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New Miexico
These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on May 14, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in New Mexico, we recommend that you visit the state’s COVID-19 Resources website.
Business-Related Relief Programs
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CARES Act: Paycheck Protection Program
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) appropriates $349 billion to assist small businesses through section 7(a) loans and Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”), administered by the Small Business Administration … » more information -
Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loans
Economic Injury Disaster Loans (“EIDLs”) provide working capital to help small business concerns, small agricultural cooperatives and aquaculture companies, and most private non-profit organizations (of all sizes) meet financial obligations that … » more information -
COVID-19 Business Loan Guarantee Program
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Local Economic Development Act
In connection with the COVID-19 pandemic, New Mexico modified its Local Economic Development Act (“LEDA”) to now provide no-interest loans to help pay for land, buildings, and infrastructure to relocate or expand for any companies that manufacture … » more information -
Local Food Supply Chain Response Fund Grants
The Local Food Supply Chain Response Fund is set up to address gaps in and disruptions to the local food supply chain in New Mexico. The purpose of the Fund is to provide resources to farmers, ranchers, and other actors in the local food … » more information -
New Mexico Small Business Investment Corporation (“NMSBIC”) Low Interest Loans
In connection with the COVID-19 pandemic, the NMSBIC has pledged up to $25 million to its lending partners to assist New Mexico’s small businesses that are impacted by COVID-19. NMSBIC’s lending partners will receive funds from NMSBIC at a … » more information -
Albuquerque Community Foundation/United Way Emergency Action Fund for Non-Profit Organizations
The Albuquerque Community Foundation (“ACF”) and the United Way of Central New Mexico (“UWCNM”) have established a joint Emergency Action Fund. The Fund provides short-term funding to support operations of organizations providing emergency services … » more information -
Albuquerque, New Mexico: Micro-Business Relief Program
The Mayor of Albuquerque and the City of Albuquerque Economic Development Department have announced a $500,000 Micro-Business relief Program to provide economic support to Albuquerque businesses needing assistance in overcoming the temporary loss of … » more information -
Temporary Renewal Extension for Short-Term Rental Permits
The City of Santa Fe is extending the deadline to renew existing short-term rental permits to April 15, 2020. Additionally, the City is granting permit holders an additional 30 days to pay late fees and obtain extensions. The new deadline for paying … » more information
Employment-Related Relief Programs
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CARES Act: Unemployment Insurance Benefits
The CARES Act creates a temporary Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program that expands eligibility for unemployment benefits and increases those benefits for certain individuals who are unable to work due to the COVID-19 emergency. The program … » more information -
Credit for Sick Leave for Certain Self-Employed Individuals
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) provides a refundable income-tax credit to self-employed individuals who would otherwise be entitled to paid sick leave under the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (the “EPSLA”), were they … » more information -
Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act
The Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (the “EFMLEA”) requires certain employers to provide their employees with paid, job-protected leave for up to twelve weeks in connection with qualified family caregiving needs. The intended … » more information -
Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act
The Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (the “EPSLA”) requires government employers and employers with fewer than 500 employees to provide their employees with paid sick leave if those employees are unable to work due to COVID-19. Full paid leave is … » more information -
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (NMWorks)
New Mexico provides Temporary Assistance for Needy Families through the NMWorks program. In addition to a cash benefit, NMWorks provides parents with short-term training and other services to help them become employed and move toward … » more information
Food-Related Relief Programs
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COVID-19 Child Nutrition Response Act
The COVID-19 Child Nutrition Response Act (the “CNRA”) enables the Secretary of Agriculture to waive conditions that states, schools, and individuals must meet to be eligible for financial support for federal nutrition programs. » more information -
Food and Nutrition Service
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) makes appropriations to the Department of Agriculture to fund food and nutrition assistance programs. » more information -
SNAP COVID-19 Response Waivers
This section of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) makes it easier to obtain nutritional assistance. The Act lifts certain requirements for low-income, unemployed individuals to be eligible for Supplemental Nutrition … » more information -
The Maintaining Essential Access to Lunch for Students (MEALS) Act
The Maintaining Essential Access to Lunch for Students Act (the “MEALS Act”) seeks to ensure students have access to school meal benefits while schools are closed because of COVID-19. Enacted as part of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act … » more information -
(SNAP)
New Mexico’s SNAP program provides assistance to individuals and families struggling to afford food at supermarkets, grocery stores, and farmers’ markets. Although there is no specific guidance related to COVID-19, families may be eligible if they … » more information -
Local Food Supply Chain Response Fund Grants
The Local Food Supply Chain Response Fund is set up to address gaps in and disruptions to the local food supply chain in New Mexico. The purpose of the Fund is to provide resources to farmers, ranchers, and other actors in the local food … » more information -
Senior & Disabled Adults Food Access Hotline
New Mexico has set up a hotline to assist seniors and other vulnerable individuals in identifying local grocery stores that are offering special shopping hours. » more information -
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Assistance
The New Mexico WIC is a nutrition program for women, infants, and young children that provides nutrition and health education, healthy food, and other services. WIC’s goal is to help keep pregnant and breastfeeding women, new moms, and kids under … » more information -
To-Go Meal Sites for Seniors
The City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs has converted five senior centers (Barelas Senior Center, Los Volcanes Senior Center, Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center, North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center, and North Valley Senior … » more information -
Feeding America
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Feeding America network of food banks has added mobile pantry stops and is implementing drive-through food pickup and delivery options. Feeding America has also established the COVID-19 Response Fund to help … » more information -
Mon Ami
Mon Ami is a non-profit organization that matches seniors with local volunteers who visit them weekly. In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Mon Ami is offering seniors nationwide social visits by phone or video. Additionally, Mon Ami is providing … » more information -
Restaurant Workers Relief Program
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Lee Initiative has established the Restaurant Workers Relief Program, through which it is operating grab-and-go food sites in cities throughout the United States for restaurant employees that were either … » more information
Health-Related Relief Programs
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Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority
This section of the CARES Act addresses proper procedures to be used by the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority in implementing countermeasure research, development and procurement with respect to biodefense and infectious … » more information -
CARES Act Provisions for Seniors and Healthy Start
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) includes provisions addressing senior assistance programs and Healthy Start. » more information -
CARES Act: Coverage of Testing and Preventative Services
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) mandates that private health insurers cover certain testing and preventative services for COVID-19 without prior authorization and at no cost. » more information -
CARES Act: Support for Healthcare Providers
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) appropriates funds to detect, prevent, diagnose, and treat coronavirus, and provides additional funding for telehealth: … » more information -
Defense Health Program
This program appropriates $82 million in additional funding to the Department of Defense to cover the costs of COVID-19 diagnostic tests and related services for beneficiaries of military TRICARE health plans, as described in Division F, Section … » more information -
Families First Coronavirus Response Act Health Provisions
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) provides no-cost COVID-19 testing for participants in private health insurance plans and beneficiaries of federal health insurance programs, and expanded Medicaid benefits. » more information -
Indian Health Services
This program provides funding to the Indian Health Service to cover the cost of COVID-19 testing. Specifically, the program appropriates $64 million in new funding to the Indian Health Service to be used to cover the costs of COVID-19 diagnostic … » more information -
Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund
This section appropriates an additional $1 billion for a “Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund” for the Department of Health and Human Services (“DHHS”) to pay claims submitted by providers for reimbursement for the cost of COVID-19 … » more information -
Medicaid
The New Mexico Human Services Department provides health care for qualifying New Mexico residents through Medicaid. The program works to ensure that eligible adults and children have access to needed health care services by enrolling and paying … » more information -
Medical Insurance Pool
Uninsured child-care workers and their immediate household members can now enroll in the New Mexico Medical Insurance Pool (“NMMIP”) and receive free healthcare coverage. The State will pay the cost of premiums for these uninsured workers and their … » more information -
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Assistance
The New Mexico WIC is a nutrition program for women, infants, and young children that provides nutrition and health education, healthy food, and other services. WIC’s goal is to help keep pregnant and breastfeeding women, new moms, and kids under … » more information -
Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse
Recognizing that COVID-19 related quarantines and social distancing efforts may exacerbate domestic violence, the Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse is continuing to provide services remotely. Those affected by, or seeking guidance related to … » more information -
National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics
The National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization comprised of free, community-based, non-profit, volunteer-supported medical clinics serving people without, or with little, health insurance. The NAFC … » more information -
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Recognizing that COVID-19 related quarantines and social distancing efforts may exacerbate domestic violence, the National Domestic Violence Hotline is continuing to operate and is providing coronavirus-specific guidance regarding safety planning … » more information
Housing-Related Relief Programs
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Suspension of Evictions
All eviction proceedings are temporarily suspended in the State of New Mexico. » more information -
Temporary Renewal Extension for Short-Term Rental Permits
The City of Santa Fe is extending the deadline to renew existing short-term rental permits to April 15, 2020. Additionally, the City is granting permit holders an additional 30 days to pay late fees and obtain extensions. The new deadline for paying … » more information
Insurance-Related Relief Programs
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Medicaid
The New Mexico Human Services Department provides health care for qualifying New Mexico residents through Medicaid. The program works to ensure that eligible adults and children have access to needed health care services by enrolling and paying … » more information -
Medical Insurance Pool
Uninsured child-care workers and their immediate household members can now enroll in the New Mexico Medical Insurance Pool (“NMMIP”) and receive free healthcare coverage. The State will pay the cost of premiums for these uninsured workers and their … » more information
Tax-Related Relief Programs
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Credit for Family Leave for Certain Self-Employed Individuals
This section of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) creates a refundable income tax credit for self-employed individuals who would otherwise be entitled to paid sick leave under the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion … » more information -
Payroll Credit for Required Family Leave
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) provides a tax credit to eligible employers for wages required to be paid under the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (the “EFMLEA”). » more information -
Payroll Credit for Required Paid Sick Leave
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act provides a tax credit to eligible employers for wages paid under the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (the “EPSLA”). » more information -
Special Rule Related to Tax on Employers
This section of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) exempts employers from employer-side Federal Insurance Contributions Act (“FICA”) (or employer-side taxes under the parallel social security system for railroads (“RRTA”)) … » more information
Miscellaneous Relief Programs
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COVID-19 Pandemic Education Relief Act of 2020
The COVID-19 Pandemic Education Relief Act of 2020 (the “Education Relief Act”) provides assistance to students and institutions of higher education impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency. » more information -
Federal Student Loan Payment Suspension and Interest Waiver
To provide student borrowers greater financial flexibility during the COVID-19 crisis, the Department of Education has temporarily suspended the obligation to make payments for most federally-owned student loans. Additionally, the interest rate on … » more information
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