears full occupancy with new tenants
The adobe-style Old Town plaza has signed new leases, with hopes of gaining more traction in the area. With local...
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CBRE names new Albuquerque office leader
Shóna Martinez is taking over leadership of CBRE's Albuquerque office.
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$1.25B New Mexico Gas Co. sale clears hurdle
Hearing examiners with the state Public Regulation Commission recommended approval of the $1.25 billion acquisition of New Mexico Gas Co....
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See MoreOld Town plaza lands four new retail tenants, leaving just two spaces available
The adobe-style Old Town plaza has signed new leases, with hopes of gaining more traction in the area. With local tenants leading the way, Plazuela Sombra is nearing full occupancy.
CBRE promotes veteran broker to lead Albuquerque office
Shóna Martinez is taking over leadership of CBRE's Albuquerque office.
Titan Development breaks ground on first Denver-area industrial project
The two-building project will total 133,133 square feet and is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2027.
Old Town plaza lands four new retail tenants, leaving just two spaces available
The adobe-style Old Town plaza has signed new leases, with hopes of gaining more traction in the area. With local tenants leading the way, Plazuela Sombra is nearing full occupancy.
CBRE promotes veteran broker to lead Albuquerque office
Shóna Martinez is taking over leadership of CBRE's Albuquerque office.
Titan Development breaks ground on first Denver-area industrial project
The two-building project will total 133,133 square feet and is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2027.
Vacant Albuquerque CVS property hits market for $7.25M
A CVS that closed in 2025 is still paying rent on the building, but there are efforts to attract an owner-user or redevelopment group to bring new life to the space.
Albuquerque cottage project for former homeless residents secures $3.8M building permit
New housing in Albuquerque is taking a different approach from typical apartment developments, with small, freestanding structures designed to help residents transition out of homelessness.
New-to-market laser hair removal business to open at Winrock Town Center
The national brand operates more than 400 clinics across 38 states. The roughly 1,450-square-foot space is expected to open by the end of this year.
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GECU taps executive vice president to lead after previous CEO retires
Alex Rascón previously served as executive vice president and chief financial officer. He takes over after Crystal Long retired on May 1.
Nusenda expands to NMSU campus with express kiosks and financial center
The branch inside Corbett Center Student Union includes express teller kiosks and bilingual staff. Nusenda also sponsors a financial capability center upstairs.
Sunward Federal Credit Union opens South Valley branch
The Rio Bravo Boulevard location has seen strong demand for small business accounts during its soft opening phase.
GECU taps executive vice president to lead after previous CEO retires
Alex Rascón previously served as executive vice president and chief financial officer. He takes over after Crystal Long retired on May 1.
Nusenda expands to NMSU campus with express kiosks and financial center
The branch inside Corbett Center Student Union includes express teller kiosks and bilingual staff. Nusenda also sponsors a financial capability center upstairs.
Sunward Federal Credit Union opens South Valley branch
The Rio Bravo Boulevard location has seen strong demand for small business accounts during its soft opening phase.
Capra Bank breaks ground on 12,000-square-foot Albuquerque branch
The two-story building will house retail and commercial banking staff and is expected to be completed by late summer. Capra Bank reached $1 billion in assets across Iowa, Texas and New Mexico before the end of last year.
Credit union creates chief lending officer role after 35% loan portfolio growth
The credit union saw 35% average loan portfolio growth over two years. It's now financing projects including a Santa Fe apartment complex and the state's first Aloft Hotel.
GECU credit union CEO Crystal Long to retire after leading $4.5B expansion
Crystal Long led GECU to more than $4.5 billion in assets and over 444,000 member-owners. Her replacement takes over May 1.
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Carver Family Farm
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Owned and operated by Department of Health licensed patients and Cannabis Control Division licensed growers, Carver Family Farm resides in a single-story brick building tucked away in a quiet industrial park in the North Valley of Albuquerque. 15 deeply dedicated humans organically cultivate, extract, package and retail small batch cannabis products. Carver’s clientele consists of people who spend time researching prior to purchasing and more often than not learn of us via recommendations of loved ones and friends. This passion project sowed its roots in 2021. 5 years, and approximately 98 harvests later, the living soil is evolving. Clients report they are able to relax, sleep, eat, laugh, focus, create and heal. Healthcare practitioners refer their patients. Gardeners purchase healthy clones each Spring. Carver Family Farm operations yield little to no waste. Their water and energy usage is remarkable. Bankers, lawyers, doctors, grandparents, former and current drug enforcement officers have toured the facility, each marveling at the experience. Carver products are available in over 20 retail partner locations throughout NM. This year, Carver Family Farm is expanding the garden center side of its retail space. First-time and experienced growers will have access to the soil, equipment and amendments used in their grow as well as open source information on processes. The owners want everyone to have access to organic inputs that allow individuals to grow their own food and medicine. This is the living soil way. The owner's original dream of educating about and destigmatizing cannabis within their community is coming to fruition. Visit us at 8917 Adams St. NE, 87113. Best Cannabis Flower 2025 - Albuquerque the Magazine Community Involved Business - Kurple People’s Choice Dispensary NE Quadrant - Kurple People’s Choice Edible - Kurple People’s Choice Fresh Frozen - Kurple People’s Choice Live Rosin - Kurple People’s Choice Live Rosin Vape Cartridge - Kurple People’s Choice Personal Grower - Kurple People’s Choice Seed Company - Kurple People’s Choice Showroom - Kurple People’s Choice Top 5 Dispensary 2023 - Albuquerque the Magazine Wholesale Micro-Producer - Kurple People’s Choice
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OE Solar
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Founded in 2009, OE Solar is a New Mexico-based renewable energy developer and EPC built on a simple but enduring principle: your mission is our mission. From the beginning, our focus has been on delivering dependable energy solutions grounded in real-world execution—projects that are buildable, financeable, and designed to perform over the long term. Today, OE Solar partners with commercial, industrial, and institutional clients across a diverse portfolio that includes solar generation, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), microgrids, and EV infrastructure. Our approach is rooted in practical experience—understanding what it takes to move projects from concept through interconnection, construction, and operation while maintaining alignment with financial, technical, and operational realities. A key area of growth for OE Solar is energy resilience and microgrid development. Through collaborative research and development initiatives with the Federal Government, we are helping advance technologies that improve grid stability, enhance energy security, and support long-term system reliability. These efforts directly inform how we design and deploy projects, ensuring our solutions are not only forward-looking, but grounded in proven application. What sets OE Solar apart is a disciplined, execution-focused approach to development. We prioritize transparency, accountability, and early-stage project readiness—ensuring that what is proposed can be built. Our team works closely with clients, utilities, and partners to structure projects around realistic interconnection pathways, clear timelines, and achievable construction outcomes. This approach reduces risk, improves certainty, and leads to stronger long-term performance. OE Solar is also deeply committed to the communities where we operate. We maintain a local hire, local workforce philosophy—investing in New Mexico’s labor force, supporting skilled trades, and creating opportunities for long-term career development. By prioritizing local participation, we help ensure that the economic benefits of energy development remain within the communities we serve, while strengthening project delivery through a skilled and invested workforce. Beyond project execution, OE Solar actively contributes to broader energy discussions across the region, including grid modernization, distributed energy deployment, and resilience planning. Our perspective is informed by hands-on experience across development, engineering, and construction, allowing us to bring practical insight to how energy systems can be deployed more effectively and responsibly. As demand for reliable, flexible, and resilient energy solutions continues to grow, OE Solar remains focused on delivering projects that work in the real world. Whether advancing microgrid technologies, deploying storage and EV infrastructure, or developing distributed energy projects, our objective is consistent: deliver high-quality projects, create local value, and build energy systems that stand the test of time.
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Pluma Construction
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Pluma Construction is proud to announce the appointment of four accomplished leaders to its Board of Advisors: Patrick Scanlan, Financial Advisor with Raymond James; Tom Garrity, President of The Garrity Group Public Relations; Kenneth DeBettignies, Vice President at UMB Bank, n.a.; and Chris Pacheco, DBA – Principal at Pluma Construction and Principal at Victus Real Estate and Development. These appointments bring institutional-grade financial acumen, high-level strategic communications expertise, and senior banking leadership to Pluma’s governance structure. Collectively, Patrick, Tom, and Kenneth have advised business owners, managed complex capital relationships, shaped public narratives, and guided organizations through growth cycles, market shifts, and risk environments. Their addition reflects a deliberate move to elevate oversight, strengthen balance sheet strategy, and sharpen Pluma’s market positioning as the company continues to scale. “The formation of this advisory board marks a decisive step toward stronger governance, enhanced financial controls, and long-term strategic alignment,” said Managing Member, Filiberto Pacheco. “With seasoned leadership across finance, banking, communications, and development, Pluma is positioned to grow deliberately, protect margins, and execute at a higher standard. We look forward to the insight and stewardship our advisors will bring as we continue building intelligently and sustainably.” About the Appointees Patrick Scanlan brings deep expertise in financial advisory services, portfolio strategy, and capital planning. His guidance will strengthen Pluma’s fiscal oversight, capital deployment, and risk-adjusted growth strategies. Tom Garrity contributes decades of experience in public relations, media strategy, and corporate communications. His leadership will elevate Pluma’s brand positioning, stakeholder communications, and community engagement. Kenneth DeBettignies offers extensive banking and commercial finance experience. His insight will support lending strategy, financial structuring, and institutional relationship management as Pluma scales operations. Chris Pacheco provides integrated leadership across construction and real estate development. As Principal of Pluma Construction and Victus Real Estate and Development, he brings a vertically aligned perspective – bridging development strategy, project execution, and asset performance to ensure disciplined, end-to-end delivery. About Pluma Construction Pluma Construction is a performance-focused construction firm built on operational discipline, strategic project management, and uncompromising execution. The company emphasizes schedule adherence, cost containment, quality assurance, and transparent stakeholder communication across commercial and residential projects.
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