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 […]
State updates school reopening guidance, hits pause on ‘hybrid model’ for start of school year
Eligibility date for in-person learning postponed through Labor Day; professional development for educators and additional preparation for ‘hybrid model’ encouraged through August July 23, 2020 SANTA FE – The New Mexico Public Education Department on Thursday announced updates to the state’s plan for the safe and methodical reentry into school for students and educators this […]
Gov. Lujan-Grisham Signs Measure to Help Small Businesses Recover from COVID-19
July 7, 2020SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday delivered hundreds of millions of dollars for low-interest, low-risk loans to help small New Mexico businesses recover financially from COVID-19.The Small Business Recovery Act of 2020 allocates $400 million from the state’s $5 billion Severance Tax Permanent Fund for loans to small New Mexico […]
State Extends Emergency Public Health Order
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday extended the state’s emergency public health order through July 15 and issued a severe warning about the risk of New Mexico being forced to re-enact more severe public health restrictions in order to curb the spread of COVID-19 across the state. Reflecting the rising case count […]
Otero County 2020 Census Response Rate Challenge
Otero County, NM June 9, 2020 The County of Otero and City of Alamogordo are proud to announce a unique opportunity for all of our county residents! Starting June 9, 2020, the Otero County Complete Count Committee is challenging YOU to get Otero County counted! Help increase Otero County’s total Census response rate by getting […]