The Wednesday news that much of New Mexico was moving to the green/turquoise levels on the state’s colored reopening chart came as a relief to many breweries. After a long period of being stuck in yellow, Bernalillo and Sandoval counties are moving to green, enabling 40-plus breweries and their taprooms to expand their occupancy. Well,…
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To patio or not to patio, that is the question for New Mexico breweries
The latest changes to the public health order were officially announced Monday, as New Mexico moves to a county-by-county system for easing restrictions as COVID-19 numbers ebb and flow. The Red-Yellow-Green system was generally welcomed by the brewery owners who responded to us via email Monday night, though not all are preparing to take advantage…
Breweries will return to takeout only starting Monday after new public health order issued
The news on Friday afternoon was expected, but still crushing for businesses across New Mexico. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced new restrictions in the latest update to the public health order. Starting Monday and running through November 30, all non-essential businesses, including breweries, will go back to takeout only for beer and/or food. The governor…
Surge in COVID-19 cases leads to more breweries temporarily shutting down
Anyone following the local news of late has seen the sharp increase in daily positive tests of COVID-19 throughout New Mexico. Our state is regularly topping 1,000 new cases per day at this point, so it should come as no surprise that more and more breweries are being forced to temporarily close after a staff…
Marble Brewery properly pivots on its ongoing charitable efforts
Gone are the days when Marble, or any other local craft brewery, could simply throw a big party on the patio and raise funds for worthy charitable causes. That does not mean, however, that giving back to the community has gone away with the pandemic. It just means that marketing and events coordinator Geraldine Lucero…
Hops Brewery still alive and kicking at its Los Ranchos taproom
A while back, we had heard Hops Brewery was closed in Nob Hill, but there was clear evidence that the taproom at 7222 Fourth Street NW was still up and running. Seeking a little clarity on the overall status of the two-location setup, I went out to check out both spots Sunday afternoon and also…
Boxing Bear drops the party but keeps the special can release for its anniversary
Brewery anniversary parties are often a highlight on the annual beer calendar. Some are subtle and just an enjoyable way to raise a pint in honor of your favorite watering hole. Others are grand street parties, think Marble, and a way for the masses to come together in celebration. Then along came COVID-19 and one…
Checking in on all the forthcoming breweries and taprooms frozen in place
Back when I interviewed the Bow & Arrow Brewing staff about their new canning line, co-owner Shyla Sheppard said that the forthcoming Rambler Taproom in Farmington has been placed on indefinite hold. It made sense, not having a patio and all, but it ended up getting all of us in the Crew wondering about what…
Several Albuquerque metro breweries benefit from expanded patios
In early June, Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) worked with city and state officials to create and pass an initiative allowing businesses to expand their existing patios or create makeshift patios if they didn’t already have one. With the Governor’s most recent public health orders once again prohibiting indoor dining, the breweries that have taken advantage…
Santa Fe breweries react to indoor dining restriction
About a week ago, the governor renewed restrictions on indoor dining for all restaurants and breweries, and quite a few brewery and restaurant operators were quick to weigh in with their opinions. Across various social media platforms, a great deal of those in and around the brewing industry vented their frustrations, some in comments and…
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