Taos Increases Minimum Wage to $10

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Taos Increases Minimum Wage to $10

SAM Magazine—Taos, N.M., Sept. 16, 2015—Taos Ski Valley is increasing its minimum wage to $10 an hour, making it one of the higher paying resorts in the country for entry-level employees.

As one of the largest private employers in the state, the resort decided to increase the minimum wage to ensure it retains and recruits the best employees possible. Currently, the statewide minimum wage in New Mexico is $7.50.

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"There's nothing more important to us than the people at Taos Ski Valley," said TSV CEO Gordon Briner. "The mountain is spectacular, but it really is the spirit of Taos Ski Valley that makes us unique among all resorts nationwide, and that is embodied in our staff. This wage increase will help us compete for the best talent nationwide. Also, it's important to note $10 is the entry wage, and most staffers actually earn more due to experience and seniority."

Taos joins Vail Resorts and Mt. Rose, Nev., in raising the minimum wage to at least $10 an hour this year. Vail’s move, effective Sept. 26, will benefit almost 7,500 of the company’s 25,000 employees in eight states. Mt. Rose increased its minimum wage to $11 an hour starting Sept. 1. In the state of California, the minimum wage will increase to $10 per hour beginning Jan. 1, 2016.