Posts Tagged ‘brain drain’
Young Professionals Plug the Brain Drain
July 21, 2017 – In the Brain Drain series, New Mexico in Focus has been examining why so many bright, talented young people leave the state. In this segment, correspondent Gwyneth Doland talks to 20- and 30-somethings about living and working outside New Mexico—and why they chose to stay. Guests: Manu Sandoval, musician, owner Maple…
Read MoreStopping The Rural Brain Drain
July 14, 2017 – Many rural communities in New Mexico are losing population and searching for ways to restore lost economic vitality. In many parts of the state there are very few high-quality jobs and the jobs that do exist often pay less than public assistance. Young people have the impression that if they’re going…
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