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New Mexico Unemployment Rate 4.4% In August 2022

NMDWS News:

New Mexico’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.4 percent in August, down from 4.5 percent in July and down from 6.8 percent in the previous year.

The national unemployment rate in August was 3.7 percent, up from 3.5 percent in July and down from 5.2 percent in August 2021.

Total nonagricultural payroll employment grew by 28,400 jobs, or 3.4 percent, between August 2021 and August 2022. The majority of gains came from the private sector, which was up 26,700 jobs, or 4.1 percent. The public sector was up 1,700 jobs, or 1.0 percent. Most private sector gains were in the private Read More

Ribbon Is Officially Cut On Grand Re-Opening Of Mullein Leaf Massage & Wellness Institute On Trinity Drive!

Owner Michelle Wilde cuts the ribbon this afternoon at the Grand Re-Opening of her business, Mullein Leaf Massage & Wellness Institute at 3250 Trinity Ave. Celebrating the event from left, Chamber Member Services Manager Sam McRae, Small Business Development Center Director Sandy Jones, Massage Therapist Becky Hill, Massage Therapist and Foot Reflexologist Rebecca Harkey and Chamber Director Ryn Herrmann. Photo by Bonnie Gordon/ladailypost.com Read More

PRC To Host Special Open Meeting With Utilities To Discuss Resource Preparedness For Upcoming Peak Seasons

NMPRC News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC) will hold a special open meeting workshop at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, with electric utility providers and other stakeholders, including members of the public, to determine resource preparedness in anticipation of upcoming energy demands.

This open meeting will be held at the CNM Workforce Training Center in Albuquerque and will be available to watch online.

Earlier this year, the PRC issued a Notice of Inquiry to electric utility providers regarding the adequacy of resource planning ahead of peak energy periods Read More

State To Host Informational Session On Access To Rural Funding Through Brownfields Program

The before view of the Tucumcari Train Depot. Courtesy/NMED

The after view of the Tucumcari Train Depot. Courtesy/NMED

NMED News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) will be joined by the Rural Ombudsman with the Department of Finance and Administration/Local Government Division to host an informational session on how to access funding through the Brownfields Program to increase economic development in rural communities 10 a.m., Sept. 21. Click here to join.

A brownfield is a property whose expansion, redevelopment, or reuse may be complicated by the presence or potential Read More

Santanna Lopez Shines At Enterprise Bank & Trust

Financial Services Officer Santanna Lopez at her desk Tuesday afternoon in the lobby of Enterprise Bank & Trust at 1200 Trinity Dr. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com

Santanna Lopez began her career at Enterprise Bank & Trust in Los Alamos in 2016 and has become a shining star.

Starting as a teller, she was promoted in 2019 to financial services representative, working in the front lobby helping customers with their banking needs. Two years later Lopez was promoted to financial services officer, helping to build Read More

More Scenes From Hilltop House Hotel Demolition

A scene today of the ongoing demolition of the Hilltop House Hotel at 400 Trinity Dr. Photo by David Martinez/Building Safety Manager for Los Alamos County Community Development

Another scene today of crews demolishing the old Hilltop House Hotel at 400 Trinity Dr. Photo by David Martinez/Building Safety Manager for Los Alamos County Community Development

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Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony For New Workforce Connection Center Location In Sunland Park

NMDWS News:

ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico Workforce Connection will open a new location in Sunland Park with a grand opening celebration Sept. 15.

“We are thrilled to be opening another New Mexico Workforce Connection Center in this dynamic area of New Mexico’s border,” Department of Workforce Solutions Secretary Sarita Nair said. “From the top of our state in Farmington to the southern reaches of Sunland Park, our Career Consultants, Business Service Representatives, Veteran Outreach Specialists, and partner staff are helping New Mexicans build strong businesses and great careers.”

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