USDA to Provide Additional Direct Assistance to Farmers & Ranchers Impacted by the Coronavirus
(Washington, D.C., September 18, 2020) – President Donald J. Trump and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced up to an additional $14 billion dollars for agricultural producers who continue to face market disruptions and associated costs because of COVID-19. Signup for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP 2) will begin September 21st and run […]
State to amend guidance for small groups in exercise settings, outdoor activities
September 17, 2020 | Press Room (Office of the Governor, Michelle Lujan Grisham) SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday announced the state will update its guidance within the emergency public health order to permit small groups in exercise settings and safe outdoor activities for New Mexicans. An amended emergency public health order, […]
New Mexico Quarantine Requirements Eased for Certain States
Safe-Certified Hotels May Increase Capacity September 3, 2020 SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday issued a revised executive order amending the mandatory quarantine for individuals arriving into the state of New Mexico, exempting travelers and residents arriving from states with lower COVID-positivity rates while retaining the quarantine requirement for those arriving from […]
Governor Lujan Grisham & Department of Finance & Administration Announce $150 Million in Grants to Support New Mexico Local Governments
September 1, 2020SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and the Department of Finance and Administration on Tuesday announced $150 million in CARES Act grants to local governments across New Mexico to cover the cost of necessary expenditures incurred due to the public health emergency.“The pandemic has been devastating for all of us, not least […]
Economic Development Releases Latest County Reports
Community Data Highlights Activity in all 33 Counties FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Bruce Krasnow Bruce.Krasnow@state.nm.us (505) 827-0226, cell: (505) 795-0119 Sept. 1, 2020 Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Cabinet Secretary Alicia J. Keyes Deputy Secretary Jon Clark SANTA FE, N.M. – The most up-to-date economic information for the State of New Mexico, including all 33 […]
Governor Announces Revised Emergency Public Health Order
Amended public health order permits increased capacity for restaurants; allows for certain museums to open SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and state health and education officials on Thursday provided a public update on the state’s COVID-19 response and recovery efforts, outlining a new emergency public health order and New Mexico’s preparation for a […]
COVID-19 Loan Programs Reached Businesses Across New Mexico
EDD Reopens Collateral Assistance Program SANTA FE, N.M. – With a broader selection of state and federal economic assistance now open to small business owners, the New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) has closed its COVID-19 Business Loan Guarantee (CBLG) program after assisting with $1.77 million in lending to 47 businesses. A second relief measure that granted […]
Small Business COVID Resiliency: 12 Ways to Reimagine Your Business Model
By: Matthew Wagner, Ph.D., Vice President of Main Street America Revitalization Programs As we approach the five-month mark of the global pandemic within the U.S., Main Street businesses are still adapting to the ever-changing realities of operating a business during a public health crisis. Adjusting to reopening guidelines that change on a regular basis as […]
Environment Department files emergency amendment to require employers to disclose positive COVID-19 cases to state
Amendment will result in decreased COVID-19 transmission in New Mexico workplaces On Wednesday, August 5, 2020, the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) filed an emergency rule that requires employers to report positive COVID-19 cases to NMED within four hours of being notified of the case. The emergency amendment goes into effect on August 5, 2020 […]
Small Business Recovery Loan Fund
Information provided by the New Mexico Finance Authority What is the Small Business Recovery Loan Fund? Created by the Small Business Recovery Act of 2020 (June 2020 Special Session) and signed into law by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on July 7th. The $400 million program provides low-interest rate loans to businesses that experienced financial hardship […]
Small Business Recovery Loan Fund Webinar Series for Lenders, Intermediaries & Business
The New Mexico Finance Authority is partnering with the New Mexico Economic Development Department to present a series of webinars on the Small Business Recovery Act. Webinars are free to attend. Registration for the session you wish to attend is required. Small Business Recovery Loan Fund: The Role of Participating Lenders July 28 at 11 […]
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham approves $178 million of CARES Act funding for small businesses, tribal & local governments
$150 million for local governments & small businesses, $28 million for tribal governments July 27, 2020 SANTA FE – The office of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday announced that applications have gone out for $178 million of CARES Act funding for tribal and local governments. $28 million is available for tribal government grants and […]