SAWDB's Weekly Column Columns featured in local papers throughout the seven-county region, including: The Deming Headlight, El Defensor Chieftain, Hidalgo County Herald, Las Cruces Bulletin, Lordsburg Liberal, Mountain Mail, Sierra County Sentinal, T or C Herald, Click on links below for published columns December, 2005 Dec. 30, Unemployment Rates High Among Minorities Despite Proof of Profitability Dec. 23, Throw it against a wall; see if it sticks Dec. 16, If It's Good Enough for Branson... Dec. 9, When the Weather Outside is Frightful Dec. 2, "Gone with the Wind" November, 2005 Nov. 25, Local Business' Guide to Southwestern New Mexico Nov. 18, Jobseekers Guide to Southwestern New Mexico Nov. 11, Square Pegs in Round Holes: SAWDB Considers TANF Integration Nov. 4, "Gone Fishing" October, 2005 Oct. 28, Literacy Levels Hinder SAWDB Job Training Efforts Oct. 21, The Efforts of One Can Outweigh the Discussions of Many Oct. 14, Ensuring Jobs on the Ground as SW NM Reaches for the Stars Oct. 7, And the Award Goes To... September, 2005 Sept. 30, Finding a Break in the Clouds Sept. 23, The Second Time Around... Sept. 16, Good Intentions Backed By Results Sept. 9, Breaking Up is Hard To Do... Sept. 2, Building Collaborative Inroads August, 2005 Aug. 26, Too Much Practice and Too Little Preaching Aug. 19, The Wheels on the Bus Go Round Aug. 12, NM Students Rise to the Challenge Aug. 5, Carrying on the Legacy of a Great Society July, 2005 July 29, Tips For Buying a Better Toaster July 23, "After the Boys of Summer Are Gone" July 15, Southwest Takes On One-Stop Challenge July 8, "We Love to See You Smile" July 1, Revenge of the Bean Counters June, 2005 June 24, Keeping Promises Amid Budget Cuts June 17, DVR Invests $20,000 for Universal Access to WIA June 10, Officials Map Out Road to Statewide Coordination June 3, WIA Finds Success In Empowering Individuals May, 2005 May 27, Local Workforce Development Official Receives National Award May 20, Up In Smoke: Is Our Local Workforce Able to Accomodate a High-Tech Influx? May 13, Local Board Dabbles in Dating Game: Businesses, Meet Your New Employees Equal opportunity employer and programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.