NMSU rodeo team welcomes new coach, heads to national finals
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LAS CRUCES - Brice Baggarley fulfilled a longtime dream when he took the helm of the New Mexico State University rodeo team last month. The Washington state native who most recently served as the head athletic trainer at Mayfield High School in Las Cruces began his new role as head coach of the NMSU rodeo team on May 3, overseeing the men’s and women’s divisions.
Baggarley hails from a rodeo family and has deep connections to the NMSU team. He was a team member from 2011 to 2013 as an undergraduate and later served as an assistant coach from 2013 to 2015. He graduated from NMSU in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in athletic training.
LAS CRUCES - Former New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions Secretary Bill McCamley said on social media May 20 that violence against the department and threats against him were why he chose to step down from his post in April.
The former cabinet secretary s online remarks came a day after it was reported the Workforce Solutions department, responsible for running the state s unemployment insurance system, had likely overpaid unemployment insurance benefits by an estimated $250 million during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Numerous employers have reported being overcharged on their unemployment insurance premiums, and are working with DWS on appeals.
The state Legislature passed a law protecting employers from increases due to COVID-19 disruptions in the workforce but some employers saw large increases in their premiums anyway. The New Mexico Business Coalition has reported the issue to the State Auditor s office seeking an investigation independently of DWS.
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Bill McCamley steps down as New Mexico Workforce Solutions secretary
Former state legislator led the state s response to spike in unemployment claims through the first year of COVID-19 pandemic
McCamley led the department s response to unprecedented unemployment spike during COVID-19 crisis.
McCamley submitted resignation under circumstances that are not clear.
Former deputy secretary Ricky Serna will serve as acting secretary during search for successor.
SANTA FE – New Mexico Workforce Solutions Secretary Bill McCamley is leaving his position in Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham s cabinet, effective Friday, the governor s office announced.
Santa Fe New Mexican, which obtained an apparent farewell email from McCamley to employees of the department.