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NEW YORK — Americans who spend Memorial Day scouting sales online and in stores may find more reasons to celebrate the return of warmer weather. Major retailers are stepping up discounts heading into the summer months, hoping to entice inflation-weary shoppers into opening their wallets. Target, Walmart and other chains have rolled out price cuts — some permanent, others temporary — with the stated aim of giving their customers some relief.

Abiquiu has long stood as a destination for New Mexicans and out-of-staters alike to gather and appreciate the art of Georgia O’Keeffe, one of the state’s most prominent artists. For those who want to turn their visit into a lifestyle, a new home recently hit the market.

Enrico Gradi’s career started as an intern at Bernalillo County’s planning department. Twenty-five years later, he’s recently retired as the county’s deputy county manager for community services.

Firms in New Mexico had favorable growth in the last four years, according to Business First's analysis of the Financial Planners List. We asked their advice for flourishing through economic upsets.

The BBJ's newest roundup is a look at real estate news items from metro area companies.

The acquisition boosts a Kentucky company's presence in Alabama.