Enchantment State News

State Supreme Court upholds governor's fines for mask-wearing mandate

By Juliette Fairley | Aug 18, 2020

After a group of businesses challenged the authority of New Mexico's Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to assess civil penalties against them, the New Mexico Supreme Court ruled in favor of the governor earlier this month, allowing her to fine businesses up to $5,000 for COVID-19 public health violations.

State approves lending program for small businesses, but will it be enough?

By Juliette Fairley | Aug 18, 2020

New Mexico lawmakers have earmarked $100 million to help small businesses stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the leader of an organization that advocates for business owners said the lending program misses the mark.