Employment

New Mexico Lawmakers Claim Intimidation, Bullying By Opponents Of Paid Family And Medical Leave

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The Roundhouse in Santa Fe. Post file photo

By Daniel J. Chacón
The Santa Fe New Mexican

The battle over a contentious paid family and medical leave proposal is heating up and getting personal, with two Democratic lawmakers accusing opponents of the measure of bullying and intimidation tactics to get them to vote against the bill.

The two lawmakers are both members of the House Commerce and Economic Development Committee, where House Bill 11 is scheduled to be considered next.

The committee chair, Rep. Doreen Gallegos, D-Las Cruces, and Rep. Art De La Cruz, D-Albuquerque, said they were targeted Read More

Op-Ed: Time To Recognize Vital Contributions Of K-12 Classified Educators And Pay Them Fairly

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By WHITNEY HOLLAND
President
American Federation of Teachers New Mexico

Our K-12 public schools cannot function without classified staff. Bus drivers, custodians, food service workers, educational assistants, secretaries, and countless others keep our schools running. Every student, parent, and even lawmakers have a story about how a classified educator has impacted their life in a positive way. Yet too often, these essential employees are overlooked and underpaid, struggling to make ends meet while providing critical services to our students, families, and communities. Classified Read More

Heinrich, Moran Introduce Legislation To Create Pathways To Stable Careers, Expand Access To Apprenticeships & Technical Education

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) introduced the Apprenticeship Pathways Act, legislation to create pathways to high-demand careers for high school students by expanding access to apprenticeships and technical education. Heinrich introduced the bill with U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.).

Apprenticeships and technical education offer a direct path to acquiring in-demand skills, and early exposure to industries can encourage more students to pursue careers in those professions. Expanding apprenticeship programs for high school students can Read More

Los Alamos Daily Post Marks 13th Anniversary

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The Los Alamos Daily Post marks 13 years in business at its world headquarters, 1247 Central Ave. The news team takes this opportunity to thank our readers throughout the community, state, nation and world … it is a privilege to bring you the news each and every day! Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

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

Hitting that launch button 13 years ago was exhilarating and scary. Newspapers were closing down across the country. Starting one in a small town with an established paper in place for more than 50 years was daunting … to say Read More

New Mexico Aging Dept. Seeks $74.3 Million To Boost Services For Seniors, Adults With Disabilities, Caregivers

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ALTSD News:

SANTA FE — This week, the New Mexico Aging & Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) will present its budget priorities before the House Appropriations and Finance Committee and the Senate Finance Committee.

“New Mexico seniors and adults deserve the highest quality of care and support,” Emily Kaltenbach, ALTSD Cabinet Secretary Designate said. “This budget reaffirms our commitment to older and disabled adults, as well as their caregivers, by ensuring they have access to the resources they need to live with dignity and independence.” 

ALTSD’s budget within the executive Read More

On The Job In Los Alamos: Greg Valdez At State Farm

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On the job in Los Alamos today is Greg Valdez assisting customers at State Farm Insurance Loren Valdez Agency at 1350 Central Ave., Suite 100. He has worked at the agency for two years and said one of the things he loves most is the family feel compared to working for a large firm. Learn more about the agency here. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Bills Seek To Bring Sunshine On Lobbyist Spending And Activities During Legislative Sessions

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From New Mexico State Ethics Commission:

SANTA FE – Today Sen. Harold Pope introduced Senate Bill 248 to shine light on the spending and activities of lobbyists during the legislative session.

The bill is one of two which would require lobbyists to disclose which specific legislation they are working on and the source of funds used to influence legislators through meals, special events and other expenditures.

The other is House Bill 143, sponsored by Rep. Sarah Silva and Sen. Jeff Steinborn.

Both are supported by the New Mexico State Ethics Commission, which, in its work enforcing the existing Read More

New Mexico Lawmakers Proposing Education Funding Overhaul, Base Teacher Pay Bumps Get Thumbs Up From House Panel

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The Roundhouse in Santa Fe. Post file photo

By Margaret O’Hara
The Santa Fe New Mexican

In education, money matters.

New Mexico lawmakers are proposing big changes to how the state funds its public education system — which represents the single largest piece of the budgetary pie.

House Bill 63 would make major changes to the state’s per-student funding formula — giving an extra boost to middle schools and high schools — while House Bill 156 would bump the base teacher pay by $5,000 at all three tiers of the teacher licensing system.

Both proposals received unanimous — albeit initial — approval Read More

Anchorum Health Foundation Announces New Scholarship For Nurses Seeking Master’s Degrees

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From Anchorum Health Foundation:

  • Scholarship Seeks to Help Fill Workforce Regional Workforce Shortage

SANTA FE — Applications are now open for a new scholarship, offered by Anchorum Health Foundation, that helps nurses achieve Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degrees. Nurses with MSNs can help fill gaps in the northern New Mexico regional healthcare system, particularly in underserved and primary care settings.

“Scholarships like these are a win-win for our communities,” Anchorum President/CEO Jerry Jones said. “They empower nurses to advance their education without the burden Read More

Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard Receives Luminaria Award For Bringing Land Office Into 21st Century

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Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard

CVNM News:

          • “Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard has been a guiding light in bringing New Mexico’s trust lands into the 21st century.” –CVNM CEO Demis Foster

SANTA FE – On Tuesday, Feb. 4, Conservation Voters New Mexico (CVNM) will present  New Mexico’s Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richards with its Luminaria Award. The annual award recognizes pro-conservation champions in New Mexico who lead the way to a better New Mexico for air, land, water, wildlife and communities.

In announcing the Award, CVNM CEO Demis Foster shared the following Read More