In a knowledge economy, it is all about attracting, retaining and growing talent. Talent management is a particularly important issue for local governments since we have a higher proportion of knowledge workers than the private sector. (1) Knowledge workers, especially “Next Generation” employees (Gen X and Y), not only want to be paid well and receive competitive benefits, they increasingly demand a vibrant and vital workplace. In a shrinking talent market, paying competitive wages and benefits is necessary but completely insufficient. The war for talent is won or lost on the battlefield

The purpose of this article is to outline strategies and tactics for “fiscal first aid”— stabilizing the financial condition in preparation for more in-depth rehabilitation.

<p>The Rio Rancho Police Department has teamed up with <a href="http://www.CrimeReports.com">CrimeReports.com</a&gt; to provide maps that show where incidents in the city have occurred.<br>