Employment

NMFO: Netflix Series ‘Pulse’ Filming In New Mexico

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NMFO News:

SANTA FE—New Mexico Film Office Director Amber Dodson has announced that the Netflix series, “Pulse”, will be filming in and around Albuquerque through August.

The production will employ ore than 200 New Mexicans – 200 crew members and 30 background talent.

The series is set to star Willa Fitzgerald (“The Fall of the House of Usher”), Colin Woodell (“The Continental: From The World of John Wick”), Justina Machado (“The Horror of Dolores Roach”), Jack Bannon (“Pennyworth”), Jessie T. Usher (“Smile”), Chelsea Muirhead (“Warrior”), Daniela Nieves (“Vampire Academy”), and Jessy Read More

Los Alamos-based UbiQD Secures Financial Support From State Of New Mexico For Next Phase Of Expansion Into Advanced Energy Applications

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UbiQD Founder and CEO Hunter McDaniel presents on stage at the NMAEA event Friday, May 3 in Albuquerque. Courtesy/UbiQD, Inc.

From left, NMEDD Director Nora Sackett of the Office of Strategy, Science and Technology with UbiQD Founder and CEO Hunter McDaniel and Chief Product Officer Matt Bergren on stage accepting their award at the NMAEA event Friday, May 3 in Albuquerque.

UbiQD News:

  • The quantum dot leader was selected to receive $615,000 for capital investments as part of the Advanced Energy Award Pilot Program and $307,000 for training 10 new hires from the Job Training Incentive Program
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New Mexico Supreme Court Justice Bacon Urges Law School Graduates To Help Others In Their Legal Careers

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Court Justice C. Shannon Bacon. Courtesy/NMSC

NMSC News:

ALBUQUERQUE – New Mexico Supreme Court (NMSC) Justice C. Shannon Bacon encouraged law school graduates today to “engage in the law of people” to help others and strive to become a “servant leader” to accomplish positive change.

“Servant leadership, which is an altruistic approach to leading by focusing on the support and growth of others, is urgently needed in our legal community. Servant leadership values listening, empathy, healing, foresight, awareness, and building community,” Justice Bacon said in prepared remarks as the Read More

State Announces $25 Million In Available Grants For Firefighter & EMT Recruitment In New Mexico

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Sandoval County Fire Chief Eric Masterson

STATE News:

          • DFA invites state and local fire departments to apply.

SANTA FE—The New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) has announced $25 million in available grants to local fire departments for firefighter and emergency medical technician (EMT) recruitment.

DFA invites state and local entities to apply for funding May 15 through June 15.

“We’re proud to announce these grants, which will help bolster the ranks of critically important firefighters and EMT professionals in New Mexico,” Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said. “I encourage Read More

Council Proclaims May 19-25 National Public Works Week

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From left, Public Works Department staff Joe Manny Saiz, Miguel Jimenez, Anthony Strain, Sara Rhoton, Juan Rael and Councilor Melanie Hand show off a proclamation declaring May 19-25 as ‘‘ational Public Works Week’ along with Public Works staff James Barela, Peter Mondragon and Eric Martinez. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Council declared May 19-25 as “National Public Works Week” during its Tuesday night meeting.

Councilor Melanee hand read the proclamation:

WHEREAS, public works professionals focus on infrastructure, facilities, and services that are of vital Read More

New Mexico State Engineer Mike Hamman Announces Retirement Effective June 30 After 42 Years Of Public Service

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OSE News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico State Engineer Mike Hamman announced his retirement Wednesday from the Office of the State Engineer effective June 30.

Since joining Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s administration in 2022, Hamman has focused on high priority water issues such as Indian water rights settlements, helped prepare New Mexico for a more arid future, and ensured a resilient and effective agency into the future through the development, recruitment and retention of staff while navigating issues of persistent drought and catastrophic watershed wildfires.

“Serving New Mexicans as Read More

‘The Lost Bus’ Feature Film To Employ 2,500+ New Mexicans

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NMFO News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico Film Office (NMFO) Director Amber Dodson announced Thursday that the feature film “The Lost Bus” is filming in and around Santa Fe, Española and Ruidoso.

The production will employ more than 2,500 New Mexicans – 480 crew members and 2,100 background talent.

Based on an original screenplay by Emmy Award®-winner Brad Ingelsby and directed by Paul Greengrass (“News of the World”), the film stars Academy Award®-winner Matthew McConaughey and Academy Award®-nominee and Emmy®, SAG®, and Golden Globe Award®-winner America Ferrera. The new dramatic feature Read More

NMDVR Offers ‘Money Smart’ Training For Small Business

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NMDVR News:

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (NMDVR) is offering an online Money Smart for Small Business course beginning Wednesday, May 29, 2024. The 14 free sessions will be held Wednesdays 2:30-4:30 p.m. Mountain Time.

The NMDVR benefits advisement team is presenting the course, which was developed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the U.S. Small Business Administration. Benefits advisors work with participants regarding their finances, including benefits they may receive from the Social Security Administration. Participants Read More

LANL Team Jumps Into Action To Save 169-Year-Old Tree

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Rich Nieto, Tom Marks and Jim Jones in front of the 169-year-old ponderosa. Erosion had exposed the root system, but the team jumped into action to save it. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

  • Wildland fire program team noticed exposed roots

The keen eyes of the Wildland Fire Program team spotted what is thought to be the one of the largest and possibly oldest ponderosa pine trees on Lab property while prepping for defensible space mitigation, part of protecting the area from wildfire.

The team had walked approximately 45 acres of forest off East Jemez Road to mark and review sections recommended by the prescription Read More