The Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce has published its 2025 Legislative Summary, detailing its collaboration with government, business, and community partners to foster a supportive business environment in New Mexico.
Peter Lorenz, Chairman of the Board, stated that the summary "shows the breadth and depth of the advocacy work the Chamber is involved in — from traditional business concerns such as taxes, to quality-of-life concerns such as crime and education. It’s all about ensuring Albuquerque and New Mexico are places where businesses thrive, families want to locate and visitors spend their leisure time."
Terri Cole, President/CEO of GACC, explained their goal: "Our goal is to make our city and state a great place to start and grow a business and a safe, exciting place to work and raise a family." She added that the Chamber's Board sets legislative priorities before each session to achieve economic policy goals like tax reform, education improvements, public safety enhancements, health care advancements, and Downtown revitalization. The legislative team comprises business leaders, lobbyists, policy experts, and communicators working towards these objectives.
This session saw the Chamber successfully oppose a paid family and medical leave program deemed harmful to small businesses for the fifth consecutive year. Additionally:
- The Chamber defeated environmental legislation perceived as economically damaging.
- They facilitated important public safety legislation reaching the governor's desk.
- No new taxes were enacted.
- A move to reinstate an old education governance system was stopped.
Positive economic steps included legislation for developing commercial sites ready for business development; trade port development; initiatives for using brackish water for growth; support for advanced technology research in quantum physics and bioscience.
The Legislative Summary also outlines further actions needed in Santa Fe for continued progress. Click here to read it.
