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Enchanting Economics in New MexicoEMNRD Oil Conservation Division Impacting New MexicoSeason 3 of Enchanting Economics begins with a discussion about the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department's Oil Conservation Division. This understaffed and underfunded group has the potential to inject millions into New Mexico's economy, not to mention help clean and protect our environment. For more information on the department, visit its official website at www.emnrd.nm.gov. Also, check out the preliminary impact analysis BBER did on the OCD at bber.unm.edu
2022-02-1525 minEnchanting Economics in New MexicoGetting to know Economic FORUM of AlbuquerqueWe chat with Economic FORUM of Albuquerque Executive Director Bob Murphy and Chair of the Board Michelle Coons about his impending retirement and the future of the group.Economic Forum of Albuquerque website
2021-10-0828 minEnchanting Economics in New MexicoNew Mexico Economic Update with Michael O'DonnellActing BBER Director Michael O'Donnell gives quarterly presentations to its economic forecast (FOR-UNM) subscribers. This episode is a snippet of his 2021Q3 discussion from Aug. 6, where he recaps New Mexico's recent performance as well as presents a portion of his forecast.
2021-08-2738 min
Enchanting Economics in New MexicoRevitalizing New Mexico with NMMainStreetNMMainStreet Director Daniel Gutierrez talks about the different ways they are helping our communities rebuild and restore to make economic successes. Visit www.nmmainstreet.org for more information on the different programs NMMainStreet offers and how you can make a difference in your community.
2021-08-0325 minEnchanting Economics in New MexicoExplaining the Employment Conundrum in New MexicoBBER Director Michael "Mo" O'Donnell explains the current struggle plaguing New Mexico's workforce. Hear why people are hesitant to return to work, why businesses are struggling to hire staff, what industries are still hurting and who's recovering from the recent pandemic-induced recession. To view local media coverage with quotes from Mo, visit bber.unm.edu/news
2021-05-2719 minEnchanting Economics in New MexicoNew Mexico Housing with MFASonja Unrau, Community Relations Manager for the New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority, and BBER Data Bank Manager Suzan Reagan run the gamut of housing in the Land of Enchantment. We discuss how MFA gets its data, how it targets specific areas of New Mexico to assess the community's needs, as well as what it is actively doing to help during the COVID-19 crisis.If you or someone you know needs help with rent, visit Rental Help New Mexico (renthelpnm.org) | The state of New Mexico will grant $170M of federal aid to New Mexicans for rental and...
2021-05-1022 minEnchanting Economics in New MexicoNew Mexico Human Services Department Impacting Our EconomyJee Hwang, Economist Supervisor for the New Mexico Human Services Income Support Division answers our questions about HSD's challenging role in aiding NM residents in need. Check out HSD's State of New Mexico Data Book: a summary of social, economic, and health statistics of our state. The Data Book presents, in one reference document, a diversity of information and is designed to facilitate comparisons of national, state, and county‐level data.
2021-04-2714 minEnchanting Economics in New MexicoA Glance at New Mexico's Population and MigrationUNM Geospatial and Populations Studies Senior Research Scientist Dr. Jacqueline Miller gives us a glimpse at New Mexico's population and helps us get a better understanding of the 2019 Migration data BBER collected from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey Estimates.
2021-04-1430 minEnchanting Economics in New MexicoThe Potential Economic Impact of Community Solar in New MexicoWe chat briefly with Mountain West Regional Director for The Coalition for Community Solar Access Kevin Cray about bringing community solar to New Mexico. What is it, when will it be here and how will it impact the Land of Enchantment?FULL REPORT: The Potential Economic Impact of Community Solar in New Mexico
2021-03-2912 minEnchanting Economics in New MexicoUranium Mine Cleanup - Part 2BBER research scientist Rose Elizabeth Rohrer, M.S., is one of three primary authors of the report The Economic Opportunities and Challenges of Uranium Mine Cleanup in New Mexico. She talks with us about the incredible economic opportunities New Mexico has if it chooses to follow BBER's recommendations.For full uranium mine cleanup coverage, visit bber.unm.edu/uranium.
2021-03-0317 minEnchanting Economics in New Mexico2020 Census Update in February 2021Wondering when we will get data from the 2020 Census? Data Bank manager Suzan Reagan joins us in the premier episode of season 2 to update us on when and how the data will be released, as well as alert us to Census Bureau job opportunities.Register for US Census Webinar for New Mexico DataTopic: U.S. Census Bureau's COVID-19 Hub and Community Resilience Estimates: Demographic and Economic Resources for Decision Making and Planning in Times of DisasterDate: March 9, 2021Time: 10 - 11:30 a.m. MTCost: Free!
2021-02-1815 minEnchanting Economics in New MexicoOpen For Business ABQCumulus Media Albuquerque is on a mission to help local businesses during a time of need with its initiative: Open For Business ABQ. Albuquerque entrepreneurs are encouraged to sign up for free so shoppers know how to support local.Sign up or support local now at openforbusinessabq.com
2020-12-0814 minEnchanting Economics in New MexicoUranium Cleanup in New Mexico - Part 1BBER has been conducting a research project about uranium remediation in New Mexico for over year. They presented their findings to the state’s Indian Affairs Committee in October. Join Multicultural Alliance for a Safe Environment (MASE) coordinator Susan Gordon as she explains all that went in to getting this study approved and how she hopes it will impact communities suffering in the wake of uranium mining and milling in our state.Visit MASE at https://swuraniumimpacts.org/View BBER's presentation to the IAC
2020-11-1232 minEnchanting Economics in New MexicoOctober 2020 Census UpdateUNM BBER Data Bank Manager Suzan Reagan checks in with an update on the deadlines for the 2020 Census and informs us of the latest count totals for New Mexico. Reagan is hosting the 22nd annual New Mexico Data Users Conference in November and describes what census experts will be on hand to educate attendees.22nd Annual New Mexico Data Users Conference
2020-10-0213 minEnchanting Economics in New MexicoThe USPS Is Essential For New MexicansIt's no secret that the USPS is experiencing financial difficulties. But can you imagine life without the post office? Rural communities are already losing them and in this episode our guest, Carol Miller, tells us how her town lost its post office and shares how she's fighting to get it back.Carol's Commentary: Closing a Rural P.O. Can Be a K.O. Punch
2020-09-2234 minEnchanting Economics in New MexicoRace, Equality and the Complete Count: NM Census 2020UNM Complete Count co-chair and sociology professor Dr. Nancy Lopez joins us as we head into the home stretch of the 2020 Census. We discuss future changes to the census, current problems and why the census is important for all New Mexicans!The US Census Bureau keeps confusing race and ethnicity by Nancy Lopez for The ConversationUNM Race Complete Count RaffleRace.UNM.edu
2020-09-0121 minEnchanting Economics in New MexicoHigher Education and the New Mexico EconomyRetired New Mexico State University professor Dr. Jim Peach chats with us about the status of higher education enrollment in the Land of Enchantment as well as the effects it has on our economy.
2020-08-2035 minEnchanting Economics in New MexicoEconomic History Lesson To Predict Our FutureUniversity of New Mexico history professor Jason Scott Smith gives us a history lesson in economics to help us decide if we can or cannot use the past to predict the future of our economy and the culture of labor. For more information on our guest expert, visit history.unm.edu
2020-07-2925 minEnchanting Economics in New MexicoFOR-UNM Q2 – A look at New Mexico’s ForecastBBER produces quarterly economic forecasts for the US, State of New Mexico and the MSAs of Albuquerque, Farmington, Las Cruces, Santa Fe, and Lea & Eddy Counties. Here is a snippet from our FOR-UNM meeting on Friday, May 1. Our next meeting is Friday, Aug. 7. For more information, visit bber.unm.edu.
2020-07-1531 minEnchanting Economics in New Mexico2020 Census Update – We’re Halfway Complete New MexicoBBER Data Bank Manager and State Data Center representative Suzan Reagan fills us in on how the 2020 Census deadlines are being adjusted due to COVID-19 as well as how New Mexico is doing in its push for a complete count.
2020-07-0121 minEnchanting Economics in New MexicoCOVID-19 In NM Economy: Part 6 – Childcare support from UNMOur series on the Coronavirus effects among different industries in New Mexico shifts to the UNM Children’s Campus. Director Daniela Baca updates us on how the childcare industry will change because of the virus as well as how they are helping families effected now.Website: https://childcare.unm.edu/
2020-06-2223 minEnchanting Economics in New MexicoCOVID-19 In NM Economy: Part 5 – Local GrowersWe continue the series on the Coronavirus effects among different industries in New Mexico with a look at how local growers are being effected. We talk with Downtown Growers Market co-manager Danielle Schlobohm about how their vendors are adjusting and what the future holds for local growers.website: http://www.downtowngrowers.org/
2020-04-3016 minEnchanting Economics in New MexicoCOVID-19 In NM Economy: Part 4 - IT keeps UNM runningOur series on the Coronavirus effects among different industries in New Mexico shifts to the IT department at UNM. We discuss how they are supporting the University and guiding staff, faculty and students into the “new normal”.UNM IT: https://it.unm.edu/
2020-04-2237 minEnchanting Economics in New MexicoCOVID-19 In NM Economy: Part 3 - Small Business Owner & Restaurateur's ExperienceThis addition to our series on the Coronavirus effects among different industries in New Mexico features local restaurateur Matthew Bernabe. We discuss the changes to the restaurant business pre- and post-COVID-19, as well as his efforts to take care of his employees and kids in the community.Urban Hotdog: https://www.urbanhotdogcompany.com/
2020-04-2012 minEnchanting Economics in New MexicoCOVID-19 In NM Economy: Part 2 - The Construction IndustryWe continue our series on the Coronavirus effects among different industries in New Mexico. Bradbury Stamm CEO Cynthia Shultz joins us to talk about how the construction industry is being effected and how New Mexico's largest and oldest contractor firm is helping our community.Bradbury Stamm : https://www.bradburystamm.com/
2020-04-1411 minEnchanting Economics in New MexicoCOVID-19 In NM Economy: Part 1 - The Grocery IndustryThis is the first in a series of interviews we are doing with those in different industries throughout New Mexico. Today we talk with Albertsons Market Regional Vice President Travis Chaney. He enlightens us on how COVID-19 has effected his business and how they are adapting to help our community.Albertsons : https://www.albertsons.com/
2020-04-0815 minEnchanting Economics in New MexicoEffects of Corona Virus on NM EconomyListen to our conversation with UNM BBER's Director, Jeff Mitchell, about the effects of Covid-19 on the New Mexico economy. We talk about the impacts and some steps that the government has put forward, as well as an attempt to delve into the consequences. In addition, we touch on the impact of dropping oil prices and how it's related to the Covid-19 and what it could mean for the Land of Enchantment.
2020-03-2430 minEnchanting Economics in New MexicoTalking 2020 Census with Suzan ReaganUNM Data Bank manager Suzan Reagan joins us as we discuss all things 2020 Census. As New Mexico's representative in the U.S. Census Bureau's State Data Center program, Reagan expertly explains who needs the data from the decennial census, how it's used and why it's vital to our state that we get a complete count.
2020-03-0615 minEnchanting Economics in New MexicoIntroduction to Enchanting Economics in New MexicoThis episode we discuss who we are, why our organization was established and what future contents you can expect from this podcast. Exciting episodes are on there way. stay tuned!
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