Aerospace
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Kirtland Air Force Zooms into Action
As a multideployment combat veteran in the U.S. Air Force, Capt. Scott Gwin knows the rush of adrenaline that surges through an airman when lives are at stake. |
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Belen Aircraft Maker Crafts ‘Ferrari with Wings’
LoPresti Aviation’s Fury will take to the skies over Belén/Alexander Municipal Airport |
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Commercial Space Industry Rockets to Success
Spaceport America will usher in New Mexico’s aerospace era |
Agriculture
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U.S. Forest Service Manages Expansive Woodlands
In Albuquerque, more than 1,000 people work for the U.S. Forest Service. |
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Central N.M. Harvests Growth From Ag Industry
Agriculture and processing plants bolster state and rural economies |
Business Almanac
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San Juan-Chama Drinking Water Project Serves Area
In December 2008, purified river water from the Rio Grande began flowing into the taps of Albuquerque homes and businesses. |
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18th-Century “Old Town” Draws Tourists, Still
Albuquerque recently celebrated its 300th anniversary, and the historic feel of the city is still found today in Old Town. |
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Luminarias Light Up the Streets Each Christmas
O come, O come to see the Christmas lights. |
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Skiing Enthusiasts Flock to Central N.M. Slopes
Visitors to Central New Mexico are often surprised to learn about the area’s reputation for snow skiing. |
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Take a Peak at the World’s Longest Aerial Tramway
Look up. The world’s longest aerial tramway is located here. |
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Route 66 Festival Celebrates the Open Road
Gearheads, rejoice. |
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Lavender Festival Brings Dollars and Scents
Aah, what a sweet festival. |
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Hot Air Balloon Event Fills the Skies
The sky’s the limit every October when 750 hot air balloons participate in the annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. |
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In Wide Open Spaces, Wildlife Roams
With all of the sprawling open spaces, it’s no wonder why Central New Mexico is an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts. |
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Moriarty Pinto Bean Fiesta Honors the Lowly Legume
The city of Moriarty celebrates a vegetable every year. |
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Kirtland Air Force Base Vital Part of Area Economy
New Mexico’s largest employer is Kirtland Air Force Base. |
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Families Find Fun at Cliff’s Amusement Park
Been on a thrill ride lately? |
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Five Years and Counting Til New Mexico Centennial
New Mexico achieved statehood in 1912, which means a big centennial observance is a mere five years away. |
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Valencia County Home to Oldest Community
The oldest continuously inhabited community in North America is just west of Valencia County. |
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Jemez Mountain Trail Byway Is Scenic Jewel
Jemez Mountain Trail National Scenic Byway is a crown jewel of picturesque roads. |
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UNM Renovated Tamerind Institute
The art of lithography is alive and well at the University of New Mexico.print |
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Historic Old Town Albuquerque Delights Visitors
Historic Old Town Albuquerque is a delightful destination for residents and visitors – as it has been since 1706. |
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Albuquerque Studios Constructs Major New Facility
Albuquerque Studios is constructing a 500,000-square-foot film and TV production facility at the Mesa del Sol development in southeast Albuquerque. |
Business Climate
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Albuquerque Lands Starring Role as Filming Venue
The Duke City tops the industry’s list as best filming venue |
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The Sun Shines Bright on Region’s Economy
Central New Mexico boasts an enviable business climate |
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Region’s Venture Capitalists Funnel $1 Billion Into 100 Entrepreneurial Enterprises
In the early 1990s, there was little or no startup money to be had for entrepreneurs in and around Central New Mexico. What a difference a decade makes. |
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Moviemaking Spurs Local Economy With $130 Million Spent
George Clooney made a movie here, as did Russell Crowe, Denzel Washington and Charlize Theron. So have Kevin Costner, Jessica Alba and Jackie Chan. |
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Top 10 Reasons To Do Business In Central New Mexico
The Progressive Policy Institute, in its annual New Economy Index, ranked New Mexico No. 1 in Innovation Capacity. |
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Fidelity Invests Cites Reasons For Move Here
Kerry Prine, Fidelity Investments senior vice president and general manager for Albuquerque, took time out from his busy schedule to talk about the company’s decision to open a human resource services center in the city. |
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Central New Mexico Rises to Challenge of Countering Economic Slowdown
Like a ray of sunshine penetrating storm clouds, the region holds its own with lower-than-average unemployment and an above-average housing market. |
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Branding Campaign Marks Albuquerque With a “Q”
Most marketing and branding campaigns aim to get the word out; in Albuquerque’s case, the goal is to get the letter out. |
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Albuquerque Ranks High in Business and Job Growth
The Central New Mexico region has gotten national attention as a prime place to do business, but local officials say they have no plans to rest on their laurels. |
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Albuquerque’s Green Program Turned Around A Dwindling Water Supply
Albuquerque is a city flowing with innovation and cooperation, and nowhere is that more evident than in its efforts to ensure a viable water supply for the future. |
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Central New Mexico Things You Should Know
The Accolades Keep Pouring In ... |
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Award-Winning Green Program Saves Water, Energy
In 1994, Albuquerque got some bad news: within 25 years, the city’s water supply would run out. For Mayor Martin Chavez, it was a clear call to action. |
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Mesa del Sol Will Grow to Twice the Size of Boston
The way developer Mark Lautman sees it, some things are worth the wait. |
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Film Entrepreneur Creates Cheaper, Better Film
Usually when presented with “better, faster, cheaper,” the choice is to pick any two. With Cinnafilm™, you get all three. |
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Training, Loans, Incubators Launch Entepreneurs
Incubators help entrepreneurs make their dreams a reality |
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Scenic Beauty, Cultural Diversity Beckon Newcomers
Scenic beauty, cultural diversity beckon newcomers to Albuquerque |
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Sandia Lab, Business Power Up Sun-Tracking Systems
Enhancement Electronics taps into the brightest star |
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Regional Business Climate Heats Entrepreneurship
Young entrepreneurs find welcoming business climate in Albuquerque |
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Los Alamos National Lab Aids National Security
Impressive scientific research at Los Alamos National Laboratory affects the world |
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Kirtland Base Pumps $3.4B into Regional Economy
Air Force Base contributes $3.4 billion to local economy each year |
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National Security Matters at Sandia National Lab
Government-owned Sandia serves the nation but calls Albuquerque home |
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Ranchers Banks Celebrates 45-Plus Years of Service
Ranchers Banks celebrates 45-plus years of service to area residents |
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Business Coalition Meets Growth Challange Head-On
Area groups pool resources to meet challenges of growth |
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Careful Planning Bolsters Downtown Renewal
Downtown revitalization plan is proving to be an initiative that works |
Technology
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High-Tech Firms Are Major Employers Across Region
The organization, formerly the American Electronics Association, ranks Greater Albuquerque 10th in the country for concentration of high-tech jobs. |
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Intel Invests $2 Billion In Rio Rancho Facilities
Thirty years ago, Intel Corp. was a small, little-known technology company, and the Rio Rancho land it now calls a campus was being used as a sod farm. |
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Los Alamos Tests Airport Liquid Explosive Scanner
The machine is called Sensit and might just be one of the most important weapons in the war on terror to date. |
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Sandia Labs Researchers Design ‘Smart’ Cars
Imagine a car that alerts you when you are getting sleepy or spares you a dangerous distraction, directing your cell phone to hold a call. |
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National Laboratories Pioneer Tech Innovations
Los Alamos National Laboratory is nestled in the Jemez Mountains while Sandia National Laboratories is 100 miles away in Albuquerque, but together the two national laboratories exert a profound impact on Central New Mexico’s economy and culture. |
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Center N.M. College Offers Microelectronics Degree
Central New Mexico Community College’s manufacturing technology program is relatively small, both in its number of students and its subject focus. |
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Home to Intel, Rio Rancho Becomes High Tech Hub
From the air, the vastness of Intel’s manufacturing plant in Rio Rancho is most visible. |
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Rio Rancho a Magnet for Tech
Rio Rancho attracts and grows sophisticated technology businesses |
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Nanotechnology research Booming in Central N.M.
Nanotechnology research boom promises jobs and microscopic wonders |
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High Tech Kicks into High Gear in Albuquerque
Albuquerque area is a hotbed for technology-related businesses |
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Intel Chips Are Crisp Business in Rio Rancho
Intel invests in the region’s future with state-of-the-art facilities |
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UNM On Cutting Edge with Tech Materials Center
Center at University of New Mexico makes impact on high-tech industry |
Energy
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Central New Mexico Powers Up on Alternative Energy
Manufacturers, R&D sites fuel Central New Mexico’s new energy economy |
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Sunny Region Becomes A Hub For Solar Companies
Central New Mexico has long played a role in conventional energy, and now that role has expanded into one of national leadership in alternative energy, including biofuels, wind and, topping the list, solar power. |
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Sandia National Laboratories Program Fuels Success
Sandia explores ways to meet the need for secure energy sources |
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Renewable Energy Resources Get Tail Wind in N.M.
New Mexico is ‘the Saudi Arabia of renewable energy’ |
Manufacturing
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Tesla Launches First Mass-Produced Electric Cars
Albuquerque is poised to become the center of the latest revolution in automobile manufacturing: all-electric vehicles. |
Transportation
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Albuquerque International Sunport Enjoys Upgrades
Tarmac and terminal renovations, coupled with the return of international service, have the Albuquerque International Sunport poised for growth. |
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Rail Runner Express Line Now Stretches 117 Miles
On time, within budget and ahead of expectations, the New Mexico Rail Runner Express is being hailed as a textbook example of how commuter rail can reshape a region. |
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Rail Runner Express Untracks I-25 Traffic
New Rail Runner service is a swift alternative to commuting via I-25 |
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Infrastructure Upgrade Eases Albuquerque
Infrastructure improvements make getting to and around Albuquerque easy |
Welcome Section
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