Employment

Bandelier’s 2024 Mandatory Summer Shuttle To Be Suspended Beginning Aug. 28 Due To Driver Shortages

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2024 Bandelier shuttle service suspended starting Aug. 28, due to driver staffing shortages. Post file photo

BANDELIER News:

Atomic City Transit will suspend operations of the Bandelier National Monument shuttle service on Wednesday, Aug. 28 due to staffing shortages.

“We are saddened to learn that we will not be able to provide shuttle service to visitors for the remainder of the summer,” Bandelier Superintendent Patrick Suddath said. “We value our long-standing partnership with Atomic City Transit, and we fully support their decision to prioritize the safety of their drivers and the Read More

Los Alamos Projects Win Eight 2024 R&D 100 Awards … The ‘Oscars Of Innovation’

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Space plasma physicist Anthony Rogers connects a testing frame on a prototype compact space plasma analyzer in the Low Earth Orbit test chamber. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

  • From clean energy technology to monitoring space weather, the Lab’s winning innovations exemplify the Lab’s cutting-edge science and technology

LANL News:

Eight Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) led technologies won R&D 100 Awards, including three special recognition awards for corporate social responsibility, market disruptor and green technology. Often called the “Oscars of Innovation” – these awards Read More

New Mexico Office Of Archaeological Studies Appoints Ziggy Prothro New Instructional Coordinator

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Ziggy Prothro

From the New Mexico Office of Archaeological Studies:

SANTA FE – The Office of Archaeological Studies (OAS) has announce the appointment of Ziggy Prothro as the new Instructional Coordinator. Prothro brings a wealth of experience in anthropology and archaeology, along with a strong passion for education and public outreach, making her an invaluable addition to the team.

Prothro’s academic background is distinguished by a master’s degree in anthropology and applied archaeology from Eastern New Mexico University, where she focused her research on the intersection of archaeology Read More

Health Care Authority Taps Three New Division Directors

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HCA News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) Monday announced a significant leadership overhaul with the appointment of three seasoned professionals as division directors. 

Jennifer Rodriguez, Dan Lanari and Colin Baillio are tasked with driving improvements in health outcomes and services for New Mexicans.

“We are fortunate to have three experienced and capable directors to lead at the Health Care Authority,” said Kari Armijo, cabinet secretary for the New Mexico Health Care Authority. “Jennifer Rodriguez, Dan Lanari and Collin Baillio bring a wealth of knowledge Read More

Life After 50: Show Us Your True Colors

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By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
Champions of Youth Ambitions

Champions of Youth Ambitions (C’YA) is asking the community to celebrate on the first Friday in September. The date is the 6th to be precise and many years ago, it was called, “College Day”. We were asked to call it College & Military Day, which helped to demonstrate different paths of education.

I’m not sure what to call it this year, but ask people to show their love of education, in whatever way you see fit. Perhaps you received a welding certificate, became a licensed plumber, massage therapist, cosmetologist, barber Read More

Governor Appoints Elizabeth Anderson State Engineer

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Elizabeth Anderson

From the Office of the Governor:

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed Elizabeth Anderson as State Engineer.

Anderson, a highly respected water resources expert with more than 25 years of experience in civil and environmental engineering, will assume the role immediately, bringing a wealth of knowledge and a strong commitment to advancing the state’s water security initiatives.

“I am pleased to appoint the first female, Elizabeth Anderson as New Mexico’s State Engineer,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “Her extensive experience and dedication to water Read More

HED: New Mexico Launching Fleet Of New Programs For Workforce Training In Adult Education 

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HED Secretary Stephanie M. Rodriguez

HED News:

Expanded ‘Integrated Education & Training’ model will help hundreds more New Mexicans earn certifications for high-demand fields of work 

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Higher Education Department (HED) has approved dozens of education and workforce training programs as part of a significantly enhanced effort to get more New Mexicans certified in high-demand fields like nursing and early childhood development.

The 45 Integrated Education & Training (IET) programs spread across the state will provide adult learners with the opportunity Read More

Dannemann: Election Time For PERA Board

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By MERILEE DANNEMANN
Triple Spaced Again
© 2024 New Mexico News Services

If you are a retiree from New Mexico state or local government, you probably recently received a letter from PERA telling you about your pension increase starting in July. PERA is the Public Employees Retirement Association, which administers your pension.

You probably also received a packet from PERA inviting you to vote in the PERA board election, which is taking place now by mail. That packet contains a mail-in ballot, which must be received by Sept. 13 to count. You must sign the outer envelope.

Municipal and state employees Read More

Families & Workers Fund Selects NMDWS For $1.5M Grant

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NMDWS News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Out of more than 450 applications, the Families and Workers Fund selected the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions’ Energy Transition Workforce Equity project to be one of 14 awardees of the Powering Climate and Infrastructure Careers Challenge. 

The Energy Transition Workforce Equity project will support NMDWS’ efforts to develop and expand New Mexico’s qualified clean energy workforce capacity. The new project will include systemic, coordinated, and regular convenings of a diverse, comprehensive, representative partnership of employers, Read More