State Legislature passes COVID relief bill in quick session

In a speedy, single-day special session of the state legislature yesterday, New Mexico lawmakers approving a $330 million package intended to provide financial relief to workers and businesses harmed by the…

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Businesses feel the pain as lockdown drags on

Since the outbreak of Covid-19 in NM, small and locally owned business across the state have been forced to close up shop, layoff employees, and pass along their potential profits to large…

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Small Businesses face a tough holiday season

With the holiday shopping season upon us, stores and businesses across New Mexico had begun stocking up on the inventory to meet the needs of Christmas shoppers and prepare for…

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Read more about the article NM Reimposes Some Covid-19 Related Restrictions
(Eddie Moore/Albuquerque Journal)

NM Reimposes Some Covid-19 Related Restrictions

Due to the recent surge in Covid-19 cases across the state, NM has instituted new business restrictions in an attempt to curve the spread of the virus. Gov. Michelle Lujan…

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State distributes $100 million in federal relief funds

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and her administration have announced the recipients for the $100 million New Mexico received as part of the federal CARES Act relief funding. Finance agency spokesman…

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Read more about the article NM Meets Criteria For Reopening, Time To Move The Goalpost
(Eddie Moore/Albuquerque Journal)

NM Meets Criteria For Reopening, Time To Move The Goalpost

Yesterday, KOAT Target 7 investigative reporter T.J. Wilham crunched the numbers which show New Mexico has hit all 'gating criteria' defined by the state. This follows the addition of yet another new…

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Governor authorizes Gallup lockdown

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham will invoke the state’s Riot Control Act on Friday at 12 p.m. in response to the Gallup mayor’s request for a state of emergency. This act will authorize…

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