Grab a seat at our table. Help us help you.
Joining NMRA helps the industry as a whole– because together, we are stronger. If you are not a member, it’s time to step up to the plate. NMRA has great benefits. We have engaging educational programs that help you keep on top of your business. We need you to help us keep up our efforts. Without the generous support of our members, we could not have provided all of our services. Here’s a taste of just SOME of what we bring to the table.
- Personal answers to member questions via email, phone, and live chat on food safety, payroll practices, financial relief, and so much more.
- Weekly “Dish To Go” videos summarizing all you need to know that week in just a few quick minutes.
- Webinars each month on subjects dedicated to running a successful restaurant.
- A daily updated website (77,000 visitors annually) to keep members informed and offer invaluable resources.
- Hundreds of media impressions advocating for the restaurant industry across NM
- Weekly news and as-needed updates on industry regulations.
- We are currently working with the State to bring SNAP payments to NM’s restaurants.
This legislative session we mobilized 1750 dedicated individuals like you to send over 95,519 emails to our legislators. We have a dedicated staff lobbyist and grassroots initiatives fighting for you. The results?
- Defeat of PFML: SB 3 and HB 6, the bills proposing burdensome tax hikes for a PFMLA superfund of $370 Million, faced formidable opposition. SB 3 was effectively defeated on the House floor & HB 6 did not make it out of committee. Defeating these bills saved New Mexico’s workers and businesses .9% in new taxes on working families (including employers) and additional undue financial strain. Our conservative estimates calculate we saved the average restaurant $3,120 annually on PFML.
- Meat Inspection Legislation: Upon enactment, SB 37 will streamline the processing and sale of locally sourced meat, fostering agricultural growth and enhancing economic opportunities within our state.
- Defeat of Alcohol Taxes: Multiple alcohol tax bills were defeated, including HB 179, which would have increased taxes by $200 Million. Given that there are about 2,780 liquor licenses in the state, we helped create an average savings of $71,942 per license.