SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed an executive order protecting access to reproductive health care services in New Mexico on June 27, protecting medical providers from attempts at legal retribution and establishing that New Mexico will not entertain extradition attempts from other states relating to receiving or performing reproductive services.

“Today we have once again declared that we will take every available action to protect the rights and access to health care of anyone in New Mexico,” Lujan Grisham said. “As long as I am governor, abortion will continue to be legal, safe, and accessible in New Mexico.”

The executive order protects health care providers from...

State to deliver millions in rebates, economic aid this summer

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Taxation & Revenue Department and Human Services Department are partnering to deliver income tax rebates and economic relief payments signed into law by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham earlier this spring. Applications for non-filers to receive the relief payment are extended until 5 pm,  June 10.

Approximately 33,544 applicants are currently eligible for a relief payment and about $18.1 million in relief payments are expected to be issued this July based on the applications approved so far.

In addition to the millions of dollars in automatic rebates allocated to taxpayers, $20 million was...

ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas issued the following statement and advisory to all New Mexicans in response to reports of rising costs and unavailability of baby formula:

The New Mexico Office of the Attorney General is investigating reports of increased cost and reduced availability of baby formula in New Mexico. It is the Attorney General’s belief and understanding that the federal government, including the Federal Drug Administration (the “FDA”) is working around the clock to get formula to shelves, indicating it would announce plans to streamline formula imports.

“Consumers who have concerns about product safety or excessive pricing when...

Webinar to showcase what can be done for NM communities

SANTA FE — It takes careful planning and a great deal of support to build and sustain a business incubator.

The New Mexico Economic Development Department will be hosting an online webinar June 7 to help communities to determine if a business incubator facility is the right investment.

The webinar, Is Business Incubation Right for Your Community?, will cover topics such as determining demand for a facility, paying for the facility and services, incubating target industries, and ensuring equitable access to programs and services.

The presentation will take place on June 7 from 9-10 am. Panelists for the program are...