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New Mexico Historic Sites: Carlyn Stewart Is New Regional Manager For Los Luceros Historic Site
Carlyn Stewart has been promoted to regional manager of Los Luceros Historic Site. Courtesy/NMDCA
NMDCA News:
ALCALDE — New Mexico Historic Sites has announce that Carlyn Stewart has been promoted to regional manager of Los Luceros Historic Site (LLHS). Stewart has been in her new role since May 14.
“As our newest Historic Site, Los Luceros is brimming with opportunities to tell the remarkable stories of northern New Mexico,” said Patrick Moore, executive director of New Mexico Historic Sites. “Carly joined the staff soon after the site’s official designation and has both the vision and Read More
‘Dog Days With A Purpose’ … Canine Crew Students Gain Valuable Experience Training Service Dogs
Northern New Mexico students with disabilities from the New Mexico Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Pre-Employment Transition Services and On-the-Job Training program were members of the Rocky Mountain Youth Corps’ (RMYC) ‘Canine Crew’ this summer. Courtesy/NMDVR
NMDVR News:
TAOS — Ten Northern New Mexico young people with disabilities were members of the Rocky Mountain Youth Corps’ (RMYC) “Canine Crew” this summer.
For six weeks, participants trained service dogs in Taos and worked at Assistance Dogs of the West headquarters in Santa Fe. Among their responsibilities was helping Read More
LANL News Roundup For Week Of July 18, 2022
National Security: LANL’s Next-gen thought leaders take their learning to Washington
A cohort of Los Alamos National Laboratory’s next generation of innovative thought leaders recently traveled to Washington, D.C., for an immersive visit that included meeting with Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm and NNSA Administrator Jill Hruby. Participants are part of the Laboratory’s MEDAL program (Mid-/Early-career Deter-detect-prevent Advanced Leadership), which exposes participants to the intersection of technology and policy as they relate to the Lab’s core missions of nuclear Read More
Luján, Booker Introduce Legislation To Stop Unnecessary Data Caps & Promote Access To High-Speed Broadband
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) have introduced legislation to prohibit predatory data caps that force families to pay high costs and unnecessary fees to access high-speed broadband.
As Americans’ need for data is increasing, pricing structures for broadband services must encourage participation in the digital economy, promote competition and innovation, and ensure investment in national broadband infrastructure is used to its highest capacity. The Uncap America Act requires data caps Read More
New Mexico Ranks Fourth In Nation In Job Growth
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE — Gov. Lujan Grisham issued the following statement Friday following the release of monthly employment numbers from the state Department of Workforce Solutions, which show that New Mexico’s employment growth year over year was the fourth highest in the nation:
“In one year, despite going through the worst public health crisis in a century and the largest wildfire in our history, we have seen substantial job growth in nearly every sector, from construction and manufacturing to hospitality and retail. In the last year, the state’s employment has grown
No Limit For New Mexico SNAP Participants To Double Up On Produce
Española Farmers Market. Courtesy/NMFMA
Las Cruces Farmers Market. Courtesy/NMFMA
NMFMA News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Farmers Market Association (NMFMA) announces that more than $2.5 million in food incentive dollars are available this year for grocery food shoppers who use the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps, to buy New Mexico grown fruits and vegetables through the Double Up Food Bucks program.
Available at nearly 90 retail locations across the state, including farmers’ markets, farm stands and grocery stores, Double Up Food Bucks gives Read More
White Rock Presbyterian Church Seeks Office Administrator
Rock Presbyterian Church at 310 Rover Blvd. in White Rock. Courtesy photo
WRPC News:
White Rock Presbyterian Church (WRPC) is looking for an Office Administrator.
This is a part-time position (8-12 hrs/wk, M-F; hours and days flexible), starting as soon as possible, with a primary responsibility of overseeing and managing the church office, while providing a friendly and welcoming presence.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office and QuickBooks required; familiarity with current and emerging digital platforms and communication desired.
Contact Deb Worley at pastor@wrpchurch.com or call Read More
New Mexico Unemployment Rate 4.9 Percent In June
NMDWS News:
New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) reports that New Mexico’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.9 percent in June, down from 5.1 percent in May and down from 7.3 percent in June 2021.
The national unemployment rate in June was 3.6 percent, unchanged from May and down from 5.9 percent in June 2021.
Total nonagricultural payroll employment grew by 45,100 jobs, or 5.6 percent, between June 2021 and June 2022.
Century Bank & FHLB Dallas Provide $650,000 To Help Finance Affordable Housing Development
The Santa Fe community celebrated the ribbon-cutting of Siler Yard, an affordable rental development. New Mexico Inter-Faith Housing received a $650,000 AHP subsidy from Century Bank and FHLB Dallas to help fund development. Courtesy/FHLB Dallas
Century Bank News:
SANTA FE — Century Bank, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and Santa Fe residents recently celebrated the grand opening of an affordable housing development designed specifically for people involved in creative professions.
Known as Siler Yard, the 65-unit rental development at 1218 Siler Road in Santa Fe, Read More
