AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSmall Business: Albuquerque skincare maker LeatherDaddy Skin Co. has opened its first storefront on Menaul Boulevard and hired its first two employees. Health Care: Former Mayor Richard Berry says the New Mexico Medical Society is focused on easing the physician shortage, including improving the state’s business climate and workforce pipeline. Film: New Mexico production spending rose slightly to $327 million in fiscal 2026, its first annual increase in three years. Southern New Mexico’s independent film scene is also attracting crews with tax incentives and local talent. Workforce: Sandia National Laboratories is urging colleges to expand hands-on training for skilled, well-paying technical jobs. Data Centers: A proposed gas-powered facility near Hachita remains in the feasibility stage, as residents raise concerns about water, power and community impact. Agriculture: Drought, crop disease and flooding have sharply reduced Hatch chile supplies, while flooding also caused millions of dollars in crop losses.
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