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SANTA FE, NM – In a significant shift toward a revitalized future for New Mexico House Republicans, a new Leader and Whip have been elected, promising a transformative vision for the state. Representative Rod Montoya (R-Farmington) has been chosen as the new House Republican Leader, with Representative Alan Martinez (R-Bernalillo) elected to the role of Whip after Rep. Jim Townsend (R-Artesia) stepped down to allow the caucus to coalesce around a new leadership team. Gail Armstrong (R-Magdalena) will maintain her position as Caucus Chair.
SANTA FE – As of April 1, 2024, the Department's Share with Wildlife program will begin accepting proposals for projects with a planned start date on or after Jan. 15, 2025. All project proposals are due by 4 p.m. MDT on Friday, May 31, 2024.
The Department's Share with Wildlife program was initiated in the early 1980s and welcomes proposals for wildlife-focused projects taking place in New Mexico in four categories: habitat enhancement, biological and ecological research, wildlife rehabilitation, and wildlife education. The program, which is funded through donations as well as the purchase of Share with Wildlife license plates, receives an average of about 30 proposals annually and has consistently funded approximately 10 projects each year. This year, the Department is aiming to fund fewer, larger projects that may extend for two years maximum (see details below).
HOUSE REPUBLICAN CAUCUS MEMBERS EXPRESS SERIOUS CONCERNS ABOUT NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH'S NEW OVERTIME PAY POLICY FOR ONLY Â NON-UNION EMPLOYEES
SANTA FE, NM — Today, the entire House Republican Caucus (24 members) sent a letter to New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) Cabinet Secretary Patrick M. Allen expressing serious concerns regarding a new overtime compensation policy that eliminates overtime pay for non-union health care employees at the department's 24/7 residential care facilities. This new policy, which DOH claims is necessary to address a financial deficit in DOH's facility management program, would result in non-union health employees receiving "comp time" for overtime hours, while union employees would continue to receive actual overtime pay.
Here is the Interstate Stream Commission's Main Stream New Mexico newsletter, offered in both English and Spanish.
New Mexico's Creative Industries Division Garners Growing Support for Statewide Study, Significant Research Milestones Achieved
The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) in collaboration with Santa Fe-based Creative Startups continues to make significant strides in their groundbreaking study of the state's creative industries, aiming to craft a comprehensive statewide plan for the new Creative Industries Division (CID). The ongoing study, a pivotal component of the EDD and CID's broader mission to bolster creative entrepreneurship and workforce development, has been met with increasing engagement and support from communities across the state.
 Expands Workforce Recruitment Efforts
Recruitment campaign offers career seekers personalized results and tailored information for a future in early childhoodSanta Fe, NM - Today the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) unveiled an expansion to Developing Futures, the department's campaign to recruit talented professionals into the field of early childhood education and care. Now, New Mexicans can explore career opportunities in early childhood through a personalized career quiz and an expanded website featuring new professional profiles. The recruitment efforts also include a fun commercial featuring New Mexico PreK students and a game show theme.Â
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