The City Councillors in Albuquerque are trying again to pass a new version of the previously defeated paid time off mandates for businesses. And the vote could take place as soon…
This week state legislators will return to the capital for a special (closed door) legislative session to address pressing issues facing the New Mexico, namely the massive $2 billion hole…
For the week ending June 12thMAINTAINING NATIONAL PARKS, CONSERVING PUBLIC SPACES: Voting 79 for and 18 against, the Senate on June 10 agreed to start debate on a bill (HR…
BY CARLA J. SONNTAG / PRESIDENT AND FOUNDER, NEW MEXICO BUSINESS COALITIONFriday, June 12th, 2020 at 12:02am as featured in the Albuquerque JournalThe governor’s early response to the coronavirus slowed the…
On Wednesday the office of the Governor and State Legislative Finance Committee unveiled thier proposals for fixing the the $2 billion deficit in New Mexico’s budget. Both plans offered solutions…
According to independent research firm Coresight Research, the U.S. is facing the potential permanent closure of up to 25,000 business as the effects of coronavirus lock down and reduced spending…
On Monday the World Health Organization (WHO) released preliminary evidence indicating that while asymptomatic carriers of the novel Coronavirus may be able to spread the contagion, it's unlikely. These reports…
As Governor Lujan Grisham slowly lifts the restrictions hampering businesses across the state, and operators open their doors to customers again, some fear a potential legal minefield awaits them. Proposed…
For the week ending June 5thCONFIRMING VOICE OF AMERICA CHIEF: Voting 53 for and 38 against, the Senate on June 4 confirmed conservative documentary filmmaker Michael Pack to lead the…
With an eye on the state's budget shortfalls and widespread business woes from COVID-19, legislators are working on solutions, but seem to be unsure about what they'll be aside from…