Enchanting Economics in New Mexico
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Join us as we discuss current projects with our PhD and Masters-level researchers regarding the latest socioeconomic data in New Mexico. If you want to identify and understand economic trends that are shaping our state, or you just happen to like data, this podcast is for you.
Enchanting Economics in New Mexico
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Season 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 ..read more
Enchanting Economics in New Mexico
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We 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 ..read more
Enchanting Economics in New Mexico
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Acting 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 ..read more
Enchanting Economics in New Mexico
1y ago
NMMainStreet 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 ..read more
Enchanting Economics in New Mexico
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BBER 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 ..read more
Enchanting Economics in New Mexico
1y ago
Jee 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 ..read more
Enchanting Economics in New Mexico
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UNM 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 ..read more
Enchanting Economics in New Mexico
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We 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 ..read more
Enchanting Economics in New Mexico
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BBER 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 ..read more
Enchanting Economics in New Mexico
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Wondering 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 Data
Topic: U.S. Census Bureau's COVID-19 Hub and Community Resilience Estimates: Demographic and Economic Resources for Decision Making and Planning in Times of Disaster
Date: March 9, 2021
Time: 10 - 11:30 a.m. MT
Cost: Free!  ..read more