Dollar General Opens New Store in Mimbres, New Mexico

The discount retailer's latest location brings convenience to the rural community.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Dollar General has opened a new store in Mimbres, New Mexico, just a mile north of the intersection of NM-35 and NM-152. The store, which is the company's fourth location in Grant County, has been highly anticipated by local residents who are eager for the added convenience of having a discount retailer nearby. The new Mimbres store is part of Dollar General's plans to open over 450 new locations across the country in 2026 alone.

Why it matters

The opening of the new Dollar General store in Mimbres is significant for the rural community, which previously had to drive 45 minutes or more to access a discount retailer. The new store provides greater convenience and access to affordable goods for local residents, filling an important need. However, the rapid expansion of Dollar General stores across the country has also raised concerns about the impact on small, independent businesses.

The details

The new Dollar General store in Mimbres is located at 2700 NM-35, just a mile north of the intersection with NM-152. The store opened on March 1, 2026, after months of anticipation and speculation from local residents. Similar to the opening of Dollar General's Hurley location in October 2024, the Mimbres store had been ready for some time as the company awaited necessary inspections. The new store is part of Dollar General's aggressive expansion plans, with the company aiming to open over 450 new locations across the country in 2026 alone.

  • Dollar General first announced plans to open a store near Hanover in December 2024.
  • The new Mimbres store opened on March 1, 2026.
  • Dollar General plans to open over 450 new locations across the U.S. in 2026.

The players

Dollar General

An American discount retailer that is the country's largest small-box retailer, with over 20,000 locations nationwide, including four in Grant County, New Mexico.

J.L. Turner and Cal Turner Sr.

The founders of Dollar General, who opened the first store in 1939 with an initial investment of $5,000.

Luis Chavez

A local resident of Mimbres who lives near the new Dollar General store.

Liz Cardenas

A local resident of Mimbres who expressed appreciation for the convenience of the new Dollar General store.

Terry Ploeckelmann

A local resident of Mimbres who expressed happiness about the new Dollar General store in the community.

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What they’re saying

“It's really nice. It's so nice when you only need one item.”

— Liz Cardenas, Local resident (scdailypress.com)

“We are very happy to have it out here in Mimbres. It's extremely convenient.”

— Terry Ploeckelmann, Local resident (scdailypress.com)

The takeaway

The opening of the new Dollar General store in Mimbres highlights the growing presence of discount retailers in rural communities across the country. While these stores provide much-needed convenience and access to affordable goods, their rapid expansion also raises concerns about the impact on small, independent businesses that may struggle to compete. As Dollar General continues its aggressive growth plans, the long-term effects on local economies and community character will be an important issue to monitor.