Employment

NM Congressional Delegation Welcomes Funding For Semiconductor Projects In New Mexico

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Congressional News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) have welcomed an announcement of historic federal funding of up to $8.5 billion to expand American semiconductor manufacturing, including in New Mexico.

This new funding is made possible by an agreement between Intel and the U.S. Department of Commerce. It will support 700 manufacturing jobs and 1,000 construction jobs in the state.

This investment was secured through Read More

LAHS Staff Spotlight: Dean Of Students Eric Zeigler

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Eric Zeigler

By Andy McBride
Student Reporter
Los Alamos Daily Post

We know there are a lot of Dallas Cowboys fans … well this dean has a lot of fans, too. Being a big fan of any Dallas team out there, born and raised in Dallas, Texas, Eric Zeigler is living the story.

He was raised in a suburb of Dallas with a population of some 300,000 people and four high schools. Zeigler grew up in a Southern Baptist family and loved sports because it was fun.

“After I graduated high school, I wanted to take a break for a year, but that year turned into 20,” Zeigler said.

During those 20 years, Zeigler became a salesman Read More

LACF Welcomes Liz Martineau As New Executive Director

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Outgoing LACF Executive Director Steve Laurent passes the keys to incoming ED Liz Martineau. Courtesy/LACF

LACF News:

The Los Alamos Community Foundation (LACF) is pleased to announce local resident and supporter Liz Martineau as its new Executive Director.

“It’s great to have Liz join the foundation team,” LACF Board Chair Pat Soran said. “She brings extensive knowledge and connection to our community that is so valuable to the foundation. Liz is more than ready to help take the LACF to the next level. I look forward to working with such a dynamic woman – welcome aboard Liz!”

Martineau brings Read More

LARSO Hires New Faces … Close To Fully Staffed

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LARSO welcomes new employees, from left, Ana Costa, Lyndsay Smith, Dave Shephard, Kiah McConnell and Istvan Robel. Courtesy/LARSO

By JACCI GRUNINGER
Executive Director
LARSO

Los Alamos Retired Senior Organization (LARSO) is happy to announce the hiring of many new faces this month.

Lyndsay Smith, a long time resident of Los Alamos, joins the team as the Transportation Coordinator along with three new drivers: Ana Costa, Istvan Robel and Dave Shepard. Costa will split her time between driving and working in the Day Out Memory Care Unit.

Kiah McConnell joins the team in a new position for the Read More

Los Alamos County Economic Development Administrator Dan Ungerleider To Leave Post March 25

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Economic Development Administrator Dan Ungerleider

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

Los Alamos County Economic Development Administrator Dan Ungerleider is moving to be closer to family. His last day on the job is Monday, March 25, 2024.

“I am proud of the work the department and the County have accomplished together during my time at Los Alamos County,” Ungerleider said. “I am grateful for the friends I have made here, both in the department and throughout the County. I know our department and partners will guarantee uninterrupted work for the Economic Development Read More

New Mexico Unemployment Rate: 4.0% In January 2024

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NMDWS News:

New Mexico’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.0 percent in January, unchanged from the revised December rate and up from 3.6 percent in the previous year.

The national unemployment rate in January was 3.7 percent, unchanged from the revised rate in December and up from 3.4 percent in January 2023.

Total nonagricultural payroll employment grew by 15,500 jobs, or 1.8 percent, between January 2023 and January 2024. The majority of gains came from the private sector, which was up 9,000 jobs, or 1.3 percent. The public sector was up 6,500 jobs, or 3.6 percent. Most private Read More

EM-LA Names Sarah (Ellie) Gilbertson Acting Manager

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Acting EM-LA Manager Sarah (Ellie) Gilbertson

EM-LA News:

Effective March 24, Sarah (Ellie) Gilbertson will serve as the acting Manager of the Environmental Management-Los Alamos Field Office (EM-LA).

Former EM-LA Michael Mikolanis is transitioning to a new role as manager of the National Nuclear Security Administration’s (NNSA) Savannah River Field Office.

Gilbertson served as acting EM-LA Deputy Manager from June 2022 until her appointment as the permanent deputy in February 2023. Prior to her appointment as Deputy Manager, Gilbertson served as EM-LA’s Office of Health, Operations, Read More

AFT New Mexico Offering Two Retirement Workshops

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AFT New Mexico News:

Thinking about the end of your career of serving students and communities? This process can be difficult to navigate, and AFT New Mexico wants to help you plan and prepare for your retirement when you are ready.

To provide clear guidance and useful tips, AFT New Mexico and the AFT New Mexico Retirees are partnering with the New Mexico Educational Retirement Board and the NM Retiree Health Care Authority to host two different workshops where you can learn and ensure that you have taken the necessary steps to retire on your own timetable.

Even if you don’t have a firm date in mind Read More

State Police Opens Albuquerque Metro Area As Duty Station For Applicants As Part Of Final Month Of Recruiting

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Courtesy/NMSP

NMSP News:

ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico State Police (NMSP) is in the final month of its recruitment drive, looking for certified police officers to join its historic Lateral 10 Class.

NMSP has been accepting applications all year and will close the application process April 15. This unique opportunity invites law enforcement professionals to advance their careers by becoming part of New Mexico’s most respected law enforcement agency.

Joining the New Mexico State Police means more than just a job; it means becoming part of a family built on decades of Pride, Honor, and Tradition. Read More