How to Achieve DBE Certification

Should You Apply? You may be eligible to participate in the DBE program if: Your firm is a for-profit business (corporation or LLC) owned by a disadvantaged individual who is a U.S. citizen (or legal resident) and a member of a socially and economically disadvantaged...

Finding Available Government Opportunities from MBDA Director

Meet Gabriela Marques, Minority Business Development Agency Business Center Director in New Mexico. Gabriela gives her expert insight on finding available government opportunities: Question: How do I learn more about available government opportunities for my business?...

SCORE Mentor Insights on Biggest Challenges Going into 2023

Meet Dominic (Nick) Mandel, a mentor with SCORE, Santa Fe Chapter. Here’s his expert insight on issues facing the industry next year: Question: What are the biggest challenges facing small businesses in the construction and design industries going into 2023? Answer:...

NMDOT announces winners for 2026 name a snowplow contest

… and the winners are SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation is excited to announce the 2026 Name a Snowplow contest winners. Drumroll please. The Winning names are: District 1: Chilly Changa, DuckDuckOrangeTruck. District 2: Snowtorious B.I.G., Scoop...