MRMPO Releases Updated Findings on Traffic Patterns Related to COVID-19 Impacts

(Albuquerque – September 22, 2020) - Traffic in the metro area has dropped significantly as a result of the current COVID-19 Pandemic, according to the Mid-Region Council of Governments, which manages the Traffic Monitoring Program for Albuquerq...

Job Opening: Dispatcher - NM Rail Runner Express

The Mid-Region Council of Governments / Rio Metro Regional Transit District is accepting resumes for the position of Full-time train Dispatcher. 

Responsibilities

The Dispatcher will be responsible for providing the safe efficient movement of train...

WIOA Local Plan Available for Public Review and Comment

The Workforce Connection of Central New Mexico’s (WCCNM) hereby gives notice that the WCCNM seeks public input on its proposed modifications to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Local Plan for the Central Region (WIOA Local Pla...

¡Bike Thru Burque! Week-Long Virtual Event: September 20-26

This year’s annual Bike to Work Day was postponed due to COVID-19. The re-imagined event, Bike Thru Burque, is now being hosted as a week-long virtual event, from September 20-26, 2020.

Scavenger Hunt, Photo Contest, and More!

There will be many c...

Job Opening: Rio Metro Operator / Bus Driver

The Mid-Region Council of Governments / Rio Metro Regional Transit District (MRCOG / RMRTD) seeks a professional to transport passengers for curb to curb and fixed route bus service in its Los Lunas office. 

Duties

Under direct supervision of the T...

MRMPO Video Describes the Target Scenario, What it Means for the Region and for You

Bustling activity centers, a multi-modal transportation network; these are just some of the visions for the Target Scenario. 

Learn more about the region's vision for transportation and growth, or the Target Scenario, in this short, 4.5-minute vid...

MRMPO Releases Second Video: What is the MTP?

MRMPO has recently produced a short, three-minute video explaining what the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) is in an understandable and visually engaging way. This is the second video in what will be a series of videos on various transportation-rel...

National Spotlight focuses on Central NM Region’s Economic Development Efforts

The Mid-Region Council of Governments, which oversees the central area’s Economic Development District, was put in the national spotlight this week  for its creative approach to the region’s Comprehensive Economic Development ...

Request for Qualifications: Job Access Transportation Service Providers

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS 

Procurement No. 2018-01

Job Access Transportation Service Providers Commodity Code #’s 95294, 96182, 93217

Proposals from individuals and firms to provide Job Access transportation services for its eligible riders in Bern...

Families First Coronavirus Response Act

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act) requires certain employers to provide their employees with paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19.

Enforcement

The U.S. Department of Labor&a...

MRCOG Suspending In-Person Services Until Further Notice

MID-REGION COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS SUSPENDS IN-PERSON SERVICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH NM PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS CAUSED BY COVID-19

As a precautionary measure and to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the Mid-Region Council of Governments (MRCOG) is suspending in-pe...

NM Workforce Connection Centers Suspends In-Person Services

(Albuquerque, NM – March 16, 2020) – The Workforce Connection of Central New Mexico and New Mexico Workforce Connection (NMWC) Centers are closely monitoring all updates, and as an additional precautionary measure to mitigate the sprea...

LandLink has a Bulletin Board

By now, many of you with an agriculture exemption from the county assessor’s office may have seen a letter from us about LandLinknm.org. If you are staring out at a field of weeds and are ready to have someone else take a turn at farming conside...

Summer Fun

Once the planting, watering and washing up is complete, it’s time to sit in the shade and relax. What better way to do this than with a few sprigs of that already enormous tarragon bush and some spirits. Here’s my favorite springtime c...

Markets are in Full Swing

Check out the market schedules and other events here.  And don’t forget to spread the word about the amazing Double Up Food Bucks program, allowing for extra buying power at participating farmers’ markets, farm stands, and gro...