Governor Signs House Bill 2 Delivering Economic Relief To New Mexicans Amid Rising Prices
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed special session House Bill 2 Friday, delivering hundreds of millions of dollars in household support to New Mexicans after calling the Legislature into special session to bring economic relief to New Mexicans amid rising prices.
“Today I am glad to enact legislation easing the burden of high national prices, putting money in New Mexicans’ pockets and protecting their paychecks,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “I thank the Legislature for acting quickly and answering my call to deliver economic relief Read More
Heinrich Named To Jobs And Competitiveness Bill Conference Committee To Address Supply Chain Issues
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) issued the following statement after being selected to serve on a conference committee of Senate and House members to finalize legislation boosting America’s economic competitiveness and address supply chain issues:
“We are in a global race that America needs to win. This bill can help build a 21st century economy that fuels scientific research and innovation, creates American jobs, and ultimately lowers costs for families. I look forward to getting to work to ensure the final legislation Read More
New Mexico Cannabis Sales Top Nearly $10 Million Week 1
NMRLD News:
SANTA FE — The Cannabis Control Division of the Regulation and Licensing Department on Friday released data from the first week of adult-use cannabis sales showing that from April 1-April 7, cannabis retailers generated a total of $10 million in sales statewide, with Albuquerque and Las Cruces topping the list of sales by city.
“New Mexico was ready for this historic opportunity to end prohibition,” Cannabis Control Division Director Kristen Thomson said. “Whether it’s people moving from the illicit market to the safe, regulated legal market or brand-new customers excited to Read More
Attorney General Hector Balderas Secures $1.7 Million Restitution Settlement For New Mexico Consumers
Attorney General Hector Balderas
From the Office of the Attorney General:
SANTA FE — Attorney General Hector Balderas has announced a $1.7 million settlement with Livingston Hearing Aid Centers, a Texas-based hearing aid retailer with locations throughout New Mexico.
Balderas’s Consumer & Environmental Protection Division led the effort to investigate Livingston’s business practices, resulting in an agreement that distributes $1.4 million in restitution to hundreds of defrauded consumers and secures $300,000 worth of free hearing aids and other assistance for at-risk populations Read More
FBI: Bandaged Bandit Robs Albuquerque Bank, Suspected Of Two Other Robberies
Anyone who recognizes this thief is asked to contact the FBI at 505.889.1300. The FBI is offering a reward of up to $2,000 for information leading to his arrest and conviction. Tips also may be submitted online at tips.fbi.gov. Courtesy/FBI
The FBI is offering a reward of up to $2,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of this thief. Tips also may be submitted online at tips.fbi.gov. Courtesy/FBI
FBI News:
The FBI and Albuquerque Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the individual responsible for a bank robbery Thursday, April 7.
At approximately Read More
U.S. Rep. Stansbury Votes For New Relief For New Mexico Restaurants And Small Businesses Hit Hard By Pandemic
U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury
STATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) voted today to secure $55 billion in additional funding to support New Mexico’s restaurants and small businesses hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. The legislation now moves to the Senate.
The Relief for Restaurants and Other Hard Hit Small Businesses Act of 2022 provides $42 billion to replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund allowing the Small Business Administration to process relief applications from over 170,000 eligible businesses that were not previously able to access support. Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Los Alamos Children’s Dentistry
On the job in Los Alamos is the front office team of Adrianna Gonzales and Joel Briar Wednesday at Los Alamos Children’s Dentistry at 751 Trinity Dr. Los Alamos Children’s Dentistry donates 10 percent of all profits to the community. Services include a Board certified pediatric dentist, nitrous oxide sedation, two televisions in each room, free WiFi, bubble walls, coffee and tea and a children’s play area. For information, call 505.661.9060 or visit www.osalamoschildrensdentistry.
On The Job In Los Alamos: Immaculate Auto Total Car Care Is Now Open For Business At 99 DP Road!
On the job in Los Alamos is Immaculate Auto Total Car Care now open for business at 99 DP Road! The team gathered for a photo Wednesday from left, James Johnson, Travis Rodgers, Kyle Moore, co-owner Erik Christensen, Arnella Borozdina (Chevrolet sweatshirt), co-owner Barbara Christensen, Shelby Moore and Kylie Stewart. Immaculate Auto Total Car Care is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and strives to be a one stop shop. They offer full detailing and light body work and full mechanic major and minor repairs. Erik Christensen is a certified Subaru Master Technician, ASE Automotive Service Read More
New Mexico Awarded $2.25 Million Unemployment Insurance Equity Grant
NMDWS News
ALBUQUERQUE – The U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) has awarded an equity grant of $2.25 million to New Mexico to support greater public awareness and improve delivery of unemployment insurance services though the state Unemployment Insurance (UI) system.
“The American Rescue Plan has helped combat the COVID-19 pandemic, reopen our schools and businesses, and get New Mexicans back on their feet,” U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján said. “I’m glad that this funding will go toward making the state’s unemployment compensation program more equitable and accessible for all New Read More
Heinrich, Luján, Stansbury Welcome Space Mission Candidacy Announcements For Kirtland Air Force Base
Congressional Delegation News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) are welcoming an announcement from the U.S. Air Force that Kirtland Air Force Base (AFB) has been selected as a candidate location for two components of U.S. Space Force’s (USSF) Space and Training Readiness Command Headquarters (STARCOM).
New Mexico Congressional Democrats have a long-standing history of supporting all of the core military space assets, missions, and organizations currently based in New Mexico.
“New Read More
