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Let's talk about a federal workforce reduction in New Mexico

Screenshot from usajobs.gov, the federal jobs listing website.
usajobs.gov
Screenshot from usajobs.gov, the federal jobs listing website.

Let’s Talk New Mexico, 2/20/25, 8am: worked for the federal government in 2024 and nearly 30,000 more received federal retirement and other annuity payments. Many people are nervous about the in the federal workforce, but how severely could our state be impacted?

Do you think there are too many federal workers? Do you have a backup plan if your job is eliminated? Have you or a family member considered taking the President’s ? Email letstalk@kunm.org, leave a voice message by clicking the link below, or call in live at (505) 277-5866 Thursday morning at 8.

Guests:

  • Rick Mossman, President,
  • Michael O'Donnell, Director, , University of New Mexico
  • United States , D-N.M.

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Updated: February 20, 2025 at 4:13 PM MST
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Kaveh Mowahed produces our weekly live talkshow, "Let's Talk New Mexico." Kaveh also follows government, public health and housing. Send story ideas to kaveh@kunm.org.