650 Views According to Wallethub.com, the labor force participation rate is slightly above pre-pandemic levels. Why, then, do some employers still have difficulties filling positions, especially in New Mexico, which ranked 4th in the nation of states where employers are struggling the most in hiring? Scott Brocato talked about this with
1,166 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County is hosting a virtual job fair. It’s happening April 24 in the afternoon from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The community can explore job opportunities and speak with hiring managers through text, chat, and video-chat. Officials are looking for help with Human
629 Views The company announced it needed to cut expenses by roughly 10% SANTA FE, N.M. — Dozens of workers at Meow Wolf are set to be laid off following a company announcement. A total of 111 employees at exhibitions and within its corporate team will be laid off. Additionally, another 54
760 Views To the sound of thundering engines and applause from spectators, Virgin Galactic began launching commercial space flights out of New Mexico’s Spaceport America last June. But just months after its first commercial launch, the company announced a series of layoffs, and said it would pause spaceflights in mid-2024
859 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – There are more jobs in New Mexico than before the pandemic, and unemployment is trending down, according to some of the state’s leading economists. They gave lawmakers a snapshot Monday of how the state is doing economically, and what they’re predicting in the next
1,506 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – A more than $3 billion expansion is creating hundreds of new jobs. Intel hopes to fill as many positions as possible this week at the Rio Rancho Events Center. “If we hire over 100 people, I will be very happy,” said Lanette Jaramillo, an Intel
1,368 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The Department of Workforce Solutions announced New Mexico has the highest job numbers in its history. KOB 4 spoke with an official from the state Economic Development Department who says there’s been several efforts all working together to create this job growth.
806 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A chart recently released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that in January 2020, before the pandemic, workforce participation rates were at 55.1%. They are now at 54.8%.
966 Views The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that they will be helping rural communities across eight states and Puerto Rico address some of their immediate needs and foster long-term economic growth, including areas in New Mexico. Scott Brocato spoke with Xochitl Torres Small, USDA Rural Development Undersecretary, about who
941 Views It’s the lowest rate we’ve seen in 15 years. In January 2022, it was up at nearly 6%. SANTA FE – New Mexico’s economy is bouncing back from the COVID-19 pandemic. As of December 2022, our state’s unemployment rate sits at 3.9%. It’s the lowest rate we’ve seen
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