Business
Small Business Administration
Restaurant Revitalization Funding Available Now
An eligible business may receive a tax-free federal grant equal to the amount of its pandemic-related revenue loss, calculated by subtracting its 2020 gross receipts from its 2019 gross receipts. An eligible business may receive a tax-free federal grant equal to the amount of its pandemic-related revenue loss, calculated by subtracting its 2020 gross receipts […]
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan
COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loans Increase Lending Limits The U.S. Small Business Administration announced that the deadline to apply for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program for the COVID-19 pandemic disaster declaration has been extended to Dec. 31, 2021. If you are a small business, nonprofit organization of any size, or a U.S. agricultural business […]
Protecting Workers: Guidance on Mitigating and Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in the Workplace
This guidance is intended to inform employers and workers in most workplace settings outside of healthcare to help them identify risks of being exposed to and/or contracting COVID-19 at work and to help them determine appropriate control measures to implement. Separate guidance is applicable to healthcare (CDC guidance) and emergency response (CDC guidance) settings. OSHA […]
Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG)
A federal economic assistance program for arts organizations SVOG is a federal economic assistance program for arts organizations, administered through the Small Business Administration. If you are a theatrical producer, talent rep, venue promoter, operate a live venue, live performing arts organization, movie house, or cultural institution you may be eligible to apply. View the […]
PNM COVID Relief Program for Small Businesses and Nonprofits
Program Requirements – To qualify, a small business must be: Registered with the New Mexico Secretary of State. On Small Power Service (PNM 2A or 2B rate). Be a nonprofit 501(c)3 OR a small business in one of the following industries: restaurant retail hospitality services (e.g. salon, massage business, small automotive garage or leisure/entertainment with […]
NM Department of Workforce Solutions
Protecting Workers: Guidance on Mitigating and Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in the Workplace
This guidance is intended to inform employers and workers in most workplace settings outside of healthcare to help them identify risks of being exposed to and/or contracting COVID-19 at work and to help them determine appropriate control measures to implement. Separate guidance is applicable to healthcare (CDC guidance) and emergency response (CDC guidance) settings. OSHA […]
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance for Gig Economy Workers, Contractors, Self-employed
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) is a new temporary federal program under the CARES Act that provides benefits to individuals who are not otherwise eligible for Unemployment Insurance. Visit the website.
NM Unemployment Insurance Benefits
If you are a worker affected by COVID-19, you may be eligible for Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits. File your new (initial) UI claim online. OR Call Call 1-877-664-6984 TOLL-FREE to apply for unemployment benefits by phone Monday–Friday, 7:00am-7:00pm.
NM Economic Development Department
Protecting Workers: Guidance on Mitigating and Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in the Workplace
This guidance is intended to inform employers and workers in most workplace settings outside of healthcare to help them identify risks of being exposed to and/or contracting COVID-19 at work and to help them determine appropriate control measures to implement. Separate guidance is applicable to healthcare (CDC guidance) and emergency response (CDC guidance) settings. OSHA has additional industry-specific guidance. This guidance contains recommendations as well as descriptions of mandatory safety and health standards. The recommendations are advisory in nature, informational in content, and are intended to assist employers in providing a safe and healthful workplace.
View the OSHA website.
COVID-19 Business Resources
Information and important resources to help you and your business, including EDD’s COVID-19 Business Finance Resources Critical First Steps.
NM Small Business Support
New Mexico Gas Company COVID-19 Relief for Small Business Customers
Qualified accounts will be eligible for a one-time credit of 0.50 cents for every dollar paid, up to $250, not to exceed the total balance on the account on a first come first served basis. Applications will be accepted through March 31, 2022 or until all funds have been allocated, whichever comes first. Program Requirements […]
Restaurant Revitalization Funding Available Now
An eligible business may receive a tax-free federal grant equal to the amount of its pandemic-related revenue loss, calculated by subtracting its 2020 gross receipts from its 2019 gross receipts. An eligible business may receive a tax-free federal grant equal to the amount of its pandemic-related revenue loss, calculated by subtracting its 2020 gross receipts […]
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan
COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loans Increase Lending Limits The U.S. Small Business Administration announced that the deadline to apply for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program for the COVID-19 pandemic disaster declaration has been extended to Dec. 31, 2021. If you are a small business, nonprofit organization of any size, or a U.S. agricultural business […]
Protecting Workers: Guidance on Mitigating and Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in the Workplace
This guidance is intended to inform employers and workers in most workplace settings outside of healthcare to help them identify risks of being exposed to and/or contracting COVID-19 at work and to help them determine appropriate control measures to implement. Separate guidance is applicable to healthcare (CDC guidance) and emergency response (CDC guidance) settings. OSHA […]
Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG)
A federal economic assistance program for arts organizations SVOG is a federal economic assistance program for arts organizations, administered through the Small Business Administration. If you are a theatrical producer, talent rep, venue promoter, operate a live venue, live performing arts organization, movie house, or cultural institution you may be eligible to apply. View the […]
PNM COVID Relief Program for Small Businesses and Nonprofits
Program Requirements – To qualify, a small business must be: Registered with the New Mexico Secretary of State. On Small Power Service (PNM 2A or 2B rate). Be a nonprofit 501(c)3 OR a small business in one of the following industries: restaurant retail hospitality services (e.g. salon, massage business, small automotive garage or leisure/entertainment with […]
New Mexico Finance Authority Small Business Recovery Loan Fund
Updated August 25, 2021 Enacted by the New Mexico Legislature during the June 2020 Special Session and signed into law by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, this program allocates $400 million in funds to provide loans to businesses that are experiencing financial hardship due to the public health order resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Please note […]
NM COVID-Safe Certification for Businesses
NM Safe Certified trains New Mexico businesses in COVID-Safe Practices to help ensure all of us —customers, employees, and families—remain safe as New Mexico reopens for business and recreation. Free, on-demand, virtual COVID-Safe Practices training modules are available on their website. Visit the website.
NM Department of Agriculture COVID-19 Assistance
NM Department of Agriculture’s compilation of COVID-19 assistance programs. Visit the website.
Coaching and Mentorship to Tourism and Hospitality Businesses
The New Mexico Tourism Department announced it is partnering with the SBDC to provide coaching and mentorship to tourism and hospitality businesses for immediate and sustainable support. Tourism businesses will have access to five business advisors who help explore both immediate and long-term solutions to the challenges during the COVID-19 crisis. Businesses are encouraged to […]
COVID-19 New Mexico MainStreet Resources
A compilation of resources for small businesses dealing with COVID-19 crisis. Visit the website.
NM Small Business Development Center Online Training
Access to live trainings with step by step instructions on federal, state and grant programs available to our small business community. Visit the website.
Local Business Support
Pandemic Restrictions Lifted!
July 1st was the last day under New Mexico’s color-coded, county-by-county COVID health restriction program, the “Red to Green” program. With the state reaching the 70% COVID vaccination rate for New Mexicans 16 and older, all pandemic restrictions have been lifted. All pandemic-related occupancy restrictions on all forms of commercial activity will be lifted. All […]
New Mexico Gas Company COVID-19 Relief for Small Business Customers
Qualified accounts will be eligible for a one-time credit of 0.50 cents for every dollar paid, up to $250, not to exceed the total balance on the account on a first come first served basis. Applications will be accepted through March 31, 2022 or until all funds have been allocated, whichever comes first. Program Requirements […]
Restaurant Revitalization Funding Available Now
An eligible business may receive a tax-free federal grant equal to the amount of its pandemic-related revenue loss, calculated by subtracting its 2020 gross receipts from its 2019 gross receipts. An eligible business may receive a tax-free federal grant equal to the amount of its pandemic-related revenue loss, calculated by subtracting its 2020 gross receipts […]
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan
COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loans Increase Lending Limits The U.S. Small Business Administration announced that the deadline to apply for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program for the COVID-19 pandemic disaster declaration has been extended to Dec. 31, 2021. If you are a small business, nonprofit organization of any size, or a U.S. agricultural business […]
Protecting Workers: Guidance on Mitigating and Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in the Workplace
This guidance is intended to inform employers and workers in most workplace settings outside of healthcare to help them identify risks of being exposed to and/or contracting COVID-19 at work and to help them determine appropriate control measures to implement. Separate guidance is applicable to healthcare (CDC guidance) and emergency response (CDC guidance) settings. OSHA […]
PNM COVID Relief Program for Small Businesses and Nonprofits
Program Requirements – To qualify, a small business must be: Registered with the New Mexico Secretary of State. On Small Power Service (PNM 2A or 2B rate). Be a nonprofit 501(c)3 OR a small business in one of the following industries: restaurant retail hospitality services (e.g. salon, massage business, small automotive garage or leisure/entertainment with […]
New Mexico Finance Authority Small Business Recovery Loan Fund
Updated August 25, 2021 Enacted by the New Mexico Legislature during the June 2020 Special Session and signed into law by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, this program allocates $400 million in funds to provide loans to businesses that are experiencing financial hardship due to the public health order resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Please note […]
NM COVID-Safe Certification for Businesses
NM Safe Certified trains New Mexico businesses in COVID-Safe Practices to help ensure all of us —customers, employees, and families—remain safe as New Mexico reopens for business and recreation. Free, on-demand, virtual COVID-Safe Practices training modules are available on their website. Visit the website.
NM Department of Agriculture COVID-19 Assistance
NM Department of Agriculture’s compilation of COVID-19 assistance programs. Visit the website.
Silver City Chamber of Commerce
New Mexico Gas Company COVID-19 Relief for Small Business Customers
Qualified accounts will be eligible for a one-time credit of 0.50 cents for every dollar paid, up to $250, not to exceed the total balance on the account on a first come first served basis. Applications will be accepted through March 31, 2022 or until all funds have been allocated, whichever comes first. Program Requirements […]
Restaurant Revitalization Funding Available Now
An eligible business may receive a tax-free federal grant equal to the amount of its pandemic-related revenue loss, calculated by subtracting its 2020 gross receipts from its 2019 gross receipts. An eligible business may receive a tax-free federal grant equal to the amount of its pandemic-related revenue loss, calculated by subtracting its 2020 gross receipts […]
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan
COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loans Increase Lending Limits The U.S. Small Business Administration announced that the deadline to apply for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program for the COVID-19 pandemic disaster declaration has been extended to Dec. 31, 2021. If you are a small business, nonprofit organization of any size, or a U.S. agricultural business […]
Protecting Workers: Guidance on Mitigating and Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in the Workplace
This guidance is intended to inform employers and workers in most workplace settings outside of healthcare to help them identify risks of being exposed to and/or contracting COVID-19 at work and to help them determine appropriate control measures to implement. Separate guidance is applicable to healthcare (CDC guidance) and emergency response (CDC guidance) settings. OSHA […]
SWNM Green Chamber of Commerce
CDC launches COVID-19 resources for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has created unique challenges for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). To address them, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) created a COVID-19 toolkit with communication resources explaining in plain language how people with IDD and caregivers can protect themselves from the virus. To develop the […]
COVID-19 Testing Sites and Times
Updated September 14, 2021 Hidalgo Medical Services (HMS) Hidalgo Medical Services has opened COVID-19 Community Clinics in Grant County and Hidalgo County. These are walk-in clinics with no appointment necessary for COVID-19 vaccinations and COVID-19 testing. Grant County COVID-19 Community Clinic Address: 1304 E 32nd Street, Silver City, NM 88061[Note: This address is incorrect – […]
New CDC Data: COVID-19 Vaccination Safe for Pregnant People
CDC has released new data on the safety of the COVID-19 vaccines in pregnant people and is recommending all people 12 years of age and older get vaccinated against COVID-19. “CDC encourages all pregnant people or people who are thinking about becoming pregnant and those breastfeeding to get vaccinated to protect themselves from COVID-19,” said […]
FDA Approves First COVID-19 Vaccine
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, August 23rd. The vaccine has been known as the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, and will now be marketed as Comirnaty (koe-mir’-na-tee), for the prevention of COVID-19 disease in individuals 16 years of age and older. The vaccine also continues to be available under […]
Register Today for the COVID-19 Vaccine
We need everyone to register for a vaccine and booster! Even if you are not in the group currently being vaccinated, or if you feel safe in your own situation, please register. You are not “cutting” in front of others in the line, so please don’t believe that your sacrifice saves a space for someone […]
COVID-19 Community Clinics in Grant County and Hidalgo County
Updated September 14, 2021 Hidalgo Medical Services has opened COVID-19 Community Clinics in Grant County and Hidalgo County. These are walk-in clinics with no appointment necessary for COVID-19 vaccinations. Grant County COVID-19 Community Clinic1304 E 32nd Street, Silver City, NM 88061 [Note: This address is incorrect – it is the hospital parking lot. The clinic […]
Grant County Vaccine Site
Updated August 10, 2021 Grant County has a new vaccine website that answers frequent questions about the virus, offers vaccine registration, and provides other information as well. Check it out here: https://www.visitsilvercity.org/vaccine-grant-county.html
SNAP Food Stamp Benefits to Increase by More Than 25% in October
The average monthly per-person benefits for qualified recipients will rise from $121 to $157 President Joe Biden’s administration has approved a significant and permanent increase in the levels of food aid available to needy families — the largest single increase in the program’s history. Starting in October, average benefits for food stamps — officially known […]
Department of Health Calls for Healthcare Providers to Register and Administer Vaccines
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is calling on all New Mexico healthcare providers caring for immunosuppressed patients to register with the agency as an approved COVID-19 vaccine provider in anticipation of federal approval and recommendation for booster shots for portions of New Mexico’s population. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is imminently […]
New Mexico to re-implement indoor mask mandate; vaccinations required in hospitals, congregate settings
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday will announce that the state of New Mexico will temporarily re-implement a statewide requirement that facemasks be worn in all public indoor spaces, with only limited exceptions, and regardless of vaccination status, to stem the state’s rising tide of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations. Given the slowing […]
State reminds public: Faking vax cards is a crime
Fraudulent use endangers public health, safety SANTA FE — The state of New Mexico is reminding the public that it is a crime to falsify or fraudulently use a CDC vaccination card because it puts the health and safety of others at great risk, including children who are too young to be vaccinated. As the […]
PNM urges past-due customers to immediately contact utility
PNM is resuming disconnections as soon as August 16, for residential customers who are past due on their electric bill after the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission has ended the temporary emergency COVID moratorium. Despite nonpayment, nearly 44,000 customers have been provided power for the last year and a half since the start of the […]
New CDC Guidance for Fully Vaccinated People – Dangers of the Delta Variant
Safer Activities for You and Your Family If you are fully vaccinated, you can participate in many of the activities that you did before the pandemic. To maximize protection from the Delta variant and prevent possibly spreading it to others, wear a mask indoors in public if you are in an area of substantial or […]
New Mexico’s Eviction Moratorium Remains in Place
Apply Now for Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance Available Through August 30 New Mexico’s Eviction Moratorium remains in place. The State Supreme Court will decide when to lift the moratorium and it has not set an expiration date yet. If you are in need of assistance, the state of New Mexico will grant approximately $170M […]
CDC Issues Eviction Moratorium Order in Areas of Substantial and High Transmission
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky this week signed an order determining the evictions of tenants for failure to make rent or housing payments could be detrimental to public health control measures to slow the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. This order will expire on October 3, 2021 and applies in United States […]
State agencies partner with Vitalant to combat blood shortage
Blood donations in New Mexico have plummeted due to COVID-19, with Vitalant cancelling more than 1,600 blood drives during the pandemic Santa Fe, NM – Every two seconds someone in the United States needs blood. And while the COVID-19 pandemic has caused blood donations to decline by anywhere from 30% to 70% in most developed […]
Consumer Debt/Bankruptcy Workshop
The New Mexico State Bar is holding a consumer debt/bankruptcy workshop from 6-8 p.m. August 25, via video and teleconference. At the workshop, an attorney will give a group presentation on bankruptcy, according to a news release. After the presentation, a one-on-one free consultation will be given by phone to people who register in advance. […]
Public Education Department Releases COVID-19 School Re-entry Protocols
Monday, July 26th, the state Public Education Department released its back-to-school reentry guide, or “toolkit,” for the 2021/2022 school year. The new protocols require masks for everyone in an elementary school while in a school building, on school transportation or at an indoor school-sponsored event. At secondary schools, however, students, staff, volunteers and visitors who […]
Resources Available in Silver City/Grant County during COVID-19 (food, utilities, shelter, medical, etc)
These flyers (English) are for printed distribution to agencies and clients, and list resources of all kinds — community food support, shelter and utility assistance, options for transportation. There are also medical contacts (including the VA, HMS, Family Support Services, and more) and resources listed for Counseling & Support (including sexual assault, mental health, suicide […]
Financial Resources for New Mexicans During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Recovery
The pandemic and economic crisis have created financial hardships for many New Mexicans. Many families have had difficulty accessing the financial resources available to help meet basic needs. In response, we have created the Financial Resource Guide During COVID-19. The guide is a comprehensive source of information about assistance—and New Mexicans’ rights to access it—available […]
New Mexico announces back-to-school pharmacy partnership
SANTA FE- The New Mexico Department of Health and Public Education Department today announced a partnership with local pharmacies to provide back-to-school COVID-19 vaccinations for students 12 years and older. Participating pharmacies have committed to giving free COVID vaccines without appointments from July 15 to Aug. 15. Depending on the pharmacy, the walk-in hours will […]
Extension of emergency SNAP benefits will continue in July
New Mexico households receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program food benefits will continue to receive the maximum amount for their household size for the month of July, the New Mexico Human Services Department announced. “We understand how critical these emergency benefits are to New Mexican families,” said Angela Medrano, HSD deputy secretary. “These benefits assist in […]
Southwest Region Public Health Offices Offering Back-to-School Vaccinations
SANTA FE –The New Mexico Department of Health’s Public Health Offices in the Southwest Region will be providing no-cost back-to-school vaccinations by appointment or walk-in basis. Parents or guardians can bring their child to one of the locations listed below with the current schedule from now until the start of the school year in August. […]
Pandemic Restrictions Lifted!
July 1st was the last day under New Mexico’s color-coded, county-by-county COVID health restriction program, the “Red to Green” program. With the state reaching the 70% COVID vaccination rate for New Mexicans 16 and older, all pandemic restrictions have been lifted. All pandemic-related occupancy restrictions on all forms of commercial activity will be lifted. All […]
The Silver Consolidated School District Now Offers Free 2021 Summer Meals
The Silver Consolidated School District is pleased to announce the availability of free summer meals for 2021. The summer lunch program will begin Monday June 7 and run through July 30. Grab ‘n Go lunches (breakfast & lunch in the bag) will be offered to all children, regardless of income on a first come, first […]
Get Vaccinated for Your Chance to Win the Grand Prize of $5,000,000!!!
Introducing Vax 2 the Max Sweepstakes: a statewide vaccination incentive program that will make available $10 million in total prize money to New Mexicans who receive their COVID-19 vaccinations, among other prizes and awards throughout the summer. You must opt in to participate! Sign up at: https://getthefacts.vaccinenm.org/sweepstakes/sweepstakes-opt-in/ $250,000 Winners in Each Region of the State!!!5 […]
Red to Green Framework
The state has implemented the Red to Green Framework in order to prevent and mitigate the effects of the spread of the virus, and to ameliorate the unsustainable resultant strain placed upon the state’s health care system and personnel. Counties where the virus is more prevalent will operate under more restrictive public health measures. Likewise, […]
Grant County Is In Turquoise COVID Risk Category
Grant County has reached the turquoise “low risk” category under New Mexico’s tiered county-by-county COVID-19 “Red to Green” risk system, lifting many of the public health restrictions in place since December. Grant County currently has a 1.47% positivity rate in COVID-19 test results over the last 2 weeks. Updated every 4 weeks, the next county […]
Silver City Farmer’s Market / Double Up Food Bucks
Silver City Farmers’ Market accepts EBT and Pandemic-EBT cards and offers Double Up Food Bucks to double your SNAP benefits. Use your EBT card and get half off all purchases. Farmers’ Market is held weekly every Saturday 9 am — 12 pm, at the corner of Pope St. and College Avenue in the old Life […]
Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People
Updated August 10, 2021 People are considered fully vaccinated for COVID-19 two weeks after they have received the second dose in a 2-dose series (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna), or 2 weeks after they have received a single-dose vaccine (Johnson and Johnson [J&J]/Janssen). The following recommendations apply to non-healthcare settings. As of the July 28th guidance, fully […]
State Announces On-Site COVID-19 Vaccination Events for Organizations
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) on Tuesday announced that businesses, nonprofits, religious congregations, community centers, and other organizations can now request on-site vaccination events through a new DOH webform at getvaxnm.com. Organizations that can bring a minimum of 25 people to a vaccination event – through a combination of employees/members, family, or members […]
State Recruits Primary Care Providers to Join COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Effort
The New Mexico Departments of Health, Aging and Long-Term Services, and Human Services today announced a new initiative to recruit primary care providers into the COVID-19 vaccine distribution effort. “At this point in our COVID-19 vaccine distribution, no group is more important than primary health care providers,” said DOH Cabinet Secretary Dr. Tracie Collins. “Primary […]
What is the Red to Green framework for re-opening New Mexico?
See full description here https://cv.nmhealth.org/public-health-orders-and-executive-orders/red-to-green/ The county-by-county framework will permit counties – and the businesses and nonprofit entities within their borders – to operate under less restrictive public health measures when health metrics demonstrating the extent of the virus’ spread and test positivity within those counties are met. In order to prevent and mitigate the […]
Khan Academy
The Khan Academy is a nonprofit with the mission to provide a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere. Visit the website.
Help with Internet Expenses — the Emergency Broadband Benefit
The Emergency Broadband Benefit is an FCC program to help households struggling to pay for internet service during the pandemic. This new benefit will connect eligible households to jobs, critical healthcare services, and virtual classrooms. The Emergency Broadband Benefit will provide a discount of up to $50 per month towards broadband service for eligible households […]
Legal Resources Available
Need free legal help? Check out the ABA Free Legal Answers page: https://nm.freelegalanswers.org/ The New Mexico Legal Resources for the Elderly program helps New Mexicans age 55 and older. Call 1-800-876-6657. The Silver City New Mexico Legal Aid office is referring people to monthly telephone legal clinics. Teleclinics are on the first Thursday of every […]
FDA and CDC Lift Recommended Pause on Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Use Following Thorough Safety Review
Following a thorough safety review, including two meetings of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have determined that the recommended pause regarding the use of the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 Vaccine in the U.S. should be lifted and […]
Self-Harm – An Elevated Risk For Students During COVID-19
Resources for Youth and Families: Youthline is a 24-hour peer-to-peer helpline for teens to talk through any issues they may be facing, including navigating eating disorders, relationship or family concerns, bullying, sexual identity, depression, self-harm, anxiety, and/or thoughts of suicide. Text teen2teen to 839863 or call 1-877-968-8491. The Trevor Project: LGBTQIA+ kids, teens, and young […]
Mental Health Resources
Places to Call for Help American Psychological Association COVID-19 www.apa.org/topics/covid-19 Crisis Text Line – Text ‘Home’ to 741-741. Crisis Text Line is free, 24/7 support for those in any type of crisis. Text TalkWithUs to 66746 (TTY 1-800-846-8517) if you or someone you care about is feeling overwhelmed with emotions like sadness, depression, or anxiety, […]
New Mexico Gas Company COVID-19 Relief for Small Business Customers
Qualified accounts will be eligible for a one-time credit of 0.50 cents for every dollar paid, up to $250, not to exceed the total balance on the account on a first come first served basis. Applications will be accepted through March 31, 2022 or until all funds have been allocated, whichever comes first. Program Requirements […]
Restaurant Revitalization Funding Available Now
An eligible business may receive a tax-free federal grant equal to the amount of its pandemic-related revenue loss, calculated by subtracting its 2020 gross receipts from its 2019 gross receipts. An eligible business may receive a tax-free federal grant equal to the amount of its pandemic-related revenue loss, calculated by subtracting its 2020 gross receipts […]
Senior Utility Assistance
Seniors 60+ in need of financial assistance may apply for this support, and may qualify if they do not exceed the 200% income threshold. Call the NM Aging and Long-term Services Department at 1-800-432-2080 to check eligibility.
Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance Available Now
Updated August 19, 2021 The state of New Mexico will grant approximately $170M of federal aid to New Mexicans for rental and utility assistance to households experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) will administer the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) in partnership with the City of […]
Free Weekly Credit Reports Until April 20, 2022
Three national credit reporting agencies are giving individuals access to monitor their credit report for free. Last year these agencies gave free weekly access to this benefit; now they’re extending it until April 20, 2022 Source: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2021/03/free-weekly-credit-reports-during-covid-extended-until-april-2022
State of New Mexico Extends Personal Income Tax Filing Deadline to May 17
The New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department announced it will extend the deadline for filing and paying 2020 New Mexico Personal Income Taxes until May 17, 2021 in accordance with the federal extension announced this week. Source: https://www.tax.newmexico.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/New-Mexico-extends-personal-income-tax-deadline.pdf
Restaurant and Bar Gross Receipts Tax Relief
The temporary Gross Receipts Tax relief authorized by Senate Bill 1 allows many restaurants, bars, breweries and similar businesses a Gross Receipts Tax deduction for sales of prepared food and drinks made after March 1, 2021 and prior to July 1, 2021. The tax relief is intended to help businesses that have been especially hard […]
$600 Income Tax Rebate now available under Working Families Tax Credit
The New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department has begun issuing $600 rebates for certain eligible recipients of the Working Families Tax Credit. The rebates were authorized by the Legislature earlier this year and signed into law by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. The one-time rebates are available to taxpayers who are not dependents, who receive the […]
CDC Update About Surface Cleaning Effectiveness
The principal mode by which people are infected with SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) is through exposure to respiratory droplets carrying infectious virus. It is possible for people to be infected through contact with contaminated surfaces or objects (fomites), but the risk is generally considered to be low. (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/more/science-and-research/surface-transmission.html) The most reliable way to […]
SWNMACT Co. STARTERS
CDC launches COVID-19 resources for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has created unique challenges for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). To address them, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) created a COVID-19 toolkit with communication resources explaining in plain language how people with IDD and caregivers can protect themselves from the virus. To develop the […]
COVID-19 Testing Sites and Times
Updated September 14, 2021 Hidalgo Medical Services (HMS) Hidalgo Medical Services has opened COVID-19 Community Clinics in Grant County and Hidalgo County. These are walk-in clinics with no appointment necessary for COVID-19 vaccinations and COVID-19 testing. Grant County COVID-19 Community Clinic Address: 1304 E 32nd Street, Silver City, NM 88061[Note: This address is incorrect – […]
New CDC Data: COVID-19 Vaccination Safe for Pregnant People
CDC has released new data on the safety of the COVID-19 vaccines in pregnant people and is recommending all people 12 years of age and older get vaccinated against COVID-19. “CDC encourages all pregnant people or people who are thinking about becoming pregnant and those breastfeeding to get vaccinated to protect themselves from COVID-19,” said […]
FDA Approves First COVID-19 Vaccine
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, August 23rd. The vaccine has been known as the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, and will now be marketed as Comirnaty (koe-mir’-na-tee), for the prevention of COVID-19 disease in individuals 16 years of age and older. The vaccine also continues to be available under […]
Register Today for the COVID-19 Vaccine
We need everyone to register for a vaccine and booster! Even if you are not in the group currently being vaccinated, or if you feel safe in your own situation, please register. You are not “cutting” in front of others in the line, so please don’t believe that your sacrifice saves a space for someone […]
COVID-19 Community Clinics in Grant County and Hidalgo County
Updated September 14, 2021 Hidalgo Medical Services has opened COVID-19 Community Clinics in Grant County and Hidalgo County. These are walk-in clinics with no appointment necessary for COVID-19 vaccinations. Grant County COVID-19 Community Clinic1304 E 32nd Street, Silver City, NM 88061 [Note: This address is incorrect – it is the hospital parking lot. The clinic […]
Grant County Vaccine Site
Updated August 10, 2021 Grant County has a new vaccine website that answers frequent questions about the virus, offers vaccine registration, and provides other information as well. Check it out here: https://www.visitsilvercity.org/vaccine-grant-county.html
SNAP Food Stamp Benefits to Increase by More Than 25% in October
The average monthly per-person benefits for qualified recipients will rise from $121 to $157 President Joe Biden’s administration has approved a significant and permanent increase in the levels of food aid available to needy families — the largest single increase in the program’s history. Starting in October, average benefits for food stamps — officially known […]
Department of Health Calls for Healthcare Providers to Register and Administer Vaccines
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is calling on all New Mexico healthcare providers caring for immunosuppressed patients to register with the agency as an approved COVID-19 vaccine provider in anticipation of federal approval and recommendation for booster shots for portions of New Mexico’s population. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is imminently […]
New Mexico to re-implement indoor mask mandate; vaccinations required in hospitals, congregate settings
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday will announce that the state of New Mexico will temporarily re-implement a statewide requirement that facemasks be worn in all public indoor spaces, with only limited exceptions, and regardless of vaccination status, to stem the state’s rising tide of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations. Given the slowing […]
State reminds public: Faking vax cards is a crime
Fraudulent use endangers public health, safety SANTA FE — The state of New Mexico is reminding the public that it is a crime to falsify or fraudulently use a CDC vaccination card because it puts the health and safety of others at great risk, including children who are too young to be vaccinated. As the […]
PNM urges past-due customers to immediately contact utility
PNM is resuming disconnections as soon as August 16, for residential customers who are past due on their electric bill after the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission has ended the temporary emergency COVID moratorium. Despite nonpayment, nearly 44,000 customers have been provided power for the last year and a half since the start of the […]
New CDC Guidance for Fully Vaccinated People – Dangers of the Delta Variant
Safer Activities for You and Your Family If you are fully vaccinated, you can participate in many of the activities that you did before the pandemic. To maximize protection from the Delta variant and prevent possibly spreading it to others, wear a mask indoors in public if you are in an area of substantial or […]
New Mexico’s Eviction Moratorium Remains in Place
Apply Now for Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance Available Through August 30 New Mexico’s Eviction Moratorium remains in place. The State Supreme Court will decide when to lift the moratorium and it has not set an expiration date yet. If you are in need of assistance, the state of New Mexico will grant approximately $170M […]
CDC Issues Eviction Moratorium Order in Areas of Substantial and High Transmission
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky this week signed an order determining the evictions of tenants for failure to make rent or housing payments could be detrimental to public health control measures to slow the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. This order will expire on October 3, 2021 and applies in United States […]
State agencies partner with Vitalant to combat blood shortage
Blood donations in New Mexico have plummeted due to COVID-19, with Vitalant cancelling more than 1,600 blood drives during the pandemic Santa Fe, NM – Every two seconds someone in the United States needs blood. And while the COVID-19 pandemic has caused blood donations to decline by anywhere from 30% to 70% in most developed […]
Consumer Debt/Bankruptcy Workshop
The New Mexico State Bar is holding a consumer debt/bankruptcy workshop from 6-8 p.m. August 25, via video and teleconference. At the workshop, an attorney will give a group presentation on bankruptcy, according to a news release. After the presentation, a one-on-one free consultation will be given by phone to people who register in advance. […]
Public Education Department Releases COVID-19 School Re-entry Protocols
Monday, July 26th, the state Public Education Department released its back-to-school reentry guide, or “toolkit,” for the 2021/2022 school year. The new protocols require masks for everyone in an elementary school while in a school building, on school transportation or at an indoor school-sponsored event. At secondary schools, however, students, staff, volunteers and visitors who […]
Resources Available in Silver City/Grant County during COVID-19 (food, utilities, shelter, medical, etc)
These flyers (English) are for printed distribution to agencies and clients, and list resources of all kinds — community food support, shelter and utility assistance, options for transportation. There are also medical contacts (including the VA, HMS, Family Support Services, and more) and resources listed for Counseling & Support (including sexual assault, mental health, suicide […]
Financial Resources for New Mexicans During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Recovery
The pandemic and economic crisis have created financial hardships for many New Mexicans. Many families have had difficulty accessing the financial resources available to help meet basic needs. In response, we have created the Financial Resource Guide During COVID-19. The guide is a comprehensive source of information about assistance—and New Mexicans’ rights to access it—available […]
New Mexico announces back-to-school pharmacy partnership
SANTA FE- The New Mexico Department of Health and Public Education Department today announced a partnership with local pharmacies to provide back-to-school COVID-19 vaccinations for students 12 years and older. Participating pharmacies have committed to giving free COVID vaccines without appointments from July 15 to Aug. 15. Depending on the pharmacy, the walk-in hours will […]
Extension of emergency SNAP benefits will continue in July
New Mexico households receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program food benefits will continue to receive the maximum amount for their household size for the month of July, the New Mexico Human Services Department announced. “We understand how critical these emergency benefits are to New Mexican families,” said Angela Medrano, HSD deputy secretary. “These benefits assist in […]
Southwest Region Public Health Offices Offering Back-to-School Vaccinations
SANTA FE –The New Mexico Department of Health’s Public Health Offices in the Southwest Region will be providing no-cost back-to-school vaccinations by appointment or walk-in basis. Parents or guardians can bring their child to one of the locations listed below with the current schedule from now until the start of the school year in August. […]
Pandemic Restrictions Lifted!
July 1st was the last day under New Mexico’s color-coded, county-by-county COVID health restriction program, the “Red to Green” program. With the state reaching the 70% COVID vaccination rate for New Mexicans 16 and older, all pandemic restrictions have been lifted. All pandemic-related occupancy restrictions on all forms of commercial activity will be lifted. All […]
The Silver Consolidated School District Now Offers Free 2021 Summer Meals
The Silver Consolidated School District is pleased to announce the availability of free summer meals for 2021. The summer lunch program will begin Monday June 7 and run through July 30. Grab ‘n Go lunches (breakfast & lunch in the bag) will be offered to all children, regardless of income on a first come, first […]
Get Vaccinated for Your Chance to Win the Grand Prize of $5,000,000!!!
Introducing Vax 2 the Max Sweepstakes: a statewide vaccination incentive program that will make available $10 million in total prize money to New Mexicans who receive their COVID-19 vaccinations, among other prizes and awards throughout the summer. You must opt in to participate! Sign up at: https://getthefacts.vaccinenm.org/sweepstakes/sweepstakes-opt-in/ $250,000 Winners in Each Region of the State!!!5 […]
Red to Green Framework
The state has implemented the Red to Green Framework in order to prevent and mitigate the effects of the spread of the virus, and to ameliorate the unsustainable resultant strain placed upon the state’s health care system and personnel. Counties where the virus is more prevalent will operate under more restrictive public health measures. Likewise, […]
Grant County Is In Turquoise COVID Risk Category
Grant County has reached the turquoise “low risk” category under New Mexico’s tiered county-by-county COVID-19 “Red to Green” risk system, lifting many of the public health restrictions in place since December. Grant County currently has a 1.47% positivity rate in COVID-19 test results over the last 2 weeks. Updated every 4 weeks, the next county […]
Silver City Farmer’s Market / Double Up Food Bucks
Silver City Farmers’ Market accepts EBT and Pandemic-EBT cards and offers Double Up Food Bucks to double your SNAP benefits. Use your EBT card and get half off all purchases. Farmers’ Market is held weekly every Saturday 9 am — 12 pm, at the corner of Pope St. and College Avenue in the old Life […]
Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People
Updated August 10, 2021 People are considered fully vaccinated for COVID-19 two weeks after they have received the second dose in a 2-dose series (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna), or 2 weeks after they have received a single-dose vaccine (Johnson and Johnson [J&J]/Janssen). The following recommendations apply to non-healthcare settings. As of the July 28th guidance, fully […]
State Announces On-Site COVID-19 Vaccination Events for Organizations
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) on Tuesday announced that businesses, nonprofits, religious congregations, community centers, and other organizations can now request on-site vaccination events through a new DOH webform at getvaxnm.com. Organizations that can bring a minimum of 25 people to a vaccination event – through a combination of employees/members, family, or members […]
State Recruits Primary Care Providers to Join COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Effort
The New Mexico Departments of Health, Aging and Long-Term Services, and Human Services today announced a new initiative to recruit primary care providers into the COVID-19 vaccine distribution effort. “At this point in our COVID-19 vaccine distribution, no group is more important than primary health care providers,” said DOH Cabinet Secretary Dr. Tracie Collins. “Primary […]
What is the Red to Green framework for re-opening New Mexico?
See full description here https://cv.nmhealth.org/public-health-orders-and-executive-orders/red-to-green/ The county-by-county framework will permit counties – and the businesses and nonprofit entities within their borders – to operate under less restrictive public health measures when health metrics demonstrating the extent of the virus’ spread and test positivity within those counties are met. In order to prevent and mitigate the […]
Khan Academy
The Khan Academy is a nonprofit with the mission to provide a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere. Visit the website.
Help with Internet Expenses — the Emergency Broadband Benefit
The Emergency Broadband Benefit is an FCC program to help households struggling to pay for internet service during the pandemic. This new benefit will connect eligible households to jobs, critical healthcare services, and virtual classrooms. The Emergency Broadband Benefit will provide a discount of up to $50 per month towards broadband service for eligible households […]
Legal Resources Available
Need free legal help? Check out the ABA Free Legal Answers page: https://nm.freelegalanswers.org/ The New Mexico Legal Resources for the Elderly program helps New Mexicans age 55 and older. Call 1-800-876-6657. The Silver City New Mexico Legal Aid office is referring people to monthly telephone legal clinics. Teleclinics are on the first Thursday of every […]
FDA and CDC Lift Recommended Pause on Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Use Following Thorough Safety Review
Following a thorough safety review, including two meetings of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have determined that the recommended pause regarding the use of the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 Vaccine in the U.S. should be lifted and […]
Self-Harm – An Elevated Risk For Students During COVID-19
Resources for Youth and Families: Youthline is a 24-hour peer-to-peer helpline for teens to talk through any issues they may be facing, including navigating eating disorders, relationship or family concerns, bullying, sexual identity, depression, self-harm, anxiety, and/or thoughts of suicide. Text teen2teen to 839863 or call 1-877-968-8491. The Trevor Project: LGBTQIA+ kids, teens, and young […]
Mental Health Resources
Places to Call for Help American Psychological Association COVID-19 www.apa.org/topics/covid-19 Crisis Text Line – Text ‘Home’ to 741-741. Crisis Text Line is free, 24/7 support for those in any type of crisis. Text TalkWithUs to 66746 (TTY 1-800-846-8517) if you or someone you care about is feeling overwhelmed with emotions like sadness, depression, or anxiety, […]
New Mexico Gas Company COVID-19 Relief for Small Business Customers
Qualified accounts will be eligible for a one-time credit of 0.50 cents for every dollar paid, up to $250, not to exceed the total balance on the account on a first come first served basis. Applications will be accepted through March 31, 2022 or until all funds have been allocated, whichever comes first. Program Requirements […]
Restaurant Revitalization Funding Available Now
An eligible business may receive a tax-free federal grant equal to the amount of its pandemic-related revenue loss, calculated by subtracting its 2020 gross receipts from its 2019 gross receipts. An eligible business may receive a tax-free federal grant equal to the amount of its pandemic-related revenue loss, calculated by subtracting its 2020 gross receipts […]
Senior Utility Assistance
Seniors 60+ in need of financial assistance may apply for this support, and may qualify if they do not exceed the 200% income threshold. Call the NM Aging and Long-term Services Department at 1-800-432-2080 to check eligibility.
Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance Available Now
Updated August 19, 2021 The state of New Mexico will grant approximately $170M of federal aid to New Mexicans for rental and utility assistance to households experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) will administer the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) in partnership with the City of […]
Free Weekly Credit Reports Until April 20, 2022
Three national credit reporting agencies are giving individuals access to monitor their credit report for free. Last year these agencies gave free weekly access to this benefit; now they’re extending it until April 20, 2022 Source: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2021/03/free-weekly-credit-reports-during-covid-extended-until-april-2022
State of New Mexico Extends Personal Income Tax Filing Deadline to May 17
The New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department announced it will extend the deadline for filing and paying 2020 New Mexico Personal Income Taxes until May 17, 2021 in accordance with the federal extension announced this week. Source: https://www.tax.newmexico.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/New-Mexico-extends-personal-income-tax-deadline.pdf
Restaurant and Bar Gross Receipts Tax Relief
The temporary Gross Receipts Tax relief authorized by Senate Bill 1 allows many restaurants, bars, breweries and similar businesses a Gross Receipts Tax deduction for sales of prepared food and drinks made after March 1, 2021 and prior to July 1, 2021. The tax relief is intended to help businesses that have been especially hard […]
$600 Income Tax Rebate now available under Working Families Tax Credit
The New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department has begun issuing $600 rebates for certain eligible recipients of the Working Families Tax Credit. The rebates were authorized by the Legislature earlier this year and signed into law by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. The one-time rebates are available to taxpayers who are not dependents, who receive the […]
CDC Update About Surface Cleaning Effectiveness
The principal mode by which people are infected with SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) is through exposure to respiratory droplets carrying infectious virus. It is possible for people to be infected through contact with contaminated surfaces or objects (fomites), but the risk is generally considered to be low. (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/more/science-and-research/surface-transmission.html) The most reliable way to […]
