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Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has declared a state of public health emergency in New Mexico as a result of the novel coronavirus disease (also known as COVID-19). In the midst of this unprecedented public health crisis, the negative impact to the economy has caused many individuals and families to suffer severe financial difficulties. The state and private companies have taken measures to mitigate financial hardship and the state is diligently working to identify additional sources of relief and to advocate for a full measure of federal support.
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Cloth Face-Coverings Required in public and all indoor common areas for everyone’s safety. Violators, putting our state at risk, are subject to $100 fine.
Latest Updates
Gov. announces nearly $10 million in rural infrastructure investments
SANTA FE – The Lujan Grisham administration on Monday announced $9.75 million in essential infrastructure projects in rural communities all across New Mexico. The projects include water and sewer system improvements, wastewater treatment upgrades, streets and...
Lost Wages Assistance program ends for New Mexico claimants
Regular weekly unemployment insurance benefits to continue (Albuquerque, NM) – The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) was notified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that the last week for the Lost Wages Assistance (LWA)...
New Mexico issues payments to eligible claimants for Lost Wages Assistance
(Albuquerque, NM) – The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) began processing payments to unemployed workers under the federal Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) program on September 3. New Mexico was one of the first states to apply and be approved for the...
New Mexico approved and funded for Lost Wages Assistance Program
(Albuquerque, NM) – 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). The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) has received...
Over 500 New Mexico businesses complete NM Safe Certified program
Game bắn cá đổi thẻProgram expands to gyms, pet care facilities among other business sectors SANTA FE — Since its launch on June 15, over 500 New Mexico businesses have completed the NM Safe Certified program with an additional 1,300 businesses on track to complete the...
Recovery Council urges businesses to apply for loan program
SANTA FE—Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s Economic Recovery Council is urging small businesses that have been hard hit by the COVID-19 public health emergency to apply for an emergency loan program now available through the New Mexico Finance Authority. The Small...
NMDWS applies for “Lost Wages Assistance” funds
Game bắn cá đổi thẻ(Albuquerque, NM) – Today, the 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...
NMDWS Releases New Mexico Economic Impact Survey Results
(Albuquerque, NM) – From July 30-August 4 the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) asked participants in the Unemployment Insurance system to complete a New Mexico Economic Impact survey. The responses from participants will help the Department, and...
No-Interest LEDA Loan Program Helps Maintain 162 Jobs
Game bắn cá đổi thẻFinal round of loans approved to 4 high-tech manufacturing companies SANTA FE, N.M. – The State of New Mexico has approved another round of no-interest loans from its LEDA fund to four Albuquerque companies that will use the money to maintain manufacturing operations...
State applies for federal restaurant assistance through EBT program
N.M. seeking to help restaurants increase revenue during pandemic SANTA FE –The New Mexico Human Services Department has applied for federal approval to implement the Restaurant Meals Plan (RMP) as a means of continuing state assistance to businesses that have...