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BBB President/Chief Executive Officer announces retirement

Albuquerque, NM
06/27/2023 10:29 AM
Albuquerque, N.M. - Brian E. Baca, President/CEO of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) of New Mexico and Southwest Colorado, will retire in October. With a distinguished career in public service and utility leadership, Baca has led the BBB since July 2012. Under his guidance, the BBB established strong partnerships with local businesses, developed relationships with minority communities, and organized successful Shred Day events. Baca expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve the community and praised the organization's core values. The BBB Board of Directors is currently seeking candidates for the President/CEO position. Founded in 1945, BBB serves 43 counties across New Mexico and Southwest Colorado, providing trusted information to millions of consumers and businesses annually.... Read more

First Annual Saving for Success Award Recipients Announced

Albuquerque, NM
05/05/2023 09:04 AM
19 New Mexico students to receive a Saving for Success Award of $1,000 in initial value invested in a 529 account from The Education Plan®. The Saving for Success Award is a new college savings award program administered by New Mexico Community Trust with a mission to make higher education more accessible, especially to students in New Mexico who have financial need.... Read more

Governor Signs HB 342, Bringing New Mexico into Alignment with Federal Qualified Expenses for 529 Plans

Santa Fe, NM
04/06/2023 10:50 AM
The New Mexico Legislature unanimously passed House Bill 342—Education Savings Plan Uses—the legislation was signed by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and will go into effect on June 16, 2023. With the bill signed into law, New Mexicans utilizing a 529 education savings account authorized by the New Mexico Education Trust Board—such as The Education Plan®—can now elect to receive a tax deduction for contributions used to pay for additional federal qualified education expenses, including:
•      Up to $10,000 per year to cover expenses for tuition in K-12
•      Up to $10,000 in student loan repayments
•      Apprenticeship expenses
•      Rollovers to Able accounts and Roth IRAs
Other existing qualified expenses include tuition and fees, books, supplies, room and board, and computers, at universities, community colleges, trade schools, or vocational schools across the United States.... Read more

A 529 Education Savings Plan is a Great Benefit for Employees

Santa Fe, NM
03/22/2023 04:33 PM
In today’s competitive marketplace, where employers are striving for new ways to keep their workforce, a 529 education savings plan can be a great addition to a company’s suite of benefits. The Education Plan® can be implemented at no cost to employers and requires no government reporting, making it a quick and easy employee benefit to include. With this tax-advantaged plan, employers can help employees and their loved ones prepare for future education easily through payroll deduction.

529 plans are flexible, giving employees an option to save for the future—even if they might not have it mapped out yet. 529 plans can be used at vocational or trade schools, professional schools, colleges, or universities nationwide to pay for qualified education expenses including tuition and fees, housing, meal plans, books, supplies, computers, and apprenticeship expenses.... Read more

Report: ‘Predatory Lending’ and the Law of Unintended Consequences

Rio Rancho, NM
03/02/2023 12:21 PM
The Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI) has published its latest policy investigation and report titled "No Loan for You! Why the war on specialized emergency loans hurts New Mexico." The report discusses the unintended consequences of the recent law passed in New Mexico, which capped the annual interest rate on small loans at 36%, down from 175%.... Read more

Steamatic

Albuquerque, NM
12/08/2021 07:35 AM
Total Home Care-

Carpet cleaning
Restoration
Water mitigation

Plumbing
HVAC Cleaning and installation
Home Additions
Bath remodel
Kitchen remodel
New home construction
Home remodel
Flooring... Read more

New Mexico Gas Company Supports Local Food Banks

Albuquerque, NM
03/24/2020 02:10 PM
DONATION TO RELIEVE PRESSURE ON FOOD PANTIRES CAUSED BY CORONAVIRUS EMERGENCY... Read more

4th Annual Bernalillo Indian Arts Festival

Bernalillo, nm
02/25/2020 01:50 PM
“A TRUE INDIAN MARKET”
     4th Annual Bernalillo Indian Arts Festival
9am to 5pm each day.   Beautiful Loretto Park,
     237 S. Camino del Pueblo, Bernalillo NM.... Read more

DIRECT SUPPORT STAFF Day Program Pay

Rio Rancho, NM
01/09/2020 01:34 PM
DIRECT SUPPORT STAFF
at our
Rio Rancho Day Program
Pay: $10.25/hr to start and $10.50 after completing all required training's

BENEFITS: Annual and sick leave, paid holidays, personal day, life insurance, retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, and much more... Read more

Unique Office Space Available

Bernalillo, NM
11/06/2019 01:31 PM
Office space available in the El Zócalo Plaza Economic Development Complex.... Read more

Girl Scouts of new Mexico Trails Executive Search

Albuquerque, NM
11/04/2019 09:13 AM
Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails Announces Retirement of CEO Peggy Sanchez Mills and Executive Search Partnership with Evergreen Executive Source, LLC... Read more

Girl Scouts Launches 42 New Badges to Mobilize Girls to Change the World

All Cities, NM
08/02/2019 07:58 AM
Girl Scouts is debuting 42 new badges for girls in grades K–12 that allow them to make their own choices about how they want to experience and influence the world. The badges enhance our organization’s existing girl-led programming, offering girls everything from adventuring in the snow or mountains to learning how to use coding to solve problems they care about.

Girl Scouts show what a girl can do when she’s learning, leading, going on adventures, and having fun. She’ll discover who she is, what she’s passionate about, and what she wants to achieve—both today and in the future.... Read more

Custodial Crew Leader-CABQ

Albuquerque, NM
07/29/2019 01:25 PM
Customers served (external and internal): all clients, any member of the LifeROOTS Team, board members, all vendors, suppliers and any other members of the public.  

Role Summary:
Custodial Crew Leader must provide leadership that directs and manages Team members and work processes during the shift.  Custodial Crew Leaders supervisory responsibilities include directing all Team members working in the building during the shift.... Read more

Grounds Keeping Crew Leader

Albuquerque, NM
07/29/2019 01:21 PM
Customers served (external and internal): all clients, any member of the LifeROOTS Team, board members, all vendors, suppliers and any other members of the public.  

Role Summary: Grounds Keeping Crew Leader must provide leadership that directs and manages Team members and work processes during the shift.  Grounds Keeping Crew Leaders supervisory responsibilities include directing all Team members working on the grounds during the shift.

Principal Accountabilities: (essential job functions):
1. Ensures that basic grounds keeping and periodic tasks are done according to the contract.
2. Enforces and follows the guidelines of the quality control plan.
3. Ensures that all time sheets are properly completed and turned in to the supervisor in a timely fashion.
4. Maintains an awareness of budget hours for the shift, and keeps a daily written record of hours used per shift.
5. Submit orders for equipment and supplies on a monthly basis to the supervisor.
6. Train employees in proper technique and safe working procedures.
7. Maintains phone accessibility from 2 hours prior to the start of all shifts until 10:00 pm when in the Albuquerque area.
8. Notifies the supervisor of any inspection conducted and any corrective action taken.
9. Provides direct supervision to crew members.
10. Follows the guidelines of the quality control plan.
11. Acts as role model for crew by exhibiting proper safety practices, hygiene, work practices in accordance with company policies.
12. Complies with all applicable LifeROOTS polices and procedures.
13. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.  Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment.
14. All questions concerning the grounds keeping contract, work scheduling, issues with grounds and equipment, chemicals or supplies shall be directed to the Project Manager, the Supervisor or the Director of Contracts.  No direct contact shall be made with contract personnel.
15. Adherence to the contracted grounds keeping schedule is of prime importance and critical to the success of the contract.  Any deviations to this must be approved through the Project Manager, the Supervisor or the Director of Contracts.
16. Responsible for participation in the company’s quality improvement program and ensures that all department-applicable quality improvement requirements are fulfilled.
17. Responsible for participation in the company’s financial management and ensures that all department-applicable fiscal responsibilities are fulfilled.
18. Responsible for participation in the company’s Health and Safety program and ensure that all department-applicable safety requirements are fulfilled.
19. Perform other related duties as assigned by Supervisor or Project Manager.... Read more

Grounds Keeping Supervisor

Albuquerque, NM
07/29/2019 01:14 PM
Role Summary: Responsible in directing Landscape workflow, completing work tickets, works alongside  landscaping crews to complete required work, request supplies, approving time sheets, incident reporting, ensuring that all contractual requirements of each property are complied with of the assigned grounds, inspecting completed work.... Read more

Floor Care Technician

Albuquerque, NM
07/29/2019 01:11 PM
Customers served (external and internal): all clients, any member of the LifeROOTS Team, board members, all vendors, suppliers and any other members of the public.... Read more

BreatheAmerica Opens An Office In Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho, NM
05/28/2019 08:57 AM
BreatheAmerica Opens An Office In Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho residents will be able to receive high-quality care for their allergies now closer to home... Read more

Quality Assurance Director

Albuquerque, NM
05/20/2019 01:57 PM
Role Summary:  Responsible for establishing a quality management system and a team that promotes customer satisfaction that positively impacts the lives of our clients and protects the financial performance of the company. Initiates and implements quality improvement activities as appropriate. Educates and trains staff/employees as to their specific role and function to meet our mission objectives and achieve overall success for LifeROOTS.... Read more

The Stars Are Out

Rio Rancho, NM
10/18/2018 12:45 PM
The debut of MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Rio Rancho! Please RSVP by October 22nd.... Read more

ReadWest Adult Literacy Program to Move

Rio Rancho, NM
10/03/2018 03:34 PM
ReadWest Adult Literacy Program to Move... Read more

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