Employment

Los Alamos CES 4-H Agent Desaree Jimenez Retires

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Desaree Jimenez, left, with students Ally Booton and Derek Rodriguez who were two of eight state winners of the 4-H Portfolio competition. Courtesy photo

By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Los Alamos

“Movement is Magic and Motion is the Potion” is what I came up with when asked to help name a statewide program on engaging people to exercise. Part of the reason was due to Strong Senior, Strong Bones work with Desaree Jimenez, Los Alamos’ former County Program Director of Family and Consumer Sciences, and 4-H Agent for the Los Alamos Cooperative Extension Service.

Jimenez retired last month and there’s nothing Read More

Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation Announces Funding For Career Technical Education At LAPS

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LAPS Foundation News:

Since its inception in 2006, the Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation has successfully worked to raise money within the community for the benefit of LAPS teachers and students. Now, LAPS Foundation has announced an exciting initiative to benefit the school district’s career technical education (CTE) programs.

Jennifer Guy, LAPS Superintendent and LAPS Foundation Board Member, is enthusiastic about the Foundation’s plans to invest resources in Los Alamos Public Schools’ CTE programs, stating,  “We’re excited to be partnering with the Foundation to help so many Read More

On The Job In Los Alamos: Crew Builds Sidewalk On Central

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On the job in Los Alamos a crew is busy completing the finish work on a new sidewalk Thursday afternoon on Central Avenue near Sugar and Cream. This sidewalk and landscaping project is adjacent to the parking lot on Central near 20th Street at the orange barricades. The old parking lot entrance in this location is being closed and the County is extending the sidewalk and landscaping within the right-of-way to provide continuous pedestrian access. This project began March 12. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

A crew member concentrates on his work Thursday afternoon in downtown Los Alamos. Read More

Colorado Cordova Named Los Alamos County Fire Marshal

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Newly promoted Los Alamos County Fire Marshal Colorado Cordova, right, receives his new helmet and badge at a special gathering with Chief Troy Hughes, center left, and Deputy Chief Wendy Servey, far left, Tuesday morning at the Fire Administration Building at 999 Central Ave. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

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

  • “I’ve been doing this for 40 years and there is no one more ready…” –Chief Troy Hughes

When newly promoted Division Chief/Fire Marshal Colorado Cordova came to town 19 years ago he was searching for a satisfying Read More

PEEC Seeking Summer Camp Counselors For 2025

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PEEC News:

The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is seeking enthusiastic and responsible individuals to join our team as Summer Camp Counselors! This is a fantastic opportunity for nature lovers who want to inspire the next generation of outdoor explorers.

PEEC counselors play a vital role in fostering a love for nature by supporting camp activities, assisting instructors, and ensuring a safe and engaging experience for all participants. Ideal candidates are energetic, responsible, and passionate about the outdoors.

To apply, complete an application at peecnature.org/employment Read More

Dragonfly Playhouse To Host Hiring Fair March 28

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Dragonfly Playhouse Daycare News:

Dragonfly Playhouse Daycare is seeking passionate, dedicated individuals to join the team in full-time and part-time positions.

On the Spot Interviews:

  • Date: March 28
  • Time: 9-11 a.m.
  • Location: 142 Meadow Lane in White Rock

Why Join the Team?

  • Competitive Pay
  • Hiring Bonus
  • Positive, Supportive Work Environment

Opportunity for Growth & Development

What to Bring:

  • Resume
  • References
  • A Positive Attitude!

Interested but can’t make it?

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Interstate Compacts To Help Ease New Mexico’s Health Care Worker Shortage Are Stuck In Committees

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The Roundhouse in Santa Fe. Post file photo

By MARGARET Ó’HARA
The Santa Fe New Mexican

New Mexico is very close to joining all 10 major medical provider compacts. 

Lawmakers have proposed several bills this session to join those compacts, allowing a freer exchange of working doctors, audiologists and speech language pathologists, occupational and physical therapists, counselors, psychologists, physician assistants, social workers and emergency medical technicians between New Mexico and other states. 

The biggest one — a compact that would significantly ease the process for doctors Read More

New Mexico State Land Office Named A National Top Workplace By USA Today For Second Year In A Row

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Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard, holding award, and her staff gather for a group photo to celebrate being named a Top Workplaces by USA Today for the second year in a row. Courtesy/NMSLO

NMSLO News:

SANTA FE — USA Today has announced that the New Mexico State Land Office (NMSLO) has won a Top Workplaces USA award for midsize organizations (with between 150-499 employees) for the second year in a row. more than 2,220 organizations participated in anonymous employee surveys as part of the national challenge.

The State Land Office previously won a 2023 and 2024 Woman-Led Organizations Read More

UNM-LA Student Joins Champions Of Youth Ambitions

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UNM-LA student Bethany Leaton joins C’YA as a part of the college’s Community Internship Collaboration program. Courtesy photo

C’YA News:

Bethany Leaton, a student at UNM-LA, has joined Champions of Youth Ambitions (C’YA) as a part of their Community Internship Collaboration (CIC) program. Leaton began her educational studies in 2023 and has a goal to complete her master’s degree in psychology and become a therapist.

Why did she pick C’YA for her internship? “One of the main reasons is to be submersed in a community I have come to love over the past year and a half of living here,” Leaton said. Read More