Los Alamos Farmers Market Justice Center 10-Noon Today
New Mexico Department Of Health County Map Update: 32 Counties Operating At Red Level Beginning Dec. 30
DOH News:
- Los Alamos County has lowest positivity rate in state, with 5.22 percent of tests returning positive
- Los Alamos, Catron, Harding and Quay counties nearing Green Level
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) announced today the updated statewide COVID-19 map for the two-week period beginning Dec. 30, with 32 counties at the Red Level.
Twenty-eight counties improved in at least one of the two health gating criteria metrics, and 21 counties improved in both health metrics.
More counties are in close range of advancing to a less-restrictive level than at any point since the Read More
EDD Sets Groundwork For Economic Recovery Across State
Secretary Keyes announces LEDA funding for Lance Forestry relocation to Cimarron. Courtesy/EDD
COVID-19 emergency funds awarded to the Mobile Bike Center in Gallup. Courtesy/EDD
EDD News:
SANTA FE — From global manufacturing and biosciences, to outdoor recreation and film production, the Economic Development Department (EDD) set the foundation for long-term job growth in 2020, putting New Mexico on the path to sustainable recovery, Cabinet Secretary Alicia J. Keyes said Tuesday.
The COVID-19 pandemic and the public health emergency brought unprecedented challenges to small businesses, Read More
Environment Department COVID-19 Watchlist: Dec. 29
NMED News:
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has updated its daily Rapid Response COVID-19 Watchlist, which includes New Mexico places of employment that have had two or more rapid responses in the last 14 days.
There are currently 72 establishments on the Watchlist.
The Rapid Response COVID-19 Watchlist and closure list, which includes all establishments that have been required to close, are posted here.
The state initiates a rapid response when it learns of a positive COVID-19 case in a workplace. The state agency initiating the rapid response will offer direction to establishments Read More
Vendor Offerings At Los Alamos Farmers Market Thursday
New Mexico State Auditor Brian Colón Releases Report Concerning Las Cruces Convention And Visitor’s Bureau
State Auditor Brian Colón
From the Office of the State Auditor:
…The report issued by an independent accounting firm details financial mismanagement and potential criminal violations
ALBUQUERQUE – State Auditor Brian Colón today released a report, issued by an independent forensic accounting firm contracted by the City of Las Cruces (City) regarding alleged financial wrongdoing at the City of Las Cruces Convention and Visitor’s Bureau (Bureau).
The report has been referred for further review and potential criminal investigation.
The City initiated the engagement following Read More
Pig + Fig Serving Family Night Dinner Package Wednesday
COMMUNITY News:
Pig + Fig at 11 Sherwood Blvd., in White Rock is serving a special Family Night Dinner Package Wednesday.
The dinner for four will be delivered in White Rock or Los Alamos or may be picked up at the restaurant.
Quantities are limited so call 505.672.2742 to place an order.
Family Night Dinner Package for four costs $75 and includes:
- 2 lbs. of boneless chicken breasts baked in a creamy bacon-mushroom gravy
- 2 lbs. of cornbread stuffing
- 2 lbs. of sautéed vegetables
- 1 dozen parker house rolls
- 4 big chocolate chip crispy rice treats
Editor’s note: Small businesses in Los Alamos continue Read More
New Mexico Minimum Wage Increase Goes Into Effect Jan. 1
NMDWS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) advises employers and workers that New Mexico’s minimum wage is increasing, effective Friday, Jan. 1, 2021.
This increase is in accordance with an amendment to the New Mexico Minimum Wage Act signed into law by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham April 1, 2019.
Effective Jan. 1, 2021:
- State minimum wage: $10.50 per hour; and
- State tipped minimum wage: $2.55 per hour.
Gov. Lujan Grisham, and the rest of this administration, believe strongly that a fair day’s work deserves a fair day’s pay,” NMDWS Cabinet Secretary Bill Read More
Fresh Foods Galore At Los Alamos Farmers Market Dec. 31
New Mexico Workforce Solutions Awaits Labor Department Guidance On Implementation Of CARES Act Extension
NMDWS Cabinet Secretary Bill McCamley
NMDWS News:
ALBUQUERQUE – The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) is reviewing the CARES Act unemployment extension provisions contained in H.R. 133.
These provisions bring additional unemployment compensation to more than 160,000 New Mexicans.
“The Department of Workforce Solutions will work as hard as possible to get these extension and increases in place as soon as we receive necessary rules and funding from the U.S. Department of Labor,” NMDWS Cabinet Secretary Bill McCamley said. “We know how vital this money is to New Mexicans Read More
