Tag: Workforce Development

Nearly 3,000 Workers Train for Climate, Infrastructure Jobs as Clean Energy and Public Works Projects Ramp Up

The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions says 2,800 workers have completed training for climate-ready and infrastructure careers, surpassing earlier targets as the state prepares for a surge in clean energy and public works projects.

New Mexico Bill Permanently Creates Office of New Americans

The New Mexico Legislature approves House Bill 124, permanently establishing the Office of New Americans under the Department of Workforce Solutions. The measure now awaits the governor’s signature.

SB 177: What New Mexico’s tech-focused economic development bill would fund and why it matters

New Mexico’s Senate Bill 177 would move and appropriate state dollars toward tech-focused economic development, including innovation hubs, workforce programs, and matching funds tied to federal AI and quantum initiatives. Supporters say the measure is designed to turn lab and university research into businesses that stay in-state, while critics are expected to focus on scale and oversight.