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PRIMARY ELECTION PROCLAMATION

OFFICE OF THE NEW MEXICO SECRETARY OF STATE Proclamation PRIMARY ELECTION PROCLAMATION Pursuant to NMSA 1978, Sections 1-8-11 to 52 (1969, as amended through 2019), and, NMSA 1978, Sections 1-15A-1 to 11 (1977, as amended through 2011), I, Maggie Toulouse Oliver, New Mexico Secretary of State, by virtue of the…

Report Shows Growing Role for New Mexico Agriculture and Increased Opportunities to Support Emergency Relief in Healthy Local Food Systems

For Immediate Release: 5/11/2020 CONTACT: New Mexico First, Lilly Irvin-Vitela, Phone 505-234-0694, Email lilly@nmfirst.org Before COVID-19, we had many challenges in our food systems. New Mexico has the highest rate of child hunger in the U.S. and yet in pre-pandemic times exported more than 90% of its food and agricultural products. Since…

Out-of-the-box Thinking for CPP: The Farmers to Families Food Box Program By Joan Dawson

On April 21, 2020, CPP held a webinar on its new $3 billion Farmers to Families boxed food distribution program. This is a special program, designed to address disruptions in the food supply chain brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. Hosted by Deputy Administrator DaveTuckwiller, the webinar brought in approximately 3,900 viewers. Tuckwiller explained CPP…

Northern Mountain Constructors to begin Raton Pass Project on May 18, 2020

The New Mexico Department of Transportation, through its contractor Northern Mountain Constructors, Inc. will begin work on the Raton Pass project beginning Monday, May 18th. There will be driving lane closures on both the northbound and southbound sides of I-25 for approximately one mile from the Colorado/New Mexico state line…

Updated New Mexico COVID-19 cases: Now at 4,291, TOTAL RECOVERED 1,073

https://cvprovider.nmhealth.org/public-dashboard.html NUMBER OF CASES 4,291 TOTAL # OF TESTS PERFORMED 85,684 TOTAL HOSPITALIZATIONS 687 CURRENT HOSPITALIZATIONS 193 TOTAL DEATHS 169 TOTAL RECOVERED 1,073 SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials on Wednesday announced 153 additional positive tests for COVID-19. Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are: 18…

Census Response Rates Available: Response Rate is Critical to Federal Funding after the Pandemic

As we all know, the results of the U.S. 2020 Census will influence individuals, communities, governments, for-profit entities, and nonprofit organizations throughout the next decade. Data obtained will inform decision-makers in all sectors and lead to the allocation of political power and financial resources. New Mexico relies critically on an…

COVID-19 Resources from the Economic Development Dept; Here are some of the Latest Resources available through State and Federal Agencies

Assistance with PPP Applications Available South Valley Economic Development Center and the International District Economic Development Center are able to assist businesses in applying for the Payroll Protection Program (PPP). Their experts will guide applicants through the process of collecting the required documents and on the application itself. They have…

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