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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.
COVID-19 Prevention Posters
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
Workers who have left employment due to safety concerns may apply for unemployment benefits
(Albuquerque, NM) – Several restaurants across New Mexico have continued dine-in services which is in direct violation of the state Public Health Order and in doing so have endangered workers and customers. The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions...
Gov. Lujan Grisham approves $178 million of CARES Act funding for small businesses, tribal and local governments
$150 million for local governments and small business,$28 million for tribal governments SANTA FE – The office of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday announced that applications have gone out for $178 million of CARES Act funding for tribal and local governments....
All claimants will continue to receive a work search waiver until further notice
(Albuquerque, NM) – In light of the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in New Mexico, the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) will continue to waive the work search requirements for Unemployment Insurance claimants. In a release sent out...
Environment Department seeks nearly 30 new employees to protect New Mexico’s workers
SANTA FE - The New Mexico Environment Department and the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions are excited to announce the state’s Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) programis seekingnearly 30 new employees ready to assist in New Mexico’s...
Tax returns must be filed timely to avoid penalties; payments may follow
SANTA FE – 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. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham recently signed into law a bill that waives penalties...
NM small businesses to get donated face coverings
Loan Deadline is June 30 SANTA FE, N.M. – Economic Development Cabinet Secretary Alicia J. Keyes announced that new forgiveness and flexibility rules for the federal government’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) will benefit more New Mexico businesses and she is...
NM small businesses to get donated face coverings
SANTA FE -- The state of New Mexico is partnering with various business organizations to give 171,000 cloth face coverings to small businesses around the state for free distribution to workers and customers who don’t have their own. The masks, manufactured by the...
Governor includes business and tax relief, public safety reform, election changes, other items for special session
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will ask the New Mexico Legislature to consider tax relief for individuals, loans for small businesses and local governments, police reform and election improvements, among other topics, when it meets in a special session...
COVID-Safe Practices Certification Program now available to New Mexico businesses
Certification program, piloted through the tourism sector, will help New Mexico businesses operate safely and responsibly as businesses continue to reopen SANTA FE — In response to the COVID-Safe Practices for Individuals and Employers (CSPs) released by Governor...
Work search waiver scheduled to end on July 18th
Claimants on PUA will not be required to search for work (Albuquerque, NM) – In March, the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) waived the work search requirements for Unemployment Insurance claimants who had lost their job or had hours reduced as a...