New Mexico reported the highest number of jobs in its state history, the Governor's office announced in a press release. Following exceptional job growth in May 2023, and with a reported 20,900 added jobs this year, the total number of jobs in New Mexico has reached 869,400. Additionally, the state's unemployment is currently sitting at 3.5%, lower than the national average.
"The latest job growth numbers speak volumes about the economic health and growing potential of New Mexico," Department of Workforce Solutions Cabinet Secretary Sarita Nair said, according to the press release. "The administration's focus has been on making our employment services widely available to businesses and people across the state, and expanding programs like apprenticeships that train and place workers where we need them most. We can see the success of the Governor's strategy in the unemployment rate and the added jobs."
According to the press release issued last week by the Governor's Office, New Mexico has the highest number of jobs in its history, with a total of 869,400 jobs as of May 2023. Following four strong months of exceptional job growth, the state's unemployment rate of 3.5% is below the national average of 3.7%, as reported by the National Conference of State Legislatures.
According to Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's press release, New Mexico has added 20,900 jobs over the last year. "The robust job growth in New Mexico is proof positive that we are enacting all the right policies to grow our economy," Grisham said.
Many of the new jobs created in the state are in higher-paying sectors such as transportation and warehousing, construction, manufacturing, health care and social assistance, and professional, scientific, and technical services. "The latest job growth numbers speak volumes about the economic health and growing potential of New Mexico," Nair said.
Administration officials explained their focus has been on creating accessibility to employment services for people and businesses across the state, "and expanding programs like apprenticeship that train and place workers where we need them most," according to Nair.
According to the press release, higher education and career training investments have allowed New Mexicans access to high-skill, family-sustaining jobs. "New Mexico is empowering families and strengthening our economy for decades to come," New Mexico Higher Education Department Secretary Stephanie M. Rodriguez said.