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New Mexico's statewide minimum wage will increase by $1.50 on Jan. 1 to $10.50 per hour, and the tipped minimum wage will go up 20 cents to $2.55 per hour under legislation passed in 2019. This is the second of four annual minimum wage increases pushed by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and approved by the Legislature. The legislation calls for further minimum wage increases to … [Read more...] about State Minimum Wage Increase

The Chamber will be holding a membership meeting via Zoom on January 5, 2021 at 10:30 am. The discussion will be on business recovery in the new year with a focus on the 2021 Legislative Session. All members should receive an email invitation to attend. When: January 5, 2021 at 10:30 am Where: Zoom If you are a Chamber member and have not received the invitation, we … [Read more...] about Angel Fire Chamber Membership Meeting With Legislative Focus

By Jo Mixon, Mayor of the Village of Angel Fire And how do you get connected? Communication in the Village of Angel Fire has always been challenging. With the loss of ability to meet face to face during 2020, those challenges have amplified. Add to the mix the false rumors on social media, factual communication is hard. The recent dumpster removals from the core of the … [Read more...] about How Should We Provide Better Communication?

SANTA FE – The state’s emergency public health order on Wednesday was amended to accommodate slightly increased capacity inside essential retail spaces, such as grocery stores and certain other large “big box” retailers that generate a percentage of their revenue from consumable food and drink products, as cold weather grips most of New Mexico. In accordance with the state’s … [Read more...] about State Amends Capacity Requirements For Essential Retail Spaces

The New Mexico Governor's New Public Health Executive Orders December 2, 2020 to December 30, 2020 Full Public Health Order Here Re-opening of businesses in the state of New Mexico, as of today, December 2, is now determined by a tiered county system. Each county is classified either Red, Yellow or Green. The most restrictive red phase is relaxed somewhat from the full … [Read more...] about NM Governor’s Extended Public Health Orders

Environment Department files emergency amendment to require employers to disclose positive COVID-19 cases to state, seeks to adopt this measure as a permanent requirement. December 4, 2020 SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) adopted a second emergency amendment to state workplace safety laws that requires employers to report positive COVID-19 cases … [Read more...] about Environment Department Files Emergency Amendment

Short Window of Opportunity to Apply for FEDERAL CARES ACT GRANT money made available to small businesses in NM. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES Act) was passed by Congress with overwhelming, bipartisan support and signed into law by the President on March 27th, 2020. It was designed to provide fast and direct economic assistance for American … [Read more...] about Federal Cares Act Grant Money

The New Mexico Governor's new Public Health Executive Orders: December 2, 2020 to December 30, 2020 Full Public Health Order Here Re-opening of businesses in the state of New Mexico, as of today, December 2, is now determined by a tiered county system. Each county is classified either Red, Yellow or Green. The most restrictive red phase is relaxed somewhat from the … [Read more...] about NM Governor’s Extended Public Health Orders

By Will Hooper Ski areas around Taos County were hit with a major blow Friday (Nov. 13) when Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham reimposed COVID-19 restrictions that will inevitably close ski areas until Nov. 30. Several local resorts including Red River Ski Area and Taos Ski Valley, had scheduled opening days for Thanksgiving (Nov. 26), and Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort was set to … [Read more...] about Ski Areas Forced To Delay Openings