Employment

Unemployment Insurance Ops Center Closed Labor Day

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NMDWS News:

ALBUQUERQUE — All New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions’ offices, including the Unemployment Insurance Operations Center, will be closed Monday, Sept. 2, in observance of Labor 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, Sept. 3. The business hours of the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Operations Center are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Read More

New Mexico Education Secretary Arsenio Romero Resigns

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Arsenio Romero

From the Office of the Governor:

SANTA FE – New Mexico Public Education Secretary Arsenio Romero resigned effective immediately Wednesday.

Earlier this month, New Mexico State University officials announced that Romero is one of five finalists for the position of president of the university.

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement following Romero’s resignation.

“I appreciate Secretary Romero’s service to the New Mexico Department of Education and the children of our state,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “I wish him the best in his future endeavors.”

The Read More

On The Job In White Rock: Crew Removes Old Apricot Tree

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On the job in White Rock is a crew from Southwest Fire Defense removing an old apricot tree of concern due to its closeness to a power pole Tuesday on Futura Drive in White Rock. Photo by Shari Mills

Another view of a crew on the job in White Rock removing an old apricot tree Tuesday on Futura Drive in White Rock. Photo by Shari Mills

Another view of a crew on the job in White Rock removing an old apricot tree Tuesday on Futura Drive in White Rock. Photo by Shari Mills Read More

LAMC Now Offering Orthopedics And Sports Medicine With Addition Of Surgeon Dr. Ronald D. Wheeler

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Ronald D. Wheeler, MD

LAMC News:

Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) has announced that the hospital is now offering a full range of orthopedic and sports medicine services for all ages. The announcement comes with the arrival of highly experienced orthopedic surgeon Ronald D. Wheeler, MD, to the newly established Los Alamos Orthopedics & Sports Medicine clinic. The clinic is located at Suite 225 inside LAMC.

Dr. Wheeler has an extensive background in orthopedics, having trained and conducted research at several prestigious medical institutions throughout the country, including Mt. Read More

Stansbury Meets With Labor Unions, Trade Programs Reps.

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Rep. Melanie Stansbury, center, with labor union representatives gathered recently for a roundtable discussion on the future of the classroom to career pipeline for trades jobs in New Mexico. Courtesy photo

STATE News:

ALBUQUERQUE — U,S, Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) hosted a roundtable with local labor unions and trade programs to discuss the future of the classroom to career pipeline for trades jobs in New Mexico.

“Unions keep our workforce strong and ensure workers are protected,” Rep.  Stansbury said. “I am proud to be union strong. The conversation proved the future is bright for union Read More

LANL Foundation Names Dr. Gwen Perea Warniment As President And Chief Executive Officer

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Dr. Gwen Perea Warniment

LANL Foundation News:

ESPAÑOLA – The LANL Foundation has selected Dr. Gwen Perea Warniment to serve as the organization’s next President and Chief Executive Officer following an extensive national search to identify the Foundation’s next leader.

Dr. Perea Warniment returns to the LANL Foundation after serving as Director of the influential Legislative Education Study Committee, the staff organization responsible for advising public education policy statewide. Previously, she served as Deputy Cabinet Secretary for Teaching, Learning, and Assessment at Read More

LAPS Hosting Job Fair And Rapid Hiring Event Aug. 29

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LAPS News:

The Los Alamos Public Schools Human Resources Department is hosting a Job Fair and Rapid Hiring Event 3-5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29 in the School Boardroom. LAPS is especially looking for Educational Assistants.

Please register before attending the Job Fair using the QR code or go to https://forms.gle/m82KKL3nmkuFdoCf8.

Anyone interested is encouraged to apply for positions before attending, as this will speed up the process. LAPS Human Resources representatives will provide attendees with job information about the current positions that are open, on-the-spot interviewing Read More

FBI El Paso Field Office To Host Diversity Recruitment Event

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FBI News:

EL PASO, Texas—The FBI El Paso Field Office will host an in-person recruiting event in El Paso on Friday, Sept. 6, to encourage talented individuals from diverse backgrounds to explore the unique and fulfilling career in the FBI.

Throughout their careers, law enforcement officials meet and work with individuals from all walks of life, so the FBI values varied skills, opinions and perspectives among its employees.

“The FBI is positioned stronger to accomplish our mission because of the diverse knowledge and experience of our employees,” said John Morales, special agent in charge, Read More

Los Alamos Chamber To Host Job Fair At UNM-LA Oct. 3 

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CHAMBER News:

UNM-Los Alamos and the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce will be holding a Fall Job Fair 11 a.m. to3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3 at UNM-Los Alamos at 4000 University Drive. 

Registration for businesses seeking new employees is open now and will close Sept. 27. Businesses do not need to be Chamber Members to register. Only 50 spaces are available and on a first-come-first-serve basis.

This event is free for all job seekers and does not require individual registration.

Thank you to TechSource, SMSI and UNM-Los Alamos for sponsoring this event!

For more information about Chamber membership, Read More

On The Job In Los Alamos: Crew At Enterprise Bank

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On the job in Los Alamos are workers who have spent the last few weeks removing aging tile on an exterior section of the Enterprise Bank & Trust building at 1200 Trinity Drive. Here crew members are fastening polystyrene foam panels to provide thermal insulation and water barrier to the building before applying stucco. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com                                                                                                                                                                                                            Read More