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News from August 2020

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GOVERNOR MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM: New Mexico approved and funded for Lost Wages Assistance Program

By Press release submission | Aug 31, 2020

New Mexico was the first state in the country to submit a grant application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Lost Wages Assistance (LWA).

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NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY: Aggie Pathway/Transfer Advisor Visiting NMSU-A to be held on September 5, 2020

By Press release submission | Aug 31, 2020

Rafael Delgado, Aggie Pathway/Transfer Advisor, will be at the NMSU-A Campus on Thursday September 5, from 12:00 noon-3:00 pm in the Glass House.

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Grisham waits as New Mexico meets ‘gating criteria for reopening’ from COVID-19 shutdowns

By Tamara Browning | Aug 25, 2020

News outlets are reporting that the New Mexico Department of Health’s gating criteria for reopening New Mexico’s society and economy in light of the COVID-19 pandemic have been met as of Aug. 20 even as Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham hasn’t disclosed possible changes to restrictions.

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Oral arguments to begin on case against Grisham

By Tamara Browning | Aug 25, 2020

Oral arguments before New Mexico Supreme Court justices in the case questioning New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s authority in issuing a COVID-19 public health order to prohibit restaurants from offering indoor dining will be live streamed at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26.

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GOVERNOR MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM: Updated New Mexico COVID-19 cases: Now at 24,095

By Press release submission | Aug 24, 2020

New Mexico state health officials on Friday announced 150 additional COVID-19 cases.

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GOVERNOR MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM: Updated New Mexico COVID-19 cases: Now at 24,302

By Press release submission | Aug 24, 2020

New Mexico state health officials on Saturday announced 213 additional COVID-19 cases. Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are.

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NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS UNIVERSITY: Rodgers Hall Renovation Receives Architectural Award

By Press release submission | Aug 21, 2020

The historic Rodgers Hall renovation at New Mexico Highlands University received a top architectural award.

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BERNALILLO COUNTY: BernCo Commission Seeks Nominations for Open Legislative Seat

By Press release submission | Aug 21, 2020

The Bernalillo County Board of County Commissioners is accepting applications from individuals interested in filling the vacant District 12 seat of the New Mexico House of Representatives.

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CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE: Mayor Keller Introduces Leaders of Violence Intervention Program

By Press release submission | Aug 21, 2020

Mayor Tim Keller today introduced the new leaders who are building the Violence Intervention Program.

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New Mexico House Republicans slam Grisham's handling of COVID-19-related emergency funds

By Tamara Browning | Aug 19, 2020

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s recent withholding of unemployment funds despite a Presidential Memoranda giving more financial assistance to the unemployed due to the COVID-19 pandemic has added to House Republicans’ criticisms of what they describe as Grisham’s unethical spending.

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Albuquerque officials name city's outdoor dining grant awardees

By James Ledbetter | Aug 19, 2020

Albuquerque officials have named the city's second round of outdoor dining grant award victors.

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Campaign spending: Top 1st quarter political donation recipients in New Mexico

By Enchantment State News | Aug 19, 2020

These were the political organizations that received the most money in campaign donations in New Mexico from January 1 to March 31.

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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.

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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.

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Campaign spending: Top 4th quarter political donation recipients in New Mexico in 2019

By Enchantment State News | Aug 18, 2020

These were the political organizations that received the most money in campaign donations in New Mexico from October 1 to December 31, 2019.

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Campaign spending: Top 3rd quarter political donation recipients in New Mexico in 2019

By Enchantment State News | Aug 17, 2020

These were the political organizations that received the most money in campaign donations in New Mexico from July 1 to September 30, 2019.

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NEW MEXICO OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR: Updated New Mexico COVID-19 cases: Now at 23,160

By Press release submission | Aug 17, 2020

New Mexico state health officials on Friday announced 175 additional COVID-19 cases

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NEW MEXICO OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR: NMDWS applies for “Lost Wages Assistance” funds

By Press release submission | Aug 17, 2020

New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) submitted an application to the United States Federal Emergency Management Administration for funding that would provide an additional $300 per week payments to New Mexicans receiving Unemployment benefits. U.S. Department of Labor guidance allows for existing Unemployment Trust Fund payments delivered by NMDWS to count as 25% matching funds for the program.

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Campaign spending: Top 2nd quarter political donation recipients in New Mexico in 2019

By Enchantment State News | Aug 16, 2020

These were the political organizations that received the most money in campaign donations in New Mexico from April 1 to June 30, 2019.

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Campaign spending: Top 1st quarter political donation recipients in New Mexico in 2019

By Enchantment State News | Aug 15, 2020

These were the political organizations that received the most money in campaign donations in New Mexico from January 1 to March 31, 2019.