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Biz reporter: My beat is enjoyable and interesting

January 7, 2026

Posted by Chris Roush

Mike Easterling, a business reporter for the Santa Fe New Mexican, reflects on the beat after taking it on a year ago.

Easterling writes, “When I accepted the position, I wasn’t sure it was one I would be crazy about, given that I have no background in business or economics. Sure, I had covered business stories before — along with a bit of everything else, from sports and entertainment to crime and politics, even religion — but it certainly wasn’t a beat that was at the top of my list.

“But now, nearly 14 months into this gig, I have found it to be one of the more enjoyable and interesting subjects I’ve ever covered.

“I’m not sure I would be saying that if I weren’t living in Santa Fe. Given this city’s strong creative and eclectic leanings, my sense is that being a business reporter here is a much different experience than in most other places. And that’s what’s made it so much fun.”

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