From KRQE Staff, Chris McKee SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Supreme Court has rejected an emergency petition from the Secretary of State and county clerks to send all New Mexico voters a mail-in ballot for the upcoming 2020 primary election. The court ruled unanimously Thursday evening that…
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Contact: Jose Viramontes; jose@mediadesknm.com; (505) 239-8449 April 14, 2020 SANTA FE — The suspension of field operations by the U.S. Census Bureau in response to COVID-19 has left nearly 18 percent of New Mexico without the ability to easily participate in the 2020 Census. This has resulted in artificially lower-than-average response rates…
MEDIA ADVISORY Contact: Nora Meyers Sackett Press Secretary, Office of the Governor nora.sackett@state.nm.us (505) 690-7313 April 13, 2020 State launches portal with more COVID-19 data The state of New Mexico has launched a portal with more COVID-19 data specific to positive cases and testing in the state. …
The U.S. Census Bureau is adapting or delaying some of our operations to protect the health and safety of our staff and the public and make sure we get the same population counted another way. The 2020 Census is underway and more households across America are responding every day. Online,…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Bruce Krasnow Bruce.Krasnow@state.nm.us cell: (505) 795-0119 April 13, 2020 Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Cabinet Secretary Alicia J. Keyes Deputy Secretary Jon Clark Application for New Business Assistance Now Available SIC launches $100 million NM Recovery Fund SANTA FE – Applications are now available for a State of New…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Marisa Maez Communications Director, Department of Transportation Marisa.maez@state.nm.us (505)469-8243 April 10, 2020 SANTA FE – The Federal Highway Administration has authorized the New Mexico Department of Transportation to allow food vending, such as food trucks, at rest areas statewide during the COVID-19 pandemic. The department recognizes some…

New Mexico State Police to Enforce Non-Compliant Penalties on Public Health During COVID-19 Outbreak
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 7, 2020 Statewide-New Mexico State Police will enforce penalties on New Mexico Businesses and the public who refuse to comply with the Emergency Public Health Order. On April 6th, 2020 New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham extended the Public Order to April 30th, 2020 which…
Apr 6, 2020 | Press Room SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday announced additional restrictions to disrupt the spread of the COVID-19 virus in New Mexico and instructed New Mexicans to remain in their homes or places of residence except for outings absolutely necessary for health, safety…
Department closes additional properties 04/06/2020 New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Public contact, Information Center: (888) 248-6866Media contact, Tristanna Bickford: (505) 476-8027tristanna.bickford@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, APRIL 6, 2020: Department closes additional properties SANTA FE – At sunset Monday, April 6, 2020, the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Travis Martinez Public Information Officer, Department of Transportation Travis.Martinez@state.nm.us (505) 617-5900 April 3, 2020 SPRINGER – The New Mexico Department of Transportation – District Four will begin road construction on U.S. 56 between mileposts 20 to 35 (Between Springer and Clayton) starting on April 6th.…









