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Grupo Televisa and Fintech Holdings will each own 50% of the consortium acquiring AT&T Mexico, with the deal expected to close in early 2027

Oct 14 • 8:23 AM EDT • Business • qz.com

Daldrop Opens for Business in Southern Oswego County

$10 Million Facility in the L. Michael Treadwell Oswego County Industrial Park marks the largest expansion outside of Germany in the company’s 73-year history By Stefan Yablonski [caption id=attachment_11076 align=alignright width=450] Daldrop SBB CEO Jens Daldrop addresses attendees at the 2025 groundbreaking for the project. Daldrop also chairs the advisory board of Germany-based Daldrop Group.[/caption] A new era of cleanroom technology is underway in Central New York. The Daldrop Group’s advanced manufacturing facility and U.S. headquarters is physically built within the L. Michael Treadwell Oswego County Industrial Park. This industrial park is located in the town of Schroeppel. It marks the largest expansion outside of Germany in the company’s 73-year history. Daldrop SBB is based in Neckartailfingen, Germany. It is a global supplier of cleanroom technology, primarily to the pharmaceutical industry. It designs and builds advanced cleanroom environments for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical technology industries. It nvested $10 million in the new project. “We broke ground in 2025; we were under construction all winter. We just opened this spring, early spring,” said Benjamin Morrow, operations manager and control. The company consolidated sites in Salina and DeWitt into the industrial park in Schroeppel, Morrow added. “The next move here is to maximize every square inch of this facility and then we are already looking at the expansion. So, it is more capital investment on equipment — definitely higher-end automation in additional equipment so we can produce more components and then to support the ever-growing base in North America,” Morrow continued. “We are the headquarters for service, maintenance and spare parts. So as Daldrop has more and more installations, they need more and more service, maintenance and spare parts. So that will come out of this facility as well — it already is.” “As a global leader in GMP (global manufacturing support) pharmaceutical cleanrooms for decades, I am very proud to bring manufacturing jobs to Upstate New York,” said Mike Sullivan, president of Daldrop US operations. Key to choosing Southern Oswego County [caption id=attachment_11077 align=alignright width=450] Daldrop SBB at the L. Michael Treadwell Oswego County Industrial Park when the company announced the start of construction.[/caption] Sullivan said that the selection of the Schroeppel industrial park was mainly due to the help of Operation Oswego County and two people in the organization. “Prior to being purchased by Daldrop International from the Stuttgart region of Germany, Vince Bongio was a founding partner in SBB Inc. as well as our head of engineering. We based out of Syracuse due to Vince’s skills in HVAC and the manufacturing capabilities found in Syracuse,” said Sullivan. Bongio moved to Syracuse from California in the 1970s to work in Carrier’s Industrial Division of Large-Scale Petrochemical Refrigeration. Next, he advanced to General Electric’s TV Tube Plant where he got into cleanrooms ,leading to his role of head of engineering for Clestra Cleanrooms where he met Sullivan, their New England distributor. “Vince Bongio is a phenomenal engineer. Formerly of Carrier, he grew up in California and went to Cal Poly,” Sullivan explained. “Carrier hired him right out of college and he moved to Syracuse. He is the reason we are in Syracuse today. He is retiring this year. We are very proud and his legacy is having brought Daldrop to Syracuse.” In 2000, Sullivan, Bazinet, Bongio Inc (SBB) was formed with engineering and manufacturing, based in Syracuse, and sales and construction based in Massachusetts as it is today. “SBB Inc. started in Syracuse. I had a design–build contracting firm out of Massachusetts that was primarily doing all the new technologies coming out of MIT,” Sullivan said. “I started a manufacturing side. A big thing for cleanrooms is the HVAC. Most cleanroom suppliers are architecturally focused people. The strength in Syracuse is HVAC. So, SBB developed with me running sales and construction out of Massachusetts and manufacturing out of Syracuse.” “Daldrop wanted to have a relationship in the States and of those who approached us, they were the only ones who really understood HVAC. So, we were the right fit for them. We did a joint venture focused out of Massachusetts from 2012 to 2018 leveraging their technologies,” Sullivan explained. “The commitment was if we brought their product to the States, we would do that if they built it here. “The pieces that had to be in place to make the investment, they wanted to acquire us, we were great with that. If you looked at business recommendations the general guidance was to build in a low labor area — something like North Carolina — but Syracuse had a strong background in HVAC and we chose Syracuse and Oswego County to be our headquarters in the States. So, it is built off of history, technology and the existing supply chain — bringing jobs back to the area.” During the initial discussions with Daldrop about coming to the U.S., SBB agreed to sell under the conditions Daldrop would manufacture in the U.S. There are many areas that offer incentives and economic packages, but the strength of HVAC expertise and skilled manufacturing was a big part of the discussions for site selection. Coming home [caption id=attachment_11078 align=alignright width=451] Construction moves forward in March at the L. Michael Treadwell Oswego County Industrial Park.[/caption] The second key person to building in Oswego County is Ben Morrow, Sullivan added. “Ben has been working with Daldrop SBB for more than 12 years and has advanced to COO of manufacturing and engineering. Ben grew up in Phoenix, so building a factory for the Germany company in Phoenix is a strong success for both his community and the appreciation of Ben’s skills as a team leader,” Sullivan said. “I went to high school in Phoenix. So, this is like full circle for me. It’s a small world,” Morrow said. “I hadn’t been back to Phoenix since graduation. This is one of the properties that John Trimble of C&S, he is the former president of C&S, he just retired, suggested. He and I were very good personal friends. John was from Mexico and I was from Phoenix. We knew each other from high school. And the architect of this building, Ed Smart of smartDESIGN Architecture in Batavia — I went to high school with him. So, this was a project that’s full circle a coming home kind of thing. The three of us knew each other — kind of like it was meant to be. Very serendipitous.” Schroeppel was one option for Daldrop to consider; the original intent was just to get a warehouse to store some product, he added. The facility is Daldrop’s largest outside of their native country. Total payroll at the facility will be approximately $2.4 million once fully staffed. “Here is 32,000 square feet and we plan to expand and put in an additional 10,000 square feet,” Morrow said. “We have 17.5 acres. We can put at least three more facilities here, just on this property. The master plan submitted for the current building is the first of possible three buildings on the campus.” “If we can find the right people and advance the production according to the plan, we should be able to grow for the next decade. One of the first jobs we filled was our new HR manager, with a primary focus posting and filling new positions,” Sullivan said. Stop the exodus, start hiring [caption id=attachment_11080 align=alignright width=452] Principals at the local Daldrop SBB headquarters, from left: Ben Morrow, Mike Sullivan and Jens Daldrop.[/caption] “I have been coming to Syracuse for 30 years. One of the things I had a hard time watching was the exodus of factories. One of the toughest things is to watch it with my partners’ kids who had to move away for jobs. It is important for us to give opportunity where people’s kids don’t have to leave the area to get work,” Sullivan said. “My responsibility is to find people who have skill sets that want to work and then I have to build opportunity for that work to happen. “After years of watching companies and Vince’s three sons all move out of the areas to get jobs, it is important to us to provide opportunities for the Syracuse region and help grow our company. We have been hiring for our new factory and will continue for the next few years.” “We are hiring and will continue to hire. Currently we have about 19 on staff right now,” Morrow said. “We expect to grow that by about 10 to 15 in the next 12 to 18 months or so. We are at 19 currently — one in the wings. It’s been great being able to hire locally. All these folks that we’ve been hiring, they all live within a few miles from here.” “We hired someone this past week (end of August). She grew up in the area, raised a family and is working down in Florida. She just took a job with us so she can move back and be with her family. We will be moving her back and she should be starting in October. We are very happy to see this happen,” Sullivan said. “I feel strongly about having a spot for the kids to not have to move out of the area. It is better to have people moving into the area.” Currently, Daldrop SBB has openings for finance manager, COO of construction and delivery, as well as mechanical, electrical designers and Revit modelers, construction managers, commissioning agents and many other skills that are needed. Along with Daldrop’s reputation in life science cleanrooms, there is a strong history in semiconductor, electronics, glass, photonics, aerospace and other markets. This may be helpful with any new technologies building in the market such as the Micron expansion and the support network, Sullivan said. “We acquired this property and closed on it two months before any announcement from Micron. It is serendipitous that they’re right down the street from us,” Morrow added. “Everybody started thinking ‘you guys are supporting Micron.’ We were here first. That is not a goal of ours. We may or may not … they are talking to us; it is an opportunity.” The long run [caption id=attachment_11079 align=alignright width=450] Benjamin Morrow, operations manager and control at Daldlrop, speaks during a recent ribbon-cutting event in Schroeppel.[/caption] “Long term, we will expand the Phoenix facility,” Sullivan said. “We built our facility with a campus approach. Sustainability is big. We designed our rooms to be more sustainable. Our building has no gas lines for heat. We put geothermal wells in the ground. We put heat pumps in for heating and cooling out of those wells and we put a large layer of solar panels up on the roof. We worked with National Grid for metering. Our building is a high efficiency model. We upgraded all the instillation and the glass filtering. So, it is a very green building. We will have a very minimal carbon footprint. It also adheres to LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) construction standards.” “We are a bunch of HVAC engineers. We did a large scale geothermal and spent the money up front because we knew it made sense in the business sense in the environmental sense and sustainability,” Morrow said. “We have insulated metal panels on walls and roof; we are an envelope from the exterior.” Daldrop, as a global player, has a strong culture of sustainability that is found in all its products including the new facility. The building has been designed with (sixteen) 400-foot deep geothermal wells, high efficiency construction methods, approximately 70 kilowatt solar photovoltaic panels, electric vehicle chargers and 26% recycled content. “Daldrop thinks of long-term investing,” Sullivan said. “On the roof, photovoltaic panels supplement our power. Over half the energy that I use is coming from the sun. We have chargers up front for employee electric vehicles. This place is built to last. This slab that we are walking on, normal buildings are four inches, some go to six inches, we are nine inches all the way through — except where the heavy equipment is — that is 10 to 12 inches thick, solid concrete. It allows us to reconfigure for whatever type of equipment we want to bring in,” Morrow said. “We are authorized by Underwriters Laboratory to self-certify so we don’t need to have an inspector come out and recertify. We get audited often, but we certify our own electronics. The control system in this building is rather high-end. Our thermostat in every room is zoned, independent. We analyze the data; incorporate it with our solar panels.” “There is a lot of competition for people to work. It’s not just about how much salary they are going to make — it’s about the work environment, the ability for stability. We want to make sure our employees have the best environment to work in,” Morrow added. Similarities “One of the reasons I believe why Daldrop chose this area, Phoenix in particular, is because it is a village, a river-based village. Neckartailfingen in Germany where Daldrop is based is also a river-based village, manufacturing community. So, there is a lot of similarities — that smalltown feel,” Morrow said. “We have a lot of connections through multiple employees that lead back to Carrier, also. Everything came together, the timing everything.” “We are thankful for all the economic development support. Everyone has been helping make this happen. So, keep it up, it is working, that is all I got to say, Sullivan said. “If you look at historical industrial manufacturing, this region has skills that have been un-utilized. The northern industrial region has a lot of skills that if we can tap before they go away, we can leverage them. That is what we are trying to do. You’d be surprised at the supply chain left behind from Carrier — that supply chain is still there.” “Operation Oswego County has been fantastic,” Morrow added. “I can’t say enough good things about that group.” What Is Cleanroom Technology Cleanroom technology is a system of specialized engineering, filtration and operational controls used to maintain an extremely low concentration of airborne particles, microbes and chemical vapors. How It Works • Air Filtration: Uses HEPA or ULPA filters to remove 99.97% of tiny particles down to 0.3 microns. • Airflow Control: Directs air in a steady, unidirectional (laminar) or filtered turbulent pattern to push dust away from work areas. • Environmental Regulation: Maintains precise control over temperature, humidity and positive air pressure to block outside air leaks. • Specialized Attire: Requires personnel to wear full-body garments (“bunny suits”), gloves and masks to stop human shedding

Oct 14 • 8:23 AM EDT • Business • oswegocountybusiness.com

SPECIAL REPORT: Tough Business

A string of vacant restaurant buildings shows that many restaurants in the region are struggling — and several are closing By Stefan Yablonski [caption id=attachment_11132 align=alignright width=401] Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill on Route 31 in Clay closed its doors in April. It had been in operation since at least 2008.[/caption] By their nature, most restaurants have a limited life. An astonishing 60% go out of business within three years of opening, largely due to fundamental flaws in the planning of the operation. But even restaurants that experience years of success almost always face eventual closure. The restaurant business is very hard and because of both personal factors and external factors beyond anyone’s control, restaurants don’t last forever. For many restaurants, age is a big factor, according to Kenneth Walsleben, professor of practice, entrepreneurship and emerging enterprises at Syracuse University. “The owners have been at it for 20 or 25 years, if not longer, they want some time to themselves,” he said. Such was the case for Jocko’s Famous Ritz Diner in Oswego. Jocko Reitz bought the building in the late 1970s from Robert Shapiro. However, when he stepped away from the business, it eventually closed. [caption id=attachment_11142 align=alignright width=402] For nearly 80 years, Vona’s Restaurant passed through three generations of family in Oswego. It closed its doors on Dec. 31, 2025.[/caption] For nearly 80 years, Vona’s passed through three generations of family in Oswego. Vona’s Restaurant officially closed its doors on Dec. 31, 2025, when no family member wanted to take over. It is on the market. The Ruby Tuesday in Oswego operated for about two decades before permanently closing in April 2026. The restaurant faced multiple temporary health department closures in 2024 and 2025 due to persistent fruit fly and foundation pest issues. Management posted a final closure notice on the doors in mid-April 2026 and the building was put up for sale. The same pattern has been happening in Onondaga County. The big building once used by Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill on Route 31 in Clay remains empty, more than six months after the restaurant closed its doors in April. It had been in operation since at least 2008. [caption id=attachment_11130 align=alignright width=401] Ruby Tuesday in Oswego operated for about two decades before permanently closing in April 2026.[/caption] Just down the road from Smokey Bones, the popular Outback Steakhouse closed in August 2024. Another restaurant took its place, La Cocina Mexican Restaurant, but it closed shortly after. The building sits empty. Other very popular restaurants in the northern suburbs of Syracuse have recently closed. Among them, Fireside by the River in Baldwinsville and Primo Nestico’s Bistro Bar in North Syracuse. “I haven’t really paid attention to the Syracuse area. There has always been some turnover, but there probably has never been a tougher time to be a restauranter than now. It’s just brutal,” Walsleben said. In the first year, roughly 20% to 25% of restaurants close or change hands, according to the National Restaurant Association. [caption id=attachment_11122 align=alignright width=401] Outback Steakhouse closed in August 2024. Another restaurant took its place, La Cocina Mexican Restaurant, but it closed shortly after. The building sits empty.[/caption] “Depending on what statistics you look at, you’ll find that any business has a high mortality rate in the first year. That is just the nature of entrepreneurship,” Walsleben said. “There are certain ones that are getting hit hard while others are more fruitful. “And when you look at the restaurant industry you have to factor in labor which is a large part — typically a third of your expenses — and those costs are going up. And there is always turnover which means investing money to train people. Then you’ve got food costs, which is also a third of the typical restaurant budget. Since the pandemic labor has gone up 41%, food costs have gone up 35%. That’s a big tight squeeze righty there. That’s two-thirds of your budget that has gone up 35% to 40% in the last few years. And then the only way you can make that work is to raise the prices.” The National Restaurant Association reports menu prices are up 36% since February of 2020. In a survey released by the association, more than eight in 10 restaurant owners reported that their food, beverage and labor costs are now higher than before the pandemic. You have to deal with the reality of are the customers willing to pay for that? Walsleben added. Restaurants historically have very thin margins; their profit margin is about 5%. “You have a third that goes into food, a third that goes into labor and about 28%, 29% that goes into everything else — overhead, insurance etc. So that brings you down to your 5% leftover,” he said. “Everything is going up. Customer expectations are going up and people aren’t going to spend that much more. So, you have a tight squeeze here,” Walsleben continued. “Restaurants who use delivery apps, they pay a fee to those guys. Those guys don’t work for free. So, you can kind of see where the squeeze comes from.” Stuck in the middle There are pockets of opportunity; the two extremes of the market can make a profit. But the middle gets squeezed out. “If you are a low-end fast-food kind of place, there is room for that. People have changed their budgets. They are still going out, but they are not spending more,” according to Walsleben. “The high end remains positive. If you have a restaurant that brings a specific experience … a great food product or you are catering to high end customers who aren’t so budget conscious, those patrons are going to expect a high-end experience. They expect excellent food every time. They are expecting excellent service. If you can meet those expectations there is room for you at the top. It’s just the guys in the middle are getting the squeeze from both ends. Tough competition, customer expectations, costs are up. Menu items, you can’t raise the prices as much as you need to. That is why you are seeing a lot of restaurants baling out.” The ones that can adapt quickly are the ones who are doing OK. “Success is heavily dependent on the strength of a restaurant’s concept development and the planning of its execution. Eventually things aren’t always new. Things change. So, if you are in the restaurant business you have got to change your menu — keep things new, fresh and update your meals. It is very fickle industry. One year carbs are out, the next year berries are out. Everybody’s diet changes — constantly chasing the latest phase. You have got to adjust your menu and move with those modifications. If you have a static menu that you have used the last couple years that hasn’t changed except for the pricing, you’ve got a problem,” he said. A lot of times these buildings are singular purpose, he added. “You have a commercially viable kitchen and you got a seating area. There is not a lot of other businesses that cater to that type of a layout. So, it’s pretty common to see another restaurant slide in,” he said. One of the things a banker learns early on is you don’t lend money to restaurants … because they fail so quickly. It is very hard to predict who the winners will be. So, if you are a restaurant in addition to all the other challenges, it is very difficult to get loans, according to Walsleben. “You might work really well in the kitchen. But that doesn’t mean you are a great businessperson,” he said. “Restaurants can fail because the owner didn’t know how to manage things properly. There are a lot of challenges. “There is opportunity at the high end and the low end. But in the middle, that’s the death valley. There are just so many things working against you. You really need to have something that will pull people in and continue to pull people in because you to constantly have to change. Think about a theme and a product that is unique to the area people don’t travel that far these days you have to be able to deliver it in an innovative fashion and keep updating to keep people coming in the door.” Out of Business? How Fast? Do nine out of 10 restaurants fail in their first year, as commonly claimed? No. Survival analysis of 1.9 million longitudinal microdata for 81,000 full-service restaurants in a 20-year U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics non public census of business establishments in the western US shows that only 17% of independently owned full-service restaurant startups failed in their first year, compared with 19% for all other service-providing startups, according to ResearchGate. The median lifespan of restaurants is about 4.5 years, slightly longer than that of other service businesses (4.25 years). However, the median lifespan of a restaurant startup with 5 or fewer employees is 3.75 years, slightly shorter than that of other service businesses of the same startup size (4.0 years). What Makes a Restaurant Successful? Opening and maintaining a successful restaurant is not as easy as creating a great menu and serving excellent food. It takes more than that, according to local restaurant owners who have been in business for decades in the region. They all agree that there are some guidelines to running a successful restaurant. • Quality food: Successful restaurants know exactly what they serve and who they serve it to. Delivering the same great taste every single time builds loyal customers. • Smooth operations: Friendly greetings and attentive staff make guests feel welcome from the moment they walk in. Hiring staff for personality and training for skill ensures reliable, caring service. • Smart marketing: Exceptional food and experiences naturally get people talking and sharing online. Word of mouth can help entice customers. Consistent social media and targeted advertising brings in new and repeat guests also. The menu is what keeps patrons coming back to Mimi’s Diner in Fulton, located at 201 N. Second St. “We locally source our produce and our meats. Our chicken and biscuits is a popular, popular special,” said Richard Tagliareni, the third-generation owner and general manager. “It’s all homemade. We have consistently served quality food.” His grandfather started the business more than 55 years ago. Mimi’s is engrained in the community. They cater to the community and are very involved in everything from the schools to local events. The first Mimi’s Drive-In opened in Mexico. Then a second in Oswego and then Fulton. Fulton’s Mimi’s is the only one left. “The last couple of weeks have been kind of slower than normal. October is usually a busier month for us People will start coming back around again. Also, the price of gas is affecting some things,” Tagliareni added. “We try to keep our prices in line. You go out to eat, you’re going to spend about a hundred bucks or so for two people for dinner. You come here to Mimi’s you are probably for two people for dinner it’s between $50 and $60. We are trying to keep our prices in line. We did have to increase our prices a little bit but things are looking OK.” For the Press Box, 29 E. First St., Oswego, it’s also about great food and a family atmosphere. “Our sports bar and restaurant was established in 1984,” said Alison Canale Scanlon, manager. “I think putting the time into everything makes a big difference and treating people like family when they walk into your restaurant. That’s how we have always operated since 1984.” “It’s the family oriented aspect,” she added. “Consistency, quality and presentation of our food — that’s the secret to a successful restaurant. We try to be very consistent with it. We treat people like family when they come in; because we know how we want to be treated when we go to a restaurant. We treat people the same or better.”

Oct 14 • 8:23 AM EDT • Business • oswegocountybusiness.com

Mom-and-Pop Business Owners Grapple with Harsh Times

Report shows small business owners in NYS less optimistic about the economy. Taxes, inflation, labor costs and competition from larger businesses are major concerns right now, they say By Aaron Gifford [caption id=attachment_11067 align=alignright width=300] Ashley Ranslow is director for New York state at The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).[/caption] Owners of mom-and-pop businesses in New York state have been less optimistic lately than their peers in other parts of the country, a recent report indicates. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), based on a survey of 11,000 of its members in the Empire State, reported that taxes, inflation, labor costs and competition from larger businesses are major concerns right now. “Indeed, while taxes are a major problem in New York and the United States overall, New York small businesses notably are struggling more with the state’s onerous, multi-level tax burden,” Ashley Ranslow, NFIB’s director for New York state, said in the July report. Compared with surveys of business owners in other states, far fewer New York respondents rated their businesses as in excellent or good health. The report also said labor costs here are about 25% higher than the national average and are the “single most important problem” facing businesses. One respondent to the New York-specific survey complained that too much red tape, taxes and laws that restrict high-yielding companies have stifled their operation’s growth. Others said high disability and workers’ compensation insurance costs, alarming increases in utility rates and excessive building regulations are discouraging. Statewide, New York has a gross domestic product of $2.53 trillion (third in the nation, followed by Texas, $2.90 trillion; and California, $4.25 trillion), a per capita income of $90,500 (sixth) and an unemployment rate of 4.6% (34th). There are 2.4 million small businesses that employ 3.9 million people. [caption id=attachment_11112 align=alignright width=451] Member of the Greater Liverpool Chamber of Commerce gather at one of the several functions the chamber organizes monthly. “Everyone in this business community encourages each other to shop local. Everyone just wants to see each other succeed,” says Megan Wilmot, the chamber director[/caption] “New York state boasts one of the largest, wealthiest and most diverse cities in the world — and that’s still only about half the state’s population,” the report said. “In other words, the state is both its iconic city and so much more — geographically, demographically, economically. But New York is not without its challenges, challenges that include notably high taxes and other weaknesses that impact the small business environment,” it said. The report includes an optimism index that compares responses from New York (NFIB) members with those of their peers in other states across several categories. This ranges from plans to increase employment to expectations for higher sales, to plans to increase inventory or expand. The scores for Empire State business owners were lower in most categories, but they did score higher than the national average in noting that they have current employment openings, and that they are hopeful that the economy will improve. “The metrics so far paint a picture of a state with a series of challenges for small businesses, from a slightly below national average Optimism Index to a more seriously below national business health to very substantially below national Employment Index. What is going on with businesses that are creating these differences?” the report stated. In Central New York, the regional labor force comprises nearly 398,000 workers. The median household income here is $71,463, and the gross domestic product for the region last year totaled $61.3 billion, according to the CenterState CEO economic development and research organization. About half of the region’s labor force works for small and mid-sized businesses, although the number of people employed in that sector has decreased by 7% since 2010, according to CenterState’s 2026 economic forecast report. “While record-high employment in large-scale enterprises provides a strong foundation for Central New York,” the report says, “the long-term health of communities depends on a thriving small business sector to serve as a stabilizer.” Area employers identify several barriers to Central New York’s anticipated growth, including lack of specialized or skilled workers, government regulations, unaffordable housing options and long-term construction disruptions. In the city of Syracuse, the number of jobs in retail trade decreased by 1,500 or 4.7% between July 2025 and this past July. By contrast, the number of jobs in the leisure and hospitality sector increased by 2.5% or 700 jobs, in the same annual period, according to the New York State Department of Labor. Still, there’s plenty of interest for new businesses across Central New York. U.S. Census figures show that the number of applications for new businesses in all four counties increased significantly in the past 20 years. In Cayuga County, there were 324 applications in 2005 compared to 470 last year. In Madison County, the number increased from 385 to 480; Onondaga County, from 2411 to 4132; and Oswego County, from 553 to 836. Downtown Cazenovia is exemplary of Madison County’s trend: In the past year, the village welcomed a bait shop, a thrift store, a vitamin infusion center, a pizzeria, a Pilates studio and an Italian restaurant. A candy store is scheduled to open on the main drag in the months ahead. Oswego’s list of interesting new businesses in the past year includes a bubble tea shop, a hot dog eatery in Fulton, a specialty grocery store that features New York state products in Mexico, a beauty and esthetics studio in Hannibal and a hardware and farm supply store in Sandy Creek. In Onondaga County, the Liverpool area has also enjoyed a steady stream of new shops and eateries in recent years. That suburban community is unique in that, unlike neighboring communities, most of the restaurants are family-owned and not part of a national chain. [caption id=attachment_11116 align=alignright width=300] Megan Wilmot is the executive director of the Greater Liverpool’s Chamber of Commerce.[/caption] Megan Wilmot, executive director of the Greater Liverpool Chamber of Commerce, said independent business owners in her community maintain a strong sense of pride in holding their own against national companies. The chamber helps boost morale with red carpet events, ribbon cuttings, coffee hours and five-year anniversary celebrations for participating businesses. “We have built such a strong community,” Wilmot said. “Everyone in this business community encourages each other to shop local. Everyone just wants to see each other succeed.” In Syracuse, the downtown retail occupancy rate last year was about 82%, a slight improvement from 2024, according to the Downtown Syracuse Committee’s most recent annual report. Buildings with the largest amount of vacant space included The Galleries, One Park Place, and Equitable Towers, though not all of those spaces are designated for retail use. New businesses that opened in downtown Syracuse last year: Better with Time Clothing, Dakshin Curry & Biriyani, Havana Tattoo Society, Milano Bean Café, Miss Daisy, Pausa Coffee, Sweets for Babe, The Society CNY and Yafah Beauty Studio. The Destiny USA mall’s occupancy rate decreased from 80% in 2023 to 72% by the end of 2024, according to Integra Realty Resources. That leaves more than a quarter of the mall’s retail space vacant. “Looking ahead, the retail market is expected to see minimal rent growth, with vacancy rates likely remaining stable in community and neighborhood centers but continuing to rise in enclosed malls,” Integra’s report said. “New construction activity is low and redevelopment plans for former malls like Shoppingtown and Great Northern are still in the planning stages. The proposed Micron chip plant may spur development, but challenges remain in finding co-developers for large-scale projects.” Nationally, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce expects that small businesses will remain resilient and see their sales and revenues eventually improve. That organization, in a recent national survey, found that 25% of small business owners expect the economy to improve in 2027, while 45% indicated that they plan to increase employment in the next 12 months. And 69% said they believe their small business is in good shape and 70% said they are comfortable with their current cash flow. Thirty-one percent of small businesses reported raising their prices in July and 28% are planning to raise their prices within the next three to four months, the report said. Twelve percent indicated that this is a good time to expand their business. “Small business owners voice optimism for future revenues and hiring,” the report said. “High costs continue to be a wet blanket on reinvestment.” The NFIB reported in July that Main Street, despite gas price hikes, “is OK … for now.” Its small business economics trend report said sales across the country have been strong compared to last year, but continued inflation and higher prices from mom-and-pop establishments are causing some “cracks” to show. “If costs stay this high for much longer, reduced investment will have a tangible economic impact,” the report said. “The status quo is OK, but the outlook? The outlook is uncertain.”

Oct 14 • 8:23 AM EDT • Business • oswegocountybusiness.com

U.S. House Speaker Johnson returns to New Mexico for GOP congressional hopeful's fundraiser

By Patrick Lohmann, Source New Mexico — U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) made his second New Mexico visit Monday evening in support of Republican Greg Cunningham, where he led a fundraiser in Las Cruces in the final stretch of the closely watched 2nd Congressional District race. Johnson last visited New Mexico in late August […]

Oct 13 • 2:11 PM EDT • Politics • nmpoliticalreport.com

US Sanctions Mexican Cartel CDN's Horse-Racing, Business Network

MEXICO CITY, Oct 13 (Reuters) - The US Treasury ⁠Department ⁠on Tuesday sanctioned four people ⁠and 11 entities tied to the Cartel del Noreste (CDN), targeting a business network spanning horse racing, construction, trucking and the energy sector that Washington says ‌helped finance the Mexican ...

Oct 13 • 2:03 PM EDT • Business • usnews.com

Are the clouds finally parting? New Mexico TV, film production business eyes better days

You might say the TV and film production industry in New Mexico has won simply by surviving a prolonged, worldwide slump in recent years.

Oct 13 • 7:00 AM EDT • Business • santafenewmexican.com

Small group health insurance market rates announced

Media Release, Office of Superintendent of Insurance (OSI) Santa Fe, NM – The New Mexico Office of Superintendent of Insurance (OSI) has approved 2027 health insurance premium rates for the small group health insurance market. As of March 2026, over 31,000 New Mexicans were enrolled in a small group plan. The average increase across small group plans is 19.8%. These rates take effect on January 1, 2027. The carriers offering small group coverage in New Mexico in 2027 are: Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico (HealthCare Service Corporation) Presbyterian Health Plan Presbyterian Insurance Company UnitedHealthcare of New Mexico UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company Key Factors Driving the Rate Increases The primary factors that contributed to the 2027 increases are: Claims Experience - Higher than expected 2025 New Mexico claims experience, which is the foundation for the 2027 rate development. Cost Trend - Higher utilization and inflation impacted healthcare costs services, which impacts medical services and pharmaceutical costs nationwide. Risk Pool Changes - Nationwide, businesses with healthier employees are opting for alternative health coverage not under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This results ina smaller and less healthy small group ACA risk pool. Final approved rates will be posted on the OSI website. To view the carrier rate sheets and rate increase specifics, visit the Office of Superintendent of Insurance website here. The Rate Review Process Conducted by OSI The OSI rate review process focuses on approving rates for health insurance plans that are actuarially sound, not excessive, inadequate, or unfairly discriminatory and ensuring health insurance rates comply with all state and federal laws. For more information, visit the Office of Superintendent of Insurance website at https://osi.state.nm.us/en/. *** About the Office of Superintendent of Insurance The Office of Superintendent of Insurance (OSI) is New Mexico’s regulatory agency responsible for overseeing a wide range of insurance products, including private health and life insurance, auto, home, business, and title insurance. OSI regulates private health plans in the individual, small group, and large group markets, ensuring that premium rates are fair, companies are financially sound, and health care insurance coverage is reliable. While OSI does not have authority over self-funded health plans, where an employer assumes the financial responsibility for paying employee health care claims, Medicaid, Medicare, or TRICARE, OSI plays a vital role in protecting consumers by reviewing premium rates, monitoring insurance company conduct, and licensing producers (formerly known as insurance brokers and agents).

Oct 12 • 11:20 PM EDT • Health • yournewsnm.com

Texas health agency proposes eliminating children's autism program

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Oct 12 • 4:25 PM EDT • Health • abc7amarillo.com

Heinrich eyes New Mexico jobs in bi-partisan permitting reform push

By Pat Davis, New Mexico Political Report — For most government workers and union members, Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples’ Day is the Monday cap to a three-day weekend. But that is not true for the U.S. Senate staff and local building trades members working to keep up with Sen. Martin Heinrich’s push to pass […]

Oct 12 • 2:42 PM EDT • Politics • nmpoliticalreport.com

Arsenal eye deal for teenager Mora

Arsenal eye deal for Mexico teenager Gilberto Mora, AC Milan in pole position for Endrick, Nottingham Forest braced for Murillo interest

Oct 9 • 5:19 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Man leaving Jacksonville business shot in head, arm by person he’d argued with earlier in the day: JSO

Hurricane Isaias is strengthening over the Gulf of Mexico, with landfall expected tonight or early Saturday in the warning area, the National Hurricane Center said Friday morning.

Oct 9 • 7:34 AM EDT • Business • news4jax.com

New Mexico Department of Health renews syphilis testing order

The order’s main goal is to curb the state’s high rate of congenital syphilis, which is passed from mother to baby during pregnancy.

Oct 8 • 1:06 PM EDT • Health • searchlightnm.org

New Mexico Department of Health renews syphilis testing order

The order’s main goal is to curb the state’s high rate of congenital syphilis, which is passed from mother to baby during pregnancy.

Oct 7 • 8:00 PM EDT • Health • santafenewmexican.com

AI behaves more like a brain than a database – cognitive science’s role in its origin story helps explain why

This article by Michael Hout, New Mexico State University, and Arryn Robbins, University of Richmond, first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission.

Oct 7 • 10:14 AM EDT • Science • cobbcountycourier.com

Who Controls the Technology Protecting Your Business?

Cybersecurity sovereignty gives organizations transparency, hybrid control, and resilience over critical systems, writes Claudio Martinelli.

Oct 7 • 7:30 AM EDT • Business • mexicobusiness.news

RISE brings 'Dracula' to the Assembly Theatre

WOONSOCKET – Rose Linnell recalls a production of “Dracula” 20 years or so ago when she was a student at New Mexico State University. “It was different,” said the Bellingham,

Oct 7 • 6:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • valleybreeze.com

TST Images: Chile defeats Mexico, 2-0, in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES - Chile defeats Mexico, 2-0, during an international friendly on October 6, 2026 at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and The Sporting Tribune's Ric Tapia was there to capture the following TST Images.

Oct 7 • 1:37 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

reVolver Podcasts’ Contacto XIII Ranks Among Spotify Mexico’s Top 50 Science Podcasts

DALLAS, Oct. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Contacto XIII , the Spanish-language podcast produced and hosted by Garbanzo for Dallas-based reVolver...

Oct 6 • 5:58 PM EDT • Science • markets.businessinsider.com

New Mexico behavioral health committee meets goal of approving all 13 regional health plans

The committee overseeing New Mexico's efforts to rebuild behavioral health infrastructure hit a milestone by approving all 13 regional plans.

Oct 6 • 2:44 PM EDT • Health • sourcenm.com

Court initiative helps families seek mental health treatment for loved ones

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A new court initiative in New Mexico will help families who are seeking mental health help for their loved ones. Through the initiative, family members can obtain no-cost assis…

Oct 6 • 1:46 PM EDT • Health • krqe.com

New Mexico Health Care Authority creates shareable resources about Medicaid changes

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Health Care Authority has launched a Medicaid Partner Toolkit to help community organizations, health care providers, advocates and other partners explain upcomin…

Oct 6 • 1:20 PM EDT • Health • krqe.com

Mexico national team projected lineup vs. Chile: Can Marquez get first victory?

Oct 6 • 7:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

McAllen’s Soft-Landing Program Generates Business Interest in Tampico, Mexico

The City of McAllen is expanding its economic diplomacy efforts following a successful business engagement in Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico, where approximately 25 prospective business owners expressed interest in expanding into the United States through McAllen’s Soft-Landing Program.

Oct 5 • 3:55 PM EDT • Business • texasborderbusiness.com

Mexico Raises Science Funding 111% to Drive Tech Projects

Mexico increases science and technology funding by 111%, supporting 1,340 new projects to strengthen national technological capabilities.

Oct 5 • 3:00 PM EDT • Science • mexicobusiness.news

Your ballot, your move: Early voting starts Oct. 6

By Kevin Hendricks, nm.news — New Mexico voters can start casting ballots Oct. 6 for the Nov. 3 general election. There’s no reason to wait in line on Election Day, or to walk into the booth guessing. Early voting opens Oct. 6 at county clerk offices. On Oct. 17 it expands to more locations across […]

Oct 5 • 3:00 PM EDT • Politics • nmpoliticalreport.com

Discover the stats from Mexico’s Clásico in Oakland

Guadalajara once again showed that El Clásico de México is a game like no other. On a night that brought thousands of Chivahermanos together in California, the Sacred Flock claimed another victory i...

Oct 5 • 2:31 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Mauricio Pochettino praises Cavan Sullivan after landmark goal against Mexico

U.S. Men's National Team boss Mauricio Pochettino has given his thoughts on Cavan Sullivan after he became the youngest goalscorer in team history against Mexico

Oct 5 • 12:10 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Innovation That Solves: From Business Needs to AI Solutions

Targeted AI innovation transforms business challenges like hydrocarbon compliance into effective technological solutions, writes Jorge Mandujano.

Oct 5 • 8:00 AM EDT • Business • mexicobusiness.news

Taylor Farms and Mexico’s Health Ministry Now Make the Same Cyclospora Argument. The Produce Industry’s Own Association, FDA and CDC Rejected It in September. Here Is a Specific Request to Eight People Before the Industry Meets in Orlando.

I spent four hours Sunday morning taking the deposition of an expert retained by the defense in the E. coli O157:H7 outbreak of November 2024 – the one

Oct 4 • 7:07 PM EDT • Health • marlerblog.com

Binational health event kicks off this week to promote better access

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Consulate General of Mexico in El Paso will host its 26th Binational Health Week, which will be observed throughout October. The idea is to expand access to health services, promote prevention and “foster a culture of well-being among the Mexican, Hispanic, and local communities,” the Consulate General said in […]

Oct 4 • 3:27 PM EDT • Health • ktsm.com

3 Reasons Beating Mexico Is Pochettino’s Biggest USMNT Win Yet

There is always the potential to get carried away with a satisfying victory. But this felt like a pivotal moment in the Argentine's tenure.

Oct 4 • 9:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Julian Hall scores AGAIN as USMNT stun Mexico

By MLSsoccer staffJulian Hall keeps on rising to the occasion during his first US men's national team camp.Red Bull New York's star forward opened the scoring in the USMNT's 3-0 defeat of arch-rivals ...

Oct 4 • 8:14 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

USMNT youngsters pass Mexico test with flying colors

By Charles BoehmYou’ve probably heard of the ‘Dos a Cero’ mythology within the US men’s national team’s fierce rivalry with Mexico, a nod to the 2-0 scoreline by which they’ve defeated El ...

Oct 4 • 2:27 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Teens on target again as USA down Mexico 3-0

Cavan Sullivan became the youngest US international goalscorer in history as the United States defeated arch-rivals Mexico 3-0 in a friendly international in Arizona on Saturday.The United States completed the scoring in the 84th minute when Malik Tillman latched onto a poor Mexico backpass and smashed a shot into the top corner for 3-0. rcw/pbt

Oct 4 • 12:37 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Cavan Sullivan, Julian Hall lead USMNT to Mexico rout

By Dylan ButlerGoals by two of Major League Soccer's youngest and brightest stars helped lift the US men's national team to a 3-0 win over rival Mexico at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. on Satu...

Oct 4 • 12:17 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Pochettino laughs off claims USMNT stars disrespected Mexico's Gilberto Mora

Oct 3 • 10:27 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

In social post, Trump endorses Cunningham, mispronounces Vasquez’s name and doubles-down on renaming New Mexico

By Pat Davis, New Mexico Political Report — President Donald Trump officially endorsed Republican Greg Cunningham’s bid for Congress in a social media post today where the president once again called on New Mexicans to rename the state “New America” and mispronounced the Hispanic pronunciation of current Democratic Congressman Gabe Vasquez’s name. This story was […]

Oct 3 • 4:48 PM EDT • Politics • nmpoliticalreport.com

Senate GOP smashing political spending records in TX with ad-buying binge for Paxton

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Oct 3 • 3:49 PM EDT • Politics • abc7amarillo.com

I go to Mexico often: My favorite spot is easy to get to, near Cancún

I enjoy visiting Cancún, but I've been looking for a place that offers the same clear water with fewer crowds. I found it on an island, Isla Mujeres.

Oct 3 • 1:27 PM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com

Does civility in politics still exist? A perspective from our CEO

Does civility in politics still exist? MND CEO Travis Bembenek sees a welcome contrast in Mexico as U.S. midterm campaigns turn nastier.

Oct 3 • 9:00 AM EDT • Politics • mexiconewsdaily.com

FDA concludes investigation into Cyclospora outbreak tied to recalled Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce

The FDA concluded its Cyclospora outbreak investigation, finding strong evidence linking recalled iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico to over 12,800 cases.

Oct 3 • 2:22 AM EDT • Business • foxbusiness.com

NAMI New Mexico to host behavioral health community forum

The free event invites residents to ask city and county leaders tough questions about the region’s behavioral health system.

Oct 2 • 11:45 PM EDT • Health • santafenewmexican.com

Pharr International Bridge Expansion

More capacity for U.S.–Mexico trade. Pharr International Bridge Director Luis Bazan says phased truck operations for the bridge expansion are expected to begin in mid-September, with the official grand opening scheduled for November 12. The Pharr Truck Expo brought transportation professionals and the community together as the city prepares for this next chapter.

Oct 2 • 5:26 PM EDT • Business • texasborderbusiness.com

F.D.A. Found Cyclospora During Taylor Farms Inspection in Mexico

The discovery adds strong evidence that the outbreak that sickened thousands over the summer originated in the company’s fields or processing facility in northeastern Mexico.

Oct 2 • 4:54 PM EDT • Science • nytimes.com

New Mexico group seeks to ban all corporate, ‘dark’ money spending on politics

The Money Out of Politics New Mexico group argues that states have authority to amend corporate charter powers to prohibit political spending.

Oct 2 • 1:49 PM EDT • Politics • sourcenm.com

WNMU School of Business reaches record enrollment

Western New Mexico University’s School of Business reached a record 348 declared majors this fall, with gains across several degree programs.

Oct 2 • 1:21 PM EDT • Business • organmountainnews.com

Amid trade dispute, Canada continues business relationship with Washington state

Canada ambassador Mark Wiseman visited Seattle this week. He said his country wants the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement implemented fairly.

Oct 2 • 9:00 AM EDT • Business • knkx.org

The Business Cost of Failing to Anticipate Climate Risk

Rising climate risks in Mexico mean businesses should use data analytics and preventive insurance for continuity, writes Joaquin Barreiro.

Oct 2 • 8:00 AM EDT • Business • mexicobusiness.news

WNMU School of Business Reaches Record Enrollment, Earns Top Statewide Rankings

Enrollment at the Western New Mexico University School of Business reached an all-time high this semester with 348 declared majors. The historic record…

Oct 2 • 2:00 AM EDT • Business • wnmu.edu

Marius Mouandilmadji Could Start for Olympiacos vs. Panathinaikos

Olympiacos face Panathinaikos on Oct. 11 and Marseille on Oct. 15. Marius Mouandilmadji could start the derby, while Armando 'Hormiga' Gonzalez may return late from Mexico duty.

Sep 30 • 8:15 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Illegal alien, former Utah business owner admits to laundering over $17M in drug proceeds

An illegal alien from Mexico and former Salt Lake County business owner admitted to her involvement in laundering more than $17 million in drug proceeds.Georgin

Sep 30 • 6:56 PM EDT • Business • kutv.com

NMSU College of Business to honor 2026 Hall of Fame recipients, community partners

New Mexico State University’s College of Business will celebrate accomplished alumni, valued corporate partners and community leaders whose careers and contributions have made a lasting impact at...

Sep 30 • 4:50 PM EDT • Business • newsroom.nmsu.edu

Heinrich introduces long-sought permitting reforms with key Republicans to expedite energy projects, and he wants a Senate vote right after Election Day

By Kevin Hendricks, NM Political Report — New Mexico families watching their electric bills climb have a stake in a bipartisan energy bill that Sen. Martin Heinrich hopes to bring to a Senate vote days after the November election. He says its odds are the best he’s seen. This story was originally published at New […]

Sep 30 • 4:27 PM EDT • Politics • nmpoliticalreport.com

Public health advocates pitch New Mexico lawmakers on heat, climate change initiatives

Public health advocates on Tuesday proposed initiatives to New Mexico lawmakers track the impact of climate change on public health.

Sep 30 • 12:39 PM EDT • Health • sourcenm.com

USA vs. Mexico: How to watch, stream international friendly

By MLSsoccer staffAfter opening the fall international window with victories over Peru and Chile, the United States meet arch-rivals Mexico on Saturday night.How to watch & streamEnglish: TNT, HBO Max...

Sep 30 • 10:33 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Funding forensic science is essential to keeping New Mexico’s justice system working - NM Department of Public Safety

At the New Mexico Department of Public Safety’s Forensic Laboratory, continuing to produce reliable, accredited results is not necessarily about chasing the newest technology. Often, it is about replacing equipment that has simply reached the end of its useful life. That distinction is important as the state considers how much to invest in the laboratory […]

Sep 30 • 10:07 AM EDT • Science • dps.nm.gov

Mexico vs. Peru 2026 livestream: How to watch International Friendly for free

Live stream all the action from the Sports Illustrated Stadium without spending anything.

Sep 29 • 5:55 AM EDT • Entertainment • mashable.com

AMLO Son Poses Political Problems for Mexico’s President Sheinbaum

Andrés Manuel López Beltrán has joined the list of figures who, critics say, may end up harming the left-wing movement his father founded, as well as the president who succeeded him.

Sep 29 • 5:02 AM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com

Tomasita's, Atrisco owner is New Mexico Restaurateur of the Year

Gundrey, who was raised in the family business, said his mother taught him everything, including how to treat his employees and his customers.

Sep 28 • 11:00 PM EDT • Business • santafenewmexican.com

Haaland Tours Rural New Mexico Hospital, Highlights Medicaid and Health Care Challenges

Overview: Democratic gubernatorial nominee Deb Haaland visited Presbyterian Española Hospital on Sunday, touring its facilities and meeting with health care professionals about challenges facing rural hospitals and the potential impact of Medicaid cuts. Native Vote 2026 Deb Haaland (Laguna Pueblo), the Democratic nominee for governor of New Mexico, visited Presbyterian Española Hospital on Sunday, where […]

Sep 28 • 6:29 PM EDT • Health • nativenewsonline.net

Haaland Tours Rural New Mexico Hospital, Highlights Medicaid and Health Care Challenges

Native Vote 2026 Deb Haaland (Laguna Pueblo), the Democratic nominee for governor of New Mexico, visited Presbyterian Española Hospital on Sunday, where she toured health care facilities and participa...

Sep 28 • 6:29 PM EDT • Health • yahoo.com

Amarillo Public Health investigating tuberculosis exposure at West Texas A&M

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Sep 28 • 12:06 PM EDT • Health • abc7amarillo.com

From Mexico to Houston: Nurse turns side hustle into growing business

Houston registered nurse Joao Casiano, born in Monterrey, Mexico, launched a mobile IV hydration business as a side venture while continuing his nursing work, quickly gaining repeat customers.

Sep 28 • 11:17 AM EDT • Business • click2houston.com

Mexico’s journalists have long faced bullets. Now lawsuits against them are rising

Politicians and judges are increasingly attempting to shut down press freedoms in Mexico, raising concerns among journalism watchdog groups

Sep 28 • 6:07 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com

Mexico tie Colombia in Rafael Marquez’s coaching debut

Mexico and Colombia tied 1-1 as they both opened their four year road to the 2030 World Cup.

Sep 28 • 1:07 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Political Pulse: Overton grilled on Capitol Hill & debate over debates in governor’s race

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A New Mexico doctor nominated by President Trump to lead the FDA faced questions on Capitol Hill during her confirmation hearing this week. Senators grilled Heidi Overton o…

Sep 27 • 8:00 AM EDT • Politics • krqe.com

Trump supercharged ICE. Now battleground candidates look for a message

Republican and Democratic congressional candidates are wrestling with how to talk about immigration. They consistently call for a strong U.S.-Mexico border but then diverge, with some calling for ICE to be abolished while others support President Trump's immigration crackdown.

Sep 27 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • latimes.com

Trump supercharged ICE. Now battleground candidates are scrambling for a message

Republican and Democratic congressional candidates are wrestling with how to talk about immigration. They consistently call for a strong U.S.-Mexico border but then diverge, with some calling for ICE ...

Sep 27 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • yahoo.com

Speak Up: New Mexico readers weigh in on politics, water and data centers

Readers share views on elections, data centers, water, lawmakers and more in this week’s Speak Up.

Sep 27 • 12:56 AM EDT • Politics • abqjournal.com

Busani named director of Optical Science and Engineering

Tito Busani, an associate professor in the department of electrical and computer engineering, has been named the new director of the Optical Science and Engineering program at The University of New Mexico.

Sep 26 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • news.unm.edu

Big Bend region border wall construction begins

The Trump administration has started building the border wall through a west Texas section of the Big Bend region, marking the first major construction in an area of the U.S.-Mexico border where the administration's plans have met heavy opposition.

Sep 26 • 7:00 AM EDT • Politics • coloradopolitics.com

Napa couple’s chamoy candy business fills local growing demand

Cha Chas Sweets, cofounded by two Napa High School graduates, is filling a growing local demand for a confection with a connection to Mexico.

Sep 25 • 12:57 PM EDT • Business • pressdemocrat.com

World's first luxury theme park to open in Mexico with £1.1bn of rides, fine entertainment and deliberately limited crowds

Mexico’s £1.1bn luxury theme park will feature major thrill rides, Cirque du Soleil entertainment and deliberately limited visitor numbers.

Sep 25 • 8:16 AM EDT • Entertainment • the-european.eu

Mexico promotes a community tourism model strengthened by knowledge

UNESCO continues to support Mexican authorities and communities in transforming the tourism paradigm for sustainable development.

Sep 24 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • unesco.org

(LKL) ROCKET FUEL FOR STORMS: THE SCIENCE BEHIND EL NINO

Hurricane Polo weakened to a strong Category 4 off Mexico’s Pacific coast after undergoing extreme rapid intensification and hitting rare Category 5 status on Tuesday. Its rapid growth was due

Sep 24 • 3:48 PM EDT • Science • kxly.com

(LKL) ROCKET FUEL FOR STORMS: THE SCIENCE BEHIND EL NINO

Hurricane Polo weakened to a strong Category 4 off Mexico’s Pacific coast after undergoing extreme rapid intensification and hitting rare Category 5 status on Tuesday. Its rapid growth was due

Sep 24 • 3:48 PM EDT • Science • koamnewsnow.com

3 Rojiblancos in the Mexico Under-23 squad!

Talent development at Guadalajara continues to produce players for different National Team processes. The latest Mexico U-23 call-up proves it, as El Tri will have three Tapatío representatives in th...

Sep 24 • 3:48 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

ROCKET FUEL FOR STORMS: THE SCIENCE BEHIND EL NINO

Hurricane Polo weakened to a strong Category 4 off Mexico’s Pacific coast after undergoing extreme rapid intensification and hitting rare Category 5 status on Tuesday. Its rapid growth was due

Sep 24 • 2:53 PM EDT • Science • koamnewsnow.com

ROCKET FUEL FOR STORMS: THE SCIENCE BEHIND EL NINO

Hurricane Polo weakened to a strong Category 4 off Mexico’s Pacific coast after undergoing extreme rapid intensification and hitting rare Category 5 status on Tuesday. Its rapid growth was due

Sep 24 • 2:53 PM EDT • Science • applevalleynewsnow.com

ROCKET FUEL FOR STORMS: THE SCIENCE BEHIND EL NINO

Hurricane Polo weakened to a strong Category 4 off Mexico’s Pacific coast after undergoing extreme rapid intensification and hitting rare Category 5 status on Tuesday. Its rapid growth was due

Sep 24 • 2:53 PM EDT • Science • kxly.com

Los Alamos Small Business, Wolf & Mermaid Enchanted Cafe, Selected As New Food And Beverage Contractor For National Laboratory

Pictured at the fireside chat panel September 15 at Northern New Mexico College are, from left, Pat Vanderpool – Executive Director of the Regional Development Corporation, Scott Baird –…

Sep 23 • 9:16 PM EDT • Business • losalamosreporter.com

Data shows New Mexico students making gains in literacy, while math and science trail behind

New Mexico students improved in reading and literacy over the last year, while math showed modest gains and science remained largely stagnant

Sep 23 • 5:50 PM EDT • Science • sourcenm.com

New Mexico is spending big to fix behavioral healthcare. Why is there so little to show?

The Behavioral Health Services Division asked the state for another $7.2 million in general fund dollars for its FY 2028 budget.

Sep 23 • 11:40 AM EDT • Health • searchlightnm.org

2026 NFL Mexico City pregame entertainment announced

The NFL announced that acclaimed Música Mexicana artist Majo Aguilar and Oakland-born Blaxicana singer-songwriter MXKA will perform the national anthems of Mexico and the United States prior to the 2026 NFL Mexico City Game

Sep 23 • 11:10 AM EDT • Entertainment • nfl.com

New Mexico behavioral health committee closes in on goal of approving 13 regional health plans

The committee tasked with rebuilding New Mexico’s behavioral healthcare infrastructure has approved 11 of 13 regional plans.

Sep 23 • 11:06 AM EDT • Health • sourcenm.com

Hola México Film Festival returns to Los Angeles

It's the 18th annual edition of the largest Mexican film festival outside of Mexico

Sep 22 • 5:03 PM EDT • Entertainment • spectrumnews1.com

OU football not sure of offensive identity heading into Georgia

OU (2-1) fell out of the AP Top 25 following Saturday’s 14-6 win over New Mexico (2-1), a result that felt more like a loss to many Sooner fans. Now,

Sep 22 • 11:46 AM EDT • Sports • oudaily.com

Polo has rapidly intensified to a hurricane and is expected to impact Mexico

Hurricane Polo will rapidly intensify in the Pacific Ocean and become a major hurricane later this week, forecasters said Monday.

Sep 21 • 3:34 PM EDT • Science • pbs.org

How did the Rojiblanca academy get on this weekend?

This weekend was painted Red-and-White! The U-21 and U-19 teams played Mexico’s Clásico as part of Matchday 9 of the Apertura 2026. Both squads left Coapa with all three points in the bag.Meanwhile...

Sep 21 • 3:07 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

UK's JD Sports expands into Mexico through Grupo Axo partnership

British sportswear retailer JD Sports on Monday announced its expansion into Mexico through ​a long-term franchise partnership with fashion ‌retailer Grupo Axo, betting on strong demand from Mexico's growing young population.

Sep 21 • 3:56 AM EDT • Sports • reuters.com

Ben Arbuckle coaching for his job moving forward, other developments from OU-New Mexico

OU scraped by against New Mexico at home in a 14-6 win at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Sep 20 • 4:54 PM EDT • Sports • oudaily.com

Scientists Digitize One of the World’s Rarest Animals Before It Disappears

Researchers have turned a fragile vaquita skeleton into freely accessible 3D models, preserving detailed anatomy as the porpoise nears extinction. Only an estimated handful of vaquitas (Phocoena sinus) remain in the shallow waters of Mexico’s northern Gulf of California, the only place this small porpoise lives. With the species nearing extinction, researchers have created a

Sep 20 • 4:26 PM EDT • Science • scitechdaily.com

Political Pulse: NMDOJ demands answers from PNM on billing complaints, Google considers data center in New Mexico, & lawmakers weigh gas tax hike

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –This week on the New Mexico Political Pulse, the New Mexico Department of Justice sent a letter to PNM, calling for an explanation following customer compla…

Sep 20 • 8:00 AM EDT • Politics • krqe.com

For Your Health

Dementia touches many lives — in many different ways. And most of us likely have some firsthand experience with it, whether it’s with an aging family member or friend or neighbor. …

Sep 20 • 6:00 AM EDT • Health • mexicoledger.com

Opinion: Division and innuendo have no place in New Mexico politics

A Community Council member reflects on race, representation and the harm of division in New Mexico politics.

Sep 20 • 2:31 AM EDT • Politics • abqjournal.com