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News from July 2020

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Lewis to step down from state Legislature

By Carrie Bradon | Jul 28, 2020

The New Mexico House GOP website reported that Rep. Tim Lewis (R-Rio Rancho) is stepping down rather than seeking reelection.

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New Mexico to implement new emissions guidelines after collaborating with industry players

By Carrie Bradon | Jul 27, 2020

The New Mexico Environmental Department, along with the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) released a plan for the state’s new mission to decrease methane emissions as well as other damaging emissions throughout the state, New Mexico Business Coalition reported.

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GOVERNOR MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM: Updated New Mexico COVID-19 cases: Now at 18,475

By Press release submission | Jul 27, 2020

New Mexico state health officials on Friday announced 317 additional COVID-19 cases

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GOVERNOR MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM: State updates school reopening guidance, hits pause on ‘hybrid model’ for start of school year

By Press release submission | Jul 27, 2020

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 fall amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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NMBC to challenge to Grisham's coronavirus rules and fines for New Mexico businesses

By Wayne Baker | Jul 26, 2020

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has put in place stricter rules accompanied with fines – some exceeding $50,000 – on businesses violating Public Health Act orders instituted since the COVID-19 crisis caused lockdowns.

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CITY OF LAS CRUCES: Las Cruces City Council Determines Single Finalist in City Manager Search

By Press release submission | Jul 25, 2020

The Las Cruces City Council interview process as well as the employee and community panel reviews have been completed in the City’s search for a new City Manager.

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DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF NEW MEXICO: DPNM and DPBC Joint Statement on Trump Administration Plans to Deploy Additional Federal Forces to Albuquerque

By Press release submission | Jul 25, 2020

The Trump administration and Bernalillo County Sheriff Manny Gonzales announced today that thirty-five additional federal officers would be sent to Albuquerque as part of Operation Legend.

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CLOVIS - CURRY COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Leadership Clovis Applications Due by August 14, 2020

By Press release submission | Jul 25, 2020

The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce is now taking applications for the 2020-2021 Leadership Clovis class.

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Grisham exceeded authority on shutdown fines, according to business group

By David Beasley | Jul 23, 2020

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham exceeded her emergency authority by imposing excessive fines on businesses, the New Mexico Business Coalition reported.

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Grisham targets restaurant industry in latest exercise of emergency powers

By Kimberly James | Jul 23, 2020

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham revoked operating licenses from a handful of restaurants who did not comply with the forced shut down and instead allowed patients to dine in.

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New Mexico Business Coalition's voter scorecard still 'under construction'

By Karen Kidd | Jul 21, 2020

New Mexico Business Coalition's general election voter scorecard is "currently under construction" but will be available next month, according to information on the coalition's website.

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GOVERNOR MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM: Updated New Mexico COVID-19 cases: Now at 16,138

By Press release submission | Jul 20, 2020

New Mexico state health officials on Thursday announced 300 additional COVID-19 cases.

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SAN JUAN COUNTY: San Juan County Commission Special Meeting to be held on July 21, 2020

By Press release submission | Jul 20, 2020

Notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting of the San Juan County Commission will be held on Tuesday July 21, 2020 from Noon to 2:00pm.

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BRIAN COLON, STATE OF NEW MEXICO AUDITOR: RISK ADVISORY | Police and Public Safety Department Overtime

By Press release submission | Jul 18, 2020

The Office of the State Auditor (OSA) issues this Risk Advisory to alert Police, and all other Public Safety Departments in the State of New Mexico where policing is the primary role of the organization, of risks related to the management of occupational overtime.

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NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH: Updated New Mexico COVID-19 cases: Now at 16,456

By Press release submission | Jul 18, 2020

New Mexico state health officials on Friday announced 319 additional COVID-19 cases

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NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT: Environment Department suspends food service permits for restaurants operating in violation of state law

By Press release submission | Jul 18, 2020

This week, the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) suspendedfood permits from four restaurants that opened for dine-in service in violation of the current public health orders, endangering the health of their employees and customersduring the COVID-19 pandemic.

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New Mexico to lose $119.3 million in tax revenue from hotel industry this year

By Metric Media News Service | Jul 17, 2020

New Mexico will lose $119.3 million in total state and local tax revenue from the hotel industry due to COVID-19, according to an Oxford Economics estimate released by the American Hotels and Lodging Association.

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House GOP leaders in New Mexico criticize Grisham's policy decisions

By Kayla Elder | Jul 15, 2020

Republican leaders from the House of Representatives in New Mexico are criticizing Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s recent policy decisions.

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House GOP decries Grisham's veto of $150 million in federal CARES Act

By John Suayan | Jul 15, 2020

The New Mexico House Republicans called the governor’s veto of $150 million of federal CARES Act funding for local governments a hurtful cash grab.

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GOVERNOR MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM: Tax returns must be filed timely to avoid penalties; payments may follow

By Press release submission | Jul 13, 2020

New Mexico personal and corporate income tax returns for 2019 must be filed by July 15 to avoid penalties under a law enacted during the recent special legislative session.