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3 Small Business Disaster Response Tools
Forced closures, quarantined customers and an unknown future can make this feel like a dystopian future no one could imagine just a few days ago. Unless you are in the toilet paper or ammo business, this may feel like the worst week of your business’s life. However,...
COVID-19 Compliant Door Sign
We know how important it is for your customers to be comfortable & confident that when they dine with you they are safe. Please print out the sign below to hang in your store to let the public know you are committed to preventing the spread of COVID-19. [embeddoc...
A Word on Coronavirus w/ Our CEO
Dear NMRA Member: As you are probably aware, the New Mexico Governor declared a Public Health Emergency on Wednesday. The Governor is asking that everyone minimize public exposure and minimize human contact. This declaration could be devastating for the restaurant...
2020 ProStart Competition
Santa Fe, New Mexico – March 9, 2020 – The Hospitality Industry Education Foundation (HIEF) has announced the winners from the 18th Annual New Mexico ProStart Invitational. Taos High School’s Culinary Team and Management Team will be on their way to Nationals this May...
2020 NMRA Legislative Menu
APPETIZERS Stimulate your appetite with juicy facts and figures. New Mexico Restaurants Locations – 3,468 Employees – 96,400 - 11% of employment in the state in 2019 Industry Sales (as forecast) – $4 billion Projected job growth by 2029 – 8% increase...
ADA Legal Free For All
In 1990 when the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed no one was contemplating the technology boom that would be changing all aspects of our lives and the lives of those with disabilities. Now businesses are faced with lawsuits claiming everything from...
Bernalillo County Plastic Ban 2019
On June 25, 2019 Bernalillo County Commissioners passed a plastic ban to go into effect in January 2020. While the Albuquerque city council carved restaurants out of the Albuquerque plastic ban Bernalillo County Commissioners did not. If you have a business in the...
Bernalillo County Minimum Wage – 2019/2020
Bernalillo County Minimum Wage Notice of Increase The Bernalillo County Commission approved a cost of living increase to raise the minimum wage from $9.05 to $9.20 an hour. This wage increase affects employees who work within the unincorporated area of Bernalillo...
Labor Dept. Proposes Changes to 80/20 & Tip Pooling Rules
On Monday, October 7, 2019, the Department of Labor (DOL) proposed a new 80/20 rule and tip pooling regulation. First, the proposed regulation, if finalized, will permit employers to take a tip credit regardless of the amount of non-tip generating work (such as...
It Pays to Belong: Breakdown of NMRA Membership Benefits
Why should you join the New Mexico Restaurant Association? It shows your customers you are a leader in Safety and Service, and that you’ve invested in bettering your business and the community. Together, we are stronger, and you’ll be joining over 1,200 restaurants...
Changes to New Mexico Driver’s License and ID Card
What Changes Are Being Made to NM Driver’s Licenses/IDs? In November 2016 New Mexico began issuing two types of DL/IDs: Real ID-compliant and non-Real ID compliant. The term Driving Authorization Card (DAC) has been commonly used to refer to both a non-compliant DL...
Bernalillo County Paid Time Off Ordinance – NMRA Comments
Bernalillo County Commission Amends Paid Time Off Ordinance Again This ordinance takes effect on July 1, 2020. If you have a restaurant in the county you must comply. Here is an excerpt on accrual from the final PTO Ordinance (the full ordinance is linked at the...
