Albuquerque City Council members who wanted to mandate paid sick leave for businesses in the city withdrew their proposal, but plan to renew it in August by splitting its pandemic-related requirements from long-term mandates that would start on Jan. 1.
House Republicans express frustration after not receiving notice of legislation for the special session and not getting draft text or information on any of the proposed bills.
New Mexico’s governor issued a new public health order yesterday to allow all retailers and churches to reopen starting on Saturday, but everyone must wear face masks in public unless they are eating, drinking or exercising.