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SkyWi outage  blindsided  customers SkyWi outage 'blindsided' customers

For two communications companies, Qwest and SkyWi don't seem to communicate very well with each other or the nearly 20,000 New Mexico customers who lost phone …

Weekend trains provide business boom Weekend trains provide business boom

New Mexicans waited for the Rail Runner Express to take them to and from Santa Fe again this weekend.

Study: Film industry costly for NM Study: Film industry costly for NM

New Mexico's film industry is booming, but one study suggests the industry's impact on the state is minimal.

Workforce agency adds staff, phone Workforce agency adds staff, phone

The state agency handling unemployment claims has beefed up staff and Web site but the jobless are still having a hard time getting through.

New law could scrap metal businesses  New law could scrap metal businesses

A new state law that took effect on Thursday is aimed at cracking down on metal thieves but also adds to burden on legitimate local businesses.

SkyWi dial tones returning SkyWi dial tones returning

Some customers of independent Internet provider SkyWi Inc. have begun getting their connections back after state regulators stepped into a billing dispute that…

Police affected by SkiWi outage Police affected by SkiWi outage

The SkiWi shutdown is affecting homes, businesses and government agencies.

Spaceport tax goes into effect Spaceport tax goes into effect

Residents and visitors in Dona Ana County and Sierra County are now paying higher gross receipts taxes to help pay for the spaceport.

Natural gas prices down, PNM says Natural gas prices down, PNM says

The state's largest utility said its natural gas customers can expect to pay less this month for natural gas than they did in January 2008.

NM rig count down NM rig count down

Baker Hughes says the number of working oil and gas rigs in New Mexico decreased by five this week.

State reduces bond for copper mine State reduces bond for copper mine

Freeport-McMoRan Copper and Gold Inc. has won a reduced bond for reclamation work at it Tyrone mine near Silver City.

SkyWi president fears loss of trust SkyWi president fears loss of trust

The president of a New Mexico Internet and phone provider said he fears his company has lost its customers' trust after Qwest Communications pulled the plug on…

New wage, scrap metal laws take effect New wage, scrap metal laws take effect

New Mexico is ringing in the new year with three new laws, including one that calls for a $1 increase in the minimum wage.

N. M. economy in fragile balance N. M. economy in fragile balance

New Mexico suffered through 2008 losing jobs and businesses, but the uncertainty of 2009 is tempered by the prospect of hiring by new and existing employers.

Qwest ordered to restore Net service Qwest ordered to restore Net service

In an emergency meeting Wednesday afternoon the state Public Regulation Commission ordered Qwest Communications to restore service to an independent Internet …

Qwest blacks out Internet provider Qwest blacks out Internet provider

Phone giant Qwest has pulled the plug on New Mexico's largest independently run provider of Internet services.

Revelers have ride options Revelers have ride options

In addition to designated drivers or just not imbibing alcohol at all, partiers celebrating New Year's Eve have other choices in getting to and from some of …

Virgin Galactic signs spaceport lease Virgin Galactic signs spaceport lease

Virgin Galactic has signed a 20-year lease with the state of New Mexico.

Jobless jam state phone lines Jobless jam state phone lines

Losing a job is bad enough, but unemployed New Mexicans are finding extra frustration in trying to get through to the state's unemployment hotline.

Eclipse Aviation auction date set Eclipse Aviation auction date set

Court records say a public auction of Eclipse Aviation Corp. will be held Jan. 14 if there is more than one bid for the trouble jet manufacturer.

N.M. Rose Bowl Parade entry nearly done N.M. Rose Bowl Parade entry nearly done

Volunteers from New Mexico and elsewhere are preparing the state's float for Thursday's annual Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, Calif.

Psychic sees green in crystal ball Psychic sees green in crystal ball

Psychic Ana Anaya says more business has been in the cards with the downturn in the economy.

Free Railrunner equals crowded ride Free Railrunner equals crowded ride

A free ride on the Railrunner commuter train sounds like a nice way to spend a Sunday afternoon and that's what hundreds of people had in mind, but it …

Video shows restaurant robbers Video shows restaurant robbers

Surveillance video released Friday shows two hooded gunmen who held up a northeast Albuquerque restaurant and threatened customers on Christmas Day.

Devil in details with gift cards Devil in details with gift cards

Gift cards come with a lot of fine print on the back, and if you haven't read it, that could cost you money.

NM gains two active oil rigs NM gains two active oil rigs

New Mexico added two rigs actively exploring for oil and natural gas this week, while the national number of rigs dropped by 43 this week to 1,721.

Shopping light in morning hours Shopping light in morning hours

The final big round of the Christmas shopping season is underway, and crowds are not as large as expected.

Rent to own shops perform well Rent to own shops perform well

While some businesses are slashing prices to boost sagging sales, at least one company thanks the recession for bringing in more customers.

Cerrillos lights may fade into history Cerrillos lights may fade into history

More than 10,000 Christmas lights shone brightly in the village of Cerrillos on Christmas Eve, but there is much uncertainty about whether they will return …

Late shoppers find fresh deals Late shoppers find fresh deals

Snow is not the only thing falling as Christmas approaches; prices are dropping, too, with many retailers big and small offering last-minute discounts for …

USPS clearing mail backlog USPS clearing mail backlog

The presents may still be in the mail in some parts of Albuquerque although the U. S. Postal Services says it has cleared a weeks-long backlog from one post …

NM Rail Runner adding weekend trains NM Rail Runner adding weekend trains

The New Mexico Rail Runner Express plans extra trains the next two weekends due to an overwhelming response to its free weekend holiday service.

Mesilla slashes worker pay, hours Mesilla slashes worker pay, hours

Mesilla officials are cutting the work week to 32 hours and reducing salaries by 20 percent for the village's 28 full-time employees and five department …

Developer: Train helps revive downtown Developer: Train helps revive downtown

For some, the Rail Runner's new route to Santa Fe is more than just a ride north; it's an opportunity to make a lot of money while revitalizing downtown …

NM Bowl attracted out-of-state fans NM Bowl attracted out-of-state fans

New Mexico's bowl game attracted thousands of out of state fans and it was a good thing they came. Die-hard CSU and Fresno State fans filled the almost half …

Weekend Rail Runner Santa Fe packed Weekend Rail Runner Santa Fe packed

Authorities running a new commuter train route to Santa Fe say they'll add more cars today to accommodate demand that has been much higher than expected.

NM s 2008 pecans expensive to grow NM's 2008 pecans expensive to grow

New Mexico's pecan growers say high fuel and fertilizer costs made this year's crop one of the most expensive to produce.

Officers help families in need Officers help families in need

Christmas came early this year for some local families in need thanks to a group of police officers who got to play Santa.

Sunport busy, some flights delayed Sunport busy, some flights delayed

Air travel is easier in Albuquerque than it is in other parts of the parts of the nation, but on the weekend before the Christmas holiday it's certainly no day…

Xcel Energy seeks increase in NM rates Xcel Energy seeks increase in NM rates

Southwestern Public Service Company today asked the state Public Regulation Commission for a 5.1 percent overall increase in New Mexico rates.

MillerCoors to reformulate Sparks drink MillerCoors to reformulate Sparks drink

MillerCoors LLC said Thursday it will remove caffeine and three other ingredients from its Sparks alcoholic energy drink in a deal with 13 states, including …

NTIA: Apply for DTV coupons soon NTIA: Apply for DTV coupons soon

The agency administering the coupon program for digital TV converter boxes is advising consumers to get their applications in by the end of the year.

Chama gets its grocery back Chama gets its grocery back

Ten months after repeated blizzards crushed Chama's only grocery store the village is celebrating the return of local shopping.

Chama s sole grocery store reopens Chama's sole grocery store reopens

Ten months after Chama residents lost their only grocery store during a snowstorm, owners opened a brand-new Lowe's grocery store in the midst of another …

Solar company touts planned jobs Solar company touts planned jobs

A solar-equipment manufacturer Tuesday announced plans to bring 600 jobs paying an average annual salary of $45,000 to New Mexico.

Eclipse granted Chapter 11 protection Eclipse granted Chapter 11 protection

A federal bankruptcy judge in Delaware Monday approved Eclipse Aviation's plea for Chapter 11 protection.

Busiest day for US Post Office Busiest day for US Post Office

This is the busiest day of the year for the post office. Monday alone, the U.S. Postal Service will process 960 million holiday cards and letters, that's …

NM to share in settlement over lead NM to share in settlement over lead

New Mexico will share in a $12 million settlement for excessive lead in toys that were made in China.

Centex to repair roofs Centex to repair roofs

A couple weeks ago News 13 reported on a Rio Rancho neighborhood where residents are fuming because shingles were flying off of their homes.The homes were …

Rail Runner starts, park and ride ends Rail Runner starts, park and ride ends

When the Rail Runner starts serving Santa Fe commuters this Wednesday, park and ride services from Bernalillo will stop.

Failed auto bailout could impact NM Failed auto bailout could impact NM

The American automotive industry is at a crossroads, pinning its hopes to a president with just 38 days left in office.

Source: Post offices fix problems Source: Post offices fix problems

Weeks of unusually slow mail delivery appear to be nearing an end here in Albuquerque.

USPS acknowledges mail meltdown USPS acknowledges mail meltdown

Postal officials shifted from denial to apology Friday as KRQE News 13 continued its series of reports on a growing backlog of undelivered mail in Albuquerque.

Auto bailout affects local dealers Auto bailout affects local dealers
Hundreds seek HP jobs Hundreds seek HP jobs

In a sign of how bad the employment situation is hundreds of jobseekers wrapped around Hewlett-Packard's temporary Albuquerque office for a shot at work in a …

Southwest workers picket over pay Southwest workers picket over pay

A group of ground workers for Southwest Airlines were out protesting today at the Albuquerque Sunport.

KB Toys to close all stores KB Toys to close all stores

KB Toys announced Thursday it's going out of business, and is starting liquidation sales immediately.

Snail-mail changes clog delivery Snail-mail changes clog delivery

The backlog of undelivered packages results from more than the usual crush of holiday mail, U. S. Postal Service employees have been telling KRE News 13.

Fidelity, HP boost metro business Fidelity, HP boost metro business

As the economic crisis continues to tighten its grip, two bright spots appeared today in the metro area.

Crews building paved road to spaceport Crews building paved road to spaceport

The $200 million Spaceport America project is getting a new road so it's far easier to access.

Falling price of oil crimps N.M. budget Falling price of oil crimps N.M. budget

While falling oil prices have helped bring down the cost of fuel, they've also cost the state of New Mexico millions in oil and gas revenue, leaving the state …

New HP facility could bring 1,400 jobs New HP facility could bring 1,400 jobs

At a time when millions of Americans are losing their jobs, there's hope on the horizon for Rio Rancho.

Copper mine to lay off 600 Copper mine to lay off 600

A New Mexico city already hammered by the rough economy, was hit again this week when its largest employer announced massive layoffs.

Old Town stroll helps sales Old Town stroll helps sales

The annual Old Town holiday stroll was Friday evening, and with the economy in rut, merchants said that it was more important than ever.

Old Town gets ready for holiday fun Old Town gets ready for holiday fun

The annual Holiday Stroll at Albuquerque's Old Town is Friday. David Romero previews the festivities.

14th Nob Hill Shop and Stroll 14th Nob Hill Shop and Stroll

Thursday's the night to shop till you drop in Albuquerque's Nob Hill.

NYSE to delist Thornburg Mortgage stock NYSE to delist Thornburg Mortgage stock

Santa Fe-based mortgage lender Thornburg Mortgage says its stock will be delisted from trading on the New York Stock Exchange.

Scripps to sell Rocky Mountain News Scripps to sell Rocky Mountain News

E.W. Scripps said it's putting the Rocky Mountain News in Denver up for sale after losing $11 million on the operation in the first nine months of the year.

One of N.M. s oldest mines to close One of N.M.'s oldest mines to close

One of the oldest mining operations in New Mexico is shutting down.

Dragging project draining merchants Dragging project draining merchants

A major public-works project now past 11 months and counting is causing chaos in one of the busiest parts of northeast Albuquerque.

This Depression would be different This Depression would be different

The country is not close to falling into a Depression, and even if it did it would not be a repeat of the 1930s, a university economist said today.

Club owner, city reach deal Club owner, city reach deal

The owner of a controversial downtown nightclub has reached a plea deal with city officials for code violations inside the club.

Coronado owner stalls creditors Coronado owner stalls creditors

The parent company of Albuquerque's Coronado Center won a two-week reprieve in making $900 million in payments on mortgages loans that was due Friday.

Eclipse debt decreases by $7 million Eclipse debt decreases by $7 million

Eclipse Aviation is off of the hook for $7 million of its debt.

S. Colo. group wants to draw filmmakers S. Colo. group wants to draw filmmakers

A southern Colorado group has formed a commission in hopes of attracting more filmmakers to the region.

Sales boom at local retailers Sales boom at local retailers

Sales on "Black Friday" were up three percent nationally, and here in Albuquerque the story's no different.

Online retailers ramp up deals Online retailers ramp up deals

Online retailers are ramping up heavy-duty deals to turn skittish shoppers into buyers during the crucial Thanksgiving weekend and "Cyber Monday" - but even …

Report: City housing market solid Report: City housing market solid

The collapse of the nation's housing market fueled the country's downward economic spiral, but a recent report calls Albuquerque's housing market a safe haven.

Loose shingles cause concern Loose shingles cause concern

Homeowner's in one Rio Rancho neighborhood say that numerous shingles are flying off of their roofs.

Nob Hill shops profit from holiday Nob Hill shops profit from holiday

While consumers packed local malls as usual on "Black Friday," small local stores also reported stable and encouraging business.

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