ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO – Bosque Brewing Co. has shut down two Albuquerque locations as part of its ongoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy process. The company announced Tuesday that the San Mateo Public House and Bosque West on Unser Boulevard are closing immediately.
The closures affect 32 employees and come just a week after Bosque shuttered two Santa Fe locations, bringing the total to four closures since October, when the brewery filed for bankruptcy protection. Chapter 11 allows businesses to continue operating while reorganizing finances under court supervision.
Bosque Brewing cited the need to “focus resources” and support the long-term health of the organization. Despite the closures, the company says it remains “deeply rooted” in New Mexico and continues to operate seven locations in Albuquerque and Las Cruces.
Before the restructuring, Bosque had 11 locations statewide and was among New Mexico’s largest craft brewers. The company plans to complete its restructuring by February while maintaining partnerships and retail distribution across the state.
Bosque Brewing traces its origins back to October 2012, when co-founders Gabe Jensen, Jotham Michnovicz, and Kevin Jameson opened the original taproom on San Mateo Boulevard in Albuquerque. Prior to launching, they spent two years (starting around 2010) developing their beer recipes.
Within a year of opening, Bosque entered a period of rapid expansion. In November 2014, they launched their Las Cruces location, and a month later introduced another taproom near the UNM/Nob Hill area in Albuquerque. That same year, they brought on John Bullard, an award-winning brewer, to serve as Brewmaster and Director of Brewing Operations.
As the brand grew, Bosque’s beers—ranging from flagship offerings like Elephants on Parade, Riverwalker IPA, and 1888 Blonde Ale to rotating seasonal brews—found their way into more than 150 restaurants and retail outlets across New Mexico. By 2017, the brewery’s production output reached over 10,000 barrels annually and distributing across 150+ locations statewide.
