Introduction & Committee Referral Legislators may singly or by committee introduce bills in either the Senate or the House of Representatives. After a bill has been drafted and prepared for introduction, the Chief Clerk assigns it a number. The Reading Clerk reads it twice by number and title, along with the name of the principal sponsor. The presiding officer orders it … [Read more...] about New Mexico Legislative Process: Passage Of A Bill
$7.39 Billion Budget Bill Sent to House Floor
Monday, the House Appropriations and Finance Committee sent the General Appropriation Act (HB 2 substitute) to the House floor on a unanimous vote. Democrats and Republicans commented on the fairness and balance contained in the budget and were laudatory of chair Patty Lundstrom's leadership. We expect the House to send HB 2 to the Senate by Wednesday of this week. Not … [Read more...] about $7.39 Billion Budget Bill Sent to House Floor
New NM Public Health Order
New NM Public Health Order Goes Into Effect Today Remains in effect through March 24, 2021 Colfax County is Still in the Yellow Level To read the newest and current NM Public Health Order Click Here New Mexico Covid-19 Update New public health order effective today Updated capacity restrictions New least-restrictive Turquoise Level Today an updated public … [Read more...] about New NM Public Health Order
2nd Angel Fire Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic
Thursday, March 4, 2021 Angel Fire will be hosting our second Covid-19 Point of Distribution (POD) vaccination event. It will be held at our Community Center, located at 15 CS Ranch Road and will run from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. As previously reported, this event is only open for those who have registered to receive the vaccine through the Department of Health (DOH) website at … [Read more...] about 2nd Angel Fire Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic
New Mexico Public Bank – Why?
Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce Seems like this session we've been running into a few bills that really seem like a solution in search of a problem. This is one of those. HB 236, sponsored by Representative Patricia Roybal Caballero would create a "public bank," i.e. a bank owned and operated by the state of New Mexico. The House Commerce and Economic Development … [Read more...] about New Mexico Public Bank – Why?
Over 20 New Mexico Business Groups Call On State Legislature to Refocus On Economic Recovery Now
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 17, 2021 Coalition identifies approximately 20 bills that will hinder economic recovery Today, the New Mexico Chamber of Commerce and 21 business groups launched a new campaign to urge the New Mexico state legislature to refocus its efforts on economic recovery and expanding opportunities for workers and businesses. The campaign kicked off … [Read more...] about Over 20 New Mexico Business Groups Call On State Legislature to Refocus On Economic Recovery Now
Boil Water Advisory Lifted
Environment Department confirms boil water advisory lifted for Cimarron Water System in Colfax County Users are no longer urged to boil water before drinking COLFAX COUNTY - The New Mexico Environment Department's (NMED) Drinking Water Bureau confirms that the Cimarron Water Supply has met the requirements to lift the boil water advisory that was issued on September 21, … [Read more...] about Boil Water Advisory Lifted
Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic Update
Yesterday, the Village of Angel Fire, in partnership with the Department of Health and Colfax County held our first Covid-19 vaccination clinic at our Community Center. The event was an overwhelming success! NM DOH sent out appointments with confirmation codes to 300 eligible individuals who had pre-registered through the Department of Health website. All 300 showed up for … [Read more...] about Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic Update
Covid-19 Vaccination Figure Changes
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 8, 2021 State announces adjustment to county COVID-19 vaccination figures Residents will be counted by county of residence, not county of vaccination SANTA FE - The New Mexico Department of Health on Monday announced an adjustment in the way COVID-19 vaccination data is … [Read more...] about Covid-19 Vaccination Figure Changes
Vaccine Distribution In Angel Fire
Incredible & Important News Our efforts to host a Point of Distribution (POD) for the administration of COVID Vaccines has finally paid off. Angel Fire will be hosting our first, of what we plan of many, COVID POD’s on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at our very own Angel Fire Community Center. This first POD will only be for those categorized as Phase 1A and 1B New … [Read more...] about Vaccine Distribution In Angel Fire
Some PPP Applications To Be Accepted Starting 01/11/2021
Business have until March 31, 2021 to apply for next PPP. Pandemic-impacted businesses are one step closer to another round of PPP loans. The SBA announced this morning on Twitter that it will open the PPP application process for new borrowers and certain existing borrowers on Monday, January 11. The loan program was reauthorized under the Economic Aid Act passed by the … [Read more...] about Some PPP Applications To Be Accepted Starting 01/11/2021
Don’t Look In The Rear View Mirror, Look In The Windshield Ahead
By Jo Mixon 2020 was extremely challenging. It had plenty of obstacles, roadblocks, opportunities, and a few successes. At the Chamber we have thoughts and plans for much better days ahead in this new year. The corona virus is still here, so we will move cautiously. The Chamber board and I want you to know, as we move forward into 2021, we'd like to reconnect on every … [Read more...] about Don’t Look In The Rear View Mirror, Look In The Windshield Ahead
Covid-19 Update – First Responders Receive Vaccine
Covid-19 Vaccine When the Covid-19 Virus was officially recognized in February of 2020, the leadership of the Village of Angel Fire held a round-table discussion and began planning on the potential impact of this Novel Virus. Following the Disaster Planning Model of Preparedness, Response, Mitigation, and Recovery we identified Stages of Surveillance, Response Actions, … [Read more...] about Covid-19 Update – First Responders Receive Vaccine
New Mexico Restaurant Association Restaurant Town Hall
The State of Restaurants in New Mexico New Mexico restaurants have been shut down and, as a result, have laid-off 30,000 employees. To date, 200 restaurants have closed permanently, which means 5,000 of those unemployed will not have a job to return to when the pandemic is over. To preserve the 25,000 restaurant jobs for people to come back to the state must protect these … [Read more...] about New Mexico Restaurant Association Restaurant Town Hall
New Rules For Outdoor Dining
New Mexico CSP Guidelines for Restaurants The requirements for outdoor dining have been amended in the NM CSPs for Restaurants, to allow areas with overhead covers (tents) or roofs (covered patios) to now open 2 non-adjacent sides, enough to provide air flow through the space. The previous NM CSPs required that any space with a roof must have 3 sides open during operational … [Read more...] about New Rules For Outdoor Dining
Extended New Mexico Public Health Order Expires January 29, 2021
Secretary Designate of the Department of Health , Tracie C. Collins, has extended the Public Health orders in place since March 11, 2020. New Public Health Order All counties in New Mexico except Catron County remain in the RED LEVEL of closedown: Essential businesses (non-retail): No capacity restrictions but must limit operations to only those absolutely necessary … [Read more...] about Extended New Mexico Public Health Order Expires January 29, 2021
Natural Christmas Tree Disposal
Happy New Year Angel Fire! As questions arise this year as they do each year, “What do we do with our natural Christmas Tree when we are ready to dispose of it?” The answer is simple, Angel Fire Residents and guests of Angel Fire property may take their natural Christmas Trees to the Transfer Station located at 55 Camino Grande for free disposal. This service is part of … [Read more...] about Natural Christmas Tree Disposal
State Minimum Wage Increase
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
Virtual Roundhouse Of New Mexico
The New Mexico business community has created the Virtual Roundhouse of New Mexico to provide the citizens of the state easy, safe, and free access to the state’s governmental leaders during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Virtual Roundhouse is a joint effort of the New Mexico Chamber of Commerce, the New Mexico Hospitality Association and the Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce and you’re … [Read more...] about Virtual Roundhouse Of New Mexico
Angel Fire Chamber Membership Meeting With Legislative Focus
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