Podcasts by Enchanting Economics in New Mexico
For 75 years, the Bureau of Business and Economic Research (BBER) at the University of New Mexico has provided economic data and forecasting to help the Land of Enchantment state and local governments, business leaders, and non-profit organizations. Join us as we discuss current projects with our PhD and Masters-level researchers regarding the latest socioeconomic data in New Mexico. If you want to identify and understand economic trends that are shaping our state, or you just happen to like data, this podcast is for you.
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EMNRD Oil Conservation Division Impacting New Mexico from 2022-02-15T17:44:38
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...
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Getting to know Economic FORUM of Albuquerque from 2021-10-08T20:31:56
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.
New Mexico Economic Update with Michael O'Donnell from 2021-08-27T19:17:43
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 reca...
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Revitalizing New Mexico with NMMainStreet from 2021-08-03T19:22:51
NMMainStreet Director Daniel Gutierrez talks about the different ways they are helping our communities rebuild and restore to make economic successes.
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Explaining the Employment Conundrum in New Mexico from 2021-05-27T18:30:28
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, w...
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New Mexico Housing with MFA from 2021-05-10T17:03:45
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 ho...
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New Mexico Human Services Department Impacting Our Economy from 2021-04-27T17:06:56
Jee Hwang, Economist Supervisor for the New Mexico Human Services Income Support Division answers our questions about HSD's challenging role in aiding ...
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A Glance at New Mexico's Population and Migration from 2021-04-14T17:42:39
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 u...
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The Potential Economic Impact of Community Solar in New Mexico from 2021-03-29T19:10:34
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 ho...
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Uranium Mine Cleanup - Part 2 from 2021-03-03T18:39:24
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. Listen
2020 Census Update in February 2021 from 2021-02-18T19:10:37
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 a...
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Open For Business ABQ from 2020-12-08T20:59:50
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 ...
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Uranium Cleanup in New Mexico - Part 1 from 2020-11-12T21:34:04
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 Multicul...
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October 2020 Census Update from 2020-10-02T21:13:19
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 ...
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The USPS Is Essential For New Mexicans from 2020-09-22T01:01:07
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, Ca...
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Race, Equality and the Complete Count: NM Census 2020 from 2020-09-01T19:25:49
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 ...
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Higher Education and the New Mexico Economy from 2020-08-20T21:13:35
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....
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Economic History Lesson To Predict Our Future from 2020-07-29T03:57:25
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 th...
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FOR-UNM Q2 – A look at New Mexico’s Forecast from 2020-07-15T01:09:50
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 ...
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2020 Census Update – We’re Halfway Complete New Mexico from 2020-07-01T18:59:06
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...
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COVID-19 In NM Economy: Part 6 – Childcare support from UNM from 2020-06-22T16:34:22
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 bec...
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COVID-19 In NM Economy: Part 5 – Local Growers from 2020-04-30T21:21:23
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 Da...
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COVID-19 In NM Economy: Part 4 - IT keeps UNM running from 2020-04-22T16:09:47
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 an...
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COVID-19 In NM Economy: Part 3 - Small Business Owner & Restaurateur's Experience from 2020-04-20T19:47:26
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...
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COVID-19 In NM Economy: Part 2 - The Construction Industry from 2020-04-14T17:18:07
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 effect...
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COVID-19 In NM Economy: Part 1 - The Grocery Industry from 2020-04-08T19:12:07
This is the first in a series of interviews we are doing with those in different industries throughout New Mexico. Today we talk with Albertsons Market Regional Vice President Travis Chaney. He ...
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Effects of Corona Virus on NM Economy from 2020-03-24T04:26:23
Listen to our conversation with UNM BBER's Director, Jeff Mitchell, about the effects of Covid-19 on the New Mexico economy. We talk about the impacts and some steps that the government has put ...
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Talking 2020 Census with Suzan Reagan from 2020-03-06T20:43:50
UNM Data Bank manager Suzan Reagan joins us as we discuss all things 2020 Census. As New Mexico's representative in the U.S. Census Bureau's State Data Center program, Reagan expertly explains w...
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Introduction to Enchanting Economics in New Mexico from 2020-02-14T19:52:02
This episode we discuss who we are, why our organization was established and what future contents you can expect from this podcast. Exciting episodes are on there way. stay tuned!
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