KRQE News 13 - Business

Farmington drives hard to entice Google

Amanda Goodman — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 01:32:59 GMT

Google is looking for communities to build and test its ultra high-speed broadband network and the city of Farmington thinks it’s the perfect place for the project.

I-40 closures planned near Grants

Bill Diven — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:00:04 GMT

Construction work will closed westbound Interstate 40 near Grants for parts of two nights rerouting all traffic except big rigs and other tall vehicles to a state highway.

Breaking Bad stars dish on show, chile

Deanna Sauceda — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:31:34 GMT

The hit series "Breaking Bad" launches its third season Sunday, and in an interview on KRQE News 13 This Morning two of its stars--Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul--talked about their chemistry, what makes the show successful and whether they prefer red or green.

Sprint holds Rio Rancho hiring event

Bill Diven — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:29:24 GMT

Sprint is looking to fill 200 positions at its Rio Rancho facility and will be hosting an on-site hiring event Friday.

Feds help fund river bike, foot bridge

Sarah Warlick — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:00:49 GMT

Stimulus money is hard at work in Albuquerque with the latest project expected to give pedestrians a spring in their step and bicyclists a little easier time peddling.

Albuquerque call center closing

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:22:47 GMT

An Albuquerque call center run by a Cincinnati firm will close in June, costing nearly 700 jobs.

New Rail Runner station set to open

Devon Armijo — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:53:06 GMT

Tuesday, state, local and tribal officials opened the Kewa Rail Runner station with service expecting to start on March 22.

Lobo tourney games mean big business

Jim Winchester — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 05:25:58 GMT

Local bars and restaurants are bracing for a big turnout on Thursday night for the New Mexico Lobo's first round game in the NCAA Tournament.

Rio Rancho home sales soar

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 05:22:02 GMT

Homes sales in the metro area saw a boost, but Rio Rancho had the most significant increase, according to the monthly report from the Greater Albuquerque Association of Realtors.

Consent law boosts space tour launches

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:21:36 GMT

Amid a remote stretch of desert landscape, New Mexico's springboard to space is evolving into final form.

USPS seeks flexibility to cut losses

Mike Powers — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:53:01 GMT

Eliminating Saturday deliver is just one thing the U.S. Postal Service is considering to cut costs in the face of a $7 billion deficit, a USPS manager said in an interview on KRQE News 13 This Morning.

Governor signs restaurant gun law

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:13:45 GMT

People licensed for concealed handguns can take their weapons into restaurants serving beer and wine under a new state law.