Employment

Emily Withnall Tapped For Editor Of El Palacio Magazine

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Emily Withnall

NMDCA News:

SANTA FE — El Palacio, the official magazine of New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (NMDCA) and the nation’s oldest museum magazine of its kind, welcomes its newest editor, Emily Withnall.

Since 1913, El Palacio has been preserving and celebrating the cultural integrity and diversity of New Mexico while showcasing the art, culture, and history of the Southwest. A contributing writer to the magazine since 2016, Withnall is a welcome addition to the publication. 

 “In the last four years, we have made a dedicated effort to expand the magazine’s editorial content Read More

New Mexico DWS Releases Latest Labor Market Information

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NMDWS News:

The New Mexico Labor Market Review (LMR) presents the most up-to-date labor market highlights and happenings. The LMR is produced and published monthly and includes data on the labor force, jobs, and unemployment for the state and select substate areas. Additional information and historical data are available at www.dws.state.nm.us/LMI.

Highlights

New Mexico’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate, at 3.8 percent, has slowly increased by 0.3 percentage points over the past five months. New Mexico’s all time unemployment rate low was 3.4 percent in August 2022, only 0.4 Read More

Governor Appoints Teresa Casados To Lead CYFD

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Teresa Casados

From the Office of the Governor:

SANTA FE – Today, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham appointed Teresa Casados to permanently lead the Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD). Casados served as interim secretary since April of this year.

“Teresa Casados has left an indelible mark at CYFD over just a few months, delving into evaluating processes and structures to make sure they all squarely support a singular goal: to serve the state’s most vulnerable children,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “She has already delivered results, and I have no doubt the momentum will continue from Read More

Dylan Fuge Named Deputy Secretary Of New Mexico Energy, Minerals And Natural Resources Department

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Deputy Secretary Dylan Fuge 

EMNRD News:

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has named Dylan Fuge Deputy Secretary of the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD).

Fuge, who had been serving as acting deputy secretary since Oct. 15, 2023, assumes his new position Nov. 25, 2023.

A Santa Fe native, Fuge has filled various roles within EMNRD, most recently serving as director of the department’s Oil Conservation Division (OCD). He will continue to lead that division in an acting capacity until a new director is appointed. Prior to becoming OCD Director, Fuge was EMNRD’s General Read More

New Mexico’s Unemployment Rate Was 3.8 Percent In October 2023

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NMDWS News:

New Mexico’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.8 percent in October, up from 3.7 percent in September and up from 3.5 percent in the previous year. The national unemployment rate in October was 3.9 percent, up from 3.8 in September and up from 3.7 percent in October 2022.  

Total nonagricultural payroll employment grew by 16,700 jobs, or 1.9 percent, between October 2022 and October 2023. The private sector grew by 7,800 jobs, or 1.2 percent, while the public sector was up 8,900 jobs, or 4.9 percent. The majority of private sector gains were in the goods-producing industries Read More

Unemployment Insurance Operations Center To Close Thursday And Friday In Observance Of Thanksgiving

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NMDWS News:

ALBUQUERQUE — All New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions’ (NMDWS) offices, including the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Operations Center, will be closed Thursday, Nov. 23 and Friday, Nov. 24 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

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., Monday, Nov. 27. The hours of the Unemployment Insurance Operations Center are 8 a.m. Read More

Gessing: Reform Education To Boost Workforce, Economy

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By PAUL GESSING
Rio Grande Foundation

The Legislative Finance Committee has produced a new report looking at the issue of New Mexico’s low workforce participation rate. Here is one of many choice quotes analyzing the problem:

While unemployment rates have recovered to pre-pandemic levels, the share of the state’s working age population participating in the labor force is persistently low. Social services, economic development, tax rates, pension systems, the service industry, and virtually every other area of the economy is impacted when there are fewer people working to support those Read More

NMCEO & NMDWS Launch Skilled Trades Mobile Workshop

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NMDWS News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Center for Economic Opportunity (NMCEO), the education, charitable, and research 501(c)3 foundation of the New Mexico Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) launched Be Pro Be Proud (BPBP) program in Los Lunas, New Mexico at Los Lunas High School.

The program is designed to connect New Mexico’s youth to technical careers and skilled trades through simulators and virtual reality experiences. New Mexico is the 6th state in the nation to launch a BPBP program and first in the nation to undertake Read More

Pajarito Mountain To Host Job Fairs Nov. 18 And Dec. 2

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Jobs are available to work with this happy crew at Pajarito Mountain. Courtesy/PM

From Pajarito Mountain:

Want to work at a place that generates smiles and fun all winter long? Come work with the crew at Pajarito Mountain!

There is a range of indoor and outdoor positions available with fantastic perks, including a season pass to all MCP resorts, discounts on food and retail, exclusive access to fresh tracks, and much more.

Explore options at upcoming job fairs:

  • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 18 at the Pajarito Mountain Lodge; and
  • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Pajarito Mountain Lodge

Learn more here. Read More

NMDWS: Unemployment Insurance Operations Center Closed Friday In Observance Of Veterans 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 Friday, Nov. 10 in observance of Veterans Day.

The Unemployment Insurance Tax & Claims System 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. Monday, Nov. 13. The business hours of the Unemployment Insurance Operations Center are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Additional information about Read More