Read more about the article State Legislators push back on Gov’s UI veto
em070920f/a/Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham shows her face mask with "Governor" and St. Michael's High School emblem on it. This was before giving her weekly update on the COVID-19 outbreak in New Mexico and the state effort to control it. The news conference is being held at the Roundhouse in Santa Fe, Thursday July 9, 2020. (Eddie Moore/Albuquerque Journal)

State Legislators push back on Gov’s UI veto

New Mexico's lawmakers are pushing back on the Governor's decision to veto the use of federal aid  intended to replenish the unemployment insurance (UI) fund. Before approving the state budget…

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State finally moves closer to reopening

“In nine weeks, New Mexico, we are open,” Said Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham in a Wednesday afternoon Facebook live update. She further added that at NM's current pace of vaccinations,…

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Read more about the article Call To Action: Time to balance the power in Santa Fe
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (Photo By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Call To Action: Time to balance the power in Santa Fe

Tired of the Governor's Power Trip? Take ACTION to restore balance in Santa Fe! HJR 6 Termination of Emergency Declarations will provide some much needed balance of powers between the…

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Study confirms: lockdowns ineffective

A recent peer reviewed study carried out by researchers at Stanford University examined the effects of stay‐at‐home orders and business closures to limit Covid-19 spread. The study found no significant…

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State Supreme Court hears case for business lockdown compensation

The New Mexico Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday on whether or not businesses can sue the state for compensation due to closures from the Governor's public health orders. As…

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Second Round of PPP begins today

The Small Business Administration (SBA), in conjunction with the Treasury Department, has released updated guidance on the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), including several interim final rules related to PPP and…

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As Covid cases remain high, State imposes crisis standards

In a paradoxical update from the Governor yesterday afternoon, New Mexico received both good and bad Covid-19 news.  The Good: New Mexico's 'two week reset' lockdown was successful at driving down…

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CARES business grant information and webinar

The New Mexico state legislature approved $100 Million in CARES Act grants for small businesses in New Mexico with priority given to the hospitality and leisure businesses. These small business…

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