Over 50% of New Mexico Counties Currently Green or Turquoise
April 21, 2021 The state has updated the status of all counties on the Red to Green (and Turquoise) framework, and over half of all New Mexico counties are Green or Turquoise. Unfortunately, Colfax County slipped back into the Red during this reporting period. Remember to keep encouraging visitors to wear masks, social distance, and […]
EDD Announces New Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Coordinator
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Media Inquiries: Jennifer Esquiveljennifera.esquivel@state.nm.us(505) 469-2915 April 19, 2021 Gov. Michelle Lujan GrishamCabinet Secretary Alicia J. KeyesDeputy Secretary Jon Clark SANTA FE, N.M. – The Economic Development Department (EDD) is excited to announce that Shani Harvie will be stepping into a newly created position as Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Coordinator (JEDI Coordinator), EDD Cabinet Secretary Alicia J. Keyes announced […]
Restaurant Revitalization Fund
Program detailsThe American Rescue Plan Act established the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) to provide funding to help restaurants and other eligible businesses keep their doors open. This program will provide restaurants with funding equal to their pandemic-related revenue loss up to $10 million per business and no more than $5 million per physical location. Recipients […]
State-Led CyberReady Initiative will Assist Businesses with Cybersecurity Best Practices
Contact: Myrriah Tomar, PhDMyrriah.Tomar@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:April 12, 2020 Gov. Michelle Lujan GrishamCabinet Secretary Alicia J. KeyesDeputy Secretary Jon ClarkDirector Myrriah Tomar, PhD Santa Fe, N.M. – The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD), through its Office of Science & Technology (OST), received a grant in July of 2020 from the Department of Defense (DOD) to pioneer a cybersecurity awareness […]
Governor Enacts State Budget
Apr 9, 2021 | Press Releases SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday morning signed the New Mexico state budget for Fiscal Year 2022, a $7.4 billion package overwhelmingly approved by the state Legislature that sustains and enhances key state investments in public education, early childhood well-being, economic development and pandemic relief, behavioral health and infrastructure.The […]
New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division Announces Outdoor Recreation Business Accelerator Grant
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Contact: Bruce KrasnowBruce.Krasnow@state.nm.us(505) 827-0226, cell: (505) 795-0119 April 7, 2021 Gov. Michelle Lujan GrishamCabinet Secretary Alicia J. KeyesDeputy Secretary Jon Clark NM Outdoor Recreation Division Announces Outdoor Recreation Business Accelerator Grant SANTA FE, N.M. – The New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD), a division of the N.M. Economic Development Department (EDD), announced the 2021 Outdoor Recreation Division Business Accelerator […]
State Announces $170M for Rental and Utility Assistance
Assistance is for households experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19 SANTA FE – The state of New Mexico will grant approximately $170M of federal aid to New Mexicans for rental and utility assistance to households experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) will administer the Emergency Rental […]
SBA to Increase Lending Limit for COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loans
March 24, 2021WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration is increasing the maximum amount small businesses and non-profit organizations can borrow through its COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. Starting the week of April 6, 2021, the SBA is raising the loan limit for the COVID-19 EIDL program from 6-months of economic injury with a maximum loan […]
State Announces COVID-19 Exposure Notification App
March 23, 2021SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health on Tuesday announced the launch of an Exposure Notification System. When activated on a Smart Phone, the app alerts individuals when they have been exposed to someone who has verified that they are infected with COVID-19. “This is a powerful tool in the fight to stop […]
2021 Legislative Roundup
As presented by NMIDEA, March 22, 2021 The Regular Session of the 2021 New Mexico Legislature officially adjourned at Noon on Saturday, March 20. During this year’s unique legislative session 804 bills and 111 memorials and joint resolutions were introduced. At the end of the 60-day legislation session, 158 bills were sent to the Governor […]
American Rescue Plan Act Elevates Small Business Support in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
March 11, 2021 | Release Number 21-19Contact U.S. Small Business Administration at Press_Office@sba.govWASHINGTON – Upon President Biden signing the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 into law, the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Senior Advisor Michael Roth stated: “The American Rescue Plan Act enables the SBA to continue to lift up the cornerstones of our communities; the mom-and-pop businesses and nonprofits that provide […]
Update to “Red to Green” Framework: Otero County is now YELLOW
March 10, 2021 Today, the state updated its list of counties that meet the requirements outlined in the “Red to Green” framework. This update include four more counties that have reached the “Turquoise” level. Counties in Turquoise Harding Catron Union De Baca Sierra Los Alamos Quay Counties in Green Socorro Roosevelt Santa Fe Lea San Juan […]