https://www.nfib.com NFIB Small Business Association en-US Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:30:43 +0000 The report also details several other federal tax relief wins that were signed into law. https://www.nfib.com/news/press-release/nfib-releases-report-detailing-benefits-of-20-small-business-tax-deduction-becoming-permanent-in-new-mexico/ 15 Apr 2026 16:16:07 +0000 nfib-releases-report-detailing-benefits-of-20-small-business-tax-deduction-becoming-permanent-in-new-mexico Take action today and tell the governor to line-item veto the tax increase in SB 151. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/take-action-urge-governor-lujan-grisham-to-stop-the-business-tax-hike/ 02 Mar 2026 23:14:36 +0000 take-action-urge-governor-lujan-grisham-to-stop-the-business-tax-hike https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/New-Mexico-flag-1-scaled.jpg Optimism Index falls by 0.2 points to 99.3 https://www.nfib.com/news/press-release/new-nfib-survey-small-business-optimism-remains-above-52-year-average-8/ 11 Feb 2026 19:34:05 +0000 new-nfib-survey-small-business-optimism-remains-above-52-year-average-8 https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Fotolia_241924442_Subscription_Monthly_XXL-scaled.jpg House Health & Human Services Committee advances pro-small business bill to address the rising cost of health insurance https://www.nfib.com/news/news/watch-nfib-new-mexico-works-to-protect-small-business-owners-health-insurance-premiums/ 07 Feb 2026 22:24:47 +0000 watch-nfib-new-mexico-works-to-protect-small-business-owners-health-insurance-premiums https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Jason-Testifies-HHS-Committee.png House Bill 259 and House Memorial 52 would give lawmakers more insight into small business owners' affordability challenges with health insurance https://www.nfib.com/news/press-release/nfib-new-mexico-champions-small-business-reforms-to-address-rising-health-insurance-costs/ 06 Feb 2026 22:44:54 +0000 nfib-new-mexico-champions-small-business-reforms-to-address-rising-health-insurance-costs https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Fotolia_174937901_Subscription_Monthly_XXL-1-scaled.jpg Increasing transparency within the legal system, legislative, and rulemaking processes among the top priorities for small business owners in New Mexico https://www.nfib.com/news/news/watch-what-to-expect-from-the-new-mexico-legislature-in-2026/ 20 Jan 2026 17:02:49 +0000 watch-what-to-expect-from-the-new-mexico-legislature-in-2026 https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Picture1.png “While optimism is improving, New Mexico’s small business owners are still contending with a difficult business environment here in our state." https://www.nfib.com/news/press-release/new-nfib-survey-small-business-optimism-continues-to-rise-9/ 15 Jan 2026 22:28:26 +0000 new-nfib-survey-small-business-optimism-continues-to-rise-9 https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Fotolia_254708053_Subscription_Monthly_XXL-scaled.jpg Ahead of the 2026 Legislative Session, annual small business survey includes results for legal, health insurance, and state agency rulemaking issues https://www.nfib.com/news/press-release/new-mexico-small-business-owners-call-for-greater-transparency-in-legal-advertising-legislative-and-rulemaking-processes/ 15 Jan 2026 22:05:55 +0000 new-mexico-small-business-owners-call-for-greater-transparency-in-legal-advertising-legislative-and-rulemaking-processes https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/New-Mexico-flag-1-scaled.jpg NFIB New Mexico to host virtual event previewing the 2026 legislative session. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/save-the-date-2026-new-mexico-legislative-preview/ 12 Dec 2025 15:05:36 +0000 save-the-date-2026-new-mexico-legislative-preview https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/State-Capital-Building-in-Santa-Fe-scaled.jpg Tell us what positions NFIB should take on key small business issues. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/take-action-its-time-to-vote-your-nfib-member-ballot/ 10 Dec 2025 23:25:05 +0000 take-action-its-time-to-vote-your-nfib-member-ballot https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Tax-Deduction-1-scaled.jpg Index declines slightly but remains just above 52-year average, Uncertainty Index fell 12 points https://www.nfib.com/news/press-release/new-nfib-survey-small-business-optimism-takes-a-small-step-back-as-uncertainty-eases-in-october-6/ 12 Nov 2025 17:18:22 +0000 new-nfib-survey-small-business-optimism-takes-a-small-step-back-as-uncertainty-eases-in-october-6 https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/CPA-Webinar-Feature-scaled.jpg A seasonally adjusted 32% of small business owners report unfilled job openings. https://www.nfib.com/news/press-release/nfib-jobs-report-job-openings-remain-steady-while-economy-grows-7/ 03 Oct 2025 15:29:40 +0000 nfib-jobs-report-job-openings-remain-steady-while-economy-grows-7 https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Fotolia_207677929_Subscription_Monthly_XXL-scaled.jpg Main Street cites labor quality as the top issue, according to new survey. https://www.nfib.com/news/press-release/new-nfib-survey-small-business-optimism-improves-again-12/ 09 Sep 2025 17:14:55 +0000 new-nfib-survey-small-business-optimism-improves-again-12 https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Fotolia_138104995_Subscription_Monthly_XXL-scaled.jpg Job openings were the highest in construction, manufacturing, and transportation. https://www.nfib.com/news/press-release/nfib-jobs-report-unfilled-job-openings-continue-to-decline-7/ 04 Sep 2025 22:07:45 +0000 nfib-jobs-report-unfilled-job-openings-continue-to-decline-7 https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/shutterstock_630915179-scaled.jpg New report finds more small businesses cite labor quality as a top problem. https://www.nfib.com/news/press-release/nfib-jobs-report-july-job-openings-hit-lowest-levels-since-2020-6/ 31 Jul 2025 22:07:40 +0000 nfib-jobs-report-july-job-openings-hit-lowest-levels-since-2020-6 https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/1280_IDEvfEr2GMq9-28.jpg Certain back-to-school items will be exempt from sales tax from Friday, July 25 through Sunday, July 27. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/back-to-school-tax-free-holiday-weekend-is-an-opportunity-to-shop-small/ 21 Jul 2025 18:00:49 +0000 back-to-school-tax-free-holiday-weekend-is-an-opportunity-to-shop-small https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/New-Mexico-flag-1-scaled.jpg Taxes remain small business owners’ single most important problem. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/new-survey-small-business-optimism-remains-steady-in-june-6/ 08 Jul 2025 22:56:45 +0000 new-survey-small-business-optimism-remains-steady-in-june-6 https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Server-In-Empty-Restaurant_People-At-Work.jpg NFIB applauds Congress for passing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which includes a permanent extension of the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction. https://www.nfib.com/news/press-release/nfib-thanks-congress-for-passing-landmark-small-business-tax-relief-bill/ 03 Jul 2025 18:37:26 +0000 nfib-thanks-congress-for-passing-landmark-small-business-tax-relief-bill https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Fotolia_5722851_Subscription_Monthly_M.jpg Labor quality remains a top problem for small businesses. https://www.nfib.com/news/press-release/nfib-jobs-report-job-openings-remain-a-challenge-for-main-street-in-june-5/ 02 Jul 2025 20:47:35 +0000 nfib-jobs-report-job-openings-remain-a-challenge-for-main-street-in-june-5 https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/1280_IDEvfEr2GMq9-28.jpg Taxes are now small business owners’ single most important problem. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/new-nfib-survey-small-business-optimism-increases-in-may-9/ 10 Jun 2025 19:10:58 +0000 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