Uranium public hearing draws crowd Nov 25, 2008
They can be sent to Bill Brancard, Mining and Minerals Division, NM Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department, 1220 South St. Francis Drive, Santa Fe, NM 87505. The project, including maps and documents, can be viewed on the MMD website at. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Acoma Curio Shop Nov 25, 2008
The New Mexico Cultural Properties Review Committee will meet in Santa Fe on Dec. 12 at 1 p.m. at the State Capitol, Room 311. It can make the decision about the National listing that very day, or refer the nomination to the keeper and her staff in Washington, D.C., who will decide. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
CNM creates new classes for green collar workers Nov 25, 2008
Most other community colleges in New Mexico are re-organizing or expanding renewable energy programs because of major growth in the industry, said David Griscom, program manager for renewable energy at the , a nonprofit economic development organization in Santa Fe. RDC is now working with state agencies to create a statewide network for green-collar training programs in preparation for a huge increase in public and private investment, Griscom said. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
And then there were two? Nov 24, 2008
the santa fe campus enrolls approximately 1000 students and college. nm. (Yahoo News -- Presidential Election 2000)
New Mexico tourism outlook clouded for 2009 Nov 24, 2008
Keith Toler, executive director of the , said the new Santa Fe Community Convention Center, which opened in late September, has expanded the number of meetings the city can bid on. Santa Fe also will revisit its winter campaign from last year promoting romantic getaways to the City Different. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Amid slump, Lexus of ABQ expands to Santa Fe Nov 24, 2008
5 million to open a new Lexus dealership in Santa Fe next June ... We are building a 20,000-square-foot facility in Santa Fe that will improve upon our Albuquerque operation ... To get his Santa Fe dealership, Bohlman competed against dealers from Florida, Dallas and Utah. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Girn to head transportation department Nov 22, 2008
Gir;n is a Santa Fe native who has served in various management roles throughout Richardson s two terms. He has served as deputy secretary of business support at the DOT since 2006, during the time period when the Rail Runner was extended from Bernalillo to Santa Fe. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Local briefs Nov 22, 2008
They are: Cynthia Azari, vice chancellor for work force development and educational services at State Center; Kay Adkins, provost of Columbus State Community College in Ohio; Lori Gaskin, vice president of academic affairs and students services at Lake Tahoe Community College; and Tina Ludutsky-Taylor, special adviser to the office of continuing education and work force development at Santa Fe Community College in New Mexico. Teacher selected grand marshal in Tulare paradeRichard Torrez, a... (Fresno Bee -- Local)
NM governor backs Election Day voter registration Nov 21, 2008
00003042 SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) -- New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson is backing a proposal to allow residents to register and vote on Election Day - joining New Hampshire and a number of other states that already allow the practice. North Carolina allows voters to register at polling sites on the same day they cast an early ballot, but does not allow registration on Election Day. (Concord Monitor)
Bay Area Heading To D.C. For Inauguration Nov 20, 2008
Kate Goldstein-Breyer, a 29-year-old freelance publicist, had never been involved in a presidential campaign but volunteered to canvass for Obama in the rural town of Espanola, an hour outside Santa Fe, N.M., with her boyfriend. "I felt so good about Obama and so bad about this country that it was like I couldn't help but to get involved," said Goldstein-Breyer, who is going to the inaugural with her boyfriend. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
GAME NOTES: Western meets Colorado Mines in Dixie Rotary Bowl on Dec. 6 Nov 20, 2008
QB 8 David Pesek (6-3, 200, JR, Centennial, CO) 13 Clay Garcia (6-0, 202, R-FR, Alamosa, CO) RB 21 Corey Huck (5-7, 190, SR, Westminster, CO) 38 J.T. Baum (6-0, 230, SO, Littleton, CO) HB 39 Keegan Moyer (6-0, 190, JR, McArthur, CA) 49 Ben Hahn (6-0, 210, JR, Castle Rock, CO) WR 84 Adam Saur (6-3, 190, JR, San Antonio, TX) 89 Scott McMarigal (6-5, 215, R-FR, Colorado Springs, CO) WR 81 Dominic Bravo (6-3, 200, JR, Westminster, CO) 83 Robbin Vinnola (6-4, 200, SO, Arvada, CO) WR 27 Tom Kastens... (Wwuvikings.com)
Dying for a bigger cause Nov 20, 2008
The approximately 13,000 acres of former ranch land located about 15 miles southeast of Santa Fe, near Lamy is a novel project that includes not only a small, mixed-use community development, but a 15-acre green burial ground, designed for the Earth-friendly deposit of ashes and unembalmed bodies ... Green burial was part of the idea from the beginning, says Ted Harrison, president and managing director of the Commonweal Conservancy, a Santa Fe-based nonprofit that is spearheading the Galisteo... (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
A germ of an idea for wheat Nov 20, 2008
The organic wheat project is backed by $81,000 from the Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company in New Mexico and by $57,900 from the Tobacco Trust Fund Commission in Raleigh ... The Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company is contributing to try to assure the financial well-being of 50 organic farmers in this state from whom the company buys tobacco ... Preddy also is growing wheat on his farm, but as a cover crop to guard against erosion and for compost in years he's not growing tobacco for the Santa Fe... (News & Observer)
Downtown's Coldstone Creamery melts Nov 19, 2008
Its other locations around New Mexico include Los Lunas, Santa Fe and Farmington. In the Duke City, Coldstone Creamery outlets can be found at 6261 Riverside Plaza NW, 4959 Pan American Freeway NE, 3703 Ellison NW, and 8100 Wyoming NE.. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
NM Mortgage Finance Authority role expands Nov 17, 2008
The least affordable markets in the state are currently Santa Fe and Taos ... In Santa Fe, MFA has a new project called The Village Apartments, where 60 units are being developed with the ... A mix of city of Santa Fe and federal funding sources will enable construction to be complete in 2009. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
American Home in Sahuarita to hold liquidation sale Nov 16, 2008
American Home plans to liquidate all six Arizona stores and two stores in New Mexico, leaving one store each in Albuquerque, Farmington and Santa Fe. The company said, like other businesses, it s being affected by a national decline in home sales, a credit crunch that s affecting both businesses and consumers and a decrease in consumer spending. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Executive Style Nov 16, 2008
He plays tennis at least three times a week, he does Pilates twice a week, he hikes, he swims, he rides horses on his ranch in Santa Fe, he skis, he watches what he eats and he tries not to drink too much, despite "loving it". When we leave, he, ever the gentleman, insists I walk in front and we march out together, him complimenting me on my outfit. (The Age, Australia)
West Texas A&M Volleyball Earns LSC Academic Awards Nov 15, 2008
Heidi Geyer, OH Eastern New Mexico Jr. Health and Physical Education Santa Fe, N.M.. OH West Texas AMath Education Perryton, Texas. (Gobuffsgo.com)
Comfort Zone to close in December Nov 15, 2008
a three-store furniture chain based in Santa Fe, is the latest casualty of the worsening recession. The chain s two Cerrillos Road stores in Santa Fe and its Cottonwood Mall store in Albuqueruqe will all be closed at the end of December, according to owner Darrell Kress ... Just the Albuquerque flagship on Menaul and units in Santa Fe and Farmington are remaining open. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Hearing on uranium exploration permit Nov 15, 2008
Written testimony can also be sent to the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department in Santa Fe, or by e-mail to Bill ... A copy of the Marquez Canyon Exploration Project permit application is available at the Grants Public Library and at the Mining and Minerals Division office in Santa Fe. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
WESST installs biofilter wall Nov 15, 2008
The wall was designed by Nedlaw Living Walls, headed by Alan Darlington, who was named one of the 25 top True Believers in the environmental movement for his work by (headquartered in Santa Fe) in 2005. He holds a number of green patents integral to the living wall. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Rams open defense of title with two wins Nov 15, 2008
We would probably not have run the score up, but being it was St. Pius, he said, recalling the Sartans approach to the 2007 championship game, when they arrived at the Santa Fe rink in limousines, wearing sunglasses and exiting to blaring music ... The Rams tied Los Alamos 3-3, defeated Eldorado 4-2 and then lost to Santa Fe, a composite team, 4-3. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Holiday Gift Giving On A Budget Nov 15, 2008
Each Aromaland ceramic diffuser, carefully handcrafted by artisans in Santa Fe, New Mexico includes a pure, essential oil blend to naturally freshen the home. In support of children's health, the environment, healthy food, pure water and safe personal care products, Aromaland donates a portion of it's proceeds to the Environmental Working Group. (W-USA News, DC)
The Roswell (New Mexico) Museum and... Nov 14, 2008
The man at the front (with the suit and black-framed glasses) said that there are more museums in New Mexico, including Taos, Santa Fe and Albuquerque, which are art Meccas. The History. (Suite101.com)
Rio Rancho named best for families Nov 14, 2008
Runnerup on the second annual list went to Santa Fe. a New York-based provider of real estate analysis, BusinessWeek selected communities across the U.S. with at least 50,000 residents and median family incomes between $40,000 and $100,000. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Domenicis field offices to close Friday Nov 14, 2008
The offices are in Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Roswell and Santa Fe. Constituents in need of assistance can continue to contact Domenici s Washington office through mid-December. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
PRC sets hearing, lifts Qwest suspension Nov 13, 2008
Santa Fe-based objected to the promotion, arguing that Qwest was using its economic might to sell at below cost ... Meanwhile, a pre-hearing on the pricing issue was scheduled for Nov. 12 in Santa Fe. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Four women vie for City College post Nov 13, 2008
Another finalist is Tina Ludutsky-Taylor, a special adviser in the Office of Continuing Education and Workforce Development at Santa Fe Community College in New Mexico. She said she has experience with major building projects and could help oversee completion of the Old Administration Building renovation at City College. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Thornburg emerges with profit Nov 12, 2008
Santa Fe s Thornburg Mortgage is a single-family residential mortgage lender focused principally on prime and super-prime borrowers seeking jumbo and super-jumbo adjustable-rate mortgages. Reader Comments. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
State gives out filmmaker grants Nov 11, 2008
The recipients of the Panavision Awards, Craig Strong of Santa Fe and Elke Duerr of Albuquerque, will receive an in-kind donation toward the rental of motion picture camera equipment with a rental value of up to $10,000 per prize. Strong is working on a film called La Bola Blanca, which is based on the true story of Cipriano Vigil, a leading ethnomusicologist who specializes in the music of northern New Mexico. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Chalom designs green home of the year Nov 11, 2008
Santa Fe architect Mark Chalom has won the 2009 /Build Green New Mexico Award for Green Home of the Year. Chalom s work on the Bechtold residence built in the Santa Fe area captured the award that will be presented at the annual dinner Nov. 20 ... The Santa Fe area home was built by Custom Homes by John DiJanni. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Circuit City files Chap. 11 bankruptcy Nov 11, 2008
11 last week and several smaller retailers have perished in the Duke City and Santa Fe in the past 60 days. Reader Comments. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Folklife coordinator selected for July 10-12, 2009 fete Nov 10, 2008
She also was a board member of the Southwestern Association of Indian Arts for 15 years, and acted as Chairman of the Santa Fe Indian Market, with which she continues to work as an arts judge. In 2005 she directed and coordinated the Sweet Willow Indian Market in Great Falls for the 200th anniversary of the Lewis and Clark expedition. (Montana Standard, MT)
Riccardo Muti, Ted Turner, Michelle Monaghan Nov 10, 2008
Edo de Waart , the chief conductor of the Santa Fe Opera in New Mexico since just last year, has announced that he will step down, The Associated Press reported. He said he wanted to spend more time with his family, and also pointed out that the nearly 7,000-foot, or 2,000-meter, altitude of the opera's open-air stage, which can be problematic for performers, had been a "difficult adjustment" for him. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Moving West Dakota crude to market Nov 9, 2008
That body meets in Santa Fe, N.M., later this month. Every state should be interested in getting North Dakota crude to market so that the nation can be more energy independent. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Strathmore Terminates Nose Rock and Dalton Pass Joint Venture Agreements Nov 8, 2008
Headquartered in Kelowna, British Columbia, the Company also has U.S. based Development offices in Riverton, Wyoming and Santa Fe, New Mexico. STRATHMORE MINERALS CORP. Common Shares are listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "STM". (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
AAA: Gas prices still tumbling Nov 8, 2008
Santa Fe saw the most dramatic drop in the price of gas since last week, reporting a 21 cent tumble to $2. 55. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
OKeeffe biopic to shoot here Nov 7, 2008
A new film about the life of Georgia O Keeffe, called simply Georgia O Keeffe, will shoot in and around Santa Fe in November and December. Joan Allen will play the artist, famous for her iconic paintings of New Mexico and the Southwest. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
PROFILES: Learn about the new elected senators Nov 6, 2008
The Santa Fe resident has served in the House since 1999. From 1991 to 1998, he was the state's attorney general and helped craft a package to crack down on drunken driving. (USA Today)
Data mining firm digs roots in pharmaceutical industry Nov 5, 2008
Qforma is one of only a half dozen New Mexico-based informatics firms that have succeeded by focusing on specific industries, says David Franklin, CEO of Santa Fe-based , which provides data analysis for retail lending companies such as credit card, auto loan and mortgage firms. During the dot-com bubble of the 1990s, some three dozen data mining companies operated in Santa Fe, but the crash shriveled the number of local firms to about six, Franklin says. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
NAIOP names annual award finalists Nov 5, 2008
-Residential & Amenities: Las Melodias de Las Campanas; Nature Pointe Clubhouse; Paa-Ko Community Center; Zocalo Santa Fe Phases III & IV. -Civic/Public Project: Los Alamos County Fire Station No. 3; Pete Domenici Building; Santa Fe Railyard; Valencia County District Courthouse. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
American Home files for Chapter 11 Nov 5, 2008
The chain started in Albuquerque in 1936 and has five stores spread between Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Farmington. A burst of expansion into Arizona, where it has six stores, has been especially difficult as Arizona's housing market has plunged in the past three years. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Discount Tires opens new ABQ outlet Nov 5, 2008
Discount Tires has individual retail units in Clovis, Hobbs, Las Cruces, Farmington, Roswell and two in Santa Fe. Reader Comments. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Men's Basketball Single-Game Tickets on Sale Tuesday Nov 4, 2008
Santa Fe 600 N. Guadalupe, Santa Fe, 87501 3001 S. St. Francis Dr., Santa Fe, 87505 3542 Zafarano Dr Santa Fe, NM 87507. Future Locations - Coming December 2008 Albuquerque 1625 Rio Bravo Blvd SW Albuquerque, NM 87105 6600 Central Ave SW Albuquerque, NM 87121 10131 Coors Rd NW Albuquerque, NM 87114. (Golobos.com)
Contractor awards $3M to lab foundation Nov 4, 2008
has given the a $3 million grant to provide educational enrichment and educational outreach funding for education programs in Los Alamos, Mora, Rio Arriba, San Miguel, Sandoval, Santa Fe and Taos. The Department of Energy s National Nuclear Security Administration and LANS have focused on regional science education and outreach to strengthen the economic diversification of northern New Mexico. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Polling perception vs reality Nov 3, 2008
Sanderoff ran four state agencies before the age of 30, had his car bombed in retribution for firing corrupt state employees and introduced a legislative reform package for the state s corrections system, just days before the infamous 1980 riot at the penitentiary in Santa Fe. Sanderoff next had an offer to be chief of staff to incoming Gov. Toney Anaya, but chose, instead, to create , his original company, in 1983. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Is Obama's Ground Game Shifting N.M.?000020CB Nov 1, 2008
The Obama campaign in New Mexico has reached beyond the traditional democratic strongholds of Albuquerque and Santa Fe and focused on rural communities, heavily Hispanic communities like Espanola to the north; in fact Obama was there in September with a blunt political message. "To the Hispanic community - I want you to start actually voting your numbers," Obama said. (CBS News)
Voters should deny politicians free Rail Runner money Nov 1, 2008
If you haven t traveled between Santa Fe and Albuquerque recently along I-25, you may not be aware that the Rail Runner Gov. Richardson s commuter rail train from Santa Fe through Albuquerque to Belen is progressing rapidly ... Though the Rail Runner is on its way to completion, voters in Bernalillo, Sandoval, Valencia, Santa Fe, Los Alamos, Rio Arriba and Taos counties are being asked to approve a one-eighth cent increase in the gross receipts tax. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Denzel Washington film to shoot in 2009 Nov 1, 2008
The film will shoot in and around Alamogordo, Albuquerque, Carrizozo and Santa Fe from February through May. Plans include hiring about 250 local crew members. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
CLICK HERE TO READ THE STORY Oct 30, 2008
"Right now, we're out in Albuquerque completely. They are out in Santa Fe. They printed about 15,000," Nick said. The papers are popular because of the headline. (WSJA.com, AL)
This Hour: Latest Arizona news, sports, business and entertainment: Oct 30, 2008
Private burial will take place at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe. A vigil service will be recited Thursday at 7 p.m., also at Our Lady of the Annunciation. (KOLD-TV)
Historic Vintage Trains in Colorado... Oct 29, 2008
The feverish activity attracted the attention of the Denver & Rio Grande and the Santa Fe railroads. The two rail lines struggled for the control of the canyon, in what became known as the Royal Gorge War. (Suite101.com)
Defined Fitness opens club in Farmington Oct 29, 2008
The company told the Business Weekly earlier this year it has plans for major expansion, with three new gyms planned in Albuquerque and possible new locations in Colorado Springs, Santa Fe, Los Lunas and Las Cruces. Defined also acquired two new franchises this year that will open at its Juan Tabo and Candelaria location in Albuquerque. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Rent-A-Centers profit rises in Q3 Oct 29, 2008
It has eight locations in the Albuquerque area, two in Las Cruces and one in Santa Fe. When assessing expectations for the 2009 fiscal year, Rent-A-Center anticipates revenue in the $2. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Teague hosts county voters Oct 28, 2008
Is it worthwhile to save the historic Santa Fe Railway depot. Yes. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
ROAD TRIP: ROUTE 66 Oct 28, 2008
Albuquerque is as inhospitable to tourists as nearby Santa Fe is receptive. Alternately impoverished and bland, it's as if the city has made an agreement with the more appealing parts of the state not to siphon off any business. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
2008 Election Guide Oct 28, 2008
I have worked for the Santa Fe Independent Business Alliance on the Buy Local campaign and understand the difficulties facing our local business community in light of rising costs ... I will work with the communities and local government officials to identify the unmet needs and in Santa Fe I will fight for the funding necessary to address those needs ... In Santa Fe, I will be a voice for the people. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
County approves bid for administrative complex Oct 27, 2008
Sandoval County commissioners unanimously voted on Oct. 16 to award the construction contract to Cameron Construction of Santa Fe. Cameron had a lower bid than four competitors, quoting a price of 10. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Three price points to choose from Oct 25, 2008
Santa Fe: Southwest splendor on three budgets ... Santa Fe, a one-hour drive north on I-25, can take up to a day along the scenic Turquoise Trail () ... The Georgia O Keeffe Museum, just a few blocks from Santa Fe s plaza, is steward to 50 percent of her works. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Galisteo Basin Preserve featured in museum Oct 25, 2008
The s latest exhibition features Santa Fe s Galisteo Basin Preserve. The museum, located in Washington, D.C., opened the exhibit Green Community this week, the first major exploration in the United States of the complexities of creating and sustaining healthy communities. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
SF nonprofit in running for $2.75M award Oct 25, 2008
of Santa Fe is a finalist for a national award that carries a hefty financial prize. Homewise, which works to provide homeownership opportunities, is one of four finalists for the 2008 Wachovia NEXT Awards for Opportunity Finance. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Clawson seeks Hanosh’s state seat Oct 24, 2008
Is it worthwhile to save the historic Santa Fe Railway depot ... When asked about the current budget deficit in Santa Fe, Clawson replied, I think the government gets too much money some state departments need to be limited. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Trade mission coming from Juarez Oct 23, 2008
There will be a trade mission of Juarez, Mexico, businesses to the Albuquerque/Santa Fe area Nov. 5-7 ... The organizers will arrange business-to-business sessions in Albuquerque and Santa Fe for the Mexican businesses ... Mexican visitors will also see the , Old Town and the , as well as the Santa Fe Plaza and the. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Advanced Editing Faculty New Mexico Filmmakers Intensive - College of Santa Fe Oct 20, 2008
People with experiences at College of Santa Fe. Screenwriting 2008. (Variety)
Michelle's focus group: Military families Oct 20, 2008
Barack and I know that too often it feels like you are alone, on your own, Obama told military spouses last month in Santa Fe, N.M. I know you become everything. In a small way, I have experienced that over the course of this campaign, but in no way does it compare to what you are going through. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
