Meta on trial: Jury selection to begin in Santa Fe

Jury selection is set to begin Monday in a trial that pits New Mexico against Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram and one of the world’s largest social media companies. New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez filed the suit against Meta Platforms and its CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, in 2023, alleging the parent company of Facebook and Instagram failed …

Leaders pitch law to regulate harmful AI images

The measure, called the Artificial Intelligence Accountability Act, would require AI companies to include digital markers in content to help identify creators of harmful deepfakes and allow people to pursue civil actions against violators. (Click “Read More” to see the full article by the Albuquerque Journal – potential paywall.)

Mayor touts ‘generational change’ in ABQ despite problems

Looking past the construction and the broken windows, the city is working toward generational change, Mayor Tim Keller told business leaders at an Economic Forum meeting in Old Town on Wednesday morning. (Click “Read More” to see the full article by the Albuquerque Journal – potential paywall.) Photo: Jon Austria/Journal

Survey finds high level of support for ABQ businesses, but there are areas to improve

A survey conducted for an organization devoted to aiding the Albuquerque business community found that the business community and residents of the city’s metro area have high levels of support for the private sector. The Economic Forum Collaborative released the findings Nov. 5 from the survey conducted by Albuquerque pollster Research & Polling Inc. (Click “Read More” to see the …

High-profile team starts Imagine New Mexico initiative

A new nonprofit has emerged and aims tackle key challenges in New Mexico.   Imagine New Mexico will work to address five issues deemed most urgent by the organization’s leaders including health care, education, economic growth, poverty reduction and public safety. (Click “Read More” to see the full article by the Albuquerque Business First- potential paywall.)

‘Let’s double down’: EDD secretary lays out 2025 economic priorities for New Mexico

The state is focused on three key initiatives in its latest economic plan: enhancing data management, ensuring site readiness and prioritizing development. Economic Development Department Secretary Rob Black at an Economic Forum of Albuquerque meeting Wednesday morning highlighted the work his department is doing to make New Mexico a more competitive place to do business. (Click “Read More” to see …

Talks heat up around UNM Downtown presence

City officials and the University of New Mexico are one step closer to bringing some of the institution’s operations Downtown. The university and Mayor Tim Keller’s office last week signed a nonbinding memorandum of understanding, or MOU, signaling the next step in bringing a larger university presence to the heart of the city. (Click “Read More” to see the full …

Federal Reserve economist notes disconnect in business sentiment versus investment

Nicholas Sly, Denver Branch executive at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, shared his thoughts on the U.S. and New Mexican economy at a Feb. 12 Economic Forum of Albuquerque meeting. His update centered around three main themes: stability, consumer and business sentiment and uncertainty. Key economic health indicators, such as GDP, labor force participation rate, inflation and unemployment, …