In a recent work session held on July 22nd, the New Mexico workforce connection highlighted several job opportunities available in the region. Sarah Rainey, the one-stop coordinator for the southwest region, presented a range of positions, including a STEM instructor for the city of Las Cruces, starting at $20 per hour, and a library technician at White Sands Missile Range with a salary of $63,000. Other roles mentioned included a delivery driver, plumber helper, and an accountant, with various closing dates for applications extending into mid-August.

Rainey also announced extended hours for career consultations in Las Cruces, now available until 6 PM, encouraging community members to seek assistance with career exploration.

In a lighter segment, Councilor Koren introduced the \"pets of the week,\" featuring a kitten named Drogon and a dog named Buddy, both available for adoption. Koren emphasized the importance of finding homes for these animals and mentioned upcoming adoption events, including a partnership with the Girl Scouts at Plaza de la Cruces.

The meeting concluded with a reminder of the ongoing \"red, white, and cute\" adoption event, where all adoptions are priced at $50. The community was encouraged to engage with the Animal Services Center of Mesilla Valley through their new website and social media platforms.