BELEN — The Hub City’s newest pizza restaurant doesn’t have a permanent home but instead can be found all over the county, usually on Thursday, Friday and Saturdays. Read more
BOSQUE FARMS — Lone Mountain Contracting, of Bosque Farms, has won the American Sports Builders Award for the Eddie Castaneda Stadium at Socorro High School. Read more
The SBDC is continuing its free webinars on topics like starting a Business in New Mexico, QuickBooks Online and Cyber Security. Read more
BOSQUE FARMS — A new business in Bosque Farms started in the home of Sean Storms. Read more
Cameron Goeldner
Sports writer
LOS LUNAS — After devoting nearly 30 years to helping animals in Valencia County, Dr. Jerald Cosper, DVM, a well-known local veterinarian, is retiring. Read more
The village of Los Lunas has launched phase two of its Small Business Grant Program, designed to help local businesses succeed and thrive through the COVID-19 global pandemic. Read more
BELEN—As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc on people’s health and to the economy, a couple of Belen restaurant owners are feeling the pinch thanks to mobile food vendors. Read more
Clara Garcia
Editor/Publisher
It’s that time of year again in Valencia County, as well as across New Mexico. The roasters are back, and fresh green chile is for sale once again. Read more
Cameron Goeldner
Sports writer
Since March, businesses have experienced varying levels of restrictions regarding whether or not they would be allowed to continue operating due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
Anna Padilla
Staff Writer
LOS LUNAS — Los Lunas has a new brewery following the opening of The Valencia Taproom by The 377 Brewing on Main Street in March. Read more
Cameron Goeldner
Sports writer
After the COVID-19 pandemic shut down in person dining in March, it was over two months before restaurants were allowed to reopen their patio areas. Read more
Cameron Goeldner
Sports writer
We might be in the middle of a pandemic, but that is good cause to discover and rediscover some of your favorite businesses right here in Valencia County. Read more
When the novel coronavirus pandemic reached the U.S. early this year, many patients stopped seeking in-person treatment at The Family Connection, a mental-health provider with offices in Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Los Lunas and Santa Fe. Even though the business was considered essential and th… Read more
BELEN — The Belen Art District has a new gallery. Read more
Cameron Goeldner
Sports writer
BELEN — Anew has returned to Belen. Read more
Cameron Goeldner
Sports writer
BELEN—Belen has a new florist. Read more
Cameron Goeldner
Sports writer
The Hispano Chamber of Valencia County’s board installation and community awards were announced on July 20. Read more
BELEN — Calling it a matter of survival, one Belen barbecue joint will continue with dine-in services despite the governor’s most recent health order. Read more
Julia Dendinger
Assistant Editor
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday, July 9, announced the state of New Mexico will re-enact emergency public health restrictions on high-contact indoor environments where face-coverings are not worn in order to slow the rising spread of COVID-19 across the state. Read more
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday, July 7, signed a bill that will deliver hundreds of millions of dollars for low-interest, low-risk loans to help small New Mexico businesses recover financially from COVID-19. Read more
Adelante Development Center had been looking for a new space to relocate Bargain Square before the pandemic hit New Mexico. Read more
The state of New Mexico is partnering with various business organizations to give 171,000 cloth face coverings to small businesses around the state for free distribution to workers and customers who don’t have their own. Read more
During the last couple of months of the novel coronavirus pandemic, local business — large and small — were forced to either close or curtail services to help contain the spread of COVID-19. Read more
Anna Padilla
Staff Writer
Clara Garcia
Editor/Publisher
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday, June 11, announced the state’s emergency public health order will be amended to permit a limited reopening for breweries this weekend, followed by a broader reopening on Monday, June 15. Read more
BELEN—In an effort to keep local businesses and their customers safe, Belen MainStreet Partnership will be delivering personal protective equipment this week. Read more
Clara Garcia
Editor/Publisher
New Mexico startup Teeniors is successfully pivoting to meet the demands of COVID-19 by helping senior citizens learn technology through one-on-one tutoring — now through phone and video calls. Read more
After more than two years in operation, a plastics manufacturing plant south of the city of Rio Communities has announced it will be closing its doors soon, leaving more than 100 people without jobs. Read more
Julia Dendinger
Assistant Editor
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Tuesday, May 26, the state’s emergency public health order will be amended to permit limited outdoor dine-in services for most of the state beginning Wednesday, May 27. Read more
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday urged business owners to begin preparing for the first phase of reopening New Mexico while the state continues to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
New Mexico state leadership on Thursday, April 30, announced the extension of the state’s emergency public health order through Friday, May 15, as the COVID-19 pandemic remains a grave risk to residents of all ages and in all communities across New Mexico. Read more
An additional 13 weeks of benefits is available to individuals who have exhausted their regular state Unemployment Insurance claim with a benefit year that ended on or after July 1, 2019. Read more
It’s been five weeks, and Joell Himeur is dying for some of Teofilo’s red chile. And a whole bean burrito, Christmas. And some sopaipillas. Read more
Julia Dendinger
Assistant Editor
BELEN—As cities and states across the country have and are planning to reopen amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the city of Belen has drafted a Return to Work Plan for some city employees and open some city-owned facilities. Read more
Clara Garcia
Editor/Publisher
Beginning Wednesday, April 29, Facebook, in partnership with the Albuquerque Community Foundation, is offering a new grant program for Valencia-County based businesses experiencing hardship due to COVID-19. Read more
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BELEN—Tractor Supply Company is excited to bring a new store to serve and meet the needs of the Belen community. The new retailer opens Saturday, April 25. Read more
New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions announced the application for unemployment insurance benefits for self-employed, independent contractors and gig economy workers will become available on Sunday, April 26. Read more
Beginning Wednesday, April 22, Facebook is offering a new grant program for Valencia-County based businesses experiencing hardship due to the COVID-19 Stay Home orders. Read more
MEADOW LAKE—A pair of local entrepreneurs have combined two New Mexican culinary staples — chile and tortillas — to create a new local favorite. Read more
Anna Padilla
Staff Writer
New Mexico small businesses in financial distress due to the coronavirus crisis are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for loans made available under the federal stimulus bill. Read more
LOS LUNAS — As people across Valencia County are trying to cope with the “new normal” of the COVID-19 pandemic, many locally-owned businesses have been forced to close their doors. Read more
Clara Garcia
Editor/Publisher
The state of New Mexico has qualified for the Small Business Administration Disaster Loan Assistance program to assist businesses negatively impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced yesterday. Read more
A business incubator to help fledgling businesses and entrepreneurs throughout Valencia County is one step closer to being a reality. Read more
Julia Dendinger
Assistant Editor
The way Dale Armstrong figures it, the amount of work his 32-year-old company did in its entire first year can now be done by his current workforce in about four hours. Read more
UPDATE: El Mezquite Market back to approved status Read more
Julia Dendinger
Assistant Editor
BELEN—Two Valencia County natives are determined to serve their community’s health care needs with their new clinic — Valencia Health and Wellness in Belen. Read more
Clara Garcia
Editor/Publisher
RIO COMMUNITIES—Enchanted Smiles, LLC, is being recognized as a Star Business by the Small Business Development Center’s University of New Mexico-Valencia branch. Read more
TOME—Winter is fast approaching, and Tomé Art Gallery’s annual fiber show will help you prepare for the holidays. This year’s theme is “Warm Up Winter.” Read more
A 60-foot blue spruce from the Carson National Forest in northern New Mexico is on its way cross country to its honored place at the U.S. Capitol for the annual Tree Lighting on Dec. 4. Read more
RIO COMMUNITIES — A few more people might be moving into Rio Communities after Pecos Homes bought 14 lots near the golf course, and are ready to build. Read more
Clara Garcia
Editor/Publisher
Plans for a small business incubator in Valencia County are still moving forward. Read more
Julia Dendinger
Assistant Editor
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