Help Wanted
Class A and B CDL Drivers
Job Includes: Aggregate hauling, Transporting equipment, and Private deliveries Starting pay is $25 dollars an hour. Opportunity for raise increases. Included: preventative maintenance, oil changing, and changing tires. PRIVATE RV SPOTS INCLUDED! Ground Breaking Excavation, Bonded and Insured, Questa, NM. For more information Call (575)-779-4907
Early Childhood Educator – Inspire Early Learning Center is looking for an Early Childhood Educator. Candidates must be ready to meet licensing requirements, including passing a background check. This position is full-time Monday-Thursday at the Red River site. To Apply, send your resume and cover letter to inspiretaos@gmail.com
Administrative Assistant – Red River Chamber of Commerce seeks a friendly, efficient, and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to provide essential support to our team and members. This role is crucial for maintaining smooth daily operations and ensuring positive interactions with the public. Pay is $17 per hour. For more information or to apply, email rrinfo@redriverchamber.org.
Certified Building Official – Taos County Planning & Zoning Department Duties: perform a variety of administrative, supervisory, and working-level paraprofessional technical duties as needed to plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the daily operation of the Building Inspection Division of the County Planning Department. Assures compliance with county and state building and energy conservation codes, and such county ordinances as assigned. Performs inspections on residential, commercial, and industrial buildings for conformity to established county and state building and energy conservation codes. Serves as the County’s Certified Building Official in controlling the enforcement and inspection of county residential and commercial structures for conformity to established county and state building codes. Pay is $29.83 per hour. Email resume and cover letter expressing your interest to hr.jobs@taoscountynm.gov.
Detention Corporal – Taos County Adult Detention Center Performs a variety of working level technical and leads correction/detention duties intended to assure compliance with Adult Detention Center operational policies, practices, and procedures. Maintains safety and security of the detention center and proper day-to-day care of inmates. Pay is $24.44 per hour. Email resume and cover letter expressing your interest to hr.jobs@taoscountynm.gov.
DWI Compliance Officer – Taos County DWI Program Under the direction of the DWI Coordinator the DWI Compliance Officer, performs a variety of technical administrative duties as needed to monitor and assure first-, second-, and third-time DWI offenders and domestic violence defendants maintain compliance with court-ordered judgments and penalties. Will be trained in Officers basic training for office safety and required to follow the AOC guidelines and accreditations standards. Pay is $18.76 per hour. Email resume and cover letter expressing your interest to hr.jobs@taoscountynm.gov.
Fire and EMS Lieutenant – Taos County Fire & EMS Under the direction of the Fire/EMS Chief and Deputy Chief, the Lieutenant is responsible for performing direct patient care, including assessment, evaluation, basic, and advanced life support according to New Mexico state standards and Employee Code of Conduct. The Fire/EMS Lieutenant also performs clerical and various maintenance duties. The Fire/EMS Lieutenant makes operational decisions in the absence of EMS Chief and/or Deputy Chief and instructs Firefighter/EMTs on in-services, education, and driving. Performs related duties as assigned. Pay is $29.83 per hour. Email resume and cover letter expressing your interest to hr.jobs@taoscountynm.gov.
Firefighter/EMT – Taos County Fire & EMS The purpose of this position is to perform under direct supervision; carry out the day-to-day operations of the Taos County Fire & EMS Department. Respond to emergency situations, fire calls, provide EMS care, and respond to the critical emergency needs to the citizens of Taos County. Pay is $24.44 per hour. Email resume and cover letter expressing your interest to hr.jobs@taoscountynm.gov.
Fleet Mechanic – Taos County Fleet Maintenance Under the direction of the Fleet Maintenance Director and/or the Fleet Maintenance Supervisor provides a variety of skilled journey to master-level tasks related to the maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of county mechanized diesel and gas equipment. Performs mechanic duties at Fleet Maintenance Department and/or in the field as necessary. Pay is $20.43 per hour. Email resume and cover letter expressing your interest to hr.jobs@taoscountynm.gov.
Maintenance Technician – Taos County Fleet Maintenance performs routine preventive, general maintenance and repair on buildings, recreational facilities, parks, systems, and equipment, including electrical, plumbing, grounds, carpentry, locksmith, and custodial. Ensures buildings and grounds are safe and free from trash and debris. Pay is $18.76 an hour. Email resume and cover letter expressing your interest to hr.jobs@taoscountynm.gov.
Permit Technician – Taos County Planning and Zoning Under the direction of the Chief Building Official and/or Planning and Zoning Director, the Permit Technician reviews and processes applications for planning, zoning, engineering, building, construction, and/or other development permits. Assists with the scheduling of inspections and issuing certificates of occupancy. May perform routine administrative and complex clerical duties as needed to expedite the administrative, technical, or clerical functions of the planning department. Pay is $17.29 an hour. Email resume and cover letter expressing your interest to hr.jobs@taoscountynm.gov.
Planner – Taos County Planning and Zoning The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of entry level professional and technical duties for implementing current and/or long-range planning programs of the county related to the development and implementation of land use and related local plans and policies. Pay is $22.31 per hour. Email resume and cover letter expressing your interest to hr.jobs@taoscountynm.gov.
Sheriff Cadet/ Deputy – Taos County Sheriff’s Office Performs a wide range of entry level professional law enforcement duties intended to secure a safe environment for county citizens and to protect rights as established by federal, state, and local laws. Pay is $26.98 per hour (uncertified) / $29.21 per hour (certified). Email resume and cover letter expressing your interest to hr.jobs@taoscountynm.gov.
Transcriber/Deputy Clerk – Taos County Clerk’s Office The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of full performance level complex clerical duties. Represents the County Clerk and performs as transcriber in attending County Commission meetings to take and preserve minutes. Serves as Secretary to the Lodger’s Tax Board and generally performs all duties of the Deputy Clerk. Pay is $18.76 per hour. Email resume and cover letter expressing your interest to hr.jobs@taoscountynm.gov.
Transfer Station Attendant – Taos County Solid Waste Operations Under the direction of the Solid Waste Director, the Transfer Station Attendant performs a variety of working level semi-skilled duties related to the orderly disposal of solid waste by the public at the county transfer station. The Transfer Station Attendant is responsible for observing disposal and unloading operations to prevent violation of landfill operating procedures and dumping of hazardous materials as defined by federal, state, and county regulations. Performs various recycling duties as a specialty function of this job classification. Pay is $17.29 per hour. Email resume and cover letter expressing your interest to hr.jobs@taoscountynm.gov.
Meals on Wheels Driver – Taos County Senior Program Performs working level skilled tasks to transport the Foster Grandparents and/or Senior Companions to their volunteer site. The driver is also responsible to deliver meals to home-bound elderly during the noon hour. The driver is responsible for picking up and transporting volunteers and delivering meals in a timely fashion. The position is administered by the state-funded Senior Employment Program following established New Mexico Aging & Long Term Services Department (ALTSD) and the NCNMEDD Non-Metro AAA Employment Program guidelines. Pay is $12 per hour. Email resume and cover letter expressing your interest to hr.jobs@taoscountynm.gov.
Transportation Driver – Taos County Senior Program Under the direction of the Senior Program Coordinator the Transportation Driver is responsible for the daily transportation of program participants and the upkeep and maintenance of the facility’s interior and exterior. Pay is $12 per hour with approximately 20 hours per week. Email resume and cover letter expressing your interest to hr.jobs@taoscountynm.gov.
For Rent
2 private lot RV Spots Available in Questa for rent! to inquire Call 575-779-7037
Notices
Questa Senior Center Lunches. Lunches are no longer served to-go. Lunch is served from noon to 1 p.m. and the recommended donation is upward of $1.50 each. Questa Senior Center, 148 Embargo Rd, Questa. Call (575) 586-0508 for more information.
SLV spay & neuter alliance mobile clinic offers low-cost spay and neuter services for cats and dogs in San Luis, Alamosa, and other towns in southern Colorado on a rotating basis. Surgeries include age-appropriate rabies and distemper vaccines. Microchips, bordetella vaccines, dewormer, nail trims, and mat removal are available at additional cost. Book appointments easily online at slvsna.org or call (719) 657-7076.
Free Transportation for qualified seniors Monday through Thursday. Donations are encouraged. Questa Senior Center, 148 Embargo Rd, Questa. Call (575) 586-0508 for more information.
North Central New Mexico Food Pantry Second and fourth Fridays, 10 a.m. – noon at 140 Embargo Rd. in Questa. If you need an emergency food box or other information, please call: Jeannie Masters (575) 586-0486 or (575) 779-9194, or Nancy Parker (575) 586-2096 or (505) 699-7563. To make a donation, go to ncfpquesta.com or mail to: North Central Food Pantry, PO Box 1076, Questa, NM 87556. For more information, please email wrmesquire2@gmail.com. If you would like to volunteer, please call Jeannie (numbers above).
Questa One-on-One In-Person Business Counseling with Director of the Small Business Development Center at UNM-Taos Anwar Kaelin. FREE and CONFIDENTIAL offered on the third Thursday of every month, 1– 4 p.m., at the Questa Visitor Center. Business owners, independent contractors, and entrepreneurs in the Questa area can receive free one-on-one business consulting and support in planning, marketing, regulatory compliance, technology development, accessing capital, international trade, and more. Also offered via Zoom on the same day 2 – 3 p.m.: https://zoom.us/j/5757376219. Join by phone: (346) 248-7799 with ID (575) 737-6219. For an appointment, or more information, contact Anwar at anwar@unm.edu
