Major changes are coming to New Mexico’s shopping scene this year as six well-known retail chains—Conn’s HomePlus, Big Lots, Walgreens, Family Dollar, Advance Auto Parts, and Denny’s—are closing multiple locations across the state. This wave of closures means fewer options for everything from furniture and groceries to late-night diner stops, especially in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Las Cruces. For many neighborhoods, these stores were more than just places to shop—they were community staples. How do you think these closures will impact your daily routine or local economy? Let’s talk about what this means for our towns and what could fill these empty storefronts. #Business #LocalBusiness #NewMexico