New Mexico Department Of Workforce Solutions Issues Revised 2021 Employer Tax Rates
NMDWS News:
ALBUQUERQUE – A tax rate review and recalculation was conducted for all New Mexico employers by the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) under the provisions of the Small Business Recovery Act of 2020.
Revised notices were sent out last week informing employers if their rate increased, decreased, or was unchanged from the notices sent in November 2020.
NMDWS recalculated the tax rate for over 50,000 contributory employers to omit benefit charges, employer wages, and contributions for the period of March 1, 2020 through June 30, 2020.
As a result of the recalculation, Read More
Farmers Market: Crumpackers, Montoya’s, Mendez Farms
New Mexico’s Unemployment Rate 8.2 Percent In April
NMDWS News:
New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) reports that New Mexico’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 8.2 percent in April, down from 8.3 percent in March and down from 10.0 percent the previous year.
The national unemployment rate in April was 6.1 percent, up from 6.0 percent in March and down from 14.8 percent in April 2020.
Total nonagricultural payroll employment grew by 30,400 jobs, or 4.0 percent, between April 2020 and April 2021. The shift from an over-the-year loss of 7.9 percent in March (revised) to a gain of 4.0 percent growth in April is mainly due to Read More
Village Arts Is Hosting ‘COVID Crafters’ Exhibit
Village Arts is hosting a new show on its walls featuring the works of 13 local artists and crafters. Courtesy photo
The ‘COVID Crafters’ exhibit features the work of 13 artists, which lines the walls at Village Arts. Courtesy photo
VILLAGE ARTS News:
There is always something in store at Village Arts, and now is even more exciting than most days! Along with custom framing, art supplies, and the creative gifts that the shop continually stocks, Village Arts is hosting a new show on its walls featuring the works of 13 local artists and crafters.
The exhibit is entitled “COVID Crafters” and has work Read More
On The Job In White Rock: Need A Hand’s Brayden Stidham
On the job in White Rock this morning weeding the yard of a home in Pinon Trails is co-owner Brayden Stidham of Need A Hand yard service. Stidham, 17, is a junior at Los Alamos High School. The young entrepreneur launched his business with his partner and dad Tony Stidham this spring. ‘From raking leaves to mowing yards, from helping move a couch to walking your dog, whatever you need a hand with, we can help you.’ To schedule service email needahandla@gmail.com or call 505.672.8762. To learn more, click here. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
EDD: Job Training Funds Support 104 Trainees, 7 Interns
EDD News:
SANTA FE — The Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP) Board announced this month’s recipients of training funds totaling more than $1.7 million at the May 14 meeting.
Thirteen companies applied in order to hire for new well-paying positions, and another will receive a Step-Up Grant to train incumbent employees.
JTIP, a program of the New Mexico Economic Development Department, covers a portion of trainee wages (50-75% depending on location) for up to 6 months. Jobs with entry wages that align with the High Wage Job Tax Credit are eligible for an additional 5% and companies that Read More
Heinrich, Luján, Fernández Push Biden Administration To Prioritize Hydrogen Economy, Job Opportunities In NM
CONGRESSIONAL News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) are calling on the Biden administration to help make the state of New Mexico the world’s premier center of excellence for clean hydrogen production, research, and workforce development.
President Joe Biden’s American Jobs Plan includes an investment in 15 decarbonized hydrogen demonstration projects in distressed communities, along with a new production tax credit like the one proposed in Senator Heinrich’s Clean Hydrogen Production Read More
Nature On Tap: Get Ready To Start An Outdoor Business!
Join PEEC and the Los Alamos Creative District for a virtual Nature On Tap at 5:30 p.m. Monday, May 24 to hear from a panel of outdoor recreation business owners and entrepreneurs discussing how to get started in the industry. Learn more and register at peecnature.org/events.
PEEC News:
Calling all outdoor recreation enthusiasts! Have you always wanted to start a business doing your favorite outdoor hobby, or host an event around something you love about nature? Join the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) and the Los Alamos Creative District for Nature On Tap to hear from people Read More
2021 Los Alamos Summer Virtual Concert Series Kicks Off Tonight Featuring Americana Singer Songwriter Dave Hause!
Americana singer songwriter Dave Hause
SUMMER CONCERT News:
Tonight the 2021 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series presented by Toyota of Santa Fe, kicks off the first concert of the series.
Tonight’s virtual concert will be the first of six virtual concerts in the series and features Dave Hause, an Americana singer songwriter who has captured millions of views in his two decades of performing. His music draws from heartland rock, folk rock and punk rock.
To learn more about Dave Hause, his upcoming tour dates, and merchandise visit www.davehause.com. Tonight’s concert is made possible by sponsors Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: At Paw-Fect Cuts LLC
On the job in Los Alamos is Christa Thomas, front end receptionist at Paw-Fect Cuts LLC, returning local Yorkie Tyrone, 13, to his mom after Tyrone had his nails trimmed by Jennessa Gonzales. Paw-Fect Cuts at 208 DP Road, next to Village Arts, offers nail trimming by appointment and also hosts a walk-in nail trimming clinic, 1-4 p.m. on the last Saturday of each month. Owners can pull up and wait in their car while their dogs have their nails trimmed. Paw-Fect Cuts is a full service grooming company owned by Heather Ellis. For more information or to schedule an appointment, email heather@pawfectcuts.com Read More
