Economy

Unemployment Rate Inches Up. What Does the Climb Signal for the Economy?

New Mexico’s unemployment rate climbed to 4.8 percent in March as payrolls slipped by roughly 1,000 jobs, signaling a cooling labor market and raising fresh concerns about the pace of the state’s economic growth.

Tierra Adentro Growth Capital Rolls Out $100M to Turn New Mexico Into a Next-Gen Tech Hub

A new $100 million infrastructure fund from TAG Capital aims to help tech companies build in New Mexico—bridging a critical gap beyond venture funding.

New SNAP Rules Threaten Food Security for Thousands in New Mexico

This explains that SNAP currently supports more than 440,000 residents, including 113,000 in Bernalillo County, and warns that families who cannot meet the documentation requirements may lose access to food. The piece highlights the anxiety among recipients, illustrated by a mother at a food bank unsure if her paperwork is sufficient.

Reports Drop in Syphilis and STI Cases in 2026 Health Update

Health officials in New Mexico reported a decline in sexually transmitted infections, including syphilis, based on data released during...

Lifestyle Changes That Reduce Plastic Use May Cut Exposure to Harmful Chemicals

Plastics have become a common part of everyday life—from food packaging and kitchen containers to personal care products. Many...

New Mexico Loses Thousands of Federal Jobs as Unemployment Climbs to its Highest since 2022

Federal job cuts push New Mexico’s unemployment to its highest since 2022, exposing the state’s reliance on government spending.

U.S. Senate Reviews Health and Human Services Budget Proposal for FY 2027

Representatives from the U.S. Senate and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. attended the HHS budget...

Is Labor Offloading Aging Health Costs Onto the States? Debate Raises Fiscal Concerns

Policy experts, labor economists, state governments, and federal policymakers in the United States are debating the issue. The discussion examines...