A small New Mexico community working to get back on its feet following a devastating wildfire has opened a new rural business center. Two years ago, Las Vegas and its surrounding areas were hit hard by the Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire, the largest wildfire in state history. Now, the newly opened Rural Minority Business Center is using a federal rural grant along with money from the City of Albuquerque to provide resources designed to support new and existing businesses. ...

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