By T.H. Lawrence | Jun 4, 2021
There’s a dramatic shortage of those who build and finish new homes. Plumbers, electricians — all kinds of skilled workers are needed, and will be in coming years.
By T.H. Lawrence | Jun 4, 2021
A special election for a New Mexico congressional seat showed the district, and the state, are turning a brighter shade of blue, according to a political science professor.
By T.H. Lawrence | Jun 4, 2021
Veteran builder said while lumber gets most of the attention, costs for other materials also spiking
By T.H. Lawrence | Jun 3, 2021
New Mexico Home Builders Association Executive Vice President and CEO Jack Milarch has seen this movie before.
By T.H. Lawrence | Jun 3, 2021
There's a shortage of skilled tradesmen — electricians, plumbers and other workers who play a crucial role in home construction, according to Scott Ashcraft, president of Las Ventanas Homes in Albuquerque.
By T.H. Lawrence | Jun 2, 2021
State Rep. Melanie Stansbury expands margin of victory from 2020 congressional contest to claim 1st District seat
By T.H. Lawrence | May 28, 2021
When it became apparent in spring 2020 that the COVID-19 pandemic would force New Mexico businesses to lay off workers, the state Legislature acted to ensure that companies would not be penalized for doing so by forcing them to pay elevated unemployment insurance rates.
By T.H. Lawrence | May 21, 2021
As unemployment numbers reached unexpected heights in 2020, the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions was unable to deal with the demand. Because of that, an estimated $250 million in overpayments were made, according to an investigation by a state legislative group, including $133 million in money paid to fraudulent claims.
By T.H. Lawrence | May 21, 2021
Bill McCamley said he felt he and his family were in danger, so he quit job and plans to leave state
