Employment

Los Alamos Chamber News: Week Of Jan. 24

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Los Alamos Chamber Of Commerce Upcoming Events:

Atomic City Entrepreneurial Round-Robin
“Speed-Dating for Business Resources”
5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7 at project Y Cowork Los Alamos, 150 Central Park Square

Free Networking event for entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses looking for funding, advice and general guidance. Register in advance.

Chamber Business Breakfast: Los Alamos Tourism & Ambassador Program

Featuring Liz Martineau (Los Alamos Ambassador Program), Kelly Stewart (Los Alamos County Tourism) and Melanie Peña (Los Alamos & White Rock Visitor Read More

New Mexico Unemployment Rate: 3.9% In December 2022

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NMDWS News:

New Mexico’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.9 percent in December, down from 4.1 percent in November and 5.9 percent in the previous year.

The national unemployment rate in December was 3.5 percent, down from 3.6 percent in November and 3.9 percent in December 2021.  

Total nonagricultural payroll employment grew by 19,300 jobs, or 2.3 percent, between December 2021 and December 2022. The majority of gains came from the private sector, which was up 16,000 jobs, or 2.4 percent.

The public sector was up 3,300 jobs, or 1.8 percent. Most private sector gains were in the Read More

Pajarito Mountain Ski Area To Host Job Fair Friday!

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Pajarito has received nearly 20” of snow and is hosting a job fair Friday in the Pajarito Mountain Lodge. Screenshot this morning from webcam

Pajarito Mountain News:

Pajarito Mountain Ski Area has received nearly 20” of snow from the storms hitting New Mexico and is poised to open soon.

The mountain is urgently hiring. 

Pajarito will host a job fair 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Friday, Jan. 20 in the Pajarito Mountain Lodge.

Job seekers also may apply online immediately. The mountain is offering drop-in interviews and hiring on the spot throughout this week. Job seekers should check in 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Read More

IAIA Selects Felipe Colón Of Laguna Pueblo As New Provost

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Felipe J. Estudillo Colón

IAIA News:

The Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) has announced that Felipe J. Estudillo Colón of Laguna Pueblo has been selected for the newly created IAIA Provost position.

Colón served as the IAIA Academic Dean from 2020–2023 and transitioned into the IAIA Provost position Jan. 9. During an open forum in December, the IAIA Community had an opportunity to meet with Colón as a candidate and learn more about his vision statement for the Academic and Student Services divisions.

IAIA President Dr. Robert Martin (Cherokee Nation) chaired the committee that oversaw Read More

Los Alamos County Seeks Lifeguards For Leisure Lagoon

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Los Alamos County has a new Leisure Lagoon addition to the Aquatic Center and needs more Lifeguards so the community can start enjoying it. Apply today at www.losalamosnm.us/jobs, and check out the new hire sign-on bonuses available rom $750 to $3,000. #hiring #community #lifeguard #equalopportunities. Courtesy/LAC Read More

New Mexico OSHA Bureau Chief Robert Genoway Formalizes Alliance With Somos Un Pueblo Unidos To Broaden Access For Migrants To Agency and Resources

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Somos Un Pueblo Unido was joined by New Mexico OSHA Bureau Chief Robert Genoway, center, Monday to formalize an alliance to broaden the access New Mexico immigrant workers have. Courtesy/Somos Un Pueblo Unido

Somos Un Pueblo Unido News:

SANTA FE — Somos Un Pueblo Unido was joined Monday by New Mexico OSHA Bureau Chief Robert Genoway to formalize an alliance to broaden the access New Mexico immigrant workers have to this state agency and its resources.

A signing event was held at Somos’ Santa Fe office where several Somos members from Hobbs, Farmington, Gallup, Roswell and Santa Fe shared stories Read More

New Mexico Historic Sites Brings On New Interpretive Ranger Joseph Tackes At Los Luceros

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Interpretive Ranger Joe Tackes

NMHS News:

ALCALDE — New Mexico Historic Sites (NMHS) announces that Joseph Tackes has joined Los Luceros Historic Site (LLHS) as its new interpretive ranger.

Tackes started in the role Nov. 26, 2022. 

“I am so thrilled to have Joseph as part of our team at Los Luceros Historic Site,” LLHS Site Manager Carly Stewart said. “Joseph brings his teaching experience, fluency in Spanish, creative mind, and positive energy to the team, which we are all so thankful for. I can’t wait to see what fantastic programs he comes up with!”   

Interpretive rangers are responsible for Read More

More Than 500 Jobs Created Through Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grant Across New Mexico In 2022

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Conceptual rendering of non-motorized path along N.M. 150 near Taos Pueblo. Courtesy/NMEDD

EDD News:

SANTA FE — Nearly $2 million in outdoor infrastructure funding for 19 projects statewide has been publicly declared by the Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD) of the New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD).

This is the third round of Outdoor Recreation Trails+ grant awards announced by EDD Cabinet Secretary Alicia J. Keyes for 2022.

The Outdoor Recreation Trails+ grant seeks to enhance economic development, prosperity, and wellness for New Mexicans through projects including Read More

Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office Hosts Job Fair

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Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández

From the Office of U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office will host a job fair in Mora.

Rep. Leger Fernández helped secure the $2.5 billion that established the office and will fund these jobs. Visit FEMA.gov for more information on the hiring process.

The Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office is hiring full-time positions to support the processing of claims and provision of compensation to claimants impacted by the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire.

Available Positions Include:

  • Chief Ombudsman (Advocate);
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Santa Fe National Forest Summer Internships Available

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SFNF News:

SANTA FE — The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) is excited to offer summer internships to students pursuing administrative, physical and social sciences, biology and natural resources, engineering and architecture careers.

These positions will be available across the forest and applications will only be accepted through USAJobs.gov until Jan. 27.

Create a profile and review the job announcement carefully for required information to include in the application. Employment start dates vary.

Join the Forest Service and unlock opportunities for professional growth and career Read More