NMDVR Offers ‘Money Smart’ Training For Small Business
NMDVR News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (NMDVR) is offering an online Money Smart for Small Business course beginning Wednesday, April 27.
The 13 free sessions are 2:30-4:30 p.m., every Wednesday.
NMDVR Program Manager Karen Wiley and Benefits Advisor Rebecca Medina are teaching the course, which was developed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, National Disability Institute, and the U.S. Small Business Administration.
In recent years, NMDVR has been working with more participants who are self-employed in the gig economy. According to Read More
YCC Job Applications Due By Friday
The deadline for the Family YMCA’s summer YCC trail repair program is 6 p.m. Friday, April 15. Courtesy/YMCA
Y News:
The deadline to turn in applications for The Family YMCA’s summer Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) trail repair program is 6 p.m. Friday, April 15. Applications turned before this date are appreciated.
Applications may be turned in at the Los Alamos and Española YMCA teen centers by 6 p.m. April 15, or at The Family YMCA, 1450 Iris Street in Los Alamos. The Y is open on weekends.
The Y is hiring up to 12-14 positions and is restricted to ages 14-25, except for a trainer position that may Read More
Fresh Arugula & Lettuce At Farmers Market Thursday
Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance Promotes Region’s Business Advantages At Space Symposium In Colorado Springs
New Mexico Partnership President/CEO Melinda Allen
Business News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Aligned with its mission to establish a national identity as a leading location for business investment, the Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance (AREA) is attending the 37th annual Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colo. in partnership with the New Mexico Economic Development Department and the New Mexico Partnership.
The 37th annual space symposium brings together spacefaring nations, space agencies, commercial space businesses and associated subcontractors, allowing the Albuquerque region Read More
Rural Workforce Innovation Network Virtual Workshop: How To Apply For And Manage Federal Grants April 21 & 28
Courtesy/USDA
USDA News:
Sign up is now open to participate in a two-part virtual workshop on how to effectively apply for and manage federal grants. The workshop is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET, Thursday, April 21 and Thursday, April 28.
Part one discussion includes how to prepare and access systems required in applying for federal grants. In part two, tips and guidance will be shared on grant applications and how to understand grant management. The workshop will be recorded. Access past workshop recordings at the USDA Rural Development YouTube Channel and www.rd.usda.gov/rwin.
Background on Read More
New Mexico Ranks Among Top 5 States For Job Growth
NMDWS Acting Secretary Ricky Serna
NMDWS News:
ALBUQUERQUE – New Mexico ranked No. 5 in the nation for over-the-year total nonfarm employment growth in February only surpassed by Nevada, Hawaii, Texas and California.
Increasing by 50,100 jobs, or 6.4 percent, most of the gains were in the private sector with seven major private industry sectors reporting employment increases from February 2021 to February 2022.
“February marks the fourth consecutive month our state has ranked in the top 10 states in the nation for job growth,” said Department of Workforce Solutions Acting Secretary Ricky Read More
Heinrich, Luján, Stansbury Welcome $800,000 In American Rescue Plan Funding To Support Tribal Entrepreneurs
Congressional News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) are welcoming $800,000 in American Rescue Plan grant funding to support training and development of Tribal entrepreneurs at the University of New Mexico (UNM) Rainforest Innovations.
“UNM Rainforest Innovations is a great launchpad for Tribal entrepreneurs looking to start their own businesses,” Heinrich said. “I’m proud to welcome these investments from the American Rescue Plan that will open up opportunities for Tribal economies and Read More
MFA Annual Report Highlights Growing Impact Of And Need For Affordable Housing
MFA Executive Director/CEO Isidoro Hernandez
MFA News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA) assisted more than 25,000 New Mexicans last year.
This is a nearly 46 percent increase from 2020, with housing services that ranged from down-payment assistance and affordable mortgages to homelessness assistance and prevention, weatherization and home rehabilitation, COVID-19 relief assistance, and programs that create new affordable housing units, according to figures from MFA’s 2021 Annual Report.
“The impact of, and the need for, safe, quality, affordable housing Read More
New Mexico Wild Issues Letter Calling For BLM To Audit Inactive Oil & Gas Wells & Leases On Public Lands
NMW News:
ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico Wild (NMW) has issued a letter to the New Mexico Bureau of Land Management office urging the agency to conduct an audit of inactive oil and gas wells, along with associated leases, throughout the state that have not been properly plugged or reclaimed.
The letter requests that the audit determine whether the identified wells are in violation of legal requirements. According to data from the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division (OCD), as of March 17, there were nearly 6,000 wells that have not produced oil or gas in over a year, including over 2,600 on federal lands. Read More
Sen. Luján Commends Compensation Secured From USDA To New Mexico Farmers For Contaminated Dairy Cattle
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján
SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) commended the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announcement that dairy producers in New Mexico can now apply to receive a payment for loss of dairy cows that are no longer marketable due to contamination by perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) originating from Cannon Air Force Base.
Despite the cattle being permanently contaminated, no federal program has allowed these farmers to receive the compensation they deserve until now. After urging from the New Mexico delegation, the Read More
