Job fair shows solid demand as Sandoval County counts need
An Observer editorial notes the Greater Sandoval County Chamber of Commerce and New Mexico Workforce Connection joined to host a job fair at Independence High School. Over 50 employers recruited, 100 plus job seekers queued at 1 p.m., with nursing openings and Sandoval Regional Medical Center posting more than 50 vacancies. The piece praises proactive collaboration to address unemployment and questions whether UNM medical school ties will retain trained locals.
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Richardson era fiscal crisis echoes old pay and contract woes
State officials faced disruptions in paying suppliers and contractors as data errors and misformatted reimbursements hindered federal funding. Problems surfaced with payroll and antiquated systems after Gov. Bill Richardson launched a multi‑system upgrade. New management under Gov. Susana Martinez tightened IT staff, hiring private contractors to fix issues and retrain workers amid this costly transition.
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Anta FE
Bill Richardson
Santa Fe
Richardson
New Mexico
Peoplesoft
Susana Martinez
Abatement heart care travel reflects on options
Dr Michael Swickard shares a hospital stay at Arizona Heart Hospital in Phoenix after an ablation procedure to treat a rapid heartbeat. He notes excellent care, observes competition in Phoenix health care, and questions future federal involvement in health policy while praising local options.
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John
New Mexico
Lubbock
Congo
This Heart Hospital
Cindi
Jacob
Swarup
Carla
Michael
Washington, D.C
Internal Revenue Service
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