NMHA Newsletter

INDUSTRY UPDATE

June 2021

The NMHA Career Board is Up!

NMHA is excited to announce the launch of a new Career Board specifically designed to target applicants seeking a career in the hospitality industry.

The Career Board eliminates the need for job seekers to conduct lengthy searches and, instead, matches them with companies that provide opportunities for career growth and advancement.

All NMHA members may post vacant jobs to the Career Board at no charge. In addition, for the next 60 days, NMHA is offering non member hospitality businesses an opportunity to post jobs at no charge.

The Career Board is constantly being updated with job openings available throughout the state. Current vacant positions range from Food and Beverage Manager to Electrician to housekeeping and guest services positions, among many others.

To view or post jobs, visit our website:

NMHA Careers

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BIG, BIG NEWS!!!

The 2021 NMHA Conference on Hospitality and Tourism is set, and planning is underway!

Attendees will be able to choose from a variety of presentations over the course of two days with emphasis on marketing and promotion, workforce/workplace development, employee retention, sales/marketing, and health and wellness (personally and in the workplace).

November 16 & 17

Albuquerque Convention Center

We'll keep you posted as the agenda develops. If you're interested in being a sponsor, or if you have suggestions for content, contact Kathy at CEO@newmexicohospitality.org.

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NMHA Resources:

If you were unable to join our May 20 meeting with the presentation from Axiom CPAs & Business Advisors on the Employee Retention Tax Credit, you can view the presentation here:

ERTC Presentation

NMHA Annual Report

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On June 23, NMHA hosted a presentation by Victoria Perez from New Mexico Workforce Connection on the Workforce Opportunity and Innovation Act and how the programs can support your hiring and training efforts. You can view the presentation here:

WIOA Video

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WIOA PowerPoint

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT -

This lovingly restored motel on Route 66 features mid-century style with modern comfort and conveniences. The Tucumcari landmark painstakingly recreates the 1960s vibe, including a radio station playing hits and commercials while also providing premium bedding, plush bathroom accessories, and fast WiFi.

Roadrunner Lodge Motel was originally two different properties. The older portion, on the west side, was built in 1947 as La Plaza Court. Then in 1964, Agnes Leatherwood built Leatherwood Manor. The properties ran separately for many years until 1985 when someone bought both properties, combined them into one motel, and extended the lobby to cover both properties.

The property changed names many times over the years. The present owner, David Brenner, moved to the property in 2014, gave it the name “Roadrunner Lodge”, and set about creating a tribute to the legend of Route 66 and the iconic motor lodge. If you're looking for an immersive experience from the past, join David and his staff for a stay at Roadrunner Lodge!

Learn more about this historic hotel here:

Roadrunner Lodge

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Roadrunner Lodge is up again this year for the USA Today "Best Roadside Motel" award. You can vote for this New Mexico icon every day between now and July 19.

Vote Here

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Our hard-working NMHA Board Members make the work of the Association possible.

Learn about our 2021 NMHA Board Members

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Paid Leave Credit for Vaccines:

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) allows small and midsize employers, and certain governmental employers, to claim refundable tax credits that reimburse them for the cost of providing paid sick and family leave to their employees due to COVID-19, including leave taken by employees to receive or recover from COVID-19 vaccinations. The ARP tax credits are available to eligible employers that pay sick and family leave for leave from April 1, 2021, through September 30, 2021.

Employer Tax Credit Information

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NMHA Committees

You can become more involved with the hospitality industry and shape the industry's future by serving on one of the NMHA Committees. Whether your expertise is in finance, communications, program development, event planning, or policy and advocacy work, you can support the Association and the industry by volunteering with our committees. Learn more about the different committees and where you can make an impact. If you're interested in serving on a committee, you can contact the Association at ceo@newmexicohospitality.org.

View Committees

The History of Hospitality

in New Mexico -

While our industry has been through a difficult year, it's not the first time our members have faced significant adversity. Minutes of the New Mexico Hotel Association from the 1940s show that due to the impact of World War II, the Association took a break from in-person meetings from 1941 through April of 1944.

During the past months it was amazing to watch the creativity and resiliency of our members, and we're excited to work with our members and partners to rebuild tourism, to see events being scheduled, and of course, we're looking forward to seeing everyone in person again in the coming months!

NMHA 2021 Advocacy Update -

If you were unable to join Jason Weaks and the board of NMHA on Thursday, May 20 to hear about the impact of the 2021 Virtual Legislative Session, you can access the report here:

NMHA Advocacy Report

Industry Resources

NM Safe Certified / NM Safe Promise

Make sure your business is NM Safe Certified and that your employees have made the NM Safe Promise!

Get Certified and Make the Promise

As of July 1, 2021 New Mexico will no longer be using the Red - Yellow - Green - Turquoise county system to determine re-opening status. Thank you all for your hard work complying with the Public Health Orders and getting us to the 60% vaccination level!

DOH Red to Green

Public Health Orders are updated frequently to reflect the changing health environment. Make sure your business is in compliance with the current health orders.

Public Health Orders

Why NMHA?

With the constantly-changing elements of both our legal, workforce, and economic environments, it’s more important now than ever for industries join in unified representation to ensure their continued success.

Your membership in NMHA, a nonprofit corporation, is an investment in your own business/organization and your staff, along with the future of successful travel and tourism in New Mexico. Through the variety of programs, events, initiatives, and leadership opportunities, you will:

Be able to network more effectively
Strengthen your research, marketing and sales efforts
Enhance your knowledge and leadership skills through educational programs
Increase your impact on relevant legislative issues
Gain the latest, valuable information about issues affecting the tourism industry
Help focus attention on the economic and community benefits of tourism
Be part of an industry network of support which includes federal and state agencies, other state trade associations, destination marketing organizations, tourism attractions and industry supportive companies such as restaurants, hotels and airlines.

Become a Member