Boycott the NM Restaurant Association
We want to show NM who the NMRA really are.
The New Mexico Restaurant Association(NMRA) have proved over time and time again that they support profits over people with their history of fighting against policies that will help restaurant workers.
05/01/2021
ICYMI - Counclor Sena's and Davis's Albuquerque city paid leave bill was delayed for 60 days so we're looking at it being brought back up to a vote sometime in February.
The vote for deferral won on a 5-4 vote(Harris,Jones, Borrego, Gibson, Bassan to Sena, Davis, Peña, Benton).
Council postpones paid leave vote, opting for 60-day deferral Councilors opt to wait and see if legislature considers similar legislation
05/01/2021
The New Mexico Restaurant Association needs to get real.
OPINION | Editorial: Collaborate on paid leave or face the consequences OPINION | 'I really encourage (businesses) to get real. We're going to have a sick leave ordinance ... one way ...
19/11/2020
13/11/2020
Anyone feeling this?
04/11/2020
'To be fair, we heard from businesses who said the last version of this was too complicated and too hard to administer for sick leave, and they wanted more flexibility, so this bill does just that,' Councilor Pat Davis said."
Councilman Davis, Sena to introduce bill that would give workers paid time off The Albuquerque City Council is planning to introduce a bill Monday that would require paid time off for most workers in Albuquerque.
04/11/2020
Surprise, surprise... who is obviously opposing paid sick time for Albuquerque workers ... again.
Albuquerque city council to re-introduce plan for paid sick leave Two Albuquerque city councilors will introduce a new piece of legislation Monday that would require businesses to provide paid sick leave.
The NMRA have opposed one paid sick leave bill after another. Workers deserve better. They deserve
17/08/2020
How much do you think the NMRA has spent on litigation? They should be spending this money on helping businesses adjust to the pandemic.
Judge dismisses NM Restaurant Association's data request lawsuit A District Court judge granted the state's motion to dismiss a lawsuit that was filed by the New Mexico Restaurant Association.
13/08/2020
This is an outcome of the NMRA's campaign. The NMRA should be held accountable for the repercussions of their actions.
Carlsbad eateries barred from service by State of New Mexico for defying COVID-19 orders New Mexico officials ordered both restaurants to close completely after they violated COVID-19 health orders.
04/08/2020
The NM Restaurant Association likes to take pointers from the National Restaurant Association.
They come out publicly saying they support paid sick leave, but are unscrupulous when it comes to lobbying against it!
Actions speak louder than words, NMRA.
The National Restaurant Association Still Doesn’t Want To Pay Sick Workers To Stay Home Its ongoing opposition to paid sick leave during the pandemic has earned it a national “award” for negligence
04/08/2020
Breaking: Justices reject challenge to enforcement of NM health orders SANTA FE — The state Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's administration is empowered to impose hefty fines for violations of New Mexico's public health orders. The decision upholds a key enforcement power as…
04/08/2020
Supreme Court weighs NM health restrictions on restaurants State now ranks 22nd for per-capita new reported cases of COVID-19
04/08/2020
Kirtland restaurant becomes 4th in San Juan County to have food service permit suspended A Kirtland restaurant has become the fourth in San Juan County to have its food service permit suspended after continuing to offer indoor dining.
04/08/2020
Public health order to expire this week: What will this mean for New Mexico's restaurants? Right now, restaurants are able to host outdoor seating at 50% capacity
04/08/2020
NM Restaurant Association requests for Eddy Co. judge to rule on lawsuit over indoor dining In the ongoing battle over indoor dining, the New Mexico Restaurant Association (NMRA) and a District Court judge filed responses Monday to a lawsuit that is being heard at the New Mexico Supreme Court.
04/08/2020
NM Restaurant Association files second lawsuit against governor NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Restaurant Association continues to fight the governor’s public health order. The group is filing a new lawsuit, claiming the Department of Health did…
04/08/2020
2nd lawsuit filed by NMRA aims to reveal state's decision-making for closing indoor dining Now, a second lawsuit filed by New Mexico Restaurant Association wants to see the state back up their claim that their decision-making is driven by data. NMRA wants the public records made available showing their rationale for closing indoor dining. This includes how contract tracing data is being u...
04/08/2020
Restaurant association files new lawsuit in dining dispute Documents relating to the indoor dining ban sought
04/08/2020
NM Restaurant Association files second lawsuit against governor's administration Friday the New Mexico Restaurant association filed another lawsuit against Gov. Michele Lujan Grisham's administration, saying they have the right to get raw COVID-19 data from the New Mexico Department of Health.
04/08/2020
"'Sustained indoor contact in an environment where face coverings cannot be worn, such as at restaurants, is unsafe,' Stelnicki said in an email."
N.M. Supreme Court upholds gov.'s ban on indoor dining The New Mexico Supreme Court Monday (July 20) blocked a restraining order from a state district judge which would have reversed Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's renewed ban on indoor dining.
03/08/2020
29/07/2020
The title of this article says it all. The NMRA's idea of finding a solution tends to always be to spend their time and resources on litigation.
New Mexico Restaurant Association should focus on adaptation, not litigation Restaurants will suffer irreparable harm. That’s unfair, but this virus is unfair to everyone.
24/07/2020
The Greater Santa Fe Restaurant Association drafted a letter to express their support for the Governor's decision.
Read more here: https://www.sfreporter.com/news/2020/07/18/santa-fe-restauranteurs-draft-letter-to-governor/?fbclid=IwAR3obqYcdbqAMBjQa1zgPyCIlaDU0ZhIs7mV6zGvpZGxKcbcDmYVBt7dnGM
24/07/2020
is invisibile.
Read more here: https://alibi.com/food/60913/LetUsServe-ive.html
24/07/2020
Interesting...
Read more here: https://www.kunm.org/post/local-restaurants-weather-new-round-restrictions-state-association-pushes-back
24/07/2020
Their protest got a lot of attention from the news...
Doña Ana County restaurants bemoan second closing in four months Restaurant owners say what's different this time is a lack of communication from the governor's office.
24/07/2020
A restaurant in Santa Fe got shut down!
Restaurant Association Organizes Online Protest, Weck’s Dine-In Shut Down hashtag gaining steam statewide, but some say it’s premature
This is a working list of all the businesses who participated in the protest:
1. Turtle Mountain Brewing Company(Rio Rancho)
2. Trinity Hotel(Carlsbad)
3. CJ’s Sî Señor(Alamagordo)
4. The Range Cafe
5. Double Eagle Restaurant
6. Dick’s Cafe
7. Alma Grill(Alma)
8. La Salita Restaurant(ABQ)
9. Jimmy’s Cafe(ABQ)
10. El Taoseno Restaurant(Taos)
11. Pecos Flavors Winery
12. La Posta de Mesilla Restaurant
13. Icebox Brewing(Las Cruces)
14. Pizza Inn(Carlsbad)
15. Alma’s
16. Hacienda de Mesilla
17. Lucky Bull Grlll
18. Henry’s Barbecue(Artesia)
19. The Skillet:Rolling Kitchen and Catering(Las Vegas)
20. Roswell Cattle Baron Steak and Seafood
21. Anaheim Jacks
22. Sushi Freak(Las Cruces)
23. Lorenzos Italian Restaurants of Las Cruces
24. Monroe’s(ABQ)
25. Rutillio’s Restaurant & Catering(Los Lunas)
26. Bourbon Grill
27. Lunch Box 213 w. Grand(Clovis)
28. Los Arcos Steak and Lobster(TorC)
29. Cocina Azul
30. Peppers Grill & Bar(ABQ)
31. Japanese Kitchen(ABQ)
32. Lescombes Winery(ABQ)
33. Owl Cafe(ABQ)
34. Luna Rossa Winery & Pizzeria(Las Cruces)
35. Fatwood Barbecue(Alamagordo)
36. Big Daddy’s Diner(Cloudcroft)
37. Joe’s Pasta House
38. Pizza Inn(Hobbs & Carlsbad)
39. Pepper Pot(Hatch)
40. Mi Casita Restaurant(Carlsbad)
41. The Game II - Extra Innings
42. Buckhorn Tavern(San Antonio)
43. Charlie’s S**c & Span(Las Vegas)
44. Pecan Grill & Brewery
45. Broken Trail Brewery & Distillery(ABQ)
46. Thirsty’s
47. Double Eagle Restaurant(Mesilla)
48. Pastaggio’s Italian Cuisine & Pizza(Las Cruces)
49. Duck Creek Cafe
50. Scarpa’s on Academy
51. The Game Sports Bar & Grill (Las Cruces)
52. Casa Chimayo
53. Weck's(Santa Fe)
54. Pasta Cafe Italian Bistro
55. Foxy drive-in(Clovis)
56. La Fonda(Artesia)
57. Wing’s Restaurant(Artesia)
58. Los Agaves Restaurant(Artesia)
59. Roadrunner Grill(Artesia)
60. Subway(Artesia)
61. Adobe Rose Restaurant(Artesia)
62. Chaos Cafe(Artesia)
63. Nina’s (Artesia)
64. The Wellhead BrewPub(Artesia)
65. Kith+Kin Roasting Co(Artesia)
66. Valley Cafe(Hatch)
67. Pelican's(ABQ)
68. PeeWee's Kitchen(Gallup)
69. Chilito's Restaurant(Las Cruces)
70. P'tit Louis Bistro(ABQ)
71. The Melting Pot(ABQ)
72. Kranberry's Chatterbox Restaurant(Lordburg
73. Hooter's(Las Cruces)
74. Denny's(Deming)
75. Bodega Burger Co & Lounge(Socorro)
76. A Bite of Belgium(Las Cruces)
77. Spectators Sports Bar & Grill(ABQ)
78. Guadelupe Mountain Brewing Company(Carlsbad)
79. Kakawa Chocolate House(Santa Fe)
80. K-Bob's Steakhouse(Ruidoso)
81. Dusty Boots Hotel & Cafe(Cloudcroft)
82. Dave's Cafe(Cloudcroft)
83. Taco Box(Clovis & Portales)
84. Sammy C's Rockin Pub & Grille(Gallup)
85. Flying Tortilla(Santa Fe)
86. Fork & Fig(ABQ)
87. Hollow Spirits(ABQ)
88. Red Lobster(Farmington)
89. Casa Blanca(Riudoso)
90. Texas Club Grill & Bar(Ruidoso)
91. Chef Bernie's Fine Foods Inc.(Farmington)
92. Jalisco’s Cafe(Silver City)
23/07/2020
A counter protest followed the NMRA's social media posts with people sharing their outrage for this virtual protest using the same hashtag
23/07/2020
The NMRA asks restaurants all across the state of NM to participate in a protest to defy the Governor's orders restricting restaurants from allowing dine-in service.
https://www.facebook.com/NMRestaurantAssociation/photos/a.10152274013830082/10163805986990082/
Join our Virtual Protest - Monday, July 13 - This is a peaceful protest led by the NMRA to stand up against the Governor’s new health order requiring restaurants and breweries to close inside dining. You should stage your employees, their families and even customers if you want, in front of your building, holding a sign with the number of employees you have and .
Please have someone take several pictures and send them to [email protected]. Then please post on your social media and ask you customers to do the same. Please see example post and sign below. PLEASE make sure everyone is wearing a mask in the picture. It’s best if employees are in uniform. We are trying to coordinate this at 2 p.m. across the whole state and it will have the most impact if you can post as close to 2 p.m. as possible.