Employment

New Mexico Unemployment Rate: 4.3% In October 2024

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NMDWS News:

New Mexico’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.3 percent in October, up from 4.2 percent in September and up from 4.0 percent the previous year.

The national unemployment rate in October was 4.1 percent, unchanged from September and up from 3.8 percent in October 2023. Total nonagricultural payroll employment grew by 11,500 jobs, or 1.3 percent, between October 2023 and October 2024.

The majority of gains came from the private sector. The private sector was up 9,000 jobs, or 1.3 percent, while the public sector was up 2,500 jobs, or 1.3 percent. Within the private sector, Read More

Keith Tschohl To Present ‘The Ins And Outs Of Air Traffic Control Surveillance Technologies’

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Presenter Keith Tschohl installing an ADS-B transceiver into an RV-7A kitplane in 2019. Courtesy/Keith Tschohl

Experimental Aircraft Association News:

Los Alamos Chapter 691 of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) will meet Saturday, Nov. 16 at the Los Alamos Airport Terminal, and will feature an educational presentation by Keith Tschohl entitled “The Ins and Outs of Air Traffic Control Surveillance Technologies”. 

The meeting, open to all interested, will begin at 9:30 a.m. with coffee, pastries and informal discussion, followed by a short business meeting at 10 a.m. followed Read More

Governor Appoints Graham To Lead New Mexico Film Office

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Steve Graham

STATE News:

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed Steve Graham as the new division director of the New Mexico Film Office.

Graham begins work today.

“Steve Graham is a native New Mexican whose deep roots and extensive background in film and television production make him an outstanding choice for this position,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “His proven leadership and innovative approach will continue to elevate New Mexico as a premier film destination, creating more opportunities for our talented local workforce and promoting diverse voices.” 

Born and raised in Read More

Unemployment Insurance Operations Center Closed Monday

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NMDWS News:

          • Unemployment Insurance Tax & Claims System Available Online

ALBUQUERQUE – All New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions’ offices, including the Unemployment Insurance Operations Center, will be closed on Monday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day.  

The Unemployment Insurance Tax & Claims System (www.jobs.state.nm.us) is available online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Customer Service Agents in the Unemployment Insurance Operations Center will be available when business hours resume at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12. The business hours of the Unemployment Read More

League Lunch With A Leader Features Dan Osborn Nov. 21

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Dan Osborn

LWV News:

The next Los Alamos League of Women Voter’s community event, Lunch with a Leader, is noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21 at the Unitarian Church on N. Sage Loop. The leader is Los Alamos County  Housing and Special Project Manager Dan Osborn.

Osborn is a fifth-generation Colorado native and community development professional now based in Los Alamos.  He previously spent more than a decade in Colorado’s Upper Arkansas Valley.

Osborn holds a master’s degree in applied science, focusing on environmental policy, from the University of Denver, and a bachelor’s degree in land use Read More

Andrus: Farewell Letter To Community

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By PAUL ANDRUS
Former Community Development Director
Los Alamos County

To the Residents and Businesses of Los Alamos County:

I write this letter as a heartfelt farewell to the Los Alamos community as I conclude my time as Community Development Director for Los Alamos County. My journey here has been immensely rewarding, and I am filled with gratitude for the experiences, relationships, and accomplishments we have achieved together.

Working for the County has been an incredible experience, due to the dedicated individuals I have had the privilege to collaborate with. I am deeply grateful Read More

NMDGF Employees Receive 2024 National Awards

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Department herpetologist Leland Pierce and big game program manager Nicole Tatman. Courtesy/NMDGF

Department OHV program manager Desi Ortiz, second from left. Courtesy/NMDGF

NMDGF News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF) has announced that two of its employees recently received prestigious national awards in their respective fields.

Leland Pierce, the Department’s herpetologist, received the Distinguished Service Award for 2024 from The Wildlife Society (TWS), while Desi Ortiz, the Department’s Off-Highway Vehicle Program Manager, was named the OHV Read More

NMED Bureau Chief Elected Vice President Of ACWA

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NMED News: 

SANTA FE — New Mexico Environment Department Surface Water Quality Bureau Chief Shelly Lemon was recently elected Vice President of the Association of Clean Water Administrators (ACWA) for the 2024-2025 term.

Lemon’s leadership role puts New Mexico at the forefront of surface water protection efforts throughout the nation. She has served on the Association’s Board of Directors since 2020, representing EPA Region 6 — encompassing New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas.

ACWA is the national voice of State and Interstate clean water programs and stands strong Read More

Non-Essential County Government Facilities Will Open Today

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COUNTY News:

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for Los Alamos County, with temperatures expected to drop below freezing tonight.

In response to these conditions, Acting County Manager Linda Matteson has ordered a 10 a.m. start for all non-essential County government services and facilities Friday, Nov. 8.

Some variations to County services are as follows:

  • Atomic City Transit: Fixed-route bus service will begin at approximately 7 a.m., Friday morning. For specific route information, visit www.atomiccitytransit.com or check the ACTracker.
  • Environmental
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