/tags/unemployment Unemployment en-US Copyright Tue, 25 Apr 2023 02:22:10 GMT /local-news/2023-04-24/nm-saw-the-steepest-unemployment-decline-in-the-nation-over-the-last-year New Mexico’s unemployment rate fell the most of any state and Washington D.C. over the last year, according to a new federal report. While that’s good news, it doesn’t mean New Mexico is leading the nation in jobs. Tue, 25 Apr 2023 02:22:10 GMT /local-news/2023-04-24/nm-saw-the-steepest-unemployment-decline-in-the-nation-over-the-last-year Nash Jones /local-news/2022-08-10/new-6-4-million-federal-grant-to-help-create-new-workforce-training-center-in-northern-new-mexico While New Mexico’s unemployment rate dropped in June, the state still has an issue with low workforce participation. That’s according to a recent legislative report. But a new $6.4 million federal grant from the American Rescue Plan may help more people access training and better paying jobs. Wed, 10 Aug 2022 23:37:04 GMT /local-news/2022-08-10/new-6-4-million-federal-grant-to-help-create-new-workforce-training-center-in-northern-new-mexico Jeanette DeDios /local-news/2022-06-10/https-disaster-food-assistance New Mexicans affected by wildfires may be eligible to receive disaster food benefits and unemployment assistance, but the deadlines to apply are rapidly approaching. Fri, 10 Jun 2022 23:38:26 GMT /local-news/2022-06-10/https-disaster-food-assistance Megan Kamerick /local-news/2021-07-03/lets-talk-unemployment-and-the-labor-shortage Let’s Talk New Mexico 7/8 8am: Have you noticed “help wanted” signs in the windows of your favorite restaurants and businesses? The COVID-19 pandemic has… Sat, 03 Jul 2021 05:11:21 GMT /local-news/2021-07-03/lets-talk-unemployment-and-the-labor-shortage Kaveh Mowahed /news/2021-04-30/challenges-remain-for-restaurants-despite-eased-restrictions Revised state guidelines on virus restrictions that took effect on April 30 mean restaurants in Bernalillo County can now have indoor dining at 50 percent… Sat, 01 May 2021 00:13:25 GMT /news/2021-04-30/challenges-remain-for-restaurants-despite-eased-restrictions Megan Kamerick /local-news/2021-02-15/where-are-the-jobs-in-new-mexico About 100,000 New Mexicans are receiving unemployment benefits right now. Many of those people lost their jobs due to the pandemic, and some of those jobs… Tue, 16 Feb 2021 02:41:16 GMT /local-news/2021-02-15/where-are-the-jobs-in-new-mexico Marisa Demarco, Khalil Ekulona /local-news/2021-02-11/state-asks-for-patience-while-addressing-unemployment-delays About 100,000 New Mexicans are on the state’s rolls for unemployment insurance right now. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of them qualify for… Thu, 11 Feb 2021 05:07:31 GMT /local-news/2021-02-11/state-asks-for-patience-while-addressing-unemployment-delays Kaveh Mowahed /local-news/2021-02-06/no-more-normal-when-piggy-banks-fly We get into what money really is. We take a dive into a bill that looks to create a public bank. We talk with a member of a financial innovation group… Sat, 06 Feb 2021 19:00:33 GMT /local-news/2021-02-06/no-more-normal-when-piggy-banks-fly Marisa Demarco, Khalil Ekulona /news/2021-01-20/in-the-covid-economy-women-suffer-more-job-losses-than-men Rebecca Travers lives in Casper, Wyo. Until late last year, the 42-year-old had been working at a non-profit that helps volunteer organizations across... Wed, 20 Jan 2021 22:48:15 GMT /news/2021-01-20/in-the-covid-economy-women-suffer-more-job-losses-than-men Maggie Mullen /news/2020-12-24/hunger-pains-demand-at-colorado-food-bank-reflects-rising-numbers-of-food-insecure Staff say lines are normal, that people get an early start so they can head to work afterward. Still, the need is stunning. "We have literally doubled the number of individuals we're serving in this drive-up distribution between March and November," says food bank head Amy Pezzani. Thu, 24 Dec 2020 05:11:35 GMT /news/2020-12-24/hunger-pains-demand-at-colorado-food-bank-reflects-rising-numbers-of-food-insecure Robyn Vincent