Read more about the article Taxpayers: be warned about increase in scam activity
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Taxpayers: be warned about increase in scam activity

Taxpayers and tax practitioners should be especially alert to phishing and other scam activity related to tax extensions and federal stimulus payments.The deadline for filing New Mexico and federal income…

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The Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act

The record-breaking $2.2 trillion federal relief package known as the CARES act was passed by congress last week and is aimed squarely at helping businesses that that are struggling to…

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NMBC continues to fight for employer protections amid pandemic

Due to the current COVID-19 crisis, Unemployment Insurance (UI) has become a significant concern for all businesses being affected by the crisis. NMBC has been on the news at 6…

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Read more about the article NM unemployment applications soaring amid COVID-19 shutdown
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NM unemployment applications soaring amid COVID-19 shutdown

For the week of March 9th New Mexico Workforce Solutions saw less than 800 claims for unemployment benefits. The week following recorded over 11,000 new applications. The cause for such a…

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Read more about the article Governor Issues statewide “stay at home” order
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Governor Issues statewide “stay at home” order

On Monday afternoon Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham ordered a statewide "stay at home" order for all non-essential employees. Hospitals and health clinics, grocery stores, pharmacies, childcare centers and farms are…

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Read more about the article State secures small business loan assistance for COVID-19 affected businesses
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State secures small business loan assistance for COVID-19 affected businesses

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Tuesday that the state of New Mexico has qualified for the Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loan Assistance program to assist businesses negatively impacted…

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COVID-19 Resource Portal

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected nearly every industry and presented unique challenges for each business. To that end, New Mexico Business Coalition is committed to helping New Mexico businesses persevere…

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Southern NM roads are latest casualty of economic downturn

Due to the reality of a stark economic slowdown and oil prices crashing amid a price war in the middle east, the governor has vetoed a spending bill intended to…

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Read more about the article As trade tensions ease, coronavirus complicates commerce
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As trade tensions ease, coronavirus complicates commerce

Starting February 14th China will begin reducing some tariffs on U.S. goods as part of its commitment to “phase one” of President Trump’s trade agreement.  The reduction in tariffs is…

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