Start the year with a BASH!

The 2017 New Mexico legislative session will be starting soon and based on the bills that have been pre-filed, elected officials are full of ideas on how to change our lives through legislation. Do YOU want to see more regulation, increased taxes and more money taken from our permanent funds for an education system that needs a complete overhaul before it needs more money? From what we've heard, the answer is a resounding 'No!'

NMBC recently conducted a survey, asking for your input on topics such as minimum wage increases, the state budget, addressing crime, tax reform and more. We got some amazing responses and thoughtful feedback that we'll be sharing at the BASH (Business and Social Hour) on January 12.

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January 4, 2017

Issues

Crucial Juncture

The New Year is only a few days away and the excitement of 2017 brings with it new challenges.

New Mexico is at a crucial juncture. Are we going to stand for free markets that will diversify and grow jobs or will politicians control and limit our state’s economy with ‘tax and spend’ policies?

Some in our Capitol seek to make New Mexicans rely more on government. They work each day to expand programs that require citizens to bend to the will of politicians and bureaucrats in Santa Fe or Washington, D.C.

At the New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC) we work for you.

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December 30, 2016

Issues

$15/Hr Minimum Wage: Where do You Stand?

Increasing the minimum wage in New Mexico will be one of the issues that will come up in the 2017 legislative session. Now is the time to let us know where you stand on this, and other issues.

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December 13, 2016

Issues

NMBC Fights Washington D.C. Job Killing Regs, and We Won!

NMBC was Proud to Take a Stand with the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) recently in a court case against a Department of Labor overtime rule that would have taken effect on December 1. Along with a coalition of other associations and 21 states, NMBC supported the NAM Manufacturers’ Center for Legal Action (MCLA) in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. The great news for New Mexicans who are already struggling with some of the highest unemployment rates in the nation is that we succeeded in delaying, if not stopping implementation of the job killing rule!

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December 7, 2016

Issues

Candidate Interviews in Farmington & NMBC and Other Job Openings

NM Supreme Court Job Interview BASH (Business and Social Hour) in Farmington on 7-26: The candidates for New Mexico Supreme Court, incumbent Judge Judith Nakamura and her challenger, Judge Michael E. Vigil, have confirmed their job interviews in Farmington to be held on July 26. Join with Co-Sponsor, Farmington Chamber of Commerce, and other community leaders for this informative and fun event: RSVP HERE. The Farmington BASH, will be held on 7-26 at Merrion Oil and Gas, 610 Reilly Ave, Farmington, NM, 87401 from 5 – 7pm. Light refreshments will be provided.

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July 5, 2016

News

New Study Shows Manufacturing Demand for Natural Gas Will Grow

NAM Study Shows Positive Natural Gas Impacts in New Mexico and Across U.S.

Washington, D.C. and Albuquerque, NM, May 3, 2016 – Today, the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Center for Manufacturing Research and IHS Economics released a new comprehensive study that reveals how natural gas has strengthened manufacturing and encouraged U.S. manufacturing growth and employment and highlights the positive impact to communities around the United States. New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC), the State Affiliate Group (SAG) for the NAM echos the importance of the NAM findings as manufacturers in New Mexico use natural gas for fuel, such as drying, melting, machine drive and space heating, and as a feedstock in refining, chemicals and primary metals sectors. Domestic natural gas has transformed the U.S. economy, made our companies more competitive, created jobs and put money back in the pockets of working Americans.

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May 3, 2016

Issues

SOS, UI Taxes & NM Land Grab

Serious Allegations of Criminal Misconduct filed against Dianna Duran, NM Secretary of State (SOS): News reports based on criminal charges filed by the office of NM Attorney General Hector Balderas, detail numerous charges against the NM SOS Dianna Duran.

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September 2, 2015

Issues

Farmington Taxes, ABQ Min Wage, Google Clawbacks

Farmington to Raise Taxes: The Farmington City Council just approved a tax increase to begin in January 2016. This will offset the hold-harmless payments that will be phased out by 2030.

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August 17, 2015

Issues

Memo to ABQ City Council: Stop interfering with business!

The Albuquerque City Council has introduced an ordinance that has the ability to knock small businesses in Albuquerque to their knees. This ordinance, proposed by councilors Klarissa Pena and Isaac Benton, is an intrusive government over reach.

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June 30, 2015

Issues

Lead the Conversation

The New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC) salutes the men and women who died fighting for the freedom and liberty that make the United States of America the greatest nation in the world. This week, we honor our veterans and those who serve today in our armed forces defending our values and the U.S. Constitution.

Lead the Conversation or be Controlled by the Outcome: Looking for a fresh take on the facts, technology and trends for New Mexico Energy? The New Mexico Business Coalition Energy Summit on July 1, at 11:30 am, at the Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown will set the record straight and give attendees the knowledge to lead the conversation.

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May 26, 2015