Socorro is accepting nominations for its Small Business of the Quarter Awards to recognize and support local businesses. Residents can nominate via an online link; details are available by calling the Economic Recovery Office.

A third detainee died at Camp East Montana ICE facility, leading to calls for its closure amid scrutiny over conditions and the for-profit detention model.

Singapore Cafe, a longtime West Side pad thai spot, has closed its Mesa Street storefront after more than 20 years. A note on the door thanked customers and left the space's future unclear.

Pei Wei closed its Mesa Street restaurant this week, leaving only the Las Palmas Marketplace outpost in El Paso and prompting rewards notices to customers.

A West Texas tow firm filed Chapter 11 as litigation from a May El Paso crash moves forward. The Subchapter V filing aims to keep operations running during a court-supervised reorganization.

Just Cheesecake Outlet opened an Eastside storefront in El Paso, expanding the locally owned cheesecakery's pickup and holiday-order options.

An east El Paso pho shop scored a 73 in the Dec. 1–5 food inspections — above failure but well below the week’s perfect scores. Officials say businesses are given time to fix violations.

GECU plans to acquire Bank of the Southwest, extending its presence into New Mexico with 11 new branches, aiming to serve over 440,000 combined members and customers. Following regulatory approvals, the operations will unify under the GECU name.

El Paso's Malolam Cantina is closing after 11 years. New ownership plans to remodel and reopen the popular venue known for its patio and live entertainment. The former owners thanked patrons for their support.

Las Cruces has launched a grant opportunity for local businesses to host EV charging stations through the NEVI program, marking an effort to keep up with the rising demand for EV infrastructure.

Chihuahua Charlie's in El Paso has closed due to economic challenges, thanking patrons in a social media post. Opened to recreate a former Juarez hotspot, it's among local eateries struggling financially.

Chihuahua Charlie’s closed its UTEP-area outpost and Matteo’s said it will shutter all four of its Borderland locations as owners cite rising costs and softening sales.

Flagstone Foods is downsizing its El Paso facility, impacting over 200 employees, with plans to focus on its Emerald Nuts brand and relocate private label production to other sites.