Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and the New Mexico Department of Health are sharing the below information for the public concerning travel and COVID-19 testing. Please share this information widely. COVID-19 TESTING It is essential that New Mexico maintains sufficient...
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Office of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
Michael Coleman, Communications Director, Michael.Coleman@exec.nm.gov
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Leah March, Communications Advisor, Leah.March@exec.nm.gov
State secures SBA Disaster Loan Assistance for businesses affected by COVID-19
SANTA FE – The state of New Mexico has qualified for the Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loan Assistance program to assist businesses negatively impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today. The SBA is...
Here’s how you can help during COVID-19
SANTA FE – Many New Mexicans are asking how they can help during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some suggestions from Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and state agency leaders involved in minimizing spread of the virus: Keep your distance. Social distancing is the single...
Update on New Mexico COVID-19 cases: Now at 23
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials on Tuesday announced additional positive tests for COVID-19. Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are: A man in Taos County in his 50s A man in Santa Fe County in his 40s Including the above newly...
State extends eligibility for unemployment insurance benefits to workers affected by COVID-19
Eligible employees include those with reduced hours or subject to temporary layoffs SANTA FE – The state of New Mexico this week began assisting workers whose hours are reduced or who are laid off because of the COVID-19 public health emergency with applications for...
Update on New Mexico COVID-19 cases: Now at 21
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials on Monday announced additional positive tests for COVID-19. Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are: A 20-year-old male in Bernalillo County Two 30-year-old females in Bernalillo County An 80-year-old...
Governor issues five executive orders to free up $3.25M to address COVID-19 public health emergency
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has issued five executive orders authorizing up to $3,250,000 of additional funding for emergency response and disaster relief efforts to address the effects of the COVID-19 public health emergency. The funding will be used to...
Health secretary to amend public health order, adding new restrictions to public gatherings
Restaurants, bars shall operate at no greater than 50% maximum occupancy beginning Monday, March 16 SANTA FE – New Mexico Health Secretary Kathy Kunkel on Sunday announced she would strengthen the public health emergency order she issued Thursday, March 12, amending...
Update on New Mexico COVID-19 cases
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials on Sunday announced additional positive tests for COVID-19. Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are: A Bernalillo County man in his 20s Two Bernalillo County men in their 30s A Bernalillo County man...
Governor directs state government agencies to minimize face-to-face contact while continuing service delivery
Public health and safety services unaffected SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Sunday issued a directive to all state agencies to accelerate remote-work initiatives in the wake of the COVID-19 public health emergency and to temporarily adjust, and in some...