Programs and Pandemic Resources

Coronavirus Information and Assistance

• New Mexico Coronavirus Medical Hotline: (855) 600-3453

• Non-health-related concerns: (833) 551-0518 

• NM Fact Sheet for Employees

• NM Department of Health

• CDC on the Coronavirus

• World Health Organization

• US Government Information

• US OSHA Information

• Information from Prevention Magazine

• Resources for families and individuals

The La Tienda Community Newsletter has weekly lists of resources to help yourself, others or both.

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Internet Access Resources

To help make online learning equally accessible to all, many Internet Service Providers in New Mexico are offering free service and Wi-Fi hotspots during this public health crisis. A complete listing of providers and their current offers, compiled by the New Mexico Department of Information Technology, is posted on the New Mexico Public Education Department coronavirus webpage. The National Digital Inclusion Alliance has also begun compiling a multi-state listing of free and low-cost internet plans available to people during this outbreak.

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For facts vs. fiction: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/myth-busters

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Voter information

• To view/ verify your current voter registration: https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx

• To update or request a new voter registration: https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/WebPages/InstructionsStep1.aspx

• Consider requesting an Absentee Ballot. Any registered voter can do so in New Mexico and it can be done online within 60 days of an election. For the June 2nd New Mexico Primary Election, online Absentee Ballot Requests can be made beginning in early April. https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/WebPages/AbsenteeApplication.aspx

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Local Business and Employee Support

• Given the ongoing impact to businesses, please see the links below for some possible assistance options:

• Senator Heinrich has set up a virtual job fair on his page

• Disaster Assistance Loan portal. If you are unsure of how to apply, begin by watching this slide presentation on how to apply for disaster loans. 

• In addition, the New Mexico Economic Development Department has created state-specific programs to "assist businesses seeking emergency loans or lines of credit to deal with negative economic impacts from COVID-19. For more information, go to the NMEDD COVID-19 response page

• Advice on working from home

• Heritage resources

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