ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A longtime fixture in the New Mexico restaurant industry has died. After running and growing the iconic Sadie’s of New Mexico for decades, Betty Jo Stafford passed away. But she leaves behind a legacy set to last for generations.
Its classic New Mexican foods and spices are deeply rooted in the community. For William Stafford, the Sadie’s of New Mexico is more than just a family business; it holds the life and legacy of his mother, Betty Jo.
Betty Jo Stafford died peacefully in her sleep at age 85 on February 6, after decades of growing the business established by her older sister, Sadie, turning it into a local staple. “My mom was an iconic businesswoman. She was a trailblazer,” said William R. Stafford, Owner, Sadie’s of New Mexico…