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
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The Valencia County News-Bulletin is honored to once again publish its “Best of Valencia County” special section. 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
ALBUQUERQUE — Cervantes Food Products Inc. will move its chile sauce and salsa business next year from a 2,000-square-foot manufacturing space in Albuquerque to a custom-built, 6,000-plus square foot facility in Los Lunas. Read more
PMAA Distinguished Service Award committee chairman Steve Clark (Genesee Energy, Seattle, Wash.) announced that Benny Hodges, president and CEO of Hodges Oil Company, Inc., has won the Petroleum Marketers Association of America’s prestigious 2019 Distinguished Service Award. Read more
LOS LUNAS—A new art studio and gallery has opened in Los Lunas. Read more
Anna Padilla
Staff Writer
BELEN — Belen Railway Employees Credit Union was honored with the Benefit of Members Award by the Credit Union National Association Office. Read more
BELEN — After three decades and three generations, Sisneros Bros. Manufacturing in Belen is going strong and looking to the future. Read more
Julia Dendinger
Assistant Editor
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LOS LUNAS—Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham attended Facebook’s Data Center official grand opening in Los Lunas on Feb. 7, along with about 50 local and state officials. Read more
PERALTA — Peralta officials are using the Bosque Farms commercial development ordinance to help them develop an overlay plan for its stretch of N.M. 47. Read more
PERALTA — Peralta residents will have opportunities to share their visions of the town’s N.M. 47 curb appeal, starting with a workshop on Dec. 11. Read more
It goes by many names — an apertif, a libation, the hair of the dog, hooch, booze. Read more
Julia Dendinger
Assistant Editor
Being a artist isn’t about how much money you can make or even how much you can produce. It’s about bringing your vision to life — creating pottery, a painting or even papier-mâché. Read more
Clara Garcia
Editor/Publisher
Valencia County’s recovery from the recession is in full swing in real estate. Property sales in the county have been increasing for the past two years, whether in the Los Lunas area and around Belen. Read more
Manufacturing in Valencia County is as strong as ever, according to leaders at Pro-Fab, Inc. in Bosque Farms, and Sisneros Bros. Manufacturing in Belen. Read more
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PERALTA — Patches of shade from cottonwoods and elms bring relief from the heat at Bluefly Farms, LLC, and a friendly dog with a group of inquisitive alpacas greet visitors. Read more
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BOSQUE FARMS — A new nonprofit is beginning the task of making small municipalities and rural areas of Valencia County more economically viable. Read more
Julia Dendinger
Assistant Editor
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BELEN — The city of Belen is negotiating with an Albuquerque-based company to bring a flight school and other services to the Belen Alexander Airport. Read more
Clara Garcia
Editor/Publisher
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JARALES — In 1914, the Valencia Flour Mill was found by Jose D. Cordova in Jarales. Read more
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BELEN — In 1967, CEMCO — Construction Engineering Manufacturing Company — literally changed the direction of the crusher industry. Read more
Julia Dendinger
Assistant Editor
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LOS LUNAS — Accurate Machine & Tool Company, a multi-generational family operation in Los Lunas, owes its success to the Pluemer family’s dogged perseverance. Read more
LOS LUNAS—The Central New Mexico Rail Park will soon be open for business in Los Lunas. Read more
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