New Mexican

Tusk Strategies Launches Latino Engagement Vertical to Guide Clients in Improving Mobilization of Growing, Diverse Population

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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Latinos in the U.S. make up nearly 20% of the country’s population, with purchasing power reaching $3.4 trillion in 2021.

Key Points: 
  • Latinos in the U.S. make up nearly 20% of the country’s population, with purchasing power reaching $3.4 trillion in 2021.
  • But many companies have yet to fully unlock critical opportunities with the Latino population or build key relationships, particularly with a growing number of elected officials.
  • Our community is a force to be reckoned with as Hispanic political and purchasing power is projected to grow exponentially in the next 40 years.
  • Tusk Strategies is led by CEO Chris Coffey , a Bloomberg administration alum and political affairs advisor to Fortune 500 c-suites.

Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea Publishes 2024 Guide on How to Start a Coffee Shop in New Mexico

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Want to learn how to open a coffee shop in New Mexico? Get tips on starting a profitable business in The Land of Enchantment from coffee shop startup experts at Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea.

Key Points: 
  • Learn how to start a coffee shop in New Mexico from Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea!
  • Get tips on starting a profitable business in The Land of Enchantment from coffee shop startup experts at Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea.
  • For 2024, the company's 7 Steps to Success coffee shop startup consulting team has updated its " How to Start a Coffee Shop in New Mexico " guide with even more tips and resources.
  • He invited anyone who is thinking of opening a coffee shop in any state to call Crimson Cup for guidance.

Inszone Insurance Services Expands Service Offerings with J.B. Martin Insurance Agencies Merger in Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
Consulting, Professional Services, Insurance, New Mexican, Acquisition, Financial services

Inszone Insurance Services, a rapidly growing national provider of commercial, personal, and benefits insurance, announced the acquisition of J.B. Martin Insurance Agencies, located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Key Points: 
  • Inszone Insurance Services, a rapidly growing national provider of commercial, personal, and benefits insurance, announced the acquisition of J.B. Martin Insurance Agencies, located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
  • This strategic acquisition bolsters Inszone's presence in the Southwest, while adding invaluable experience and expertise of the J.B. Martin Insurance Agencies team.
  • Since its establishment in 1981, John Bradley Martin and his team have built J.B. Martin Insurance Agencies to serve the insurance needs of New Mexicans.
  • “The acquisition of J.B. Martin Insurance Agencies further underscores Inszone's commitment to delivering personalized insurance solutions in the Southwest,” said Chris Walters, CEO of Inszone Insurance Services.

Western Sky Community Care and Pacify Partner to Provide Scholarships for New Mexicans Pursuing Careers in Maternal Healthcare

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Western Sky Community Care, a New Mexico Managed Care Organization (MCO) and wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), is partnering with Pacify, a health technology company that provides 24/7 perinatal and infant feeding support to new and expecting parents, to increase access to certified doulas and lactation professionals in the state of New Mexico. To support this goal, the two organizations offer scholarships to New Mexico residents interested in becoming doulas, lactation counselors, or board-certified lactation consultants. Interested candidates can apply from December 1, 2023, through March 31, 2024. The review of scholarship applications will begin in April 2024.

Key Points: 
  • To support this goal, the two organizations offer scholarships to New Mexico residents interested in becoming doulas, lactation counselors, or board-certified lactation consultants.
  • "Western Sky Community Care is excited to offer financial assistance to help fellow New Mexicans advance their careers.
  • "We are proud to partner with Western Sky in addressing the inequities faced by New Mexicans in accessing certified doulas and lactation professionals across the state of New Mexico."
  • In this program Pacify's experienced lactation consultants assume a mentorship role, offering guidance to scholarship recipients for up to a year.

New Mexico Residents File Lawsuit Against FEMA Over Delayed Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Assistance

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Friday, December 22, 2023
Hermit, New Mexican, FEMA, Congress, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Bottled water

It designated FEMA to administrate these claims and to expedite payments to victims of the fore.

Key Points: 
  • It designated FEMA to administrate these claims and to expedite payments to victims of the fore.
  • The HPFAA required FEMA to notify claimants of their compensation offer within 180 days of their claim being submitted.
  • According to the complaint, FEMA has delayed compensating those who've applied which is direct violation of the law.
  • The complaint states FEMA re-interpreted the 180-day deadline, with FEMA claiming it does not start when the claim is submitted but rather once FEMA "acknowledged" the claim.

Solstice Opens Pre-Enrollment for Community Solar in New Mexico

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Solstice, a leading community solar provider, has officially launched the pre-enrollment waitlist for community solar in New Mexico.

Key Points: 
  • ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Solstice, a leading community solar provider, has officially launched the pre-enrollment waitlist for community solar in New Mexico.
  • Solstice is proud to be working alongside local New Mexican leaders and organizations to commence educational campaigns that emphasize the distinction between community solar and rooftop solar.
  • She pledged that Solstice is committed to winning the trust of residents and delivering community solar in an ethical and equitable manner.
  • With Solstice, New Mexicans can trust that their transition to solar energy is rooted in fairness, sustainability, and community benefit.

Lung Association Applauds Passage of Policies to Reduce Transportation Pollution in New Mexico

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Friday, November 17, 2023
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New Mexico has become the latest state to exercise its authority to better protect public health against transportation pollution. The New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board and the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board have approved the Advanced Clean Cars II, Advanced Clean Trucks and the Low NOx Omnibus rules to reduce emissions from new vehicles sold in New Mexico. These rules will ensure vehicles ranging from passenger cars to heavy-duty trucks will become cleaner over time while the state transitions to zero-emission vehicles over the coming decades. These policies will save lives and reduce asthma attacks by cleaning the air and will work to curb climate pollution that threatens public health.

Key Points: 
  • ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New Mexico has become the latest state to exercise its authority to better protect public health against transportation pollution.
  • These policies will save lives and reduce asthma attacks by cleaning the air and will work to curb climate pollution that threatens public health.
  • JoAnna Strother, Senior Director of Advocacy with the American Lung Association in New Mexico, issued the following statement in response:
    "We will all breathe easier when zero-emission technologies are the norm.
  • Transportation is a leading source of harmful air and climate pollution threatening the health of New Mexicans.

Gov. Lujan Grisham and Array Technologies Announce N.M. Expansion

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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Michelle Lujan Grisham and Array Technologies CEO Kevin Hostetler announced today that Array Technologies (NASDAQ: ARRY) (“Array” or “the Company”) has finalized plans for a major expansion that will solidify the Company’s New Mexico future with a new $50 million manufacturing campus in Bernalillo County that will keep hundreds of jobs secure for New Mexicans.

Key Points: 
  • Michelle Lujan Grisham and Array Technologies CEO Kevin Hostetler announced today that Array Technologies (NASDAQ: ARRY) (“Array” or “the Company”) has finalized plans for a major expansion that will solidify the Company’s New Mexico future with a new $50 million manufacturing campus in Bernalillo County that will keep hundreds of jobs secure for New Mexicans.
  • Array, one of New Mexico’s few publicly traded companies, got its start manufacturing solar tracker technology over 30 years ago in Albuquerque.
  • The 22-acre expansion will allow Array to hire nearly 100 new employees over the next several years.
  • The Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance (AREA), a non-profit economic development organization, is assisting Array with site selection, labor-force, tax analysis, and strategic planning on its expansion.

Reliable Airlines Expands Hangar, Facilities and Opportunities in Albuquerque

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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Reliable Airlines , a cargo airline based in Albuquerque today announced a new 10,000 square foot hangar and facility.

Key Points: 
  • Reliable Airlines , a cargo airline based in Albuquerque today announced a new 10,000 square foot hangar and facility.
  • The aerospace sector locally is thriving, and employs nearly 16,000 professionals, contributing $2 billion to regional GDP in Albuquerque.
  • “We welcome Reliable Airlines to the aviation family at Albuquerque International Sunport with open arms,” said Richard McCurley, Director of Aviation for the City of Albuquerque.
  • “Reliable Airlines will lead the way in operating the nation’s first Part 135 cargo airline leveraging FAA-certified advanced automation,“ said Tom Klassen , President and Director of Operations for Reliable Airlines.

Experience the Great Migration of the Sandhill Cranes as They Return to New Mexico

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Friday, November 3, 2023
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrate the return of the sandhill cranes at the thirty-fourth annual Festival of the Cranes, December 6-9, 2023, in Socorro, NM.

Key Points: 
  • ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrate the return of the sandhill cranes at the thirty-fourth annual Festival of the Cranes, December 6-9, 2023, in Socorro, NM.
  • The Festival offers over seventy creative workshops in the field at Bosque del Apache and indoor workshops at New Mexico Tech.
  • Our Festival celebrates the survival and yearly migration of the enigmatic sandhill crane.
  • The sandhill crane is an ancient species of waterfowl that migrates from Canada and the northern US to winter in the Rio Grande Valley.