SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed legislation that updates the boundaries of New Mexico’s three Congressional districts based on 2020 Census data on Dec. 17.
The New Mexico Legislature crafted and approved the new statewide Congressional map.
According to the New Mexico House of Representatives, the map is...
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Unemployment decreases in New Mexico
Still higher than the national rate
New Mexico’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 6.2 percent in November, down from 6.5 percent in October and down from 8.5 percent in the previous year. The national unemployment rate in November was 4.2 percent, down from 4.6 percent in October and down from 6.7 percent in Nov. 2020.
Total nonagricultural payroll employment grew by 38,000 jobs, or 4.8 percent, between Nov. 2020 and Nov. 2021. All gains came from the private sector, which was up 39,400 jobs, or 6.4 percent.
The public sector was down 1,400 jobs, or 0.8 percent. Most private sector gains were in the private service-providing industries, which were up 31,500 jobs, or 6.0...
New Mexico’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 6.2 percent in November, down from 6.5 percent in October and down from 8.5 percent in the previous year. The national unemployment rate in November was 4.2 percent, down from 4.6 percent in October and down from 6.7 percent in Nov. 2020.
Total nonagricultural payroll employment grew by 38,000 jobs, or 4.8 percent, between Nov. 2020 and Nov. 2021. All gains came from the private sector, which was up 39,400 jobs, or 6.4 percent.
The public sector was down 1,400 jobs, or 0.8 percent. Most private sector gains were in the private service-providing industries, which were up 31,500 jobs, or 6.0...
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Camille’s Teacher of the Month Award goes to a teacher who focuses on Indigenous students
Each month, Camille’s Sidewalk Café recognizes one local teacher within the Gallup area for his or her determination to help students go above and beyond. Prospective teachers are nominated by students who feel they should be recognized. This month, Zowie Banteah of Zuni Shiwi Tsana Elementary School is the recipient of the Teacher of the Month award.
Banteah teaches fourth grade at the elementary school and has been a teacher for almost 19 years.
In an interview with the Sun, Banteah said she became a teacher because she wanted to give back to her community.
“I’ve always felt it was...
Each month, Camille’s Sidewalk Café recognizes one local teacher within the Gallup area for his or her determination to help students go above and beyond. Prospective teachers are nominated by students who feel they should be recognized. This month, Zowie Banteah of Zuni Shiwi Tsana Elementary School is the recipient of the Teacher of the Month award.
Banteah teaches fourth grade at the elementary school and has been a teacher for almost 19 years.
In an interview with the Sun, Banteah said she became a teacher because she wanted to give back to her community.
“I’ve always felt it was...
New unit established to help solve Missing, Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives cases
ALBUQUERQUE — Hoping to reunite and heal families, Navajo Nation First Lady Phefelia Nez, 24th Navajo Nation Council Delegate Amber Kanazbah Crotty were among those in attendance when the establishment of a sub-unit was announced to solve cases of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives.
A press conference Dec. 16 in Albuquerque to offer support for New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, New Mexico Indian Affairs Department Secretary Lynn A. Trujillo, and the Second Judicial District Attorney Raúl Torrez, as they signed a memorandum of understanding creating the sub-unit under the Second Judicial District Attorney’s Office Crime Strategies Unit in Bernalillo...
A press conference Dec. 16 in Albuquerque to offer support for New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, New Mexico Indian Affairs Department Secretary Lynn A. Trujillo, and the Second Judicial District Attorney Raúl Torrez, as they signed a memorandum of understanding creating the sub-unit under the Second Judicial District Attorney’s Office Crime Strategies Unit in Bernalillo...
Will Navajo People receive a second hardship assistance check?
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — Council Delegate Amber Kanazbah Crotty of the 24th Navajo Nation Council introduced Emergency Legislation No. 0263-21 to allocate $207 million of Navajo Nation Fiscal Recovery Funds to provide a second hardship assistance check for the Navajo people. This will be considered by the Navajo Nation Council during a special session before Christmas.
The bill also approves the Hardship Assistance Expenditure Plan that will have legislative oversight by the Budget and Finance Committee and administrative oversight by the Nez-Lizer Administration.
According to the Navajo Nation Department of Justice, individuals do not have to reapply for the second allocation of...
The bill also approves the Hardship Assistance Expenditure Plan that will have legislative oversight by the Budget and Finance Committee and administrative oversight by the Nez-Lizer Administration.
According to the Navajo Nation Department of Justice, individuals do not have to reapply for the second allocation of...
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