Environment Department: COVID-19 Watchlist Oct. 23
NMED News:
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has updated its daily COVID-19 Watchlist, which includes New Mexico places of employment that have had two or more rapid responses in the last 14 days.
As of Friday there are 75 establishments on the Watchlist.
A rapid response is initiated when the state learns of a positive COVID-19 case in the workplace. NMED or the state agency initiating the rapid response will offer direction to organizations regarding testing, quarantining and isolating, disinfecting, and COVID-Safe Practices.
This week, the Watchlist only includes organizations Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Completing Natural Grocers
On the job in Los Alamos Tuesday afternoon are workers putting finishing touches on the Natural Grocers store under construction at 1459 Trinity Dr. An announcement detailing grand opening plans for the store is coming soon. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Sen. Tom Udall Bill To Boost Small Business Development, Create Jobs In Indian Country Signed Into Law
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.), vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, released the following statement Wednesday after the president signed his Native American Business Incubators Act into law.
The legislation will help support creation of Native American-owned small business. U.S. Rep. Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives.
“Small businesses form the backbone of strong economies and communities. But for too long, Native American entrepreneurs have faced unique Read More
Black Mesa Winery Receives 2020 SBA Award
Black Mesa Winery owners Jerry and Lynda Burd win SBA Home-Based Business of the Year award. Courtesy/SBDC
From left, Black Mesa Winery owner Jerry and Linda Burd, Black Mesa Winery accountant Antonette Martinez, Century Bank VP/Los Alamos Branch Manager Karen Easton, U.S. SBA Regional Administrator Jusin Crossie, Century Bank Universal Banker Patrick Metzger and Española Mayor Javier Sanchez celebrate the Burd’s winning the SBA Home-Based Business of the Year award. Courtesy/SBDC
SBA News:
Black Mesa Winery owners Jerry and Lynda Burd were recently awarded the 2020 SBA Home-Based Read More
Free Registration For Los Alamos Halloweekend Drive-in Movie ‘Hocus Pocus’ Opens 2 p.m. Monday
Los Alamos MainStreet News:
Fall Family & Pet Portrait Sessions At Urban Park Saturday
Udall, Heinrich Introduce Legislation To Provide Lifeline For Small Businesses Hardest Hit And Most Vulnerable
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) have helped introduce the HEROES Small Business Lifeline Act, a comprehensive package of measures that would provide support to the hardest-hit, most vulnerable small businesses and industries, such as food services, hospitality and live venues.
“Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell reportedly told the White House yesterday that they should not make a deal on coronavirus relief before the election – so he can focus on rushing a Supreme Court confirmation in time to overturn the Affordable Read More
New Mexico Receives Positive Ratings For Severance Tax Bond Series 2020A Providing Confidence To Investors
STATE News:
SANTA FE — The State of New Mexico has received Aa2/Aa3 and AA-/A+ bond ratings from Moody’s Investors Service and S&P Global Rating.
Both rating agencies assigned stable ratings to New Mexico’s Severance Tax Bond Series 2020A providing confidence in the state to bond investors.
“These ratings are a positive sign to investors that New Mexico bonds remain strong despite the current economic landscape,” said Debbie Romero, Acting Secretary of the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration. “We are actively navigating the financial fallout of the pandemic Read More
Environment Department: COVID-19 Watchlist Oct. 22
NMED News:
New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has updated its daily 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 65 establishments on the watchlist.
A rapid response is initiated when the state learns of a positive COVID-19 case in the workplace. NMED or the state agency initiating the rapid response will offer direction to organizations regarding testing, quarantining and isolating, disinfecting, and COVID-Safe Practices.
Thursday’s watchlist contains a smaller number Read More
New IEEFA Report On Decline Of Oil And Gas Industry In New Mexico Should Get Lawmakers Attention
James Jimenez
By JAMES JIMENEZ
Executive Director
New Mexico Voices for Children
and
ORIANA SANDOVAL
Executive Director
Center for Civic Policy
From the super-computing work at our national labs to the out-of-this-world flights from our spaceport, evidence is abundant that New Mexico can meet current and future challenges with transformative solutions.
Our legislators need to tap into our state’s well of ingenuity and knowledge and figure out how to accelerate the diversification of our economy and state revenue sources. And they need to do it now – while the oil and gas industry is still Read More
