Albuquerque Rapid Transit (ART) project should be a catalyst for a better, more beautiful Central Avenue and a better, more economically vibrant Albuquerque. Instead, it will create a bus dominated, congested street, where citizens will have to re-route in response to the elimination of left turns. It will destroy some already struggling businesses and compromise […]
I-9 Enforcement and Inspections Coming to Your Restaurant
I-9: The Two Page Form that Can Cost You $1,000s! With hints that ICE is ramping up its I-9 enforcement and compliance efforts, ICE will likely be issuing Notices of Inspection and subpoenas around the State. Right now is the perfect time to conduct an internal I-9 audit and make sure your restaurant has policies […]
Sick Pay for Albuquerque
Just when you think it’s safe to go back in the water – safe to hire a few more people, expand your restaurant, do a few renovations… The unions have developed yet another political scheme to put a damper on the business climate in Albuquerque. This time it’s sick pay for everyone! Your input is […]
3 things You Need to Know About Food Handler Cards
3 Things you need to know about Food Handler Training in NM Post the State Training Requirement on food handler cards in a place where all employees have access. Access a copy of the poster here by emailing us. You might even create an incentive to get your employees trained. Training costs you, the employer, […]
Understanding the Food Safety Mandate
There is a new mandate in town! Yes, we have a food safety mandate to get more food safety training in our industry. Let’s try to remember this is not new to the US and it’s not completely new to New Mexico. If you live in Albuquerque or the unincorporated area of Bernalillo county NOTHING […]
Listen to the Job Creators
Listen to those who are fighting for New Mexico’s jobs! While our New Mexico economy circles the drain, many legislators ignore the very people who have the ability to add jobs to our economy. Every year business groups gather in Santa Fe, at the legislature, with lists of good legislation that will spur economic growth […]
Understanding Your Unemployment Taxes
NMRA’s Board of Directors volunteer their time to strengthen our Association and protect your interests. Understanding the increases and nuances of unemployment taxes can be a headache. Our online webinar will help you begin to navigate the issue, but it is good to have an advocate representing NMRA to our regulatory agencies. Recently, two of […]
50 Years Celebration at Rancho de Chimayo
Congratulations to Rancho de Chimayo on their 50 Years Celebration! On behalf of the board of directors and members of the New Mexico Restaurant Association, I would like to congratulate Florence Jaramillo and her staff for 50 years of service in the restaurant industry in the land of enchantment. I was a very young child […]
Protecting Your Business
I would like to remind everyone of the importance of membership and supporting the association that supports the restaurant industry in New Mexico. Every NMRA member is important to the strength of our message. The more members we have, the more impact we have on the political process. If you are not a member, consider […]
Customer Service – President’s Perspective
NMRA President’s Perspective on Customer Service Posted By NMRA President Randy Kenna, Tuesday, July 08, 2014 One of the biggest obstacles we all face is: How do we continually, on a daily or per shift basis, provide excellent customer service to our guests? Also, how do we impress the importance of great customer service to […]