9/18/19
2019 Hospitality Industry Awards Re-Cap

The New Mexico Restaurant Association is pleased to announce the winners of this year’s annual Hospitality Industry Awards. Click through to see the:
  • Restaurateur of the Year
  • Chef of the Year
  • Manager of the Year
  • Restaurant Neighbor
  • ProStart teams and Educator of the Year... and more!
Ask the Experts!
NMRA Webinar: “Food Safety in New Mexico: What You Need To Know”
9/25 3-4 PM

September’s webinar is all about Food Safety. Make sure you are onboard with the New Mexico food code before the inspector gets to your restaurant. We will review the state inspection report. We will discuss the top ten questions asked in class and give you a chance to “Ask the expert” your burning questions about the new food code.
ACTION ALERT! Congress needs your story!

A drafting error in the 2017 tax reform bill left improvements to your restaurant with a 39-year depreciation period instead of the 15-years that Congress intended.  It also eliminated bonus depreciation.  This hurts your ability to make certain improvements and investments in your facility.

Let Congress know how depreciation affects you!

Food Safety Month 2019 – Week 3 – Refine the Process

Your restaurant’s FSMS-- Food Safety Management System-- should always be evolving with the business. Food safety is everyone’s responsibility. Make sure you encourage your employees to provide input that can help you develop more effective performance standards within the FSMS. Are you or your staff short on knowledge somewhere?
Bernalillo County Paid Time Off Ordinance – NMRA Comments

The Bernalillo County Commission voted 3-2 to pass the mandatory paid time off ordinance which will affect businesses in the unincorporated areas of Bernalillo County. You can see the bill that passed and read our analysis in this blog post. Be aware that certain Commissioners are still proposing changes so this is possibly not the final iteration of this bill. We will keep you posted.
Through the Hard Times

By joining the Serving New Mexico fund, you gain a rare benefit that your employees will value. Knowing that there is a cushion when things become unmanageable is attractive to those working the flexible and often unpredictable schedules of the service industry. Learn more about how you can provide this added security for your staff today.
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