The Job Killer

After an economic recession in the United States, New Mexico is inevitably the last state out of the muddy economic ditch. This knowledge should have flagged for even the most inattentive New Mexico political leader the fact that New Mexico’s economy is fragile. Sadly, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has demonstrated her willingness to sacrifice our jobs and small businesses to further her political ambitions. New Mexico deserves a governor and a state legislature who will carefully consider the fragility of our economy and put the preservation and improvement of New Mexico’s economy above special interests and their political aspirations.

"More than 97,500 individuals continued to certify their claims for unemployment benefits as of July 25"

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Job Killer

Oil refinery in Gallup planning to close by end of this year

The state's economic pillars are its natural resources, tourism, retail trade and federal government spending. Much of the state's income is derived from oil and gas.

More Than 200 New Mexico Restaurants Forced to Close due to COVID-19

Restaurant industry leaders in New Mexico say the COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating effect. Carol Wight of the New Mexico Restaurant Association says 210 establishments have permanently closed since dining rooms were forced to shut down in March.

New Mexico governor slammed for buying jewelry amid closures

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is facing criticism for a jewelry purchase from a store in Albuquerque after she ordered the closure of all non-essential businesses.

(Eddie Moore/The Albuquerque Journal via AP)

New Mexico Restaurants Bristle at Rolling Back Indoor Dining

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s revamped public health order took effect Monday, and some restaurant owners aren’t happy that they have been ordered to roll back indoor dining.

NM Restaurant Association sues governor over indoor dining