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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.