Chrysler cuts four NM dealers

ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - Chrysler LLC on Thursday announced it's cutting 789 dealerships across the country, including four in New Mexico and one in Durango, Colo.

The affected dealers in New Mexico are:

• Quality Jeep-Chrysler, Albuquerque
• Sandoval Dodge, Las Cruces
• Cimino Brothers Chrysler, Raton
• Brewer Jeep, Clovis
• New Country Chrysler, Durango

The announcement doesn't necessarily mean the dealers will close. In the short term, they'll likely have a right to appeal to get off the list. They could also switch their lots to sell used cars or try to affiliate with another automaker.