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Monday, May 20, 2013  Thousands of people in New Mexico are still looking for work or at least better jobs even as the state's unemployment rate is down.

Friday, January 25, 2013  The state Department of Workforce Solutions says it has cleared up a backlog involving unemployment benefit claims by more than 3,000 people.

Monday, November 26, 2012  Those looking for a little extra cash this holiday season are in luck. Companies throughout the Panhandle are still looking for employees to help out during the holiday season.

Friday, October 19, 2012  New Mexico's unemployment rate dropped slightly for the month of September, down to 6.4 percent from 6.5 percent in August.

Friday, October 05, 2012  Clint Harden, a Clovis Republican, resigns early. Rancher Pay Woods will fill in.

Friday, September 28, 2012  For those in the Amarillo area unable to find employment, Workforce Solutions may be able to help.

Saturday, September 08, 2012  Friday morning's jobs report didn't provide very promising news for the country, however, Amarillo might be faring a bit better.

Friday, September 07, 2012  Amarillo College opened its new Career and Employment Services center Thursday. Now, teamed up with another local agency, the college hopes to help students break down barriers when job hunting.

Sunday, March 25, 2012  The social network utilized by millions of people around  the world is becoming a more popular way for employers to screen potential employees.

Friday, February 17, 2012  There's one career going strong and always looking to fill positions, and that's nursing.

Friday, January 13, 2012  National unemployment benefits applications have increased from 375,000 to 399,000 in the last six weeks, and the U.S. Labor Department believes that is largely in part to businesses laying off their holiday help.

Thursday, January 27, 2011  Texas may reap big benefits as companies look to move to the Lone Star State.

Thursday, November 18, 2010  The Workforce Solutions Department says the state's program for paying unemployment benefits will run out of money next August if the jobless rate remains high.

Thursday, September 23, 2010  New Mexico's unemployment rate rose slightly in August to 8.3 percent, up from 8.2 percent in July.

Thursday, August 26, 2010  New Mexico labor officials say the state's unemployment rate held steady at 8.2 percent in July.