Nearly 200 Locals Join National Protest at Triangle Park

Despite cold winds and gray skies, close to 200 people came together Saturday at Triangle Park in downtown Truth or Consequences to take part in a nationwide protest. The event was one of more than 1,300 protests held across all 50 states. Lively rock and roll music played throughout the gathering, giving the crowd energy as people waved signs with [...]

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Help Wanted: Spa Attendant

  November 20, 2016
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Sponsored Post: At La Paloma Hot Springs & Spa, we believe our people, both staff and guests, are the cornerstone of our success. We are committed to making La [...]

$45 million in small business funding headed to New Mexico

  November 19, 2016
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The United States Treasury announced Nov. 17 that a new round of $7 billion worth of tax credits was awarded to 120 organizations across the U.S. Finance New Mexico LLC will [...]

Education and health jobs fastest-growing private industry sector in New Mexico

  November 18, 2016
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New Mexico’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 6.7 percent in October 2016, unchanged from September but up from 6.5 percent a year ago. The national unemployment [...]

Help Wanted Roundup for Nov 18, 2016

  November 18, 2016
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Businesses: submit your jobs and press releases.    Job Hunters: Check previous roundups. Medical Jobs: Caregiver - Ambercare - T or C Medication Aide - T or C [...]

How a rural New Mexico town recovered after mining’s death

  November 18, 2016
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Raton is an unlikely site for an economic boom. The town enjoyed growth without a real bust for a century, driven by coal and, for a time, horseracing. The town was once [...]

Business altruism pays off even when payoff isn’t the point

  November 16, 2016
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For many businesses, philanthropic giving has an element of self-interest: It’s giving with the expectation of getting something back in the form of tax breaks and image [...]

Small Business Saturday is November 26th

  November 16, 2016
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In a Tuesday night meeting of the Truth or Consequences City Commission, Mayor Steve Green presented a formal proclamation designating Saturday, November 26th, 2016 as "Small [...]

City Commission Approves Brewery License

  November 16, 2016
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In a Tuesday night meeting, the Truth or Consequences City Commission voted unanimously to approve the application for a Small Brewers License by Truth or Consequences Brewing [...]

Help Wanted Roundup for Nov 11, 2016

  November 11, 2016
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Businesses: submit your jobs and press releases.    Job Hunters: Check previous roundups. Forest Service Hiring Event: Nov 8-14th, the USFS is accepting applications for [...]

Economic Gardeners Meet in Socorro

  November 11, 2016
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On November 10th, 2016, twenty civic-minded citizens convened in a conference room in the Geology building on the campus of New Mexico Tech in Socorro. On the agenda: a [...]