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 ec

Getting to know Economic FORUM of Albuquerque

Oct 8th, 2021 28m 51s

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

New Mexico Economic Update with Michael O'Donnell

Aug 27th, 2021 38m 18s

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 pres

Revitalizing New Mexico with NMMainStreet

Aug 3rd, 2021 25m 59s

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 off

Explaining the Employment Conundrum in New Mexico

May 27th, 2021 19m 1s

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 recover

New Mexico Housing with MFA

May 10th, 2021 22m 27s

Sonja 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

New Mexico Human Services Department Impacting Our Economy

Apr 27th, 2021 14m 46s

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, ec

A Glance at New Mexico's Population and Migration

Apr 14th, 2021 30m 3s

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

The Potential Economic Impact of Community Solar in New Mexico

Mar 29th, 2021 12m

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 REP

Uranium Mine Cleanup - Part 2

Mar 3rd, 2021 17m 40s

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 Ne

2020 Census Update in February 2021

Feb 18th, 2021 15m 32s

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.Reg

Open For Business ABQ

Dec 8th, 2020 14m 37s

Cumulus 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

Uranium Cleanup in New Mexico - Part 1

Nov 12th, 2020 32m 16s

BBER 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) coord

October 2020 Census Update

Oct 2nd, 2020 13m 34s

UNM 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 d

The USPS Is Essential For New Mexicans

Sep 22nd, 2020 34m 24s

It'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 of

Race, Equality and the Complete Count: NM Census 2020

Sep 1st, 2020 21m 35s

UNM 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!T

Higher Education and the New Mexico Economy

Aug 20th, 2020 35m 4s

Retired 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.

Economic History Lesson To Predict Our Future

Jul 29th, 2020 25m 46s

University 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

FOR-UNM Q2 – A look at New Mexico’s Forecast

Jul 15th, 2020 31m 27s

BBER 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

2020 Census Update – We’re Halfway Complete New Mexico

Jul 1st, 2020 21m 22s

BBER 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.

COVID-19 In NM Economy: Part 6 – Childcare support from UNM

Jun 22nd, 2020 23m 15s

Our 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

COVID-19 In NM Economy: Part 5 – Local Growers

Apr 30th, 2020 16m 7s

We 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 adjus

COVID-19 In NM Economy: Part 4 - IT keeps UNM running

Apr 22nd, 2020 37m 38s

Our 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://

COVID-19 In NM Economy: Part 3 - Small Business Owner & Restaurateur's Experience

Apr 20th, 2020 12m 41s

This 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 tak

COVID-19 In NM Economy: Part 2 - The Construction Industry

Apr 14th, 2020 11m 47s

We 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 contrac