KRQE News 13 - Business

Corpse a hostage in funeral dispute

Michael Herzenberg — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:50:41 GMT

The grieving relatives of Leona C. De Baca went shopping for a funeral and now say their grief is being compounded by a mortuary director who refuses to release the woman's body.

Trashed Tajique store back in business

Dave Bohman — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:23:27 GMT

Two young adults and a teen boy have been charged with the burglary that did so much damage to the only store in Tajique it nearly put the place out of business.

Decades of I-40 makeovers wrapping up

Crystal Gutierrez — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:36:39 GMT

The collective sigh of relief heard Friday in northeast Albuquerque came from drivers on Interstate 40 as lanes opened and barriers disappeared around the new San Mateo interchange.

Roller skating back in the duke city

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:45:12 GMT

The former Roller King building, off I-40 and Juan Tabo Blvd. NE, has been completely renovated into a high-tech facility.

Deal on tax debt keeps Gardu�o's open

Kim Holland — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:53:33 GMT

The state has backed off threats to shut down Garduño's Restaurants over nearly $1 million in unpaid taxes and fines.

Hyrdopower project gets federal funding

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:37:52 GMT

Federal stimulus funding has been awarded to Los Alamos County for a hydroelectric project in northern New Mexico.

I-40 closes for 'Due Date' filming

David Romero — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:30:55 GMT

The producers of the film "Due Date" shut downs Interstate 40 overnight between Unser Boulevard and 98th Street on Albuquerque's West Side to film scenes for the movie.

Seniors re-entering the workforce

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:37:46 GMT

As the sour economy has forced some people to look for work in fields outside of their careers, you might be surprised to hear that senior citizens are coming out of retirement and brushing up on their skills and learning new ones.

I-40 detour begins at 10pm

Bill Diven — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:30:18 GMT

Production of the movie "Due Date" will close the eastbound lanes of Interstate 40 at 98th Street NW overnight Wednesday detouring traffic to Central Avenue.

Movie production closes NM interstates

Crystal Gutierrez — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:58:14 GMT

Albuquerque drivers will soon see more orange barrels along both of the city’s interstates, but not for road construction; instead sections of the interstates will be closed for film production.

Unemployment takes toll on NM food bank

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:25:42 GMT

The number of San Juan County families in need of emergency food supplies has surged, and that has left the stock at the ECHO food bank at a record low.

Emotional testimony marks blast trial

Jeff Todd — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:11:25 GMT

The trial of a landmark lawsuit is being described as an emotional rollercoaster as witnesses relive "a scene from hell," the fireball that killed 12 members of one family.

Ski Apache storm drops foot of optimism

Jeff Todd — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:18:32 GMT

The first storm of the year came with a fury Wednesday night spreading a white blanket across the slopes of Ski Apache.

San Fidel shop named historic site

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:48:28 GMT

A curio shop that sold Native American crafts during Route 66's heyday has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Haunted house adopts movie-style fright

Tim Maestas — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 06:50:51 GMT

Producers of a haunted house built inside Albuquerque’s Winrock Mall say they’ve elevated the attraction to simulate the experience of walking into a horror film.

Prison jobs, crime rate at risk

Jeff Todd — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:08:17 GMT

As Gov. Bill Richardson ponders budget-cutting bills sent him by the recent special session of the Legislature, the Department of Corrections is saying it could close the Roswell Correctional Center eliminating 65 jobs.

Clunker backlog crunches recycling plan

Dave Bohman — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:35:50 GMT

The cash-for-clunkers program ended weeks ago, but the headaches once plaguing car dealers now have fallen on auto recyclers.

NM Lottery to add Mega Millions

Todd Dukart — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:12:42 GMT

The New Mexico Lottery's Board of Directors on Tuesday unanimously approved a plan to sell Mega Millions tickets alongside Powerball tickets.

Company thrives fixing Eclipse planes

Michael Herzenberg — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:23:19 GMT

As Eclipse Aerospace works to get off the ground as it takes over what was once Eclipse Aviation, a company formed by laid-off Eclipse employees is turning into quite a success story.

NM gets fed. funds for energy projects

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:36:38 GMT

Twenty-one energy projects across New Mexico have been chosen to share more $8 million in federal stimulus money.

Jacksha named interim investment head

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:33:24 GMT

Gov. Bill Richardson has named Bob Jacksha to serve as interim state investment officer while the administration searches for a permanent appointee.

Name-change edict angers hotel workers

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:22:26 GMT

Larry Whitten marched into Taos in late July on a mission: resurrect a failing hotel. The tough-talking former Marine immediately laid down some new rules. Among them, he forbade the Hispanic workers at the run-down, Southwestern adobe-style hotel from speaking Spanish in his presence (he thought they'd be talking about him), and ordered some to Anglicize their names.

Simple steps help keep heat in

David Romero — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:36:33 GMT

With the weather getting colder, many homeowners are switching on their furnaces, and experts say there are several things they can do to help keep the heat inside.

Seized wheels get new owners

Devon Armijo — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 04:33:02 GMT

More than 50 cars seized from drunk drivers were auctioned off Saturday to the highest bidder. Several hundred people bid on those cars at Bentley's Auction in Albuquerque.

Charges dropped as magazine publishes

Tim Maestas — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 06:40:03 GMT

A magazine publisher accused of conning local business owners out of advertising dollars is off the hook after prosecutors with the Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office decided last week to no longer pursue the case.

NMDOT faces budget problems

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:17:56 GMT

The state Department of Transportation is struggling to cope with a drop in tax revenues that pay for its operations and highway projects.

Layaway makes a comeback

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:17:48 GMT

Kmart, Sears and Toys "R" Us are bringing back layaway, a service that could help customers afford big-ticket items.

Businesses share information on thefts

Alex Tomlin — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:29:41 GMT

Stores and hotels have joined forces on a members-only Web site in an effort to catch thieves.

Mini Mart sleuths ID suspect on video

Kim Vallez — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:46:28 GMT

A Valencia County business owner did a little detective work of his own last week connecting a burglary suspect recorded on security video to a customer and his transaction the day before.

City rejects booze-free dance club

Dave Bohman — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:23:04 GMT

A business group plans to appeal the city's rejection of their plan to convert a former bar in Albuquerque's Nob Hill into a dance club for adults too young to drink alcohol.