A Study of the Thermal Conductivity of Pumice

For the past several years, the use of pumice as a light weight aggregate building material has been increasing. At first, it was used only in the construction of building blocks. Recently, however, monolithic pumice concrete homes has been constructed in several New Mexico housing projects. One of the larger of these has been completed at Sandia Base in Albuquerque while still another is contemplated for Los Alamos, New Mexico

Discrimination in Metropolitan Housing Markets: Phase 3 - Native Americans

This paper documents the results of a pilot paired testing program to examine the treatment of Native Americans by real estate agents in rental housing markets in three states and owner-occupied housing markets in one state. The study finds that the level of discrimination experienced by Native Americans in rental markets exceed those experienced by Hispanics, Blacks, and Asian-Americans.

El Paso Housing Sector Econometric Forecast Accuracy

There is comparatively little empirical evidence regarding the accuracy of regional housing sector forecasts. Much of the recent analysis conducted for this topic is developed for housing starts and indicates a relatively poor track record. This study examines residential real estate forecasts previously published for El Paso, TX using a structural econometric model. Model coverage is much broader than just starts. Similar to earlier studies, the previously published econometric predictions frequently do not fare very well against the selected random walk benchmarks utilized for the various series under consideration.applied econometrics, metropolitan housing sector forecasts, Agribusiness, Community/Rural/Urban Development, Political Economy, C53, R15, R31,

BBER Population Estimates for New Mexico, 2001-2006: Origins of a Growing Gap with Census Bureau Estimates

This article compares two sets of annual population estimates for the state of New Mexico and its counties, from 2001 through 2006: the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Programs intercensal estimates, and alternative estimates from the UNM Bureau of Business and Economic Research Population Estimates Program. The author describes how the Census Bureau undercounted the NM population in the 2000 decennial census, with a resulting loss of federal funding for state social programs. For this reason the state has funded the Census Dissemination and Demographic Analysis Project; the BBER-Population Estimates Program has been tasked with providing population data with better accuracy. He then explores the different methodologies used for the two data series and discusses how the Census Bureau\u27s use of administrative records, such as birth and death rates (known as the \u27cohort-component\u27 model), may lead to an underestimation of the NM population. The author argues that BBER-PEP\u27s housing unit-based procedure is more accurate. Illustrated with tables and graphs.\u2

The Cowl - v.37 - n.7 - Oct 6, 1982

The Cowl - student newspaper of Providence College. Volume 37 - October 6, 1982. 12 pages

The New Mexico Economy: Recent Developments and Outlook

Slide presentation on national and local economic conditions given to the New Mexico Bankers Association on 18 March 2011. Illustrates the effects of the Great Recession on economic growth, followed by a forecast of economic conditions for New Mexico in 2011. Includes charts, tables, and maps

State of the Economy: US, New Mexico

Presentation on national and local economic conditions, given at the New Mexico Women\u27s Agenda Lobbying Workshop on January 21, 2011. Illustrates the effects of the recession on employment and economic growth, including a forecast of the state\u27s economy for 2011. Reynis then discusses how the recession has affected men more severely in employment; the problems with social safety net programs for families; the gains women have made in the labor force; and the persistent earnings gap between males and females. Includes charts, tables, and maps

Satellite Outreach Services Program to Under-represented Students: Being in Their Space, not on MySpace

strategic goal of the University of New Mexico is student retention, especially for underrepresented students. To assist in reaching that goal, the University Libraries offered the Satellite Outreach Services Program, which included reference and instruction, and was provided in the university\u27s multicultural student services centers. This article describes the program\u27s planning, implementation, and statistics and includes a detailed description of outreach activities for one of the student centers, American Indian Student Services