Creative New Mexico

The film and television industry has never been a bigger part of New Mexico’s economy, and if both the industry and the government get their way, it will get even bigger. 

But it comes with growing pains.

An in-depth report from By Noah Solomon, Jeanette DeDios, Spencer Butler, Tyler Braunhardt

By Justine Collister / NM News Port Retail companies are in search of workers this holiday season and many are offering signing bonuses, increased wages, merchandise discounts and other incentives to attract seasonal employees.  “We can no longer keep up with all the orders placed online for beauty products let alone clothing,” said Katie Rondinella,… Continue reading Companies looking to hire retail workers for the holidays 

The pandemic temporarily closed the U.S. Mexico boarder creating long-term separation between families.

Annya Loya / NM News Port

The National Coin Shortage is due to the dwindling usage of cash in general

By Michaela Helean / NM News Port

COVID-19 has changed the economic landscape in New Mexico, leading new college grads to reshape how they approach the job market.   By Tyler Braunhardt, Spencer Butler, Jeanette DeDios, Noah Solomon / NM News Port

Managers say offering incentives to recruit workers is not a reliable option. Instead, restaurant managers offer a flexible schedule and a friendly work environment.

By Ray Gallegos / NM News port

Manuel Romero / NM News Port New Mexico is officially the 16th state to legalize recreational marijuana, and while it was not the first and most likely won’t be the last to do so, one state official believes New Mexico will “be revolutionary” in the cannabis industry.   The legalization came in two pieces of legislation. One law… Continue reading New Mexico prepares for recreational marijuana

By Shane Farias / NM News Port New Mexico is set to become the home of a massive satellite facility. The Orion Center is planned to be a four-million-square-foot development built by Theia Group Inc. and its subsidiary company, Group Orion. It will be located on 114 acres of city land adjacent to the Albuquerque… Continue reading Albuquerque City Council approves lease for Orion Center satellite facility

Manuel Romero / NM News Port As New Mexico observes the one year anniversary of the statewide lockdown that began in mid-March 2020, many local businesses are looking to rebound, including those in the boxing and combat sports industry. The pandemic socked New Mexico’s boxing industry hard as events were cancelled and local gyms were… Continue reading NM combat sports gyms persist against COVID-19 lockdown

By Gabrielle Hockstra-Johnson / NM News Port   COVID-19 has taken out sporting events, concerts and other gatherings during its long stay in New Mexico, but the Albuquerque Artwalk has adapted to all the restrictions that come with the pandemic. The next monthly art walk is scheduled for Nov. 6. Gabriel Gallegos, the ABQ Artwalk program… Continue reading The Albuquerque Artwalk is up and walking