An update on the lack of updates about future breweries

Every now and again, I check the State of New Mexico’s licensing page to see if there are any new pending small brewer or small brewer offsite licenses. For quite some time now, there have not been any new ones, which is just a sign of the times.

Allow me to explain that statement. The reasons that we have seen such a slowdown in new places opening, even with folks saying that more retail/commercial spaces are available and cheaper than ever, are quite numerous. Here are just a few of those.

Is it all staffing issues?

Not entirely, but let’s face it, most breweries (particularly those with kitchens) are having a hard time filling their entry-level job positions. Add an offsite taproom, or try to open a new place, and there will likely be an even greater shortage of potential employees. The reasons for this shortage have been discussed

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