144 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
136 Views  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A new WalletHub survey ranks the best and worst places to find a job in the U.S. New Mexico pops up towards the bottom of the list at 36th place. It also put New Mexico’s job market in 47th place. The survey compared all 50 states across
186 Views  MORA COUNTY, N.M. — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced the New Mexico government will host a resource fair Wednesday afternoon in Mora. The fair is designed to give people easier, in-person/on-site access to state resources. Various state agencies will be on hand to answer questions and give information on
208 Views  Although the unemployment rate dropped to 4.5 % in July. New Mexico still has the worst rate in the country. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico’s unemployment rate is the lowest it’s been since 2008 and the governor was proud of it. Although the unemployment rate dropped to 4.5 %
328 Views  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The so-called “Great Resignation” has upended the U.S. workforce. In New Mexico, it’s even caused a shortage of 911 dispatchers among many other industries New Mexicans rely on. It’s a complex issue, but the state’s Department of Workforce Solutions recently researched the issue. Here’s what they found.
233 Views  LOS LUNAS, N.M. – Amazon confirmed early Wednesday a lease agreement and plans for a new fulfillment center in Los Lunas.  According to the company, the 1-million square foot center will create over 600 full-time jobs, with comprehensive benefits, as it launches in 2023.
194 Views  ALBUQUERQUE – Robert E. Doucette, Jr., was unanimously confirmed (31-0) to become the 10th Director of the Workers’ Compensation Administration (WCA) at a hearing on Friday, February 11, 2022. Doucette previously served as a Deputy Director at the WCA from April 2011 until May 2015, during which time
258 Views  As the human toll of the coronavirus continues to mount, so does the cost that comes with living during a pandemic. Cloth and disposable surgical masks have become staples of pandemic life as many stores, restaurants and businesses require staff and customers to wear them. And many school districts
267 Views  Since New Mexico increased its minimum wage from $10.50 to $11.50 with the start of the new year, many college students have felt some weight lift off of their shoulders as they attempt to navigate the financial woes of being a college student in 2022.
231 Views  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Isotopes annual job fair will be online this year. The team announced that the event will be done exclusively online for the dozen of jobs that open for the upcoming season.
The New Mexico News Network is a service of the New Mexico Broadcasters Association.Â