Local Investments in Workforce Development Yield Local Rewards

As published in the Las Cruces Bulletin There is no issue more important to our county’s economic wellbeing than that of workforce development. It’s an intricate and all-encompassing issue that almost all communities talk about it, but few have been able to wrap their arms around.  Not so, in Dona Ana County, thanks to the […]

History in the Making for New Mexico’s True Talent

As published in the Las Cruces Sun-News May 10 was a history-making day for Doña Ana County and the rest of New Mexico when Sir Richard Branson and the team from Virgin Galactic came with the news that they were moving operations for the first-ever commercial “spaceline” to New Mexico right away, bringing their more […]

How Do We Maximize Workforce Investments?

As published in the Las Cruces Sun-News Just how much do we invest in workforce development in New Mexico, and how do we get the most bang for our buck?  That’s a question I left Washington, D.C. with after attending the US Chamber of Commerce’s Talent Forward Summit, which focused on some best practices in […]

The True Stories for New Mexico’s True Talent

As published in El Prospero of the Las Cruces Bulletin Stories matter. Stories tell us about the world around us. Some stories tell us about ourselves. Across generations, across cultures, across the world, the stories we hear and share very much shape our present, as well as having the power to shape our future. I’ve […]