In the News

Dannemann: Civics Helps Make Democracy Work
August 23, 2023
The New Mexico Chamber hosted the 2023 statewide National Civcs Bee on Saturday, encouraging young New Mexicans to take an interest in civics.
Carbon capture will benefit the state
June 21, 2023
NMCC President & CEO Rob Black provides commentary on leveraging record-breaking revenue from oil and gas to invest in CCS and hydrogen in the state to pave the way for economic growth and a cleaner energy future.
Taking a bite out of organized, retail theft
May 10, 2023
Anti-ORC bill, HB 234, was a priority for NMCC during the 2023 legislative session. The bill is already making a difference in New Mexico as evidenced by the three dozen ORC-related arrests that have taken place in the last few weeks. HB 234 goes into effect on June 16th, but the bill’s impact can already be felt in New Mexico.
Governor’s veto pen punctures tax bill that tried to do too much
April 1, 2023
Business leaders around the state voiced their opposition to HB 547, the Omnibus Tax Bill. This included NMCC’s Tax Policy Committee Chair, James O’Neill, and Vice Chair, John Tysseling, who wrote “The proposed House ‘omnibus tax bill’ squanders a unique opportunity for meaningful Gross Receipts Tax reform in favor of short-term tax giveaways that will not help grow our economy. The fiscal revenue surplus currently available can significantly address long-standing tax policy issues that make New Mexico’s economy less competitive for investment and growth.”
Chamber leaders assess impact on businesses after legislative session
March 27, 2023
NMCC’s President & CEO Rob Black provides insight into the 2023 regular legislative session from NMCC’s perspective, stating, “Overall the legislative session was a good session for business and our economy.” Mr. Black discussed the bills NMCC supported and opposed that made this session a success.
President & CEO, Rob Black, speaks on The Bob Clark Podcast about the 2023 Session
March 22, 2023
Today, NMCC’s President & CEO, Rob Black, was a guest on The Bob Clark Podcast and provided insight into the 2023 legislative session from the business community’s perspective. Mr. Black also discussed the bills that passed and did not pass that made the session a success for business.
US industry groups urge EPA to expedite state authority over carbon capture permits
March 15, 2023
NMCC joined seven other business organizations around the nation to send a letter to EPA administrator, Michael Regan, requesting that the EPA grant states authority over their respective Class VI wells which serve as permanent carbon dioxide injection sites.
Letter to the Editor- Tax reform must make New Mexico small businesses competitive
March 12, 2023
NMCC’s Taxation policy committee chair and vice chair submitted a letter to the editor the the Las Cruces Sun News regarding the harmful omnibus tax bill, HB547TRCSub, stating that the bill would hurt small businesses in New Mexico by placing further tax burdens and raising the cost of goods for them. This letter was also cited in a recent article from the Carlsbad Current Argus, stating that NMCC is one of the several business groups opposing the bill.
NMCC in the News: Governor proposes tax cut
February 12, 2023
NMCC President & CEO Rob Black calls HB 367 a win for New Mexico’s Business community, stating, “We believe these much-needed targeted tax reforms will save our small businesses money, make our tax code more competitive, and help retain and grow jobs in New Mexico.”
2 House Bills Compete to Tackle ‘Epidemic’ of Organized Retail Crime in New Mexico
February 3, 2023
When asked how they would characterize the problem of organized retail crime in New Mexico, the president and CEO of the New Mexico Chamber of Commerce Rob Black said, “Growing and severe. We have an ongoing epidemic of people going into stores, multiple times a day, stealing multiple times a day, and then selling that or trading those goods for drugs.”
Black came to speak as an expert witness in support of House Bill 234 but said: “I hope one of these two bills gets out of committee because it’s essential for our retail community and our customers. That’s just New Mexicans in general. That we provide our law enforcement the tools to tackle this problem.”
Albuquerque Sting Puts a Dent in Organized Retail Crime
February 2, 2023
Rob Black, President and CEO of the New Mexico Chamber of Commerce, said in an interview Thursday such crimes are “a growing threat that is costing our retail businesses. We are seeing crimes that we once thought were petty theft turn into something that is more organized, with repeat offenders becoming more brazen and using firearms more often. We need better tools to address those problems.”
He praised Thursday’s multi-agency sting operation in Albuquerque, noting it’s one way to combat the problem. “That’s how we get things done — by working together,” he said.
4 Investigates: The Impact of Retail Crime
February 2, 2023
“The consequences are, we’re going to see more businesses closing. We’re going to continue to see them be able to provide less services in our communities and we’re going to see less customers feeling anxious about going into the community and going shopping. And we should not fear going to buy some eggs at the grocery store,” said Rob Black.
The state is taking a massive hit. According to the New Mexico Chamber of Commerce, it’s estimated New Mexico is losing $37 million a year in taxes, just from retail crime. That means thousands of jobs and millions in lost wages.
Anti-Retail Theft Operation Results in 16 Arrests
February 2, 2023
Rob Black of the New Mexico Chamber of Commerce said the organization started the Organized Retail Crime Association in September to work closely with law enforcement to address issues around retail theft.
“This is a very large problem and it is creating a situation where our employees and our customers are in danger from violence that has escalated over the last few years,” he said.
New public safety council to address organized retail crime in New Mexico
January 24, 2023
This week, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham invited NMCC President & CEO Rob Black to join the Business Advisory Council for Crime Reduction, which was created by the Governor due to widespread concerns from the business community about crime.
“Nobody knows what’s going on more than the business community about the risks in your storefronts, your communities,” Lujan Grisham told an audience of business officials during a Tuesday event organized by the New Mexico Chamber of Commerce.
The governor then said during a Wednesday news conference she was creating the business public safety council due to widespread concerns from the business community about crime.
The governor also took the opportunity during the news conference to invite New Mexico Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Rob Black, who was present for the event, to serve on the fledgling council.
Black told the Journal that he would be interested in joining the council.
“If there’s a role for me, I’m happy to do it,” Black said.
Workforce emerges as a top issue for large and small employers
January 18, 2023
The NASC reports that the workforce is a growing problem around the nation, including New Mexico. NMCC plans to mitigate this issue by prioritizing education-to-career programs, collaboration between business and education, and a leadership program for school administrators and staff among other issues during the 2023 session.
NASC says that “workforce has emerged as THE issue among chamber members large and small.”
The report delves into causes and remedies. The New Mexico Chamber of Commerce’s portion of the report mirrors those concerns. We’ll hear more about them during the legislative session that just kicked off…The good news is that business is trying to expand the pool by reaching out to “any and all disengaged groups of adults and young people” (in Texas this includes inmates) and getting involved in school funding, childcare, housing, and pre-K public education.
The New Mexico Chamber of Commerce is focused on education and workforce development. Its long list of priorities includes education-to-career programs, collaboration between business and education, and a leadership program for school administrators and staff.
NM minimum wage could go even higher under legislative proposals
January 5, 2023
Rob Black, the president and CEO of the New Mexico Chamber of Commerce, said Wednesday many businesses around the state are already paying employees above minimum wage levels due to a worker shortage.
He said increasing the minimum wage to $16 an hour would make New Mexico’s minimum wage one of the nation’s highest – the minimum wage in Washington, D.C., is currently $16.50 per hour – and would place a strain on businesses.
“Our preference would be that it’s the market that drives those decisions, and not government mandates,” Black said.
New Mexico’s Chandler on wage hike proposal: State’s minimum wage should allow workers to ‘be able to meet basic necessities’
January 1, 2023
New Mexico Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Rob Black disagreed with Chandler and believes that a large pay hike will hurt the state’s economy because businesses won’t be able to hire as many employees.
“It would really, really exacerbate youth unemployment,” he told KOB 4. “If you raise that wage from $12 an hour to $16 an hour, they’re not going to hire the teenager who has no experience, they’re going to hire somebody else. That puts that teenager in a disadvantage going forward because their work experience now was pushed off for years.
“There’s a diversity of opinions from all perspectives. I think there’s willingness to have that conversation, but $16 an hour is frankly a non-starter for the business community.”
NMCC President & CEO, Rob Black, comments on proposed wage hikes in New Mexico
December 30, 2022
New Mexico has the 15th highest minimum wage in the country but lawmakers have already pre-filed multiple bills to increase New Mexico’s minimum wage. NMCC President & CEO, Rob Black, is concerned about the impact this kind of increase could have on New Mexico’s ability to grow and diversify the economy.
One of NMCC’s goals is to create a more competitive, investment-friendly, business environment. In response to the proposed wage increases, Black told the Santa Fe New Mexican, “The less mandates we have on doing business makes us more competitive. Those sorts of large increases kill businesses. It makes it very difficult for businesses to adjust. It makes it very hard to hire high school kids for their first job.”
Black also voiced his concerns about a wage increase negatively impacting NM’s incoming workforce to KOB 4 Eyewitness News and the New Mexico Sun, stating, “It would really, really exacerbate youth unemployment. If you raise that wage from $12 an hour to $16 an hour, they’re not going to hire the teenager who has no experience, they’re going to hire somebody else. That puts that teenager at a disadvantage going forward because their work experience now was pushed off for years.”
New Mexico lawmaker proposes $16 minimum wage
December 30, 2022
Rob Black, president and CEO of the New Mexico Chamber of Commerce, believes drastically raising the state’s minimum wage will have negative consequences for the economy. He believes higher wages will force businesses to reevaluate how many employees they can afford – and what kind of workers they hire.
“It would really, really exacerbate youth unemployment,” he said. “If you raise that wage from $12 an hour to $16 an hour, they’re not going to hire the teenager who has no experience, they’re going to hire somebody else. That puts that teenager in a disadvantage going forward because their work experience now was pushed off for years.”
“Those employers that can restructure their business model will, those that can’t, won’t be able to, they’ll have to find cost-cutting other ways, or they won’t be able to continue to operate,” Black said.
Both Rep. Chandler and Black agree economic factors have already encouraged many businesses to increase wages on their own. According to ZipRecruiter, 87% of New Mexicans already earn $20/hour or higher.
Business leaders say state prepared for wage increase
December 22, 2022
Rob Black, CEO of the New Mexico Chamber of Commerce, agreed with Carol Wight of the New Mexico Restaurant Association that state businesses have understood since 2019 that the increases are “baked in” and have prepared for the Jan. 1 boost, but he said that it still will have a big impact on employers.
“It is a significant one,” Black said. “Fifty cents is a big increase, especially with all the additional increases that businesses are dealing with now in terms of operating costs and interest rate increases.”
Now that the state is in a “pause” regarding mandated wage increases, Black and Wight said their associations will not want to see new legislation in 2023 requiring further wage increases in the near future.
Black said further mandated increases could put New Mexico at a competitive disadvantage to neighboring states with larger economies. Texas has a minimum wage in 2023 of $7.25, Colorado has a $13.65 minimum wage taking effect this year and Arizona’s minimum wage for 2023 will be $13.85.
State task force recommends new proposal for paid leave
November 29, 2022
The task force is made up of representatives from advocacy groups, labor unions, chambers of commerce, and business owners. Some members said having a healthier workforce would benefit workers and business owners.
Other task force members said businesses would struggle with the cost. “The challenge is how do you implement it? How do you pay for it? That’s where there’s [sic] some differences of opinion on the task force,” said President of the New Mexico Chamber of Commerce Rob Black.
Lawmakers, advocates discuss task force’s recommendations for paid family leave fund
November 28, 2022
Rob Black, president and CEO of the New Mexico Chamber of Commerce, served on the task force. He said while the chamber supports paid family and medical leave, he believes it should be primarily employee-funded. Employers have to incur additional expenses paying for replacement workers for those who take leave as it is, he said.
“Employers are going to be concerned about a new burden and cost on their businesses being put on them by the state,” Black said. “I think there will be a lot of concern and anxiety about what this will look like.”
New Mexico Democracy Project Invites Candidates To Help Build Trust In Elections
October 30, 2022
NMCC has partnered with New Mexico First, the New Mexico Local News Fund, New Mexico Open Elections and New Mexico PBS to support the New Mexico Democracy Project. This initiative supports five key principles to build trust in New Mexico’s elections, including: honest election processes, civil campaigning, secure voting, fair oversight, and ensuring trusted outcomes. As a nonpartisan initiative, many current and former legislators and officials have already endorsed the New Mexico Democracy Project.
Health coverage ‘a key competitiveness issue’ for New Mexico small businesses
October 22, 2022
In a tough labor market, health care insurance may be just the amenity small business owners need to attract and retain employees. Fortunately, it just got a little more affordable in New Mexico.
“Looking at the role that health care benefits play is a key competitiveness issue for employers,” Rob Black, president and CEO of New Mexico Chamber of Commerce, told the Albuquerque Journal.
In fact, medical insurance is a must-have, according to 86% of employees surveyed nationally for a 2022 MetLife study.
Federal incentives accelerate New Mexico’s hydrogen economy
September 25, 2022
New Mexico has vast infrastructure already in place to rapidly build a hydrogen economy, giving it competitive advantages over many other states and creating huge economic development opportunities, said New Mexico Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Rob Black. That includes a mature natural gas industry to readily supply hydrogen plants, unique geology for underground carbon sequestration, huge wind and solar resources now under development to supply power for green electrolysis production, and an experienced fossil fuel-based workforce that can easily be retrained for jobs in the hydrogen industry.
“We’re already a mature energy state, which helps immensely in the logistical transition to hydrogen,” Black told the Journal. “New Mexico has a lot of opportunities to lead in local and national efforts to build a hydrogen economy.”
New Mexico Retail Crime platform catches criminals in real time
September 22, 2022
“We are seeing both an increase in retail crime, organized retail crime in New Mexico and in the region, but we’re also seeing an increase in the violence associated with that,” said Rob Black, vice president and CEO of New Mexico Chamber of Commerce. “I think one of the benefits to this program is that it’s going to save our law enforcement hours and hours. This allows them to do it in one place very efficiently, so our hope is that it becomes a real powerful tool for law enforcement freeing up their time to do more on the groundwork,” Black said
There’s no silver bullet in crime, but this may be silver lining
September 17, 2022
“‘I don’t think there’s a silver bullet, but I think part of what we’ve tried to do with the launch of the New Mexico Organized Retail Crime Association is one, create a platform that allows for a public-private partnership between business, retail and law enforcement,” Black said. “Where we can, in real time, share security footage, photographs of license plates of suspects, descriptions, et cetera, into a platform that law enforcement can then easily build cases with.’
The concept of collaboration, paired with technology, he added, allows the many law enforcement agencies in the area to avoid operating in silos.”
Officials: NM to join retail crime info-sharing network
August 31, 2022
Officials called the news conference to announce that New Mexico is joining a 20-state network used by businesses and law enforcement to track criminal activity in real time.
The platform, called the Auror retail crime platform, offers an online platform that allows retailers to quickly share security video, cellphone images and other information with law enforcement.
Rob Black, president and CEO of the New Mexico Chamber of Commerce, said the initiative – called the New Mexico Organized Crime Association – will allow statewide and multi-state sharing of crime data.
How NM is looking to bring workers back
August 8, 2022
To target youth and career exploration, the department has worked with community and state partners on a project that is meant to teach kids in junior high school and high school about trade positions that are needed in the state.
“We’ve heard that loud and clear from the districts and also from the employers that those are the skills that they really want to see our youth have an early experience with and an opportunity for,” Martinez said.
The New Mexico program, slated to start next year, operates in half a dozen states across the country and teaches students about technical career positions such as “welding” or other needed trades, said New Mexico Chamber of Commerce CEO and President Rob Black.
It’s not shoplifting, it’s organized retail crime
July 26, 2022
“During a recent meeting of the Legislative Finance Committee, the New Mexico Chamber of Commerce told legislators that organized retail crime endangers customers and employees and drives up costs. The financial impact is nearly $900 million, more than 5,000 lost jobs and $18 million in lost tax revenues.”
PNM inundated with companies seeking clean energy
July 24, 2022
As New Mexico works to diversify away from dependence on oil and gas, building out more renewable generation is critical, Black added.
Talent contest: New Mexico employers describe fierce competition for hiring
February 19, 2022
Committee considers new plan on hydrogen
February 10, 2022
Biden to halt oil drilling on public lands, sources say
January 26, 2022
Legislative priorities for NM employers, workers to pay attention to
January 22, 2022
NM Chamber CEO: State ‘well-positioned’ to take advantage of burgeoning space industry
July 26, 2021
New Mexico offering cash to return to work
July 2, 2021
NM lawsuit triggers national concern about surgical supplies
June 25, 2021
NM posts second-highest unemployment rate in the nation
June 25, 2021
One-on-One with Rob Black, President & CEO, New Mexico Chamber of Commerce
May 24, 2021
New Mexico to encourage unemployed to return to work
April 29, 2021
State will prod umemployed to return to work, governor says
April 28, 2021
Recreational marijuana could attract younger workforce to New Mexico
April 2, 2021
Updated: As recreational cannibis legislation advances, New Mexico business associations consider impacts
March 31, 2021
Business to lawmakers: We’re in a world of hurt
March 29, 2021
NM small businesses ‘in a world of hurt,’ speaker says
March 24, 2021
Invest in New Mexico’s early childhood workforce
March 20, 2021
Little League hit by equipment thieves
March 19, 2021
Report: NM Health reform could cost thousands of jobs
March 17, 2021
Pollution control bill advances to New Mexico Senate Floor, oil and gas industry dissents
March 5, 2021
Amy Barabe, lobbyist with the New Mexico Oil and Gas Association said the trade group which represents more than 1,000 oil and gas companies in New Mexico “strongly opposed” the bill.
She warned the bill would “upend” ongoing collaboration between the State of New Mexico and the industry in developing regulations on methane.
Barabe was joined in opposition by other trade groups, oil companies and the New Mexico Chamber of Commerce.
Editorial: NM businesses need Senate to amend flawed paid-leave bill
March 5, 2021
Governor Authorizes Expanded Business Loan Program, Tax Relief for Businesses, $600 rebate for individuals
March 4, 2021
Governor Authorizes Expanded Business Loan Program, Tax Relief for Businesses, $600 rebate for individuals
March 4, 2021
Oil industry leader: 2021 investement will be driven by policies
March 2, 2021
Proposed Overhaul of New Mexico Wildlife Agency Stalls
February 23, 2021
Lawmakers shoot down bill to upend state-industry collaboration
February 23, 2021
Halfway home: Lawmakers hit crucial stretch
February 18, 2021
Tampering with complex energy bill would do more harm than good
February 18, 2021
Environmental lawsuits bill draws criticism
February 12, 2021
PNM Resources shareholders approve deal to merge with Avangrid
February 12, 2021
New Mexico Senate committee backs rent, mortgage relief for businesses
February 9, 2021
New Mexico community solar proposal clears first hurdle
January 28, 2021
New Mexico Clean Fuel Standard Act advances in Senate
January 27, 2021
U.S. Chamber of Commerce condones federal leasing ban
January 27, 2021
New Mexico Senate committee backs tougher environemental protections
January 27, 2021
Biden to halt oil drilling on public lands, sources say
January 26, 2021
People will power New Mexico’s economic recovery
January 22, 2021
New Mexico chamber CEO: ‘We need to do things quickly’ for economic recovery
January 18, 2021
“We need to do things quickly coming out of COVID just to keep businesses with the hope of being able to keep going,” Black told The Center Square. Many jobs permanently lost are gone forever because business models shifted online, Black said. “Part of what we have to do is quickly respond, retrain, help certify folks into different types of employment,” he said.
Business groups launch ‘Virtual Roundhouse’
January 12, 2021
Join in lawmaking through the Virtual Roundhouse
January 12, 2021
“The Virtual Roundhouse of New Mexico is free and open to the public. The digital conference runs through March 20, and a one-time registration allows access to the entire event, which includes Q and A sessions with legislators, presentations from cabinet members and digital chats with event speakers.”
New website seeks to help the public participate in legislative session
January 10, 2021
Public can attend Virtual Roundhouse for insights on business trends, session priorities
January 7, 2021
Economic report charts path to recovery
December 9, 2020
For strained businesses, it’s not the time for paid sick leave
December 7, 2020
“We’ve heard ‘We’re all in this together.’ If that is truly the case, now is definitely not the time for Albuquerque’s City Council to force more heavy-handed regulations on struggling local businesses,” ACI said in a statement. “The ongoing COVID situation should not be an excuse to impose more costs on local businesses.
Pandemic brings more economic uncertainty in New Mexico
November 23, 2020
New Mexico Democracy Project Invites Candidates To Help Build Trust In Elections
October 30, 2022
NMCC has partnered with New Mexico First, the New Mexico Local News Fund, New Mexico Open Elections and New Mexico PBS to support the New Mexico Democracy Project. This initiative supports five key principles to build trust in New Mexico’s elections, including: honest election processes, civil campaigning, secure voting, fair oversight, and ensuring trusted outcomes. As a nonpartisan initiative, many current and former legislators and officials have already endorsed the New Mexico Democracy Project.
Health coverage ‘a key competitiveness issue’ for New Mexico small businesses
October 22, 2022
In a tough labor market, health care insurance may be just the amenity small business owners need to attract and retain employees. Fortunately, it just got a little more affordable in New Mexico.
“Looking at the role that health care benefits play is a key competitiveness issue for employers,” Rob Black, president and CEO of New Mexico Chamber of Commerce, told the Albuquerque Journal.
In fact, medical insurance is a must-have, according to 86% of employees surveyed nationally for a 2022 MetLife study.
Federal incentives accelerate New Mexico’s hydrogen economy
September 25, 2022
New Mexico has vast infrastructure already in place to rapidly build a hydrogen economy, giving it competitive advantages over many other states and creating huge economic development opportunities, said New Mexico Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Rob Black. That includes a mature natural gas industry to readily supply hydrogen plants, unique geology for underground carbon sequestration, huge wind and solar resources now under development to supply power for green electrolysis production, and an experienced fossil fuel-based workforce that can easily be retrained for jobs in the hydrogen industry.
“We’re already a mature energy state, which helps immensely in the logistical transition to hydrogen,” Black told the Journal. “New Mexico has a lot of opportunities to lead in local and national efforts to build a hydrogen economy.”
New Mexico Retail Crime platform catches criminals in real time
September 22, 2022
“We are seeing both an increase in retail crime, organized retail crime in New Mexico and in the region, but we’re also seeing an increase in the violence associated with that,” said Rob Black, vice president and CEO of New Mexico Chamber of Commerce. “I think one of the benefits to this program is that it’s going to save our law enforcement hours and hours. This allows them to do it in one place very efficiently, so our hope is that it becomes a real powerful tool for law enforcement freeing up their time to do more on the groundwork,” Black said
There’s no silver bullet in crime, but this may be silver lining
September 17, 2022
“‘I don’t think there’s a silver bullet, but I think part of what we’ve tried to do with the launch of the New Mexico Organized Retail Crime Association is one, create a platform that allows for a public-private partnership between business, retail and law enforcement,” Black said. “Where we can, in real time, share security footage, photographs of license plates of suspects, descriptions, et cetera, into a platform that law enforcement can then easily build cases with.’
The concept of collaboration, paired with technology, he added, allows the many law enforcement agencies in the area to avoid operating in silos.”
Officials: NM to join retail crime info-sharing network
August 31, 2022
Officials called the news conference to announce that New Mexico is joining a 20-state network used by businesses and law enforcement to track criminal activity in real time.
The platform, called the Auror retail crime platform, offers an online platform that allows retailers to quickly share security video, cellphone images and other information with law enforcement.
Rob Black, president and CEO of the New Mexico Chamber of Commerce, said the initiative – called the New Mexico Organized Crime Association – will allow statewide and multi-state sharing of crime data.
How NM is looking to bring workers back
August 8, 2022
To target youth and career exploration, the department has worked with community and state partners on a project that is meant to teach kids in junior high school and high school about trade positions that are needed in the state.
“We’ve heard that loud and clear from the districts and also from the employers that those are the skills that they really want to see our youth have an early experience with and an opportunity for,” Martinez said.
The New Mexico program, slated to start next year, operates in half a dozen states across the country and teaches students about technical career positions such as “welding” or other needed trades, said New Mexico Chamber of Commerce CEO and President Rob Black.
It’s not shoplifting, it’s organized retail crime
July 26, 2022
“During a recent meeting of the Legislative Finance Committee, the New Mexico Chamber of Commerce told legislators that organized retail crime endangers customers and employees and drives up costs. The financial impact is nearly $900 million, more than 5,000 lost jobs and $18 million in lost tax revenues.”
PNM inundated with companies seeking clean energy
July 24, 2022
As New Mexico works to diversify away from dependence on oil and gas, building out more renewable generation is critical, Black added.
Talent contest: New Mexico employers describe fierce competition for hiring
February 19, 2022
Committee considers new plan on hydrogen
February 10, 2022
Biden to halt oil drilling on public lands, sources say
January 26, 2022
Legislative priorities for NM employers, workers to pay attention to
January 22, 2022
NM Chamber CEO: State ‘well-positioned’ to take advantage of burgeoning space industry
July 26, 2021
New Mexico offering cash to return to work
July 2, 2021
NM lawsuit triggers national concern about surgical supplies
June 25, 2021
NM posts second-highest unemployment rate in the nation
June 25, 2021
One-on-One with Rob Black, President & CEO, New Mexico Chamber of Commerce
May 24, 2021
New Mexico to encourage unemployed to return to work
April 29, 2021
State will prod umemployed to return to work, governor says
April 28, 2021
Recreational marijuana could attract younger workforce to New Mexico
April 2, 2021
Updated: As recreational cannibis legislation advances, New Mexico business associations consider impacts
March 31, 2021
Business to lawmakers: We’re in a world of hurt
March 29, 2021
NM small businesses ‘in a world of hurt,’ speaker says
March 24, 2021
Invest in New Mexico’s early childhood workforce
March 20, 2021
Little League hit by equipment thieves
March 19, 2021
Report: NM Health reform could cost thousands of jobs
March 17, 2021
Pollution control bill advances to New Mexico Senate Floor, oil and gas industry dissents
March 5, 2021
Amy Barabe, lobbyist with the New Mexico Oil and Gas Association said the trade group which represents more than 1,000 oil and gas companies in New Mexico “strongly opposed” the bill.
She warned the bill would “upend” ongoing collaboration between the State of New Mexico and the industry in developing regulations on methane.
Barabe was joined in opposition by other trade groups, oil companies and the New Mexico Chamber of Commerce.
Editorial: NM businesses need Senate to amend flawed paid-leave bill
March 5, 2021
Governor Authorizes Expanded Business Loan Program, Tax Relief for Businesses, $600 rebate for individuals
March 4, 2021
Governor Authorizes Expanded Business Loan Program, Tax Relief for Businesses, $600 rebate for individuals
March 4, 2021
Oil industry leader: 2021 investement will be driven by policies
March 2, 2021
Proposed Overhaul of New Mexico Wildlife Agency Stalls
February 23, 2021
Lawmakers shoot down bill to upend state-industry collaboration
February 23, 2021
Halfway home: Lawmakers hit crucial stretch
February 18, 2021
Tampering with complex energy bill would do more harm than good
February 18, 2021
Environmental lawsuits bill draws criticism
February 12, 2021
PNM Resources shareholders approve deal to merge with Avangrid
February 12, 2021
New Mexico Senate committee backs rent, mortgage relief for businesses
February 9, 2021
New Mexico community solar proposal clears first hurdle
January 28, 2021
New Mexico Clean Fuel Standard Act advances in Senate
January 27, 2021
U.S. Chamber of Commerce condones federal leasing ban
January 27, 2021
New Mexico Senate committee backs tougher environemental protections
January 27, 2021
Biden to halt oil drilling on public lands, sources say
January 26, 2021
People will power New Mexico’s economic recovery
January 22, 2021
New Mexico chamber CEO: ‘We need to do things quickly’ for economic recovery
January 18, 2021
“We need to do things quickly coming out of COVID just to keep businesses with the hope of being able to keep going,” Black told The Center Square. Many jobs permanently lost are gone forever because business models shifted online, Black said. “Part of what we have to do is quickly respond, retrain, help certify folks into different types of employment,” he said.
Business groups launch ‘Virtual Roundhouse’
January 12, 2021
Join in lawmaking through the Virtual Roundhouse
January 12, 2021
“The Virtual Roundhouse of New Mexico is free and open to the public. The digital conference runs through March 20, and a one-time registration allows access to the entire event, which includes Q and A sessions with legislators, presentations from cabinet members and digital chats with event speakers.”
New website seeks to help the public participate in legislative session
January 10, 2021
Public can attend Virtual Roundhouse for insights on business trends, session priorities
January 7, 2021
Economic report charts path to recovery
December 9, 2020
For strained businesses, it’s not the time for paid sick leave
December 7, 2020
“We’ve heard ‘We’re all in this together.’ If that is truly the case, now is definitely not the time for Albuquerque’s City Council to force more heavy-handed regulations on struggling local businesses,” ACI said in a statement. “The ongoing COVID situation should not be an excuse to impose more costs on local businesses.
Pandemic brings more economic uncertainty in New Mexico
November 23, 2020
Editorial: NM businesses need Senate to amend flawed paid-leave bill
March 5, 2021
Proposed Overhaul of New Mexico Wildlife Agency Stalls
February 23, 2021
Lawmakers shoot down bill to upend state-industry collaboration
February 23, 2021
Halfway home: Lawmakers hit crucial stretch
February 18, 2021
Tampering with complex energy bill would do more harm than good
February 18, 2021
Environmental lawsuits bill draws criticism
February 12, 2021
PNM Resources shareholders approve deal to merge with Avangrid
February 12, 2021
New Mexico Senate committee backs rent, mortgage relief for businesses
February 9, 2021
New Mexico community solar proposal clears first hurdle
January 28, 2021
New Mexico Clean Fuel Standard Act advances in Senate
January 27, 2021
U.S. Chamber of Commerce condones federal leasing ban
January 27, 2021
New Mexico Senate committee backs tougher environemental protections
January 27, 2021
Biden to halt oil drilling on public lands, sources say
January 26, 2021
People will power New Mexico’s economic recovery
January 22, 2021
New Mexico chamber CEO: ‘We need to do things quickly’ for economic recovery
January 18, 2021
“We need to do things quickly coming out of COVID just to keep businesses with the hope of being able to keep going,” Black told The Center Square. Many jobs permanently lost are gone forever because business models shifted online, Black said. “Part of what we have to do is quickly respond, retrain, help certify folks into different types of employment,” he said.
Business groups launch ‘Virtual Roundhouse’
January 12, 2021
Join in lawmaking through the Virtual Roundhouse
January 12, 2021
“The Virtual Roundhouse of New Mexico is free and open to the public. The digital conference runs through March 20, and a one-time registration allows access to the entire event, which includes Q and A sessions with legislators, presentations from cabinet members and digital chats with event speakers.”
New website seeks to help the public participate in legislative session
January 10, 2021
Public can attend Virtual Roundhouse for insights on business trends, session priorities
January 7, 2021
Economic report charts path to recovery
December 9, 2020
For strained businesses, it’s not the time for paid sick leave
December 7, 2020
“We’ve heard ‘We’re all in this together.’ If that is truly the case, now is definitely not the time for Albuquerque’s City Council to force more heavy-handed regulations on struggling local businesses,” ACI said in a statement. “The ongoing COVID situation should not be an excuse to impose more costs on local businesses.
Pandemic brings more economic uncertainty in New Mexico
November 23, 2020